Entertainment
'Sometimes a Rainbow' cast moves rehearsal to Palace stage
Sunday was the first rehearsal at the Palace for ACT 1's "Sometimes a Rainbow". It was evident cast members had been working very hard to memorize their lines. Many laughs happened as the show was heard by cast members who had not had the opportunity to see the entire show. You will want to add your laughs to those of the cast so get your tickets now. In Depth: The Monuments Men
In 1944, a middle-aged group of men and a few women interrupted their lives as historians, art curators, professors, and architects to become the Monuments Men. This small corps of unlikely soldiers recovered countless works of art stolen by Hitler and the Nazis.
“The Monuments Men” plays the Palace Friday, April 4 through Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm, and Monday, April 7 at 2 pm.
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 interactions in the Mall area of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC.
Stories of varied life circumstances are shared through song and dialog by various street characters. 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 than “Frozen!” Definitely worth attending with your kids and keeping them out on a school night! Pajama party!
Sorry, elementary teachers – priorities!
“The LEGO Movie” plays the Palace Friday, March 28 through Thursday, April 3 at 7 pm every evening, with added shows on Saturday at 1 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 4 pm, and Monday at 2 pm.
'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 performance of "Unplugged" written by Laurie Bryant, directed by Crystal Coder. The Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Plays are sponsored in part by ACT I of Benton County. 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 with “Nebraska” and “August: Osage County,” but do look forward to lightening the mood with the last of our Oscar movies – “American Hustle.
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!
CAST:
Nancy Beckman – Cordy
Bunny Fritch – Duchess
Rick Primmer – Mack
Sherry Stout – Danika
Cathi Calderwood – Queenie
Mike Kahler – David and Willie
Jeff Seitz – Twitch and Freddie
Pam Primmer – Beverly
Sue Travis – Agnes
Ray Bookmeier – Rev. 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 Roberts star as a mother and daughter who when forced by circumstances struggle to be in the same house together, much less exchange a civil word. In fact, this film is fraught with mostly uncivilized words.
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. Unfortunately, this movie was not widely released, so there are no hard drives in the area.
Patrons should check the website (www.vintonpalce.org) or call the InfoLine at 319/472-9958 for and updated schedule.
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.” He plays the lead male role of Newt Blaylock, the one-eyed wig and worm salesman.
For the role, Rich grew what he calls a “scary” beard, which he combines with a black eye patch.