The Marion Palace Theatre will show the animated film “The Croods” on June 21, 22 and 23, 2013. This Dreamworks Animation film is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world’s first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime. After the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed the […]
Marion Palace Theatre Holding “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. Organizers say spaces fill up quickly and urge those interested to register early. “Set The Stage” Theatre Camp has become a summertime tradition for […]
Palace Theatre Showing “42” for Father’s Day
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the biographical sports film “42” about the life of baseball player Jackie Robinson, who wore jersey number 42. The film stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson and Harrison Ford as team executive Branch Rickey. The film will play on Father’s Day Weekend on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 […]
Marion Palace Theatre Announces Cast for “Oliver!”
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. Based on the popular Charles Dickens’ novel, “Oliver!” is the well-crafted tale of an orphan who runs away from […]
Marion Palace Theatre Announces Membership Challenge
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA), better known to the community as the Marion Palace Theatre, is reaching out to central Ohio with two special challenges during their annual membership drive. Palace Executive Director Bev Ford invites everyone to “DISCOVER: The Joy of Belonging.” “Each year the staff comes up with a season brand. For […]
Palace Theatre to Show “Oz the Great and Powerful”
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the family adventure film “Oz the Great and Powerful” starring Mila Kunis, James Franco and Michelle Williams on May 3 and May 5. Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures provided the following movie synopsis. Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty […]
Auditions for Palace Production of “Oliver!” Set for May 18 & 19
Clare Cooke, George Schram, Kristi Wink, Andy Harper, and Blake Huffaker have announced auditions for the Palace Theatre’s summer musical Oliver. Adults and children, ages 9 and up, may audition on Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19. Auditions are from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day on the Marion Palace Theatre stage. Participants should […]
Doo-Wop Group The Alley Cats to Perform at Palace Theatre
The Alley Cats will bring their “tight harmonies and universal humor” and take you back to the doo-wop era of the 1950s and 60s when they perform at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Bev Ford, Palace Theatre Executive Director, says The Alley Cats appeal to fans of […]
Palace Theatre Showing “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the comedy film “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” starring funny-men Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey on April 20 and April 21. Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas Strip for thirty years, raking in millions with illusions as big […]
Quartet Showing this Weekend at the Marion Palace Theatre
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the motion-picture, Quartet on Friday, April 12 & Sunday, April 14. The directorial debut of Dustin Hoffman, Quartet is a British comedy-drama film based on the play of the same title by Ronald Harwood, The film takes place at Beecham House, a British retirement home where retired opera singers […]