Located in downtown Marion, Ohio, this 1928 fully operational theatre is a historic treasure in which to experience the arts.
Read MoreIt’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Rated PG | Run Time 2 Hours 10 Minutes George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashbacks. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing […]
Read More...It is 1959 and the day of the Sunday School Christmas Program. As the children rehearse up in the sanctuary, the ladies of the kitchen are finishing up the goody bags and putting final touches on the Nativity pieces. Little do they know what surprises are in store for them as they are called upon, […]
Read More...The Grinch (2018) Rated PG | Run Time 1 Hour 25 Minutes The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbors in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas […]
Read More...Auditions for this season’s Jr. Play, Under the Big Top, will be held January 9 & 10 from 5 pm-7 pm for ages 7-14. Auditioners should come prepared with a memorized poem or monologue. Those auditioning do not need to attend both nights. Performance dates are February 23-25, 2024. Show Synopsis: Down and out, the circus performers are trying desperately to […]
Read More...No Place Like Home January 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm Marion Palace May Pavilion Tickets: $22 Step into a world of local talent and heartfelt memories at “No Place Like Home.” Join us on Saturday, January 20th at 7:30pm for an extraordinary evening featuring the incredible performances of Tanner Wink and Madisen Schenk. These hometown […]
Read More...Jan 27, 2024, 7:30pm These crazy hometown comedians keep it fresh with new sketches each performance that YOU help create. So bring your imaginations and bring your friends to laugh the night away with Shovel City Improv. Nothing is scripted, so it becomes a night of hilariously unpredictable fun! Join us in the May Pavilion […]
Read More...Palace volunteer coordinator, Morgan Schwartz, will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors and seniors in high school to adults of all ages who wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are growing as an organization, and to […]
Read More...Lisa McClowry has every aspect of playing CHER down pat: the singing and speaking voice, the walk, the talk, the costumes, the makeup, the mannerisms. Nothing is overlooked. In addition, Lisa McClowry’s show incorporates dynamic dialogue, humor, seriously fun audience participation, and integrated interactive multimedia. Sat, February 17, 2024 @ 7:30pm Main Stage~Tickets: $44|$39|$36|$32|$24|$12 […]
Read More...FEBRUARY 23, 24 & 25, 2024 Down and out, the circus performers are trying desperately to find enough courage to put on the biggest big top performance of their lives and catch the circus crooks before Mr. Hawkins, the bank president, closes the circus. Step right up for an evening of memorable fun with […]
Read More...Auditions for this season’s Adult Play, Lend Me A Tenor, will be held February 27 & 28 from 5 pm-7 pm. Auditioners should prepare a 30-60 second comedic monologue and come ready to read from the script. Those auditioning do not need to attend both nights. Performance dates are April 12-14, 2024 Show Synopsis: World-renowned tenor Tito […]
Read More...GRACE BLACKFORD MAR 23, 2024 @ 7:30pm Intuitive songstress Grace Blackford crafts lyrical, emotive music that hones in on themes of nostalgia, homesickness, grief and longing. Being well versed in jazz, the singer-songwriter allows her knowledge of the genre to organically influence her compositions while incorporating elements of R&B and pop. The result is soulful, […]
Read More...Tickets for upcoming events may be purchased in person at the Palace box office, 276 W. Center St. in downtown Marion or by phone at (740)383-2101.
Box Office hours are as follows:
*Box office will open 1 hour prior to all events. Please note that when the Box Office is open prior to an event, only tickets for that particular show are on sale.
Tickets may also be purchased online 24/7. Please note there is a $5 online ticketing fee which will be added to each ticket sold online.
Please note ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. Unless a performance is cancelled or rescheduled by the Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) or the performer, there are no refunds. In case of inclement weather, should the performance occur, there are no refunds. Should you be unable to use your tickets for any show, you may wish to consider donating them back to the PCAA at least 24 hours before a performance as a tax-deductible gift. Current PCAA members are given ticket-exchange privileges within a single season (with advance 7 day notice).
From the early days of vaudeville and silent films to today’s concert hall and hometown musicals, the Marion Palace Theatre has served the arts well. The theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of the League of Historic American Theatres and the Ohio Arts Presenters Network.
Like other performing arts theatres, earned income accounts for about half of the Palace’s operating costs. The remainder of the funding comes from a variety of donations, corporate sponsorships, other grants and foundations, as well as individual contributions through membership donations. Click here to see the list of current members.
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) is a 501 c 3 member supported, volunteer assisted organization. As a 501 c 3 organization, contributions are tax deductible as allowable by IRS Code.
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