Palace Theater Announces November Line-up
09/02/2008FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2008
CONTACT: Sheree Marcucci
Office: (203) 755-8483 X 133
Cell: (203) 206-8286
marcucci@palacetheaterct.org
YOUR PALACE-YOUR PLACE FOR AUTUMN ENTERTAINMENT
Palace Theater Announces November Line-up
WATERBURY – From the wonderful Wizard of Oz to the soul/ funk sounds of Tower of Power and Average White Band, the Palace Theater’s November line-up offers a variety of entertainment everyone can be thankful for! Tickets can be purchased by phone at 203-755-4700, online at www.palacetheaterct.org, or in person at the Palace Box Office, 100 East Main Street in Waterbury. Groups of 20 or more qualify for discounted rates and should call the Group Sales hotline at 203-755-8483 ext. 134.
Connecticut Opera Presents DON GIOVANNI
Sunday, November 2 – 2:00pm
Don Giovanni, a.k.a. Don Juan, is the legendary "love-em and leave-em" scoundrel of history and opera. Set in Spain in the 1600s, Don Giovanni chronicles the lover’s conquests as he is pursued by the ghost of a Commendatore, who demands the Don repent and reform. This performance is conducted by Maestro Willie Anthony Waters and stars the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and CT Opera Chorus.
TICKETS: $90/ $75/ $65/ $52/ $42/ $30
WIZARD OF OZ
Friday, November 7 – 8:00pm
Saturday, November 8 – 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Sunday, November 9 – 1:00pm & 6:30pm
There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into Waterbury! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto and their friends in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. Opening Night sponsored by Waterbury Hospital with media sponsor WTNH/MyTV9.
TICKETS: $58/ $53/ $48
TOWER OF POWER WITH AVERAGE WHITE BAND
Thursday, November 13 – 7:30pm
No matter who you are, where you live, or your taste in music, Tower of Power will find you, and once that happens, it's all over. Tower of Power is one of those rare bands who can claim to be the real deal, ground zero Soul. Opening for the band is Average White Band, one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. Sponsored by John Dufor, The Durable Companies, John Lombard, Dr. Robert Porzio, Atty. Tom Porzio and The Worx Group.
TICKETS: $40
8TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING EVE COMEDY FESTIVAL
Wednesday, November 26 – 7:30pm
A comedy show for ages 30- 60, this comedy event features two hours of non stop laughs with three comedians hand-picked by Dave Reilly, including comedians Carl Yard “The Ragin Bajan” and Joseph “The Truth” Anthony.
TICKETS: $45/ $35
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About the Palace Theater
The Palace's primary purpose is to revitalize the Greater Waterbury community through the presentation of the performing arts and educational initiatives in collaboration with area cultural and educational institutions. Its mission is to build a strong sense of community and an appreciation for the arts by operating, maintaining and sustaining itself as a financially viable not-for-profit performing arts center that generates a positive artistic, educational, social and financial impact on the Greater Waterbury area. For more information, visit: www.palacetheaterct.org.
The Palace Theater gratefully acknowledges support by: Bank of America, City of Waterbury, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Fox 61, Naugatuck Savings Bank, Republican-American, ShopRite, Waterbury Hospital, WATR 1320AM, Webster Bank, and WTNH/WCTX.