Restoring a Landmark: Inside Wausau’s Grand Theater Makeover

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Restoring a Landmark: Inside Wausau’s Grand Theater Makeover

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Published on Sep 28, 2026, 12:49:08 PM
Total time: 00:09:13

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 Go behind the scaffolding with WSAW’s Jeff Thelen as he takes us inside the multimillion-dollar “Second Century Campaign” restoring Wausau’s historic Grand Theater. We break down what it takes to renovate a century-old landmark—from specialty restoration painters and balcony reinforcements to replacing the iconic red velvet seats—and look ahead to reopening night with Wayne Newton.

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