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Michael E. Moran, Jr. George Pansy Executive Director Event Operations 2018–2019 SEASON Cathy Nonnenmacher Robert Andrea, Peter Byrne, Chief Financial Officer Wally DelVecchio, Pete Duhaime, Tim Folster Lisa Colangelo Palace Theatre Production Palace Theatre Staff | 3 Director of Development Local 74 IATSE Palace Theatre Randy Thomas Victoria Rinkerman, Tina Repp Board of Directors | 3 Director of Production & Facilities Senior House Managers Welcome to The Palace Theatre | 5 Carol Bryan Melanie Keiffer, Roy Kertelits, Director of Education Steven Marchese, Pearline Moore, Season at a Glance | 7 Walter Lemekha Paul Thury, Sonja Hennessy House Managers Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot | 9 Theatre Manager Kristin Levinson Victoria Rinkerman B. Underwater Bubble Show | 10 Development Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator Playtime at The Palace: Judy Ferri Lenore Heller Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris | 11 Administrative Assistant Box Office Manager NEEDTOBREATHE | 11 Callie Thomas Sonja Hennessy, Dona Lessow, Marketing Coordinator Allen Louis, Paul Thury, U.S. Army Field Band | 12 Matt Freitas, Yency Molina Allen Louis Box Office Staff Laughtrax: Chicago City Limits | 16 Marketing Associate Kashmir: The Live Led Zeppelin Show | 16 Playtime at The Palace: Story Pirates | 17 Palace Theatre Board of Directors for KING & COUNTRY ft. Josh Baldwin | 17 OFFICERS DIRECTORS Shen Yun | 18 David Martin Sheryl Y. Battles* Chairman Ex-Officio Pitney Bowes Inc. Children’s Learning Centers of City of Stamford Greg Caggainello* Fairfield County presents: An Evening Michael L. Widland* SL Green Realty Corp. with Marc Cohn with special guest Chairman Shipman & Goodwin, LLP Margaret M. Carlson* Darlene Love | 19 RFR Realty LLC Sandra Goldstein* Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers | 19 Vice Chairman Peter Gabriel Webster Bank David Sedaris | 20 Stamford Downtown Special Services District Salvatore Gangemi London Philharmonic Orchestra | 20 Moira K. Lyons* Murtha Cullina LLP Rick Thomas Illusionist | 21 Vice President – Tina Mazzuloo Governmental Affairs Courtyard & Residence Inn PJ Masks Live | 21 Norwalk Community College Stamford Downtown Circle of Friends | 25 Michael P. Byrne* Michael Pollard Vice President – Strategic Planning City of Stamford Day Pitney LLP Tracie Wilson Diana Lenkowsky* NBC Universal Secretary Purdue, Pharma, L.P. Andrew Whittingham C.A.W.L. Developments, Inc. ADVERTISING Peter C Rugen* Vice President – Special Affairs Barbara Zichichi Onstage Publications First County Bank Advertising Department 937-424-0529 | 866-503-1966 Jonathan Lipschutz * *Member of the e-mail: [email protected] Treasurer Executive Committee www.onstagepublications.com Ernst & Young LLP
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Letter from the Executive Director
Welcome!
We are delighted to have you join us at The Palace during our 2018-2019 season! This winter we’re pleased to bring you some exciting entertainment!
Arts and Culture make good cities great and we are proud to have a facility like The Palace to present premier entertainment so close to home. While most people know The Palace for our outstanding shows, they may not know that The Palace is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and we need your assistance to realize our mission.
Become a member and support the arts! Your donation is 100% tax deductible. Memberships come with valuable benefits such as access to ticket presales, priority seating, and a concierge phone line, as well as invitations to exclusive and exciting member receptions.
We’d like to extend our gratitude to our season sponsors: Co-Communications, SL Green, the Whittingham Family, UC Funds, and Harman — the “official sound of The Palace Theatre.” Our sponsors are the backbone of our theatre. Without their financial commitment and partnership we would not have the ability to bring sensational comedians, musicians, and children’s entertainment to our backyard that makes The Palace so unique. We greatly appreciate the continued support from these wonderful sponsors.
This winter we have a jam-packed schedule with entertainment for everyone. From music, comedy and family fun, we’ve got everything covered.
B. Underwater Bubble show returns for a colorful awe inspiring show that the entire family can enjoy on March 2nd while our playtime series continues with Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris on March 3rd and Story Pirates on March 24th.
Also coming in March, two great bands you won’t want to miss! NEEDTOBREATHE brings their acoustic tour to The Palace on March 16th and on March 28th for KING AND COUNTRY hits the stage. The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kris Kristofferson will be playing his classic hits on April 10th.
The Palace also pays tribute to some of your favorite artists. Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot celebrate the music of Billy Joel on March 1st while Kashmir brings the music of Led Zeppelin back to life on March 22nd.
Visit www.palacestamford.org for more information. Be the first to know about upcoming shows and special offers during our new season! Create your online account to join our mailing list and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Palace thanks you for your patronage and support. Enjoy your show today. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Michael E. Moran, Jr. Executive Director
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March 2019 April 2019 Mar. 1 Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Apr. 3 City Chic Mar. 2 B. The Underwater Bubble Show Apr. 4 Children’s Learning Centers of airfield County presents: Mar. 3 Playtime at The Palace: F vening with Marc Cohn Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris An E with special guest Darlene Love Mar. 3 John Mulaney and Pete Davidson Apr. 8 One Night of Queen Mar. 16 NEEDTOBREATHE Apr. 10 Kris Kristofferson and Mar. 9-10 Stamford Symphony The Strangers Mar. 14 Celtic Angels Apr. 11 David Sedaris Mar. 20 U.S. Army Field Service Band Apr. 13-14 Stamford Symphony Mar. 21 Laughtrax: Chicago City Limits Apr. 16 London Philharmonic Orchestra Mar. 22 Kashmir Apr. 20 Rick Thomas the Illusionist Mar. 24 Playtime at The Palace: Apr. 30 PJ Masks Live Story Pirates Mar. 28 for KING AND COUNTRY May 2019 Mar. 29-31 Shen Yun May 2 Jay Leno May 17 Music City Sessions: Filmore May 23 STYX September 2019 Sep. 12 Skillet with Ledger Sep. 20 Three Dog Night October 2019 Oct. 25 Haunted Illusions
THE PALACE Theatre for the Performing Arts 7 Did You Know? Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are: • 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement • 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools • 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair • 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance • 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem
IMPROVING LIFE FOR ALL MIGRATORY ANIMALS.
THE BIKE PATH. YOUR OFFICE. THE BACKYARD. The environment isn’t just some far off place. It’s the asphalt beneath your bike, the coffee that fuels your commute, and the park where you walk your dog. To learn more, go to NRDC.org.
Because the environment is everywhere.
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Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Friday, March 1 | 8:00pm
After 18 years of playing Billy Joel’s music in his band Big Shot, Mike DelGuidice now lives a dream come true. In October of 2013, Billy Joel heard Mike sing, and then hired him on the spot to join his band full time. And now you can see Mike on tour with Billy Joel all over the U.S. & world in major arenas and stadiums including every month at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
On Billy Joel’s recent SiriusXM Channel you can hear Billy talking about Mike and how much he sounds just like him – “That’s me...I know my voice...That’s a tape...but it was this guy... Mike DelGuidice.” – Billy Joel
Mike’s extraordinary band BIG SHOT include other current long time legendary members of Billy Joel’s touring band: Tommy Byrnes (guitar) and Chuck Burgi (drums). The band is well known and respected for providing a show of Billy Joel’s song book packed with hit after chart- topping hit, (and some album cuts for the die hard Billy Joel fan) in a high energy, interactive stage performance. On any given night they will also astonish you with renditions of songs by Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Journey, and others.
The other members of the band — John Scarpulla, Carmine Giglio, and Nick Dimichino — also have impressive resumes: working, recording and touring with Hall & Oats, Michael Bolton, Diana Ross, LeAnn Rimes, Nine Days, Huey Lewis, Tower of Power, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, a bunch of Broadway shows including Billy Joel’s ‘Movin Out’ and a lot more.
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B. Underwater Bubble Show Saturday, March 2 | 7:00pm
This is a story about each and everyone’s life. We all know life can be gray or colorful. Don’t worry – this time it is going to be very colorful!
After another long day – as always, filled with things to do, meetings, and deadlines to be met – Mr. B finds himself transported, as if by magic, to a special, colorful, happy place called Bubblelandia. Bubblelandia is a place in which to linger, to dream, to listen, to watch, to savor, and to marvel, but, above all, a place to daydream. And it is here on this planet; it is inside us, it is the ocean of our soul.
To find it you just need to wake up! The “inhabitants” of Bubblelandia–seahorses, dragonfish, starfish, mermaids, clownfish and others–will carry Mr. B along his imaginary journey in this beautiful underwater world where fantasy becomes reality, and you are invited to follow him. But be careful!
You will not need an oxygen tank to breathe; just let your mind run wild, open your heart, and relieve the everyday stress! Suddenly, millions of bubbles of all shapes and colors, along with the foam of waves and other surprises, will immediately swallow and transport you into this parallel universe of joy and freedom.
Are you afraid of the touch of a giant jellyfish, or the huge whale that will appear next to you? Don’t worry, because Mr. B will take you by the hand through this imaginary journey and, in the end, you will feel lighter, freer, happier. This experience will change you, too, just as it changed Mr. B.
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Playtime at The Palace: Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris Sunday, March 3 | 3:00pm
Traveling 2-man kid’s comedy magicians and real life BROTHERS Presto Pete and Incredulous Chris of Pete and Chris Amusements bring kids an ULTRA high-energy show. Kids will guffaw and giggle at their crazy cartoon-like slapstick antics, and be wowed at the illusions presented. LOTS of audience participation! Sibling rivalry at its wackiest!
ABOUT PETE AND CHRIS AMUSEMENTS – Pete and Chris Amusements are a 2-man kid’s comedy magic show that captures kid’s attention and doesn’t let go. They are regular performers for the New York Public Library System and their 92 branches. They have also performed at the Mark Twain House, the Terryville Fair, and others. They have performed 4 times at the WEBE108 KidsFest, as well as 4 times at Stepping Stones Museum. NEEDTOBREATHE Saturday, March 16 | 7:00pm
NEEDTOBREATHE is a GRAMMY-nominated rock band hailing from South Carolina, comprised of brothers Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar) and Bo Rinehart (guitar, vocals), Seth Bolt (bass, vocals), and Josh Lovelace (keys, vocals).
Their most recent album H A R D L O V E released in 2016 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Albums, Top Current Albums, Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts and #2 on the Billboard 200, their greatest debut yet.
H A R D L O V E is the follow-up to 2014’s Rivers In the Wasteland, which debuted at #3 overall on the Billboard 200 and spawned the RIAA-certified Gold single “Brother (feat. Gavin DeGraw).” The hit earned the group their first GRAMMY nomination as well as a pair of Billboard Music Award nominations.
NEEDTOBREATHE, well known for the aggressive touring schedule and impressive live show, celebrated four consecutive sold out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as sell outs at Greek Theatre (Los Angeles), Ascend Amphitheatre (Nashville), Aragon Ballroom (Chicago), Verizon Theatre (DFW) and more.
NEEDTOBREATHE recently released their 4-track EP Forever On Your Side (Niles City Sound Sessions) – which includes the single “Forever On Your Side (with JOHNNYSWIM)” – and are set to debut their first ever fully acoustic album – Acoustic Live Vol. 1 – on November 16. For more information, visit needtobreathe.com. THE PALACE Theatre for the Performing Arts 11 Sign Up E-N ! r our ewsl fo ett er Your Comments about our program are greatly appreciated and may be sent by e-mail to:
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The Star-Spangled Banner...... John Stafford Smith arr. MSG Adrian Hernandez*
Variations on a Shaker Melody ...... Aaron Copland You’ve Got a Friend ...... James Taylor arr. MSG Jay Norris†
I Feel the Earth Move ...... Carole King arr. MSG Jay Norris†
Downeaster Alexa...... Billy Joel arr. SSG Ian Bowling
Allegro Scherzando from Flute Concerto...... Jacques Ibert arr. Howard Bowlin Staff Sergeant Jennifer Zhou, flute
Asphalt Cocktail ...... John Mackey Deep River...... traditional arr. H. T. Burleigh
Robinson’s Grand Entrée...... Karl King Patriotic Sing-Along...... various composers
Intermission National Game March...... John Philip Sousa MLK...... U2 arr. Bob Chilcott
This is Me ...... Benj Pasek, Justin Paul arr. Sara Corry
A Million Dreams...... Benj Pasek, Justin Paul arr. MSG Adrian Hernandez*
Rocky Point Holiday...... Ron Nelson Thank You...... India Arie, Shannon Sanders arr. SFC Paul White*
Armed Forces Salute...... various composers arr. Ken Whitcomb†, Robert Lichtenberger†, and MAJ Scott McKenzie
America the Beautiful...... Samuel A. Ward arr. Paul Driscoll * Staff Arranger, The U.S. Army Field Band † Former Staff Arranger, The U.S. Army Field Band program subject to change
THE PALACE Theatre for the Performing Arts 13 Colonel Jim Keene, Commander ...... Albuquerque, NM Command Sergeant Major Matthew Kanowith, Command Sergeant Major...... Silver Spring, MD Lieutenant Colonel Domingos Robinson, Deputy Commander...... Rockland, MA
STAFF Captain Joel DuBois, Associate Bandmaster...... Phoenix, AZ
COMMAND Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Pick, Director of the Jazz Ambassadors...... New Windsor, NY
CONCERT BAND French Horn SOLDIERS’ CHORUS SGM Robert Cherry†...... Bridgman, MI Piccolo Soprano SFC J. Greg Miller...... Denver, CO SSG Pamela Daniels...... Reston, VA MSG Rose Ryon†...... Delmont, NJ SSG Kaci Cummings...... Elgin, TX SFC Teresa Alzadon...... Auburn, WA Flute SSG Jennifer Kempe...... Champaign, IL SFC Rachel Rose Farber...... Egg Harbor Twp., NJ SFC Katayoon Hodjati*...... Silver Spring, MD SSG Selena Maytum...... Nicholson, GA SFC Michaela Shelton...... Moorestown, NJ SSG Troy Paolantonio...... Coral Springs, FL SSG Lori Roy...... Schoharie, NY SSG Jennifer Zhou...... Columbus, OH SFC Charis Strange*...... Campbellsville, KY Trombone Oboe MSG Aaron Kadrmas*...... Fargo, ND Alto SFC Erika Grimm*...... Centreville, VA SFC Carmen Russo...... Bradenton, FL MSG Teresa Harris*...... Salt Lake City, UT SFC Sarah Schram-Borg...... Milton, MA SFC Todd Sturniolo...... Hagerstown, MD MSG Erica Russo†...... Columbus, OH English Horn Bass Trombone SFC Elizabeth Garcia...... Portland, ME SSG Amy Houck...... Katy, TX MSG Wesley Ballenger III*...... Torrance, CA SSG Heidi Ackerman...... Phoenix, AZ E-flat Clarinet Euphonium SSG Leslie Ostransky...... Frederick, MD SFC Brian Eldridge...... Mt. Airy, MD MSG Chris Sarangoulis*...... Westminster, MD SSG Megan Pomales...... Oak Ridge, NJ B-flat Clarinet Tuba SGM Reis McCullough†...... Seattle, WA MSG Matthew Nelson*...... Oconomowoc, WI Tenor MSG Jennifer Everhart...... Lexington, NC SSG Scott Devereaux...... Washington, MI SGM Robert McIver, Jr.**...... Owensboro, KY MSG Michael Sears*...... Lithia Springs, GA SSG Chase Garner...... Birmingham, AL MSG Mario A. Garcia, Jr...... Del Rio, TX SFC Lauren Angert...... Lynchburg, VA SFC Jeremy Cady...... North Branch, MN String Bass/Electric Bass SFC John Blair...... Virginia Beach, VA SFC Daniel Erbe*...... Lexington, KY SSG Joel Ciaccio...... Canton, PA SFC Marlena Dillenbeck...... Coopersville, MI SFC Benjamin Hilgert...... Fairland, IN SSG Mikey Arbulu...... Cooper City, FL Harp / Piano SSG Timothy Coombs...... South Brunswick, NJ SSG Dane Clark...... Jupiter, FL SSG Grace Bauson...... Kokomo, IN SSG Erik Franklin...... Elgin, SC Piano Bass Alto/Bass Clarinet Darren Lael...... Hickory, NC MSG Mark Huseth*...... Topeka, KS MSG Chad Martin*...... Madison, SD Timpani SFC Samuel Chung...... Seoul, Korea SFC Kevin Walko...... Bethel Park, PA SFC Robert Marino*...... Stony Point, NY SSG Ian Bowling...... Harrisburg, PA Bassoon SSG Keenan McCarter...... Birmingham, AL Percussion SSG William Tvrdik...... Dixon, CA SFC Thaddeus Crutcher...... Memphis, TN SGM William Elliott**...... Shelbyville, KY SSG Sergio Acosta...... Milwaukee, WI MSG Brian Spurgeon†...... River Falls, WI Saxophone SSG Andrew Emerich...... Magnolia, TX MSG Brian Sacawa*...... Schenectady, NY SSG Derek Stults...... Princeton Junction, NJ STAGE AND SOUND SFC Christopher Blossom...... Canton, MI SSG Michael Dillman...... Canton, OH Stage Manager SFC Daniel Goff...... Morgantown, WV Featured Vocalist SFC David Parks...... Rimrock, AZ SFC David Parks...... Rimrock, AZ SSG Kyra White...... Las Vegas, NV Trumpet Audio Technician MSG Nicholas Althouse...... Salem, OH PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MSG Donald Dillenbeck*...... Johnson City, NY SSG Madeline Brumback...... Blacksburg, VA MSG Ward Yager*...... Memphis, TN Road Manager SFC Phillip Johnson...... Pella, IA MSG Rose Ryon...... Delmont, NJ SSG Ryan Brewer...... North Richland Hills, TX MSG Mark Huseth...... Topeka, KS Media Producer SSG Tiffany Hoffer...... Fairfax, VA SSG Sergio Acosta...... Milwaukee, WI SFC Jared Morgan*...... Vernon, NJ SSG Trent Urquhart...... Fort Walton Beach, FL SSG Jeffrey Lewandowski...... Livonia, MI Tour Coordinators MSG Adam Getz...... York Springs, PA SFC Joshua Fox...... Hesperia, CA SFC Tyler Shultz...... Lebanon, PA
SGM—Sergeant Major • MSG—Master Sergeant • SFC—Sergeant First Class • SSG—Staff Sergeant ** Element Leader † Group Leader * Section Leader
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Laughtrax: Chicago City Limits Thursday, March 21 | 8:00pm
Imagine walking out onto a blank stage. There is no script, no set, no preconceived ideas. Suddenly the stage lights flash and the show starts. Some call this the Actor’s nightmare, others call it Improvisational Theatre.
This show is a creation of the collective lunatic unconscious of both actors and audience. They’ve done their part; they haven’t prepared a thing. It’s now time for you to do your part. Just sit back, relax and get ready to call out whatever is on your mind...a word...a phrase...an idea. Audience, start your engines! Kashmir: The Live Led Zeppelin Show Friday , March 22 | 8:00pm
Kashmir, the nation’s #1 Led Zeppelin tribute show, it is the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene. Each of the 4 band members assumes their individual role with pinpoint accuracy. Kashmir possesses the live stage show, sound, and likeness to bring audiences and fans back to the days when the mighty Led Zeppelin ruled the musical landscape.
With the playlist of every classic rock station and the most identifiable voice in rock history, Kashmir’s show features Page’s iconic double-neck guitar, Bonham’s drum solo, the stage show of the era, and most importantly, the greatest hits that make up the soundtrack to peoples’ lives.
For those who dream and wish to experience a live Led Zeppelin show, dream no more—Kashmir will fit the bill, hitting every stop along the way, leaving you thirsty for more.
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Playtime at The Palace: Story Pirates Sunday, March 24 | 3:00pm
The Story Pirates Greatest Hits Show celebrates creative writing by students from coast to coast in a big, hilarious sketch comedy musical performed by professional actors and musicians. The performance is based entirely on stories written by elementary school students, and part of the show is made up on the spot by the kids in the audience! Called “crazy entertaining” by the Daily Show’s Jon Stewart, Story Pirates will keep you doubled over laughing, all the while motivating kids to pick up a pencil and write from their own imaginations. Sketches run the gamut from kung fu ninja babies fighting crime to cats flying to tickle monsters who rule the world.
for KING & COUNTRY ft. Josh Baldwin Thursday , March 28 | 7:00pm
This Spring, join for KING & COUNTRY in intimate theatres where they’ll perform music from their 3rd studio album, burn the ships. Experience this theatrical, inspirational, laser/LED video wall-filled concert featuring the uplifting track ‘God Only Knows’ and the infectious anthem ‘joy.’, as well as previous hits like ‘Fix My Eyes’, ‘Shoulders’, and ‘Priceless’.
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Shen Yun Friday, March 29 | 7:30pm Saturday, March 30 | 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday, March 31 | 1:00pm
Take an enlightening journey through 5,000 years!
SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi- dimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture.
This epic production immerses you in stories reaching back to the most distant past. You’ll explore realms even beyond our visible world. Featuring one of the world’s oldest art forms—classical Chinese dance—along with patented scenographical effects and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom. Enter a world where philosophers and poets alike sought harmony with the Dao, or “Way,” of the universe. Where maidens danced with ethereal grace and generals fought with explosive athleticism. Where timeless tales of valor and virtue were born. Where heaven and earth intersected, and miracles came into being.
“Absolutely the NO. 1 SHOW in the world — no other company or any style can match this.”— Kenn Wells, former lead dancer of the English National Ballet
“Five stars! I have reviewed about 4,000 shows since 1942, none can compare to what I saw tonight.”— Richard Connema, Broadway critic
“There is a massive power in this that can embrace the world. It brings great hope… It is truly a touch of heaven.”— Daniel Herman, Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic
“I was uplifted, I was filled with hope... The world is a better place because of Shen Yun.”— Richard Swett, former U.S. Congressman
“Everything was larger than life. It’s one of the happiest evenings of my life. All my cares just disappeared, and I became one hundred percent positive thinking.”— Nancy Brock, former actress, associate producer
“The ancient Chinese wisdom will benefitt the whole world.”—Ted Kavanau, founding senior producer of CNN headline news
“I encourage everyone to see and all of us to learn from.”— Donna Karan, fashion designer
“Go see it to believe it, because otherwise, you are going to miss the most important thing in your life.”— Joe Heard, former White House photographer who watched Shen Yun 5 times.
“Awe-Inspiring Sensation!” — ABC
“A must-See!” — Broadway World
About Shen Yun: Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of authentic Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty, purity, and tremendous energy leave audiences greatly uplifted and deeply inspired. 18 www.PalaceStamford.org Show Information
Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County presents: An Evening with Marc Cohn with special guest Darlene Love Thursday, April 4 | 8:00pm
Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Marc Cohn & Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Darlene Love will perform in Concert to Benefit Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) at Stamford’s Palace Theatre Thursday, April 4, 2019.
Cohn, best known for his hit song “Walking in Memphis” from his eponymous 1991 album, will be joined by Darlene Love. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Love was recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the greatest singers of all time.
CLC provides high-quality and affordable early childhood education and care programs for all families regardless of income. Serving 1,000 children a year, CLC offers a comprehensive pre-K curriculum, on-site healthcare providers, family service workers and a nutrition program. Visit clcfc.org for more information. Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers Wednesday, April 10 | 8:00pm
His renown as a songwriter triggered Kristofferson’s successful career as a performer and that, in turn, brought him to the attention of Hollywood, leading to his flourishing career as a film actor. Kristofferson has acted in more than 70 films. In 1977 he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in “A Star Is Born.” He’s appeared in cult favorites including the “Blade” trilogy, “Lone Star,” “A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries,” “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Blume In Love,” “Cisco Pike,” and “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.” Recent films include “Fast Food Nation,” “Dreamer: Inspired By A True Story,” “The Jacket,” “Silver City,” “He’s Just Not That Into You,” and “Dolphin Tale.”
Heralded as an artist’s artist, the three-time GRAMMY winner has recorded 30 albums, including three with pals Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as part of the Highwaymen. Kristofferson has spent three decades performing concerts all over the world, in most recent years in a solo acoustic setting, which puts the focus on the songs. “There’s an honesty in the sparseness. It feels like direct communication to the listener,” he says. “I still have more fun when I’m with the band, but being alone is freer, somehow. It’s like being an old blues guy, just completely stripped away.”
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David Sedaris Thursday, April 11 | 7:30pm
Join best-selling author and NPR contributor, David Sedaris for an evening featuring all-new stories, an audience Q&A, and a book signing at The Palace Theatre. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. David Sedaris returns to the road following the release of his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious collection, Calypso.
Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. Make no mistake: these stories are very, very funny-it’s a book that can make you laugh ’til you snort, the way only family can. Sedaris’s powers of observation have never been sharper, and his ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled. But much of the comedy here is born out of that vertiginous moment when your own body betrays you and you realize that the story of your life is made up of more past than future.
If you love David Sedaris’s cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you’re getting into at his live readings. You’d be wrong. To see him read his own work on stage allows his autobiographical narrative to reveal a uniquely personal narrative that will keep you laughing throughout the evening. Don’t miss this event! London Philharmonic Orchestra Tuesday, April 16 | 8:00pm
What if silence had a sound? That’s how Mahler begins his First Symphony; with a sound so still and deep that you feel it rather than hear it. And gradually – from bird calls and folksongs, daydreams and trumpet calls – he creates a wondrous new musical world. By turns playful and tragic, epic and intimate, it’s become one of the best-loved of 19th-century symphonies, just as Sibelius’s Violin Concerto has come to embody the soul of the Finnish nation. With Edward Gardner conducting the renowned London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the superb James Ehnes on violin, you’ll hear new poetry in even the most familiar music.
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Rick Thomas Illusionist Saturday, April 20 | 8:00pm
Rick Thomas is both a star of ‘Masters of Illusion’ and ‘The Illusionists’ on Broadway. From sold-out performances at Caesars Colosseum to headlining the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Rick Thomas continues to entertain millions of people across the world with the most breathtaking and spectacular magic ever to be seen on stage and television today!
Thomas’ show has also run consecutively for 15 years in the most magnificent theaters on the Las Vegas Strip, performing a staggering 600 shows a year. He is honored to have received the Key to the City of Las Vegas and also titled the most successful show for families in its history.
High honors include the coveted “Magician of the Year” by the Academy of Magical Arts and Magic’s highest recognition “Illusionist of the World” by the World Magic Awards. Thomas has also been featured on numerous national television specials including the NBC series “The World’s Greatest Magic”, Masters of Illusion on the CW, MTV, FOX, TLC, Animal Planet, the History Channel and his own special on ABC.
We are proud to present Illusionist Rick Thomas. Without doubt, he will perform the most intriguing, innovative and mind-blowing grand illusions right here at the Palace Theatre. Don’t miss this amazing event! PJ Masks Live Tuesday, April 30 | 3:00pm and 6:00pm
PJ MASKS LIVE: is back with an all new super- heroic, live musical show, featuring the heroic trio from your favorite series: The PJ MASKS! Watch Catboy, Owlette and Gekko along with their new friend PJ Robot, as they try to save the day from the sneaky villains – Romeo, Night Ninja and Luna Girl! Fluttering Feathers! Leaping Lizards! What a CAT – tastrophe!
Leaping, flipping and climbing - live on stage! Complete with your favorite music and brand new songs you’ve never heard before! Don’t sleep through it – watch the PJ Masks save the day, live on stage!
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This list reflects all contributions received from November 1, 2018 – January 1, 2019. Please report any errors to the Development Office.
The Palace Theatre gratefully extends a sincere thank you to the following corporations and foundations for their philanthropic leadership:
Corporate Members
President’s Circle ($25,000+) Co-Communications Harman International Industries Purdue Pharma L.P. SL Green Realty Corp. Dr. and Mrs. Roger Brunswick
Leadership Circle ($15,000-$24,999) Pitney Bowes Inc. Robinson & Cole LLP UC Funds
Director’s Circle ($10,000-$14,999) Bank of America Castleton Commodities International Ernst & Young LLP First County Bank Freepoint Commodities, LLC NBCUniversal RFR Realty LLC Shipman & Goodwin LLP Webster Bank
Partner ($5,000-$9,999) Producer ($2,500-$4,999) Cacace, Tusch & Santagata Dr. Joseph & Lillian Stiefel Foundation Day Pitney LLP Grafico Marketing Group Elm Eastern Land Management Murace Plumbing Co., Inc. Finn Dixon & Herling LLP Sentinel Maintenance Gen Re Stamford Downtown Special Services District George & Jessica Harris Foundation Stamford Office Furniture Grade A ShopRite The Rich Foundation Icon International, Inc. Thomson Reuters Magna Construction Tooher-Ferraris Insurance Group Murtha Cullina LLP Phibro LLC Promoter ($1,000-$2,499) City Carting, Inc. United Services of America an AffinEco company
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The Palace Theatre gratefully extends a sincere thank you to the following Individuals for their philanthropic leadership: Individual Members
Producer’s Circle ($10,000+) Harry D. Day Joseph Reilly Marta & James Bailey Joseph Dudek Josh Rich Dave Berges & Debra Kendall Anne & Tom Giorgi Deborah Ricketts Dr. & Mrs. Roger Brunswick Ms. Darlene Goodwin Dona Romano Mr. & Mrs. Norman Lotstein Joseph Rosenblum Director’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Moira K. Lyons Bruce Rossow Janet & Robert Dilenschneider Rebecca Mannetti Paul Scarpetta Terri & Ken Jacobsen Marybeth Marcus Mr. & Mrs. Selkowitz Diana & Stephen Lenkowsky Josh Rich Helen Seplowitz Ann & Jon Lipschutz Christine Roberts Susan Shanks Barbara & Fabrizio Zichichi Megan Stearns Vitaliy Sharavarnyk Judy Stewart Yurin Sharavarnyk President’s Circle Mr. Ken Stuart Colleen Sharkey ($2,500-$4,999) Christopher Tebeau Paula Shulman Jeanne & William Charcalis William Tenca Antoinette Sia Lori & Jeff Charlton Laura Thompson John Sims Kendall & Michael Moran Jo Tonkovich Fern Smenyak Louise & Michael Widland Michaela Smith Backer ($250-$499) Meryl Sobel Leadership Circle Mrs. Laureen Barnes Jenny Sozzi ($1,000-$2,499) Debra & Steven Biggica Joanne Spalla Anonymous Barbara Calaba The Rogers Family Foundation Nancy & Brad Benjamin Paula Callari Re & Peter Telep Linda & David Cunn Mrs. Miki Cooperman Anna & Anthony Truglia Darlene Goodwin Paul H. Daimler Eileen Westfahl Helen Doody DelFrisco’s Grille Rhoda & Avram Freedberg Susan DiMattia Player ($100-$249) Elissa & Ray Gittings Mary Ann Dunnell Anonymous Sandra & Robert Goldstein Mary Ellen Dyk Cheryl Abraham Linda & Dennis Hampton Archie Elam Mark J. Adams Hon. Donna Nelson Heller & Diane Erickson Rommin Adl Mr. Norman S. Heller Carolyn Nadel-Farin & Arthur Afshar Dale & Stephen Hoffman Philip Farin Valerie Ahneman Debbie & Howard Levy Paul Ferreira Mr. & Mrs. Alvaro Alfonso Mr. & Mrs. Alan McIntyre Tom & Anne Giorgi Vincent Annunziata Kendall & Michael Moran Robert Hasday Mr. & Mrs. Charles Baker Juanita James & Dudley Williams Edward Healy Mrs. Jayne Bakis Nina & Norman Lotstein Candyce Hoyt Edward S. Basile Lori & Frank Mercede Debra & William James Bruce Blasnik Brita & Denis Nayden Marshall Kiev Mr. & Mrs. Richard Blomberg Cathy & Paul Nonnenmacher Alice Lipson Maureen & Patrick Broderick Sena & Lee Povinelli Maureen Leffland Marc Brodsky Mr. & Mrs. Carl Levinson Eleanor & Mort Lowenthal Sharon Burley & Patricia & David Rodgers Ksenia Lounes Charles Cernansky Marylee Santoro & Marybeth Marcus Sandra Campisi Dennis Palumbo Paul McCurdy Patricia Catanzaro Betsey & Arthur Selkowitz Paul & Darlene McDowell Melissa Canoni Christine Skaarup Daniel McMorrow Debbie Cantrell Susan & Eugene Shanks Lisa Molinaro Pamela Carragher Elizabeth & David Weinshel Courtney & Judy Nelthropp Lya & Anthony Carlucci Jennifer Openshaw Ron Carvalho Star ($500-$999) Sherrie Pellini John Casey First Bank of Greenwich Russell Perdue F. Robb Caster Mary & Tom Conway Ben Pinchin Tina Ceci Darlene Costanti Jose Reilly Darlene Costantini
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Dana L. Creanga Dean Kelly Ms. Peco Philip Valerie Cooper Peter Kemp Jennifer Piekarski Mark Curtis Sara Koch Danielle & Mario Pimpinella Susan Cushman Paula Kennedy Sally Polak Jodie Daher Mihaela Kolich Rocky Progano Richard Daley Karen Kolstad Lori & Stuart Ratner Linda Darling Tina Kramer Annette Richmond Shirlyn Davis Ms. Theresa Kutzen Guy Riegel Yvonne Dempsey Vanessa Landegger Meredith Roman Mrs. Carolyn Degregorio Elizabeth Lauber Kathryn Rondano Michele Dimasi Max & Kiki Levinson Bruce Rossow Joseph Disa Anne Liebergall Jeffrey Sandilands Eileen Doering Barbara Jean Lorenti MaryLee Santoro & Mrs. Helen Doody Mr. & Mrs. Mort Lowenthal Dennis Palumbo Mandi Drayer Linda Lyons James Savage Lynn Drobbin Bruce Mackie Stacey Sears Christian Dumais David Mahar Regina & Paul Senno James Enelow Kristen Maida Danielle Sieckhaus Ms. Carol Forest Andreina Mailhot John Sims John Fortivo Mr. Matthew Malouin Shelly & Helen Seplowitz Ms. Wendy Friedman Carol Mangan Jenny Schrenker Ken Friedrichsen Marisa Manos Mrs. Karen Schrenker Donna & Edward Fuhrman Donna Mayne Diane Shaby Ellen & Michael Funck Tina McCook Colleen Sharkey Gabrielle Funck Paul McCurdy Ms. Marie Simonelli Jennifer Gallois James McGurren Fern Smenyak Ann Gaulocher John McKiernan Michaela Smith William Gedney Ann McMahon Meryl Sobel George Genuario Patricia McMullin Kenneth Stuart William Gilbert Lori McNeil Kristen Stops Rhonda & Larry Ginsberg Miriam Mennin Shari Suss Mr. Adin Goldberg Joseph Milano Stephanie Syrop Stephanie Goldpin Linda Mihok William Tenca Nancy & Stephen Gramps Dawn Miller Robert Tillman & Frances Tucker Andrew Grayson Scott Mitchell John Troy Meredith Haas Dr. & Mrs. Alan Morelli Lisa Tyson Elizabeth Hawes Thomas Morgillo Jeffrey Urdang Jay Heffler Polly Morrow Elizabeth Vanbeuren Sonja Hennessy Kathleen Munro Elgida Volpicelli Joui Hessel Nagi Jewelers Michael Weamer Lawrence Hill Judith Nichol Rochelle Wien Annie Ho Ms. Tracy Nicholas Mr. Ken Weil Ted Hollander Ken Ng John Weiss Steve Hoover Donna Novotny Susan Whitley Jacqueline G. Hopkins Joyce Olesen Michelle & John Wilson Keith Huntoon Greg Oliver Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Wittstock Gino & Nancy Iannotta Ernie Orgera Heather Wright Valerie Johnson Elizabeth & Nagi Osta Debra Yacenda Shelley Jones John Parillo Merle Yoder Susan Jones Frank Pate Mary-ann Zalman Erica Juneja Nancy M. Patterson Christine Zidik Anne Katcher Sandra Peterson Mr. Ricardo Zulliger Patty & Charles Kaufmann Al Peralta Christine Keen Kathy Petrower
THE PALACE Theatre for the Performing Arts 27 Grants and Sponsors
The Palace Theatre gratefully extends a sincere thank you to the following corporations and foundations for their philanthropic leadership:
Grants
City of Stamford George & Jessica Harris Foundation
Season Sponsors
SL Green Realty Corp. The Whittingham Family UC Funds
In-Kind Sponsors
Bar Zepoli Hampton Inn Best in Gourmet LLC H.L. Rich and Sons Moving Services Boothbay Lobster Company Hubbard’s Cupboard Cilantro Nestle Waters North America County TV & Appliance Purdue Pharma Crowne Plaza Redniss & Mead Crystal Rock Sandwich Maestro David’s Soundview Catering Optamark DiMare Pastry Shop Sheraton Stamford Fairfield Pizza Titos Vodka Fiesta Atlantic Restaurant Tomatillo Taco Joint Flinders Lane
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