2003 75th Anniversary Events

75th Anniversary Special Events

75th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Picture it -- August 30, 1928, and it is opening night at the Marion Palace Theatre. Eager patrons line the streets of downtown Marion to get a glimpse of what renowned theatre architect John Eberson has created, a Vaudeville/movie palace. Join us as we look back at those early days of entertainment presented at the Palace Theatre. This special evening is set aside to celebrate how far we’ve come and all that the Palace has meant to the arts throughout the years. The sounds of the mighty Wurlitzer organ will fill this beautiful, atmospheric auditorium when Dennis James takes to the keyboard. This special event will also feature the screening of a silent film and Vaudeville acts with Barbershop harmonies, offering a wonderful trip down memory lane.

Saturday, August 30, 2003
@ 8:00 pm

Ticket Prices:
$18
(All reserved seating)

CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE'S ROMEO & JULIET

A city, two families, and a rivalry so old that no one can remember its cause. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love in a culture of old hatreds. Four hundred years after Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet, we see in its characters and their story ourselves, our families, our world. Shakespeare’s characters are faced with choices and so are we -- will it be words or swords that we choose to steer our lives?
Each year Chicago Shakespeare Theater receives widespread critical acclaim for artistic excellence and its accessible, creative approach to Shakespeare’s work.
Barbara Gaines Artistic Director / Criss Henderson Executive Director
Written by William Shakespeare / Directed by Gary Griffin

Wednesday, October. 22, 2003
@ 7:00 pm

Ticket Prices:
$18
(All reserved seating)

SING-A-LONG WIZARD OF OZ

You’ll never see The Wizard of Oz the same again! This interactive version brings new life and enjoyment to the old classic. This production allows you to see The Wizard of Oz on the big screen with the freedom to participate in the action. Sing-A-Long Wizard of Oz invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the story of Dorothy and her fantastical journey through Oz. Join in and sing along to some of history’s best known and loved songs in a theatre filled with audience members dressed up like Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, The Wicked Witch of the West, and many other favorite Oz characters. Sing-a-long subtitles, a perform-a-long fun pack, and the thrill of this old classic combine to offer an evening of unforgettable family fun.

Sunday, January 18, 2004
@ 7:00 pm

Ticket Prices:
$10 Adults
$8 Seniors
$5 Children