the historic Marion Palace Theatre 2016-2017 season & PCAA membership
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Welcome to the 88th year at the Palace Theatre. Our community touring artists by date palace productions by date fridays in the may by date is experiencing exciting times! Many are working together to create an atmosphere of great growth and expansion. The Palace Theatre Friday, Oct 14 @ 8pm July 9, 10 & July 15, 16, 17 Friday, Sept 30 @ 7:30pm is grateful for our place in the midst of all that excitement. We have LOVIN SPOONFUL Main Stage TJ GEORGE CRAZY FOR YOU much to celebrate both past and future – coming off a very strong Friday, Oct 28 @ 8pm Friday, Oct 21 @ 7:30pm 2015-16 season and membership drive, our recent restoration of the RONNIE MILSAP August 26, 27, 28 WILD CARROT grand entrance, future plans for the expansion and paving of our May Pavilion north parking lot, not to mention tremendous programming and more Sunday, Jan 22 @ 3pm Friday, Jan 27 @ 7:30pm UPSIDEDOWN BROADWAY great digital films, which have been a huge hit with movie goers. All MUTTS GONE NUTS GAS PUMP JOCKEYS of this has us eager to welcome you to the Palace for a new season. I October 7, 8, 9 invite you to join us for another tremendous year at the Palace -- take Friday, Feb 10 @ 7:30pm Main Stage - Jr. Production Friday, Feb 24 @ 7:30pm in a good movie, join us for a concert, become part of a local cast… FIREFALL & PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE TARZAN LISA BIALES this is your Palace. Welcome back! Saturday, Apr 22 @ 8pm November 4, 5, 6 Friday, Mar 24 @ 7:30pm Bev Ford-Executive Director JEFF ALLEN May Pavilion Stage Play JASEY SCHNAARS THE MOUSETRAP Friday, May 12 @ 8pm school matinees by date Season tickets on sale early for PCAA Members PHIL VASSAR December 2, 3, 4 Thursday, Oct 20 Apr 18 - $1000+ Marquee Members special events by date Main Stage grades 5-9 May 16 - $250+ members CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE Dec 9, 10, 11 OUT OF BOUNDS May 19 - $100+ members May 23 - $50+ members CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MOVIE February 17, 18, 19 Friday, Nov 18 Title to be announced May 26 - $25+ and volunteers Main Stage - Jr. Stage Play grades K-6 JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH TOYING WITH SCIENCE ‘Crazy For You’ Patron tickets on sale May 23. Sunday, Dec 11 @ 3pm WURLITZER HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG April 7 & 8 Season tickets on sale to general public May 31. Friday, Jan 20 May Pavilion Dinner Theatre Sunday, May 7 @ 12:30pm grades PreK-3 THE ALTOS MOMMY & ME PRINCESS TEA PETE THE CAT 2 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure - 3 a palace production - may pavilion
Music and Newsies. West Side Story Council. Dustin Rawlins and Matt Meade, and Matt Meade, Dustin Rawlins , “Out Tonight” from RENT among others. , “Out Tonight” from WAY BROAD Featuring is packed with UPSIDEDOWN BROADWAY from popular Broadway incredible music an unexpected twist, the men musicals. Adding will perform songs made cast in the production such as “Popular” from famous by women Wicked on “Something’s Coming” The ladies will take Tony in originally sung by the musical “Seize the Day” from ages won’t want to miss this aficionados of all show loaded with intimate highly entertaining numbers solos, fun duets, and rousing production musicals. from America’s favorite Broadway Supported by the Ohio Arts Tickets $16 August 26, 27 & 28, 2016 26, 27 August 2pm Sun Sat 7:30pm, Fri & WN UPSIDEDO marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure - 5 2016-2017 Season Schedule and marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 program and a irresistible fun. Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Fri & Sat ZY FOR YOU CRA July 9, 10 and July 15, 16 & 17, 2016 16 & 17, July 15, 9, 10 and July and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” and “They Can’t show-stopping musical numbers all add up to show-stopping musical Now,” “I Got Rhythm,” and memorable ballads Now,” “I Got Rhythm,” explodes with spectacular production numbers explodes with spectacular entertaining theatre experience for all to enjoy. entertaining theatre experience for including “Slap That Bass,” “I Can’t Be Bothered including “Slap That Musical, this high energy romantic comedy is an Musical, this high energy romantic town — where romance, mistaken identities, and town — where romance, struck New York City playboy in a Nevada mining in a Nevada York City playboy struck New “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “But Not For Me,” “Someone To Watch Winner of three 1992 Tony® Awards, including Best Winner of three 1992 Tony® Awards, Audiences will delight in the adventures of a stage- adventures of will delight in the Audiences packed with non-stop Gershwin hit songs. The show Gershwin hit songs. The show packed with non-stop This hilarious tale of boy meets girl in the Wild West is of boy meets girl in the Wild West is This hilarious tale party on Saturday, July 9 | $22, $18 ADULT, $12 CHILD (under 13) party on Saturday, July 9 | $22, $18 ADULT, $40 PATRON premium seating, name listed in the $40 PATRON premium seating, name listed
Directed by Clare Cooke a palace production - main stage main - production palace a 4 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 Brochure marionpalace.org 4 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Friday, Sep 30, 2016 @ 7:30pm October 7, 8 & 9, 2016 TJ GEORGE Fri & Sat 7:30pm | Sun 2pm Sometime ago Dick Clark said that songs TARZAN are the photo album of our lives. That has Based on Disney’s smash-hit animated film, TARZAN f ridays in the may never been truer than for someone like tells the story of a shipwreck that leaves an infant award winning songwriter TJ George who boy washed up on the shores of West Africa. The chronicles the moments in his life through orphaned boy is taken in and raised by a tribe of songs. TJ’s musical influences are a fusion gorillas who name him Tarzan. Tarzan’s life is mostly of Pop, R&B, Folk and Blue-Eyed Soul used monkey business until a human expedition treks into to create what he calls Melodic Groove. his tribe’s territory and he encounters creatures like Inspired by his own life experiences and himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a j r. palace production- main stage those who are close to him, TJ’s song subject a jungle, thick with emotion, as he discovers his matter ranges from celebration, agony, new animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts. the stage musical love, bad love, good love, and death to directed by living hope. He performs nationally, taking Featuring heart-pumping music by rock legend Phil Kristi Wink his brand of Melodic Groove to an unlimited Collins and hits like the Academy Award winning audience and has recently shared the stage “You’ll Be in My Heart” as well as “Son of Man” with Jesse Terry and opened for artists such and “Two Worlds,” TARZAN promises to be an as Maxwell Hughes of The Lumineers and unforgettable theatrical experience. Directed by national touring artist Joe Crookston. Kristi Wink and featuring a cast of local youth ages 8-17 years. Tickets $15 | Cash Bar Supported by the Ohio Arts Council. Reserved Seating $18 adult, $12 child under 13 www.tjgeorge.com Sponsored by Jim & Barb Greetham and supported by the Ohio Arts Council.
6 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure - 7 Friday, Oct 14, 2016 @ 8pm Friday, Oct 21, 2016 @ 7:30pm THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL has technically existed W ILD CARROT for 50 years, but with the band’s sudden Pam Temple and Spencer Funk departure in 1968, many of their fans are just are WILD CARROT. This Cincinnati- getting the opportunity to see them perform based, award-winning group has live for the first time. Best known for their number what it takes to please all types of one hit ‘Summer in the City,’ folk music fans. Rooted in traditional THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL returned to the road in American music, WILD CARROT’s 1991. With members from the original lineup – diverse song repertoire branches in singer Joe Butler, bass player Steve Boone, and many directions. Their set ranges from early band member guitarist Jerry Yester, the original song selections to traditional, band regularly tours across the U.S. playing their Swing and Blues. Using guitar, national touring artist - main stage 60s folk-rock revival style music. mandolin, dulcimer, concertina and vocals, WILD CARROT provides The current show is a fun-filled trip back to the a concert experience steeped in carefree days of AM radio, giving fans the Americana. signature feel good sound that they come to hear including their iconic hits: “You Didn’t Tickets $15 | Cash Bar f ridays in the may Have to be So Nice,” “Did you Ever Have to Supported by the Ohio Arts Council. Make up Your Mind,” “Nashville Cats,” “Do You www.wildcarrot.net Believe In Magic,” and “Daydream.”
Reserved Seating $20, $25, $30 Supported by the Ohio Arts Council. www.lovinspoonful.com
8 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure - 9 10 -2016-2017 SeasonSchedule andMembership Brochure marionpalace.org |740.383.2101 national touring artist - main stage Award winner singers ofhistime,andranksasthepre-eminentcountry Milsap iscountrymusic’sfirstsuccessfulblindsinger,one of themostsuccessfulandversatilecountry“crossover” Association Awards.Together,theyunderscoreMilsap’s artists incountrymusichistory.SomeofRonnie’sclassics humble, overtlyfriendlyfellowwithatalentasvast and position asoneofthebest-lovedandmostenduring include “IWouldn’tHave Missed ItFortheWorld,”“It Was AlmostLikeASong,” “Lost InTheFiftiesTonight,” His trackrecordspeaksloudandclear:40No.1hits, soul singerofhisgeneration.Despiteallthat,heisa After fourdecadesinthemusicbusiness,Grammy seven GrammyAwardsandeightCountryMusic Palace Theatreaspartofhisfarewelltour. Ronnie Milsap multi-dimensional astheAmericanSouth. RONNIE MILSAP Supported bythe OhioArtsCouncil. Reserved Seating$37,$42,$47, $52 and “SmokyMountainRain.” Friday, Oct28,2016@8pm willperformattheMarion www.ronniemilsap.com marionpalace.org |740.383.2101 2016-2017 SeasonSchedule andMembership Brochure-11 Council. Tickets $16 Mary H.Hollaway FundandsupportedbyOhio Arts Sponsored by localtalent. twist! DirectedbyDanielle Knightandperformed suspense, allleadingupto anunforgettablefinal weaves anintricateplotfilledwithnerve-rattling again. AgathaChristie’smasterfulwhodunit determine whothekillerisbeforeheorshestrikes suspicions, thehouseguestsraceagainsttimeto a policeman,travelingonskis.Consumedwith miserable foreveryone.Intothechaoscomes overturned inadrift,andjuristwhomakeslife major, astrangelittlemanwhoclaimshiscarhas better equippedtobeachef,retiredArmy curious background,anarchitectwhoseems couple whorunthehouse,aspinsterwith storm. Thesuspectsincludethenewlymarried is strandedinaboardinghouseduringsnow A groupofstrangers,onewhomisamurderer, A c THE MOUSETRAP Fri &Sat7:30pm|Sun2pm Nov 4,5&6,2016 lassic whodunitmysteryforthewholefamily! by MarionCommunityFoundation
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Agatha Christie’s a palace production - may pavilion may - production palace a Dec 2, 3 & 4, 2016 Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE Directed by Clare Cooke Returning to the historic Life is full Marion Palace Theatre stage is the annual production of Christmas at the Palace. a palace production - main stage Written and directed by r Clare Cooke, this playful, of d ama joyous and heartfelt celebration of the season features hundreds of friends, family and neighbors to
delight audience members why not with song and dance acts that range from traditional join holiday favorites to comical and contemporary numbers. Reserved Seating $22, $18 adult The Club? $12 child under 13 Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Marion Star 2015. Palace Cultural Arts Association 2016-17 Membership
12 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure - 13 2016-17 PCAA Your name listed in season Playbill play a leading role in keeping the drama where it belongs...on stage at the palace! Opportunity to purchase premium seats before the general public Membership oin hundreds of community members who support the arts and keep the drama 10% discount on meals at participating restaurants while dining prior to Palace events J Benefits on stage at the Palace. As a member supported, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, Free ticket-exchange privileges within a single season the Marion Palace Theatre depends on private contributions to cover expenses Cast $25-$49 Subscription to the Applause monthly newsletter (e-mail or print version) such as operations and capital improvements. Like all performing arts theatres, Invitation to Palace Theatre Annual Event Party held in July ticket sale revenues cover only a fraction of operating costs. The remainder of our Star $50-$99 Voting privileges at the Palace Theatre Annual Meeting funding comes from the Ohio Arts Council, corporations and foundations, as well Musical Director $100-$249 No Handling Fees ($2 per order). Does not apply to online sales or rental events as individual donations. Choreographer $250-$499 Dedicated ticket agent exclusively for member ticket purchases at the door on show nights The Palace - where national touring artists take center stage, family and friends $2 Admission to ALL Palace sponsored films from July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 bring drama to life, and current films transport us to places and times beyond Director $500-$999 ourselves....PCAA Members make it happen! (4) Free boxes of popcorn Marquee $1,000-$1,099 (4) Free non-alcoholic beverages Marquee Plus $1,100-1,999 (1) 11x17 event poster autographed by your favorite artist this season*1 average season brings Ruby Marquee $2,000+ Free “Balcony to Backstage” theatre tour for you and your guests (limit 8)*2 65,000 visitors Free commemorative Palace Theatre window cling *1 Must submit a request for 345 Performances operating EXPENSES autographed poster at least 1 week Your favorite seats reserved until one week before every Palace-sponsored, reserved-seat show prior to the event 320 days theatre is in use Special pricing for adult beverages before select performances AVERAGE month *2 Tour must be scheduled in advance $42,000 Invitation to pre or post event Scharer Patron Lounge Marquee Club parties and is subject to theatre and staff 125 theatre campers for such things as availability. Exclusive use of balcony during movies film screenings *3 80 utilities Movie pass excludes special events Complimentary movie admission for up to four people*3 * and films presented by outside 15 back stage tours organizations. (2) Free boxes of popcorn at any event all season long by simply showing your Marquee Club Card * building insurance *4 Event may be scheduled Mon-Thur. (1) Free private use of the Scharer Patron Lounge (SPL) or Rotary Room (RR) 8 school matinee trips UPKEEP & REPAIRS Subject to availability. Labor and * Your choice of (1) complimentary Palace Logo hat or (1) Palace Logo t-shirt equipment costs apply and can vary Photo of Mary Poppins 2015 by Matthew Hatcher/Marion Star depending on event needs. 10% discount on price of a (Mon-Thu) May Pavilion rental or ½ price on second use of the SPL or RR*4 December 9, 10 & 11, 2016 Fri @ 7:30pm | Sat @ 2pm & 7:30pm | Sun @ 7:30pm Classic Christmas Movie Weekend Sun, may 7, 2017 Title To Be Announced 2016-17 pcaa membership form @ 12:30pm The PCAA is a non-profit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible as allowable by IRS codes. Membership contributions are payable in person at the box Admission $4 for all ages office, by phone (740) 383-2101, or you may complete this portion and return to: The Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, OH 43302 Mommy & Me $2 current PCAA members presenting a valid Princess Tea membership Your Information Your Level of Support Here ye, here ye! Little princesses are invited card ______to attend an afternoon of frills and fun at NAME (as it should appear in the playbill-must be received by Aug 12, 2016 to appear in playbill) ______Jr. Stage Manager ($10-$24) the Palace! This Mommy & Me Princess ______Cast Member ($25-$49) Tea, for children age 4-12 years, will take ADDRESS place where all princesses belong – ON the ______Star Performer ($50-$99) Sun, Dec 11, 2016 ______Palace stage! Participants will be treated to a @ 3pm CITY/STATE/ZIP ______Musical Director ($100-$249) kid-friendly luncheon with finger sandwiches, ______Choreographer ($250-$499) sides and drinks while enjoying live music Wurlitzer Organ PHONE ______Director ($500-$999) performed by a Youth String Quartet. Before ______the day ends, children and adults will work Holiday Sing-a-Long EMAIL ______Marquee Club ($1,000 +) together to create a take-home keepsake. Organists will play a selection of favorite
holiday tunes, both as solos and sing-a- special events For Office Use Tickets $22 (includes 1 adult & 1 child) Your Method of Payment Each additional ticket $10 adult, $8 child longs, on the theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer ____ My check is enclosed (ck # ______) _____CASH Date received: ______Organ. Join in and sing-a-long with the ____ Apply to my cREDIT CARD ( CIRCLE - VISA - MASTERCARD - DISCOVER) Card(s) sent: ______music or just sit back and savor the golden voice of the Mighty Wurlitzer. CC#: ______Exp:______S Drive: ______Donations will be received for the organ repair fund. ____ Please mail me an invoice: Quarterly Half History:______
16 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure - 17 18 -2016-2017 SeasonSchedule andMembership Brochure marionpalace.org |740.383.2101 national touring artist - main stage notch presentationthatincludesincrediblehigh-flyingFrisbeedogs,tight-wiredancing pooches havecreatedacomedydogthrillshowlikenoother.Expecttheunexpectedinthistop- They’ll haveyouat“woof.”ComedyduoScottandJoanHoughtontheirhilariouspackof Gone Nuts’issuretounleashhavocandhilarityas the Houghtonsattempttomatch audiences howlingformore!Don’tmissthepre-show eventintheMayPavilion. Their nineamazingcaninepartnersarealladopted fromanimalshelters.‘Mutts wits withtheirmischievousmuttsinafamily-friendly performance thatwillleave magic dogsandofcourse,theoneonlySammieTalkingDog! MUTTS GONENUTS Sunday, Jan22,2017@3pm www.muttsgonenuts.com (High School&younger) $15, $20,$25adult Ohio ArtsCouncil. Supported bythe Reserved Seating 1 student $10 marionpalace.org |740.383.2101 2016-2017 SeasonSchedule andMembership Brochure-19 www.gaspumpjockeys.com Supported bytheOhioArtsCouncil. Tickets $15 than anyotherbandinthe Midwest! Jockeys givesmoresongs pergallon bits intotheirshow,TheGas Pump and 70s,whileincorporatingcomic songs youknowandlovefromthe60s was redhot!Performingamixof the carswerecool,andmusic simpler timeswhengaswascheap, the audienceonamusicaljourneyto based inColumbus,Ohiowilltake charged oldiesandretroband over theMayPavilion.Thissuper- when TheGasPumpJockeystake tank filledwithpremiumgradeFUN Mark jockeys gas pump Friday, Jan27,2017@7:30pm your calendarstohave | CashBar
ridays in the may the in ridays f main stage jr. palace production is iant Peach James and the G exciting stage adaptation of Roald stage adaptation exciting PEACH GIANT This is faithfully told by James Dahl’s classic tale characters – Miss himself and the insect Centipede, Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, The play begins Ladybird, and Earthworm. story, when James and his at the end of the the giant peach stone friends are living in York. Audiences of in Central Park, New away by this fantasy all ages will be swept in the light-hearted adventure and delight tale. by directed by Emily Yaksic and performed Main local youth on the Palace Theatre’s Stage. 13 Reserved Seating $18 adult | $12 child under Sponsored by Marion Community Foundation the Mary H. Hollaway Fund and supported by Ohio Arts Council. February 17, 18 & 19, 2017 18 & 19, 17, February 2pm | Sun Sat 7:30pm Fri & THE AND JAMES marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure - 21 2016-2017 Season Schedule and marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 and memorable hits Pure Prairie League FALL FIRE Tonight” and many more. Tonight” and many Countless Reserved Seating $22, $28, $32, $36 Supported by the Ohio Arts Council. Friday, Feb10, 2017 @ 7:30pm Friday, Feb10, of the 1970s all on one stage with of the 1970s all on since 1970, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE and FIREFALL! and FIREFALL! PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE chart-topper, “You Are The Woman.” chart-topper, “You Are The Woman.” has been making music for more than has been making will perform their greatest hits, “Amie,” will perform their “Two Lane Highway,” “Let Me Love You “Two Lane Highway,” Together “Just Remember I Love You” and their 1976 “Just Remember I Love You” and their 40 years. The band achieved platinum and 40 years. The band LEAGUE PRAIRIE PURE gold success with hits such as “Strange Way,” gold success with www.firefallofficial.com | www.pureprairieleague. com www.firefallofficial.com | www.pureprairieleague. FIREFALL
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L national touring artist - main stage main - artist touring national 20 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 Brochure marionpalace.org 20 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Friday, Feb 24, 2017 @ 7:30pm Friday, Mar 24, 2017 @ 7:30pm LISA BIALES JASEY SCHNAARS An Ohio native and internationally JASEY SCHNAARS penned a top-ten known singer, Lisa Biales, sings country hit “Nothing Like Falling in Love,” f ridays in the may from the heart and writes playful for the late Eddie Rabbitt, which went on music about the simple things in life. to receive an ASCAP award for one of She weaves a down home blues that year’s most-played songs. His songs vernacular with finger style guitar to have also been recorded by Lane Brody, create songs that feel like they have the Washington Squares, and others. A been around forever. Dubbed the Philadelphia native, Jasey’s been playing “Belle of the Blues” for her crystal professionally since age 12, when the clear voice and charming stage legendary Jim Croce once opened presence, Biales has released eight for him. At the tender age of thirteen, albums to date. Don’t miss this he wrote his first song, “Sid’s Song,” for intimate concert in the May Pavilion his girlfriend (now his wife). Bring your with one of the hottest female singing date and bring your friends to see this
acts in the blues world! professional singer/songwriter perform live f ridays in the may at the May Pavilion. General Admission $15. Supported by the Ohio Arts Council. General Admission $15. www.lisabiales.com Supported by the Ohio Arts Council. www.facebook.com/jasey’smusic
22 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure - 23 Fri, Apr 7 & Sat, Apr 8, 2017 @ 6:30pm Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 @ 8pm The THE ALTOS JEFF ALLEN The Altos: Like the Sopranos Only Lower is a Jeff Allen combines clean, hilarious humor hilarious musical comedy mystery spoof inspired with a good dose of inspiration, creating by the famous HBO series. In this interactive show, a show for the whole family to enjoy. Jeff audience members will be pulled into the action captures the humor of everyday family life, the by a cast of crazy characters including Toffee Alto trials and tribulations of relationships and living who’s hosting a questionable funeral wake for her with teenagers – topics to which most people late husband - local mob boss, Tony. Chris Alto can relate. Jeff has been seen on every cable wants you to check your weapons at the door (if comedy show in the U.S. including Comedy not, he’s got extras!). Uncle Senior has a rigged dice Central’s “Premium Blend” and VH1’s “Standup a palace production - may pavilion game going somewhere and Tony’s Ma is — well, Spotlight.” His one hour special, “Happy Wife, just nuts. Tony’s shrink, Dr. Malaise, is giving free Happy Life” aired on the Odyssey Channel and analysis and the Father isn’t sure what he is doing. Family Net. He’s been featured at some of the But one thing is for sure, almost no one seems sad most prestigious comedy venues in the world, national touring artist Just like the Sopranos....only lower Tony is gone…Or is he? The laughs are non-stop with such as the Grand Ole Opry, the U.S. “Comedy A tos this New York Italian family. Be prepared to dodge Arts Festival” in Aspen and the “Montreal Just An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Directed by bullets, laugh at their songs and see if you can’t for Laughs International Comedy Festival.” He Clare Cooke figure out who put a contract out on Tony. also headlined his own national comedy tour, “Jeff Allen & Friends: Funny People of Faith.” Doors open at 6pm with light appetizers and cash bar available. Show starts at 6:30pm. Dinner will be served in Reserved Seating $20, $25, $30, $35. courses throughout the show. Reserved Seating $40 includes Supported by the Ohio Arts Council. dinner & show. Sponsored by Marion Community Foundation www.jeffallencomedy.com Mary H. Hollaway Fund and supported by Ohio Arts Council.
24 - 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 marionpalace.org | 740.383.2101 2016-2017 Season Schedule and Membership Brochure - 25 school and her new friend who needs an Friday, May 12, 2017 @ 8pm School Matinee ally. OUT OF BOUNDS explores the vicious pete the cat performances are professionally produced children’s world of cyber-bullying and the complicated programs for grades PreK-9. These shows are designed Fri, Jan 20, 2017 choices young people make when navigating Grades PreK-3 | 10am & 12:45pm PHIL VASSaR specifically to enhance curriculum and meet Ohio the politics of friendship. It’s “Just Another Day in Paradise” Academic Content standards. Admission is $3.50 Pete the Cat never loses his cool. Jimmy per student and chaperone. For reservations please with country music singer/songwriter toying with science Biddle never strays from his routine. That contact the School Matinee Coordinator - 740/383- is, until the groovy blue cat moves in with Phil Vassar. Billboard Country 2101 or [email protected]. When making Songwriter of the Year, Phil has hit Friday, Nov 18, 2016 The Biddles for the summer. Can cat and boy reservations, indicate all special seating needs for ever be friends? When Jimmy draws a blank the Top 5 seven times with songs like 10am grades K-3 those with walkers and/or wheelchairs. *Note NEW in art class, Pete’s the perfect pal to lead the “Carlene,” “Last Day of My Life” and afternoon performance time. The School Matinee 12:45pm grades 4-6 mission to help Jimmy find his inspiration. Series is sponsored by HONDA and GENERAL MILLS “American Child.” He has topped Garry Krinsky’s Toying with Science is Join Jimmy and Pete on a new adventure and supported by OHIO ARTS COUNCIL. the charts with “In A Real Love” and a bright, fun-filled and audience interactive of friendship, all the way to Paris and back the perennial favorite “Just Another out of bounds program that explores among other things, again in a VW Bus. Day in Paradise.” Known as one the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, national touring artist - main stage of Nashville’s top tunesmiths, his Thursday, Oct 20, 2016 fulcrums and simple machines. During the songs other artists have taken to #1 Grades 5-9 | 10am & 12:45pm show, audiences delve into Garry’s colorful world where science-based include “My Next Thirty Years” by Madison and Daniela are best friends, but toys come to life on stage, and Tim McGraw, “She’s Right On The when the new girl, Amy, arrives at their children learn that by mastering Money” by Alan Jackson, and Jo school, Daniela starts to feel threatened. simple scientific concepts, one can Dee Messina’s “Bye, Bye” and That is until Amy makes a big mistake; she produce terrific results. Through “I’m Alright.” sends an embarrassing selfie online. Soon mime, physical comedy, juggling everyone in the school has seen it and no and balancing, Garry delivers a Reserved Seating $30, $35, $40, $47. one is going to let her forget it, especially positive program that demonstrates Supported by the Ohio Arts Council. Daniela. The bullying gets so bad that Amy science is educational and exciting! www.philvassar.com stops coming to school. Now Madison is caught between the most popular girl in the
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