Waterbury's Palace Theater Announces 2015-2016 Season

Pictured: Cirque Dreams Holidaze and Kaitlyn Davidson and Jeremy from The Irving Berlin’s White Christmas 2014 National Tour Photo by Kevin White

PALACE THEATER ANNOUNCES 2015-2016 SEASON SHOWS ON SALE SEPT. 14

WATERBURY – From ballet to Bob Marley to Broadway’s best, the Palace Theater’s 2015-2016 season promises patrons a diverse entertainment calendar packed with concerts, musicals, celebrity chefs, dance productions and more. Tickets for most performances go on sale Monday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by phone at 203-346-2000, online at www.palacetheaterct.org or in person at the Box Office opens, 100 East Main St. in Waterbury.

Shows already on sale include the Webster Broadway Series presentation of 42ND Street (Oct. 9-10); Get Up Stand Up: A Tribute to the Music of Bob Marley starring reggae superstar Maxi Priest (Oct. 24); the return of Shen Yun Performing Arts (Feb. 13-14); and New England Arts and Entertainment’s Fall Jazz Series in the Poli Club.

Tickets for the following 2015-2016 season performances go on sale to the general public on Sept. 14:

The Producers

Oct. 30 – 8p.m.
A scheming producer and his mousey accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brook’s laugh-out-loud musical. Sponsored by Ion Bank.
Tickets: $64/ $57/ $52

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Nov. 6 – 8p.m.; Nov. 7 – 2p.m. & 8p.m.; Nov. 8 – 1p.m. & 6:30p.m.
Full of dancing, laughter, and some of the greatest songs ever written, this merry and bright musical tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Part of the Webster Broadway Series. Tickets: $69/ $62/ $53

A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

Nov. 21 – 5:45p.m.

During this live radio broadcast, Garrison Keillor and friends bring to life fan favorite comedy sketches including Guy Noir: Private Eye; The Cowboys: Dusty and Lefty; and the latest News from Lake Wobegon. Sponsored by Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network. Tickets: $65/ $45/ $35

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Nov. 29 – 7p.m.; Nov. 30 – 6:30p.m.

Broadway Director Neil Goldberg re-imagines the holiday season with 300 costumes and 30 performers showcasing an endless variety of heat-pounding and gravity-defying feats you have to see to believe. Sponsored by Ion Bank. Tickets: $62/ $57/$47

Robert Irvine Live
Dec. 4 – 8p.m.
This two-hour, high-energy, multi-sensory show finds acclaimed chef, restauranteur and Food Network host Robert Irvine facing physical and culinary challenges chosen at random by the audience.
Tickets: $158/ $48/ $38/ $28

‘Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical
Dec. 10 – 7:30p.m.

Featuring classic Christmas songs and contemporary hits, this musical follows five friends as they gather for a night on the town to laugh, cry, gossip and let their hair down during the craziest time of the year. Sponsored by iHeartMedia. Tickets: $45

Woodbury Ballet presents Nutcracker at the Palace

Dec. 19 – 4p.m.

The majesty of Tchaikovsky’s music combines with a talented cast to make Woodbury Ballet’s Annual Nutcracker a treat for of all ages. Tickets: $48/ $38/ $28

An Intimate Evening with Lidia Bastianich - Host of Public Television’s “Lidia’s Italy”

Jan. 27 – 7:30p.m.
Join the Emmy-winning host of Public Television’s “Lidia’s Kitchen” and “Lidia’s Italy” for an evening of conversation and storytelling celebrating our love of Italian food and family. Tickets: $100/ $56/ $46/ $36

Ragtime
Jan. 22 – 8p.m.; Jan. 23 – 2p.m. & 8p.m.

The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold in turn-of-the-century New York. Part of the Webster Bank Broadway Series.
Tickets: $65/ $57/ $50

Hammer of the Gods: The Led Zeppelin Experience
Feb. 6 – 8p.m.
Experience the sights, sounds and mystical aura of a real Zeppelin concert in this two-hour multi-media retrospective featuring flawless renditions of everyone’s favorite Led Zeppelin songs. Sponsored by Ion Bank. Tickets: $40

Saturday Night Fever
Feb. 19 – 8pm; Feb. 20 – 2p.m. & 8p.m.
Fueled by vintage Bee Gees hits, this contemporary retelling of the classic story captures the energy, passion and life-changing moments that have thrilled movie audiences since 1977. Part of the Webster Bank Broadway Series.
Tickets: $65/ $57/ $50

Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Concert
Mar. 5 – 8p.m.

The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and cast bring a colorful performance to 50 years of classic Rolling Stones hits including “Start Me Up,” “I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction),” and “Gimme Shelter.” Sponsored by Ion Bank. Tickets: $35

The Temptations & The Four Tops

Mar. 20 – 6:30p.m.

Two of Motown’s legendary singing groups unite for one unforgettable evening of their greatest hits including “My Girl,” “I Can’t Help Myself,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “It’s the Same Old Song” and countless others. Sponsored by Ion Bank. Tickets: $65/ $55/ $45/ $35

Dancing in the Streets
Apr. 2 – 8p.m.

Experience the energy and electricity of the Motor City in a stunning production packed with Motown hit after hit made famous by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes and more.
Tickets: $58/ $48/ $40.50/ $33

Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles
Apr. 15 – 8p.m.; Apr. 16 – 2p.m. & 8p.m.

Packed with over 40 Beatles’ songs, this international hit production charts the Fab Four’s meteoric rise from Liverpool’s Cavern Club through the height of Beatlemania. Part of the Webster Bank Broadway Series. Tickets: $65/ $57/ $50

Brass City Ballet presents Cinderella
Apr. 9 – 6:30p.m.
Brass City Ballet celebrates its 30th anniversary with a classic production of Cinderella and mixed repertoire, topped off with a silent auction and champagne after party.Tickets: $60/ $35

LAR Enterprises presents An Evening of Doo-Wop

Apr. 30 – 8p.m.

This classic Doo-Wop concert features performances by Jay Siegel’s Tokens, Jimmy Gallagher and The Passions, the legendary Teenagers, The Dubs, and award-wining acapella group Classic Sounds.

Tickets: $55

Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies

May 22 - 3p.m.
Be enchanted by Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies featuring live orchestrations, projected video clips from iconic Disney films, and four leading vocalists signing everyone’s favorite songs from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Frozen and more.
Tickets: $75/ $65/ $55/ $45/ $30