Kids and Adults Sought for Two Upcoming Palace Productions

Director Greg Patterson will hold auditions on August 11 and August 12, 2013 for the Palace Theatre’s fall production of the Pulitzer-prize winning play Harvey and Director Kristi Wink announces she will hold auditions on August 17 and August 18, 2013 for the Palace Theatre’s junior musical production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. Patterson […]

Marion Palace Theatre Showing “Monsters University”

The Marion Palace Theatre will show the animated film “Monsters University” on August 2, 3 and 4, 2013. “Monsters University” is a prequel to the 2001 Oscar nominated film “Monsters, Inc.” The Disney/Pixar film takes the audience back to a time before Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) and James P. Sullivan (voice of John […]

New Members Join Marion Palace Theatre Board

Bev Ford, Executive Director at the Marion Palace Theatre, has announced the recent election of new board members to the Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) Board of Directors. Six new members were elected to serve a three-year term on the PCAA Board. Joining the board are Jeff Baldauf, Owner of Baldauf Construction; Luke Henry, President […]

Marion Palace Theatre Showing “Epic”

The Marion Palace Theatre will show the film “Epic” on July 26, 27, and 28, 2013. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation describes the film “Epic” as an animated adventure comedy that reveals a fantastical world unlike any other.  From the creators of “Ice Age” and “Rio,” this film tells the story of an ongoing battle […]

Space Running Out for “Set The Stage” Summer Camp

“Set The Stage” Theatre Camps offers area youth the opportunity to become involved in the arts as part of the theatre’s summer program.  Registration deadline is one week before camp begins. There are still spaces available for both camps that will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. “Set The Stage” Theatre Camp has become […]

Marion Palace Theatre’s Upcoming Season Includes Musicals, Concerts, and Plays

The Marion Palace Theatre’s 2013-2014 season has been announced. National touring acts, including the Church Basement Ladies, Paul Revere and the Raiders, and Manhattan Transfer, will join six locally produced concerts and musicals. Tickets for all shows go on sale to the public Monday, July 29 at 9:00 a.m. Ice Cream Sunday: The Second Scoop –Sunday, […]

Tickets Available for “Oliver!” at the Marion Palace Theatre

The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the long running Broadway musical “‘Oliver!” for five performances. Show dates are scheduled for July 13, 19, and 20 at 8:00 p.m. and July 14 and 21 at 2:00 p.m.  Patrons are encouraged to order tickets early for the best available seating. Last performed at the Palace in 2001, […]

“The Great Gatsby” Film To Play At The Marion Palace Theatre

The Marion Palace Theatre will show the film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Long Island-set novel, “The Great Gatsby” on June 28, 29 and 30. “The Great Gatsby” follows midwesterner Nick Carraway as he comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Nick […]

Post-Show Party Awaits Summer Musical “Patrons”

The Marion Palace Theatre’s production of “OLIVER!” opens on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Sponsors and those purchasing $40 patron tickets will be honored at a post-show party as a thank you for helping support the theatre. Patrons purchasing a $40 ticket help support the summer musical and the Palace Theatre financially and will enjoy premium […]

Marion Palace Theatre Needs Exterior Renovations, Seeks Donations

Following inspections, the Marion Palace Theatre will undergo exterior renovations to the front of the building located at 276 W Center Street in Downtown Marion. A recent building inspection by NCR Engineering showed that the front façade, historic terra cotta, and both vertical and horizontal marquees need attention. “The building is 85 years old.  Due […]