Entertainment
ACT 1 performers preparing for musical comedy \'Sometimes a Rainbow\'
Rehearsals for ACT 1’s production of “Sometimes a Rainbow” are in full swing. This ACT 1 show is a musical comedy featuring the lives of tourists and street people and their inter... In Depth: \'Lego Movie\' inspires critics
The more I read about “The LEGO Movie,” the more I wish it was mid summer so we could pack the house and have late shows every night! This movie is getting incredible reviews! Better th...
\'Unplugged:\' VSMS play about living without cell phones, Internet opens tonight
Do you think teenagers could live without technology for 30 days? This is the question almost 50 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Students hope to answer this month with their fun, on-stage pe... In Depth: 'American Hustle'
“…a '70s crime romp that's ridiculously entertaining in all the best ways.” Christy Lemir
We’ve enjoyed some beautiful and disturbing films the past few weeks ...
ACT I announces cast for \'Sometimes a Rainbow\' musical comedy
ACT I OF Benton County has selected the cast for “Sometimes a Rainbow” . This show, a musical comedy, will play at the Palace Theatre May 1-4 so mark your calendar now!
C... In Depth: 'August: Osage County' next on Palace screen
Oscar Month continues with “August: Osage County,” playing the Palace Friday, March 14 through Thursday, March 20 at 7 pm, and Monday, March 17 at 2 pm.
Meryl Streep and Julia Robe...
Palace will NOT be showing Nebraska this afternoon...
The Palace will NOT show Nebraska at 2 pm today, and very possibly not tonight. The Nebraska hard drive we received is bad, so we are in limbo waiting for a new hard drive to arrive. Un...
Community is the key to ACT 1 success, says actor Rich Hainstock
Community, says Rich Hainstock, is the key ingredient to the success of ACT 1.
Rich, along with his wife, Mary Jo, is among the cast members of this week’s “Red Velvet Cake War.&rdq... In Depth: \'Nebraska\' follows \'Cake Wars at Vinton Palace
ACT I’s rollicking production of “Red Velvet Cake War” commandeered the Palace stage this week. The huge opening night crowd loved it! Tickets still remain for the last three show...
How one ACT 1 performer traveled \'way, way outside\' her comfort zone
Although she had done some acting in high school, Caroline Dick says it took her a long time to decide to audition for community theater as an adult.
She plays the role of grumpy, well-dressed,...