Comedian Lisa Lampanelli to stand out at Palace Theatre

 

“She’s more than a standup. She’s a standout.” Jim Carrey said it best. Lisa Lampanelli certainly stands out among comedians and she is bringing her raunchy performance to the Palace Theatre on Saturday, September 24.

Dubbed the insult comic, Lisa pokes fun of celebrities, audience members and even herself. No one can dodge the one-liners Lisa delivers during her standup routine.

The Connecticut-native is a regular on late night television, and a frequent guest and guest host on Howard Stern's Sirius XM satellite radio shows.

Howard says, “She's the one person who will be invited to a roast and destroy everything in her path and leave you wondering who could follow her. Lisa will steal the show every time.”

 

Often seen on Comedy Central’s celebrity roasts, Lisa thrives as the “Queen of Mean.” In addition to performing standup, Lisa has appeared on Inside Amy Schumer, Bounty Hunters, and Reno 911!

If comic relief is what you need this fall, put the Lisa Lampanelli show on your calendar. Tickets can be purchased here.

It’s Time to Raise the Curtain: Announcing The Palace’s Fall Season

Comedians, dancers, singers and children’s entertainment will all take the stage this fall at The Palace, bringing a diverse mix of live shows to Stamford. Whether you are a fan of inspirational music, enjoy stand-up comedy or are looking for a family-friendly event, The Palace has something for everyone this fall.

 Live entertainment for families in Stamford

Are your kids fans of Odd Squad? On October 6^th, the PBS Kids hit show Odd Squad comes to The Palace. Kids will love teaming up with the Odd Squad agents in this live, interactive adventure to solve an exciting case. Gadgets, villains and music await. Don’t miss out on a great weekend outing for the whole family. Buy your ODD SQUAD tickets today.

Nationally acclaimed comedienne to visit Stamford

The beloved “Queen of Mean” visits The Palace on September 24^th. Don’t miss your chance to see Lisa Lampanelli live on stage. She is the mastermind behind the off-Broadway hit Stuffed and lauded by Jim Carrey as a “stand out.” Whether you’re planning for a night out with friends or looking for something entertaining to do on your next date night, this insult comic is sure to please. This September, spend a Saturday night with comedian Lisa Lampanelli at The Palace. Lisa Lampanelli tickets are on sale now.

Grammy nominees to deliver inspirational musical performances live at The Palace

Our season officially kicks off on September 18^th, when Grammy nominated artist and five time GMA Dove Award winner Jeremy Camp brings his contemporary sound and uplifting songs of praise and worship to The Palace. This is a great opportunity to see Christian music live in Fairfield County. For a taste of what you can expect, check out the official live video of Jeremy Camp performing Only In You. See Jeremy Camp at The Palace on September 18^th.



Natalie Grant and former American Idol contestant Danny Gokey have joined forces for the Be One Tour, coming to The Palace in Stamford on October 13^th. Natalie has been named Female Vocalist of the Year five times by The Gospel Music Association. She is a four-time Grammy nominated artist who is known for her passionate performances of hits such as Be One. Gokey has become known for his hit song Tell Your Heart to Beat Again, which hit #1 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay Chart, and was named Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2016 K-Love Fan Awards. The Be One Tour rolls into Stamford on October 13^th. Buy your Be One Tour tickets today.

Also gracing The Palace stage this fall will be country singer Olivia Lane, the US Army Field Band, comedian Steve Hofstetter and the show Will and Anthony: A Broadway Holiday. Stay tuned – tickets will be available soon for these live performances in Stamford.

We’re excited to welcome these outstanding acts to The Palace this fall and hope to see you there. Stamford is home to not only The Palace, but great restaurants where you can grab dinner before or after a show. (Be sure to check out the pre-theatre dinner promotion on our website for some great restaurants to try!) Support the arts this fall and catch one or more of these great performances at The Palace.

Trevor Noah Comes to The Palace, July 10!

TREVOR. NOAH.

Don’t know the name? Well, come September, you will. His charm, wit, and lilting accent have already won the heart of Jon Stewart. Come July 10, he will win 1500 more hearts as he comes to The Palace Theatre for one final stand-up comedy show before his career (and his star power) changes for the rest of his life when he takes over The Daily Show on September 28. At 31 years old, he will be the youngest evening talk show host on air, and will start his late-night talk-show career at an earlier age than any other host currently on air.

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, during Apartheid, Trevor’s Black and Jewish South African Mother and White Swiss Father got married and had him illegally. Eventually forced to split, Noah grew up with his mother and grandmother. His mother remarried and had two more children. This stepfather, a Black South African, abused Trevor’s mother and eventually threatened to kill Trevor himself. The stepfather was eventually arrested and convicted. Trevor often uses his story as a platform to raise awareness for domestic violence. 

Trevor with his mother. 

At the age of 18, Trevor’s career quickly blossomed, first starring in the South African Soap Opera Isidingo (while we couldn't find a clip of Noah in it, here is a taste of the show to get an idea), then going on to host radio shows, reality competitions, and various South African Award Shows. All the while, he practiced and developed his comedy routine, performing with many famous South African comedians and opening for Gabriel Iglesias, who has also performed at The Palace. 

He then brought his comedy act to the United States, being the first South African to perform on The Tonight Show and on The David Letterman Show, where he showed off his comedy and language skills (he is fluent in six languages, and is developing his German and Xhosa). This landed him the starring role in the documentary You Laugh But It’s True, which focused on the struggles of being a rising comedian. After this and being the Roastmaster of Comedy central’s Roast of Steve Hofmeyr, Trevor sealed his destiny and clinched a job as a correspondent on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show.

As a correspondent, Trevor has appeared three times. In his debut, in a section titled “Spot the Africa,” where he asked Jon Stewart to compare photos, asking him which one was taken in African versus taken in the United States. Jon lost every round, showing that Africa is just as diverse in socioeconomic status, racial issues, and technological savvy as the US. His then came back, in a segment called “Boko Haram in Nigeria.” Noah then pointed out the countless tragedies that happen in Africa every day, and how they often go unrecognized. Finally, via a game of Chess, Noah and Stewart talk about how America often uses its monetary to buy their way to success in the segment "Chess News Roundup." Each appearance more exciting than the other, Noah’s unique point of view caught the attention of Jon Stewart and the rest of the country.

Trevor, during his first appearance on the Daily Show. 

Trevor’s life, already so riveting, is about to reach its most exciting chapter to date. Come see him as he does his last stand up work before his Daily Show tenure begins.

(Note: Daily Show tickets may be free, but are almost impossible to get. Just saying, it’s much easier to come to this show at The Palace, and it will be just as funny.)

Classic Cars on Display at The Palace Theatre's 2015 Spotlight Soirée!

Jay Leno's name has become synonymous with two things: comedy and cars.  After the massive success of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno followed his passion to the garage and has created one of the best collection of cars ever seen.  He started a popular YouTube show celebrating classic cars, Jay Leno's Garage, and has test driven some of the greatest cars ever crafted.

To celebrate Jay Leno's visit to Stamford, The Palace Theatre will display five classic cars and two vintage motorcycles.  Here's a sneak peek at the beauties that will be featured on what is sure to be an unforgettable night! 

The Cars





1935 Rolls Royce 2025 Sports Saloon MSTK

1936 Senior Packard Sedan JR

1939 Hotchkiss 686 Cabourg CR

1962 Aston Martin DB-4 AW

1983 Ferrari 308 GTS QV AS

The Motorcycles



1948 Indian Chief



1963 Triumph T120C

Proceeds benefit upcoming Palace arts education programs!

Buy your tickets to the Spotlight Soirée HERE!