The Chance Theater
The Hudson Valley Music Scene has History
History:
Built in 1912, The Chance Theater has had a long history as a performing arts venue. It was opened as a vaudeville house called the Dutchess Theatre in 1926. It became the Carol Players Playhouse, then the Playhouse Theatre in 1928. Showing vaudeville and films at the time, the theatre introduced silent film in the 1920′s. The venue changed ownership many times throughout the 1920′s and 1930′s. From 1945 to 1970 the building was closed and was used as a storage facility. In 1970 Larry Plover opened the venue as “Sal’s last Chance Saloon”. Plover turned the old vaudeville theatre into a music venue; welcoming legendary acts such as The Police, The Ramones, Muddy Waters, Pete Seeger and Charles Mingus. Closed again in 1977, Peter Francese re-opened the venue in 1980 under the name “The Chance”. In 1994 Frank Pallett acquired the legendary music venue. Pallett has brought acts such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Ted Nugent, Breach the Asylum and countless other contemporary and classic rock bands to Poughkeepsie, NY.
Thank You
"In 1997, I played The Chance Theater for the very first time. I had been coming to the club for years, but I finally got to play the stage I held in such high regard. I met Frank and talked to him about a show. He welcomed me in for our first show with S.A.T.O. (the ultimate Ozzy Tribute) for their final show. Just like Ozzy, they are still playing and if you check the Chance Concert Calendar - they have a show booked! Through the years, I was able to share the stage with so many amazing bands, such as Warrant, King's X, One Day Waiting, Jam Syndicate, and so many others.
The Chance has been family to us for years and We are always honored to share the stage with our friends each year at our Xmas Bash. Thanks so much to you all for coming out and supporting LIVE music. For a lot of us, this is our sacred place.
The Lights.
The Stage.
The Chance.
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