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theatre 2015 PERFORMANCE and may pavilion 2016 SCHEDULE MARION for the Road #1 Hits from the 50s to Today THEATREO ur& MAY PAVILION Palace Town Making Memories Since 1928 2015-16 Calendar of Events Welcome to the 87th year at the Palace Theatre. What an exciting time to be involved at the Palace! This season we will finish the restoration project, TOURING ARTISTS BY DATE PALACE PRODUCTIONS BY DATE SUNDAY WITH THE ARTS BY DATE complete the digital projection installation which Sunday, Oct 4 3pm July 11, 12 & July 17, 18, 19 Sunday, Sept 27 3pm means movies return to the Palace, and we’ll stage TWO ON TAP Main Stage Production Wurlitzer Organ MARY POPPINS PEDALS, PIPES & PIZZA one of our biggest seasons yet! And we don’t want Friday, Nov 6 8pm you to miss a single moment of the excitement. TRAVIS TRITT October 9, 10, 11 Sunday, Dec 13 3pm Your membership contribution secures some Main Stage Jr. Production It’s A Wonderful Wurlitzer Saturday, Jan 23 7pm amazing benefits and ensures that you’ll be right DISNEY’S ALADDIN, JR. HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG here “center stage” as it all unfolds. I hope you’ll LYNN TREFZGER October 23, 24, 25 Sunday, Apr 3 3pm take a few minutes to review our line-up and your Saturday, Feb 13 7:30pm Pavilion Stage Play Pavilion Event membership benefits listed in the center insert of THE PIANO MAN OUR TOWN TBA your season booklet. Then, I invite you to become FEATURING RYAN J RATLIFF a member of the Palace to be the first in line to December 4, 5, 6 Saturday, May 14 8pm get your tickets for great shows Main Stage Production KANSAS SCHOOL MATINEES BY DATE all season long. The Palace… CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE where year after year memories Monday, Oct 5 are made and dreams take February 19, 20, 21 grades PreK-2 flight. I look forward to seeing Main Stage Jr. Production DOG LOVES BOOKS FRIDAYS IN THE MAY BY DATE CHARLOTTE’S WEB you this season. Friday, Oct 30 Friday, Sep 25 7:30pm April 15 & 16 grades 4-8 Bev Ford-Executive Director UNITED WORSHIP May Pavilion Dinner Theatre ARCATTACK Friday, Jan 15 7:30pm CONTEMPT OF COURT 2015-16 PCAA Membership Drive begins May 1. Monday, Dec 14 JOHN GARNES II & FRIENDS AM/FM Saturday, April 23 7pm grades K-5 Mary Poppins Patron tickets on sale May 18. Friday, Feb 26 7:30pm Special Event MISS NELSON IS MISSING Season tickets on sale to PCAA Members Jun 1. GRAIL INFORMATION COMING SOON! Jun 1 - $250+ members | Jun 2 - $100+ members Monday, Feb 8 Jun 4 - $50+ members | Jun 5 - $25+ and volunteers Friday, May 20 7:30pm grades K-5 1 FOR THE ROAD JUNIE B’S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL Season tickets on sale to general public June 29. GUIDE TO SCHOOL 2 3 and CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S Main Stage Palace Production Main Stage Touring Artist The Marion Palace Theatre proudly kicks off the 2015-16 If you like Fred and Ginger or Micky and Judy, season with a musical production based on one of the then you will love “Two on Tap.” With the new A PALACE PRODUCTION most popular Disney movies of all time, MARY POPPINS! show TWO ON TAPSM Broadway veterans Melissa The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in Giattino and Ron DeStefano will dazzle the 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and diehard dance fan and make plenty of new ones Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary with exciting additions like a jazz-inspired rendition Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how of “Lullaby of Broadway” and a ballroom-infused to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children performance of the classic on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and “Cheek to Cheek.” This incredible song and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. dance duo will engage your senses with their new Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who “Singin’ in the Rain” medley, stir your patriotism advises, “Anything can happen if you let it.” with “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” and grab Bring the whole family to the Palace for an enchanting show your heart with their gorgeous duet vocals on featuring local talent, an irresistible story, unforgettable songs, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. MARY POPPINS www.two-on-tap.com July 11, 12 and July 17, 18, 19 TWO ON TAP Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Sunday, Oct 4 3pm $40 PATRON premium seating, name listed in the program and a Reserved Seating: $25, $20, $15 adult | $12 child under 13 party on 7/11/15 | $22, $18 ADULT, $12 CHILD (under 13) Patron tickets on sale Tue, May 18 4 5 Regular tickets on sale Mon, Jun 1 Main Stage Jr. Palace Production May Pavilion Palace Production Thornton Wilder’s beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning Welcome to the city of Agrabah, City classic depicts life, love and death in the of Enchantment, where every beggar quaint American town of Grover’s Corners. has a story and every camel has a tail! UR Centered around one young couple - George All of your favorite characters from the O and Emily - the play traces their lives as they hit animated film are here including fall in love, marry, start a family and eventually the resourceful young hero Aladdin, TOWN die. The story opens our eyes to all we take for the beautiful Jasmine, and of course, granted and brings into question life’s purpose the wise-cracking Genie. Audience and meaning. Danielle Knight makes her spirits soar with excitement over magic, Palace directorial debut of OUR TOWN. Knight mayhem, flying carpet rides and songs While all of Wilder’s work earned her Theatre Performance degree including “A Whole New World” and is intelligent, non-synthetic and often moving, as well as at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS and “Friend Like Me.” Directed by Kristi Wink funny, it is OUR TOWN that currently instructs Drama and Culinary Arts at and featuring a cast of local youth ages makes the difference. It is probably the finest play ever Gilead Christian School. 8-14 years. written by an American.” ~Edward Albee Disney’s ALADDIN, JR. OUR TOWN October 9, 10, 11 October 23, 24, 25 Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm General Admission: $15 Reserved Seating: $18 adult, $12 child under 13 6 7 Main Stage Touring Artist Main Stage Palace Production Returning to the historic Marion Palace Theatre stage Born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, country is the annual production of CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE. music legend TRAVIS TRITT began his music Written and directed by Clare Cooke, this playful, career as a high school student. Now 3 joyous and heartfelt celebration of the season features decades later, Tritt’s music has touched millions. hundreds of friends, neighbors and family members A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1992, to delight audience members with song and dance Tritt has 7 Certified Platinum Albums and has acts which range from traditional holiday favorites to won 2 Grammy Awards for his collaboration comical and contemporary numbers. work with other country artists. His line-up of well-known hits include “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s A Great Day to Be Alive,” “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You with My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” and “Best of Intentions.” www.travistritt.com TRAVIS TRITT CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE Friday, Nov 6 8pm Dec 4, 5, 6 Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Reserved Seating: $55, $48, $42, $34 Reserved Seating: $22, $17 adult | $12 child under 13 8 9 Main Stage Touring Artist For over 30 years, comedy ventriloquist LYNN TREFZGER has given life to a trunk full of comical characters. Audiences of all ages are treated to Lynn’s vocal illusion talents, when they meet a drunken and lovable camel, a grumpy old man and a feisty little girl. Lynn may even bring audience members on stage to join the fun. Her off-the-wall audience interplay is riotously funny, no two shows are alike! Her performances are tailored for both family and adult audiences. The Palace Cultural Arts Association Mission: To foster appreciation, education and participation in the arts, while preserving and promoting the historic Marion Palace Theatre. www.lynnt.com PalacePlease support our mission. Join as a PCAA member today! PALACE CULTURAL ARTS ASSOCIATION LYNN TREFZGER Saturday, Jan 23 7pm 2015 Reserved Seating: $18 adult | $12 child under 13 2016 10 MEMBERSHIP 11 2015-16 PCAA Your name listed in season Playbill CONTRIBUTING TO THE ANNUAL FUND WILL: Opportunity to purchase premium seats before the general public Membership 794 INDIVIDUALS AND Provide over 9,000 young people the benefit 10% discount on meals at participating restaurants while dining prior to Palace events of performance art experiences that help Benefits Free ticket-exchange privileges within a single season BUSINESSES SUppORTED develop learning skills in math, science, Subscription to the Applause monthly newsletter (e-mail or print version) history and reading Cast $25-$49 THE 2014-15 ANNUAL Invitation to Palace Theatre Annual Event Party held in July Build confidence and enthusiasm in young Star $50-$99 Voting privileges at the Palace Theatre Annual Meeting Peter Pan, Jr. 2014 FUND DRIVE AT A people and adults through rewarding Photo James Miller/Marion Star encounters in on-stage, high-quality, Musical Director $100-$249 No Handling Fees ($2 per order) Does not apply to online sales or rental events VARIETY OF GIVING community productions Dedicated ticket agent exclusively for member ticket purchases at the door on show nights Choreographer $250-$499 As a member supported, non-profit, Enrich the lives of this generation and the next $2 Admission to ALL Palace sponsored films from July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016 501(c)(3) organization, the Marion Palace LEVELS.