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Restoring a Landmark: Inside Wausau’s Grand Theater Makeover
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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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September 28th, 2026, 05:49 pm

Behind the Story

Restoring a Landmark: Inside Wausau’s Grand Theater Makeover

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Restoring a Landmark: Inside Wausau’s Grand Theater Makeover

Published September 28th, 2026, 05:49 pm

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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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