When Norwood Theatre's Erica McLaughlin goes to work every day, she is stepping into a big part of Norwood's history.
As she moves out from the box office facing the street into the theatre, it's like going back in time to the theatre's glory of the 1920s when it was brand new to the center of town.
"People expect to see an all-new setting," said McLaughlin, who is the marketing coordinator for the theatre.
Instead, they will see the same theatre, remodeled to meet current building standards.
Walking around the theatre, it isn't hard to imagine what it was like when the doors opened for the first time and a large crowd turned out to see the first performance.
"1927, Aug. 31," said McLaughlin. "We have the program for it."
In the balcony, there is even an old projector, purchased by owner Susan Lewis.
After two years or so of rebuilding, the theater reopened in August 2012.
"I was anxious to see it," said McLaughlin, a Westwood native and a graduate of Catholic University. "I had performed here when I was a kid."
Folk singer Grayson Hugh with Polly Messer will be performing Saturday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m.; while the Vincent Price Film Festival will be from Oct. 30-Nov. 1, "Tales of Terror" will be taking place Wednesday, Oct. 30; "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" is Thursday, Oct. 31, and "The Last Man on Earth" will be Friday, Nov. 1; and the Steven Tyler-endorsed Draw The Line, Aerosmith Legacy Show, will be on stage Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m.
In December, the theatre will be showing "Miracle on 34th Street," Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m.
"We try to do something for everyone," said McLaughlin. "The comedy shows are very popular."
The theatre promotes the fact that there is quality entertainment in Norwood without having to drive into Boston and pay for parking in addition to buying tickets. Instead, the Norwood Theatre offers free parking and a variety of restaurants nearby
"The center is great," said McLaughlin. "I can suggest any type of food within walking distance."
When Norwood Theatre's Erica McLaughlin goes to work every day, she is stepping into a big part of Norwood's history.
As she moves out from the box office facing the street into the theatre, it's like going back in time to the theatre's glory of the 1920s when it was brand new to the center of town.
"People expect to see an all-new setting," said McLaughlin, who is the marketing coordinator for the theatre.
Instead, they will see the same theatre, remodeled to meet current building standards.
Walking around the theatre, it isn't hard to imagine what it was like when the doors opened for the first time and a large crowd turned out to see the first performance.
"1927, Aug. 31," said McLaughlin. "We have the program for it."
In the balcony, there is even an old projector, purchased by owner Susan Lewis.
After two years or so of rebuilding, the theater reopened in August 2013.
"I was anxious to see it," said McLaughlin, a Westwood native and a graduate of Catholic University. "I had performed here when I was a kid."
Folk singer Grayson Hugh with Polly Messer will be performing Saturday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m.; while "Tales of Terror" will be taking place Wednesday, Oct. 30; and "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" is Thursday, Oct. 31. "The Last Man on Earth" will be Thursday, Oct. 31; and the Steven Tyler-endorsed Draw The Line, Aerosmith Legacy Show, will be on stage Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m.
In December, the theatre will be showing "Miracle on 34th Street," Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m.
"We try to do something for everyone," said McLaughlin. "The comedy shows are very popular."
The theatre promotes the fact that there is quality entertainment in Norwood without having to drive into Boston and pay for parking in addition to buying tickets. Instead, the Norwood Theatre offers free parking and a variety of restaurants nearby
"The center is great," said McLaughlin. "I can suggest any type of food within walking distance."
When Norwood Theatre's Erica McLaughlin goes to work every day, she is stepping into a big part of Norwood's history.
As she moves out from the box office facing the street into the theatre, it's like going back in time to the theatre's glory of the 1920s when it was brand new to the center of town.
"People expect to see an all-new setting," said McLaughlin, who is the marketing coordinator for the theatre.
Instead, they will see the same theatre, remodeled to meet current building standards.
Walking around the theatre, it isn't hard to imagine what it was like when the doors opened for the first time and a large crowd turned out to see the first performance.
"1927, Aug. 31," said McLaughlin. "We have the program for it."
In the balcony, there is even an old projector, purchased by owner Susan Lewis.
After two years or so of rebuilding, the theater reopened in August 2013.
"I was anxious to see it," said McLaughlin, a Westwood native and a graduate of Catholic University. "I had performed here when I was a kid."
Folk singer Grayson Hugh with Polly Messer will be performing Saturday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m.; while "Tales of Terror" will be taking place Wednesday, Oct. 30; and "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" is Thursday, Oct. 31. "The Last Man on Earth" will be Thursday, Oct. 31; and the Steven Tyler-endorsed Draw The Line, Aerosmith Legacy Show, will be on stage Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m.
In December, the theatre will be showing "Miracle on 34th Street," Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m.
"We try to do something for everyone," said McLaughlin. "The comedy shows are very popular."
The theatre promotes the fact that there is quality entertainment in Norwood without having to drive into Boston and pay for parking in addition to buying tickets. Instead, the Norwood Theatre offers free parking and a variety of restaurants nearby
"The center is great," said McLaughlin. "I can suggest any type of food within walking distance."
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