Entertainment

Cabaret will be held on Sunday

Cabaret will be held on Sunday, February 24, at 2:00 p.m. in the VS-HS Auditorium.  Doors will open at 1:30 p.m....

In Depth: Gangster Squad and Drowsy Chaperone

  The Palace opens with a three-day run of “Gangster Squad” before being closed Monday through Wednesday for rehearsals of ACT I’s “Drowsy Chaperone.” &l...

In Depth: Parental Guidance on screen; ACT 1 prepares \'Drowsy Chaperone\'

'Drowsy Chaperone:' ACT 1 cast members learn dance routine.   Bring the whole family! “Parental Guidance” plays the Palace on Friday, February 15 through Thursday, February 21 at 7 pm, and Monday, February 18 at 2 pm. This very ...

In Depth - Life of Pi

What astonishes me is how much I love the use of 3-D in "Life of Pi." I've never seen the medium better employed, not even in "Avatar," and although I continue to have ...

Despite factual flaws, \'Lincoln\' should awaken our interest in history

Monday was a presidential day for me, as I watched President Barack Obama's Second Inauguration before going to the packed Palace to see Lincoln. We arrived early -- just after 1 p.m. -- an...

In Depth - Jack Reacher, would you like a Tub or Bag with that?

Hardcore Jack Reacher fans, those who have devoured all 17 books by Lee Child, are already skeptical, even disappointed, to find Tom Cruise cast as their favorite protagonist. The Reacher of Child&...

Steve Martin Comedic Play Coming to Kirkwood

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” plays February 7-10 Imagine Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso sitting at a bar debating the value of genius and talent. Now think of what they&rs...

In Depth - The Hobbit: An Expected Journey

Loyal Middle-earth dwellers and ring lovers return to the fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, and now Peter Jackson, in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”  Bi...

Former ACT 1 performer heads to Hollywood on 'American Idol'

From ACT 1 to Idol's Hollywood: Alisabeth Caraway Von Presley performed in '110 in the Shade' in '06 Congratulations to Alisabeth von Presley (formerly Alisabeth Caraway) of Cedar Rapids, who played the major role of Snookie Updagraff in our 2006 production of 110 in the Shade and who was also a cho...

In Depth: 'Lincoln' comes to Palace Friday

We’re expecting large crowds this week at the Palace when “Lincoln” opens Friday, January 18 through Thursday, January 24, with shows every evening at 7 pm, and Monday at 2 pm. ...
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