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Dana McLaughlin, left, playing Billy Lawlor, and Lorri Boyd, as Dorothy Brock, are shown in a photo from the dress rehearsal of the Georgetown Palace production of “42nd Street” on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The show runs through August 30 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp

Dana McLaughlin, left, playing Billy Lawlor, and Lorri Boyd, as Dorothy Brock, are shown in a photo from the dress rehearsal of the Georgetown Palace production of “42nd Street” on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The show runs through August 30 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Playtime: 42nd Street shines with energetic performances and Broadway flair

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
42nd Street opened July 24 on the Palace Springer Stage. The big production includes spectacular sets, advanced lighting, custom costumes and soaring scores. Large group numbers feature show-stopping choreography that fills the stage.
Sandy D’Amato sits center stage as one of the storytellers in Every Brilliant Thing. Photos courtesy Lindsey Brisbine, The Palace Theatre

Sandy D’Amato sits center stage as one of the storytellers in Every Brilliant Thing. Photos courtesy Lindsey Brisbine, The Palace Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing opens at the Doug Smith Performance Center

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Palace opening of Every Brilliant Thing brought a collective electricity of anticipation. The highly acclaimed one-person play immerses the audience, and the Georgetown crowd was ready to participate in the storytelling.
Cari Bernstein — dressed as a bride-to-be in a red dress — portrays Cuddles and Honey Raye. Photos by Lindsey Brisbine

Cari Bernstein — dressed as a bride-to-be in a red dress — portrays Cuddles and Honey Raye. Photos by Lindsey Brisbine

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Playtime: Enjoy Dashing Through the Snow at the Palace Playhouse

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
A holiday-themed production, Dashing Through The Snow, opened at the Palace Playhouse November 28.The script is written by American playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten.
The cast of Men on Boats performs at Southwestern University. Photo by Anthony Warner

The cast of Men on Boats performs at Southwestern University. Photo by Anthony Warner

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Playtime: Southwestern kicks off theatre season

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Southwestern University opened its theater season November 7 with Men on Boats. The story centers on an American expedition. Playwright Jaclyn Backhaus calls her comedic retelling of events “true-ish”.
Parker Couch and Robert Slack investigate a scene with Erik Powers (floor) performing as Actor 2.

Parker Couch and Robert Slack investigate a scene with Erik Powers (floor) performing as Actor 2.

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Classic mystery on the Playhouse stage for October

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery opened at the Palace Playhouse October 10. The crowd pleasing performance was directed with precision by Meredith Connely.The retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1902 Sherlock Holmes story, “The Hound of the Baskervilles” was created by Ken Ludwig.
I VOTED Director Tyler Mann and wife/co-producer Rachel DeRouen accept an award at the GTX Film Festival.

I VOTED Director Tyler Mann and wife/co-producer Rachel DeRouen accept an award at the GTX Film Festival.

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GTX Film Festival delights in 2025

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The 2025 annual GTX Film Festival once again exceeded my high expectations. On September 27, an engaged audience viewed fresh, diverse, and impactful films while dedicated filmmakers had opportunities for robust networking.
Patti Maisano portrays Catherine, while Jeff Bush plays Robert. Photos courtesy The Palace Theatre

Patti Maisano portrays Catherine, while Jeff Bush plays Robert. Photos courtesy The Palace Theatre

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Find ‘Proof’ at the Palace Playhouse

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The June 20 Palace Playhouse opening night of Proof delivered in a big way.Proof premiered Off-Broadway in May 2000 and transferred to Broadway a few months later. The play won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre opened Funny Little Thing Called Love June 21 on the Playhouse Stage. Photos by Suzanne McBride, courtesy the Palace Theatre

The Georgetown Palace Theatre opened Funny Little Thing Called Love June 21 on the Playhouse Stage. Photos by Suzanne McBride, courtesy the Palace Theatre

See 'Funny Little Thing Called Love' in Georgetown this month

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Georgetown Palace Theatre opened Funny Little Thing Called Love June 21 on the Playhouse Stage. The play is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. The trio specialize in writing light theater comedies with strong roles for women.
Tanya Tucker, Kathlyn Horan and Brandi Carlile, who brainstormed the film, pose at SXSW last year.

Tanya Tucker, Kathlyn Horan and Brandi Carlile, who brainstormed the film, pose at SXSW last year.

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Playtime: Tanya Tucker film screening ahead of Two Step Inn

Linda Dwyer
Sunday, March 19, 2023
GTX Film will be screening The Return of Tanya Tucker at 6 p.m., April 12, at the historic Palace Theatre. The film won the Audience Choice Award at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2022 and has received accolades around the country.
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