Date Night at The Palace

Victor Borge said that laughter is the shortest distance between two people. A beloved musician and comedian who lived for nearly a century, the “Great Dane” must have known what he was talking about.

Indeed, funny people provide a sort of relationship therapy. This article in Psychology Today provides data compiled by neuroscientist Robert Provine, P.h.D. for his book, Laughter: A Scientific Investigation, that further proves our point:

• Laughter plays a big role in mating; men like women who laugh heartily in their presence
• The laughter of the female is the critical index of a healthy relationship
• Like yawning, laughter is contagious; the laughter of others is irresistible

So there you have it: comedy is proven to be dating catnip. At the Palace Theatre, we don’t reserve date night for just Valentine’s Day. Throughout the month of February, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a fun time together!

On Saturday, February 7, the hilarious one-man national touring show, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE!, stops in Stamford for a night of giggle-inducing vignettes on dating and marriage.

LAUGHTRAX is our popular stand-up comedy series, held Upstage @ The Palace in an intimate, club-like setting. Shows next month include:

• Thursday, February 19: New York Comedy Night at the Palace, featuring Last Comic Standing 4’s New York City Capital One Audience Favorite, Jon Fisch, and master storyteller, Shaun Eli.
• On Friday, February 27: Top-flight improv comedians square off in head-to-head debates that tackle some of the most “important” issues of our time in Uptown Showdown.

The Stamford Symphony on February 14

If the object of your affection prefers classical music, treat them to The Stamford Symphony's performance of Elgar's "Salut d' amour" (Love's Greeting) and a night of romance brought to you by Rossini, Mozart and Beethoven.

 

The fastest way to a man (or woman's heart)?
Downtown Dinner Deals!

You don't have to be Don Juan, or Disney's frisky mutt, Tramp, to know that food is an essential part of a perfect first date. Through special arrangement with The Palace, six fine dining establishments in downtown Stamford are providing an exclusive $30 prix fixe menu for two people from 5:30 to 7:30 pm (not including tax, tip or alcohol) – a deal specially designed to get you in your seats by curtain with a full stomach and minimal stress. 

For more information and a list of participating restaurants, click here. 

What’s more, Laughtrax ticket holders are eligible for a 20% discount at Sam’s American Bistro at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, just around the corner from the Palace, including complimentary parking!

Whether it's a first date or your silver anniversary, spend it with us!

 

Where Venus and Mars Collide, Hilariously: The Perfect Pre-Valentine's Date

“Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus LIVE!” Plays the Palace in February 

 

Book a romantic table for two, buy a diamond engagement ring, inundate your crush with hearts and flowers...OR…laugh your socks off at the Palace Theatre! On Saturday, February 7, at 8:00 pm, the hilarious one-man national touring show based on John Gray’s best-selling book stops in Stamford – just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Since its first publication in 1992, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, which productively explores the differences between the sexes, has sold in excess of 50 million copies, been translated into 40 different languages, and is one of the most recognizable literary "brands" in the world.
 
Written by the award-winning Scottish playwright Eric Coble, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE! first premiered in Paris in 2007. That same year, the show debuted in the U.S. starring actor and comedian Peter Storey. 

John Frusciante, a member of New York City's renowned improvisational comedy troupe, Upright Citizen's Brigade, recently took the helm of the national touring show and will star in our Stamford presentation. The Connecticut Post visited with the actor for this interview and feature story. 

Improvisational actor and comedian, John Frusciante, rehearsing for "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE!"

A hilarious fusion of theater and stand-up, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus LIVE! is much more than an adaptation of the book. 

Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom and beyond, and will have couples winking and nudging all evening as they recognize themselves on stage. Although audiences will be kept in stitches,  Frusciante won't be entirely frivolous with the subject matter. 

"The great thing about this show is that it deals with things everyone can relate to," said the actor. "You can see couples relating to it separately when it starts, but then they start holding hands." 

“You leave the theatre with the intent to live in harmony with your partner. Not to be missed!” -- ELLE Magazine.

For more information on the show and how to purchase tickets, visit our website.