As musical comedies go, “The Producers” has what audiences seek most – the lighthearted laughs, and that’s what the ensemble cast of “The Producers” delivered during the show’s opening weekend at the Palace Theatre.
The Socially Distanced Concert Series will highlight the music of Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffet, ABBA, Elton John, The Beatles, Queen, and two shows with hometown favorite, Recycled Percussion.
In the four months since the Palace Theatres went into pandemic hibernation mode, the only thing that hasn’t changed is its dedication to bringing arts and entertainment to the masses.
I first met Tomie dePaola, the way I imagine most people did, through his illustrations and books. Strega Nona and Big Anthony came to life for my kids and more recently for my grand-kids. The kindly every-person’s Italian grandma. Loving and feisty with an always-full-magic pot of pasta. Of course, she had to save her small town from being overrun by pasta when Big Anthony did what any little child could imagine doing — misusing the witch’s magic and getting into trouble.
On Tuesday night 62 supporting members of the Palace got a sneak peek of the show during a tech rehearsal for “Mamma Mia,” a jukebox musical based on the music of pop-group Abba that opens a five-week run on Feb. 28.
A look back at Manchester Ink Link’s top stories in 2019.
Get ready for a new season at The Palace Theatre, and much more.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, a weekend of music and service is being organized in Manchester over the weekend of August 15-18, 2019, plus a screening of the award-winning Woodstock doc!
The show, which opens Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 10 is a medieval mash-up of musical numbers, pratfalls, pithy dialogue and delightful humor.
Alice’s Restaurant – Back By Popular Demand Tour, coming to the Palace Theatre on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m., will coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the feature film “Alice’s Restaurant,” originally released in 1969, starring Arlo as himself, directed by famed director Arthur Penn.
The cast of 42nd Street is ready to kick up their tap shoes and put their 21st century spin on a big musical within a musical – that’s a plot spoiler alert: 42nd Street provides a window into what it’s like to stage a show in grand style, and this one is considered the ultimate Broadway fairytale.
When the musical “Grease” first hit the stage 47 years ago, it set off a cross-cultural revival of the style and sensibilities of the 1950s, and brought the characters of Rydell High to life. Today it remains one of the most endearing stage shows of modern theatrical times – likely due to the enduring themes of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love.
In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, Northwestern Mutual-Northern New England will host a Comedy Night Fundraiser featuring comedian Tom Cotter benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation on June 22, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the historical Palace Theatre in downtown Manchester.
With 28 books, collections of poems and sonnets to his credit, Garrison Keillor’s command of the written and spoken word has been captivating audiences and radio listeners for decades. At the heart of his legacy are the tales of growing up in rural Minnesota, and the people of Lake Wobegon that pepper Keillor’s colorful stories via his long-running radio show, “A Prairie Home Companion.” See him live April 26 at the Palace.
Psychic medium Lauren Rainbow will be returning to the Palace Wednesday March 23 for an evening of spiritual communication and healing.
Today, at 54, Jim Brickman is poised to keep pushing the limits of his music, through composition and collaboration. Taking a break from the nuts and bolts of it, to bring his music to the Palace Theater for an intimate solo concert, is both liberating and inspirational, he says.
Don’t miss out on a night fans have called “the most fun they have” at a live event.
There’s really only one way to prepare yourself for the irreverent hilarity that is “Nunsense: A-men” — a holy pub crawl.
Mayor Ted Gatsas was inaugurated to serve a fourth term on Jan. 5 at the historic Palace Theatre. He is the 47th Mayor of the Queen City. Read his complete address to the city of Manchester here.
This show featuring the Eric Mintel Quartet is billed as a Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas, honoring the 50th anniversary of composer Vince Guaraldi, who provided the memorable jazz soundtrack to everyone’s favorite cartoon Christmas classic.