The Rex Theatre

Our versatile 300-seat venue for musicians, theatre, comedy, community events, and more.

THE REX THEATRE EVENTS

February 2025

Brad Sherwood: Out Of His MindOngoing

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter and unscripted hilarity as Brad Sherwood, star of the hit show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, takes the stage for a one-man improv extravaganza! With only the help of audience volunteers, Brad creates spontaneous comedy magic that’s completely unique to each performance—no two shows are ever the same! This is your chance to be part of the action, as Brad’s quick wit and playful energy turn your suggestions into side-splitting scenes and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss the ultimate evening of fun, where you might be the one to steal the spotlight! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Buy Tickets
08 Feb
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street

Brad Sherwood: Out Of His Mind

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter and unscripted hilarity as Brad Sherwood, star of the hit show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, takes the stage for a one-man improv extravaganza! With only the help of audience volunteers, Brad creates spontaneous comedy magic that’s completely unique to each performance—no two shows are ever the same! This is your chance to be part of the action, as Brad’s quick wit and playful energy turn your suggestions into side-splitting scenes and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss the ultimate evening of fun, where you might be the one to steal the spotlight! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Buy Tickets
08 Feb
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street

The Silver Stars: Showstoppers!

Join us for The Silver Stars: SHOWSTOPPERS, a dazzling new production featuring a talented ensemble of performers aged 55 and up! This enchanting showcase highlights a delightful selection of the most beloved songs from Broadway musicals, promising an unforgettable journey through the magic of theater. Watch as our spirited seniors shine in captivating dance numbers, uproarious comedy skits, and heartwarming vocal performances that are sure to inspire you to unleash your inner star! With charm, laughter, and a sprinkle of nostalgia, The Silver Stars: SHOWSTOPPERS is a celebration of talent, friendship, and the joy of performing at any age. Come cheer on The Silver Stars as they take the stage and remind us all that it’s never too late to chase your dreams! Buy Tickets Sponsored by: NBT Bank
12 Feb
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Manchester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and more at The Rex Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. Buy Tickets   Tentative Program Queen: “Don’t Stop Me Now” “Killer Queen” “Somebody to Love” “Love of My Life” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” “Under Pressure” (Queen and David Bowie) “Bohemian Rhapsody” “Fat Bottomed Girls” “We Will Rock You” “Another One Bites the Dust” “We Are the Champions”   Other Works: Gianni Schicchi, “O Mio Babbino Caro” – Giacomo Puccini La Boheme, SC 67, Act 2: “Quando m’en Vo’ (Musetta’s Waltz)” – Giacomo Puccini Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620, Act 2: “Der Hölle Rache Kocht in Meinem Herzen (Queen of the Night Aria)” – W. A. Mozart
13 Feb
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” & More

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Manchester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” & More at The Rex Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. Buy Tickets   Tentative Program Moon River – Breakfast at Tiffany’s O Mio Babbino Caro – Gianni Schicchi Méditation – Thaïs String Quartet No. 2 in D Major: III. Notturno: Andante – Alexander Borodin Clair de Lune, L.32 – Claude Debussy Libertango – Astor Piazzolla Love Theme – Romeo and Juliet Gabriel’s Oboe – The Mission My Heart Will Go On – Titanic Intermezzo – Cavalleria Rusticana Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20: II. Larghetto – Edward Elgar Fantasy Overture – Romeo and Juliet
13 Feb
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street

Dueling Pianos: Live at the Rex

What are dueling pianos? Dueling piano shows are request-oriented, interactive sing-a-long shows wherein two piano players sit across from each other and trade songs. For this show you can request as many love songs as you want. It has been said that a dueling piano show is quite literally “the most fun one can have with one’s clothes On!”I have to agree! It is a massive “to the top of your lungs” sing along with all your friends while drinking to excess! Two grand pianos are center-stage with a team of outrageously talented pianists that seem to know every song ever written. Buy Tickets
14 Feb
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
29.00

An Evening With Griffin William Sherry

Griffin William Sherry, the Maine-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist, is known for his ability to craft stories that resonate deeply, whether they’re shared around a campfire or at a summer festival. After spending twelve years fronting The Ghost of Paul Revere, Griffin steps into the spotlight as a solo artist with his debut album, “Hundred Mile Wilderness”. His music, characterized by a powerful vocal delivery and no-frills instrumentation, delves into the joys and challenges of small-town life and the personal journey of self-discovery. Through songs filled with raw honesty and eloquent lyricism, Griffin continues to explore life’s big questions, inviting listeners to pause and appreciate the moment. Now, with a new chapter unfolding, he’s more determined than ever to tell his story in his own voice. Buy Tickets
15 Feb
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
29.00

PYT: Big Fish (Small Cast Edition)

Performed by student actors in grades 2-12. Buy Tickets   Book by JOHN AUGUST Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Based on the novel BIG FISH by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Pictures film screenplay written by John August Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures. The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited. Big Fish Small Cast Edition is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
19 Feb
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street

PYT: Big Fish (Small Cast Edition)

Performed by student actors in grades 2-12. Buy Tickets   Book by JOHN AUGUST Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Based on the novel BIG FISH by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Pictures film screenplay written by John August Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures. The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited. Big Fish Small Cast Edition is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
20 Feb
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street

An Evening Ward Hayden and The Outliers with Special Guests Swinging Steaks

Ward Hayden Over the course of eight previous albums and playing some 200 shows a year for most of the last two decades, Ward Hayden and The Outliers have become leading lights for contemporary country that integrates the music’s finest traditions into a sound Cincinnati City Beat hails as “incredibly endearing.” They’ve won seven Boston Music Awards (including Act of the Year), the French Country Music Awards crowned them the Independent Artist of the Year, plus an Americana Music Awards nomination for Artist of the Year. As well, they are a regular presence on the Americana chart and SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country channel.   Swinging Steaks When Boston’s Swinging Steaks signed with Capricorn Records in 1993, they pioneered what is now called Americana, blending rock, country, and roots music into a sound praised by legendary producer Phil Walden as simply great music. Their national debut, Southside of the Sky, stands as a benchmark in country-rock, earning acclaim from Creem magazine as “the best country-rock out of Boston since Gram Parsons.” Over three decades, eight albums – their latest release, “YoYo”, was co-produced by Boston rock legend Dave Minehan – and countless shows later, the Swinging Steaks still earn their reputation as […]
21 Feb
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
29.00

Panorama: A Tribute to the Cars

The music of The CARS needs no introduction. Their music sounds as fresh today as it did when it was first released. Panorama is five talented musicians from the Boston metro area dedicated to reliving the Magic of The CARS LIVE!, – skillfully recreating the arrangements with passion and accuracy, and performing with a multi-media show that transports the audience back to the time when spinning LPs ruled the airwaves and new wave rock music shook the concert halls with excitement. Strap in and get ready to Shake it up! Let us Drive you Home. Buy Tickets
22 Feb
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
35.00
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Our History

Originally a printing press, the Rex served as a movie theatre from the 1940s to 1980s. 1989 saw the end of the Rex’s life as a movie house. The property then changed hands several times, functioning as a series of nightclubs. In 2016, the building was purchased by the Manchester Development Corporation (MDC). The Palace Theatre Trust entered into a private-public partnership with MDC in October 2018 with the shared goal of reviving the Rex and opening the space as a theatre once again.

On October 30, 2019 we opened the doors of the Rex Theatre, a state-of-the-art, 300-seat performance venue. In the four months the Rex was open before temporarily shutting down due to COVID-19, we began to see the possibilities of this new cultural resource. This venue has added immensely to our existing performance capabilities. We look forward to experiencing the growth of the Palace Theatre Trust’s newest addition.

FIND AN EVENT AT THE REX

Check out the variety of events happening at the Rex, including live music, our Friday Night Comedy Series, and more!

The Best Seat in the House

The Rex Theatre

23 Amherst Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 603.668.5588

REX THEATRE PARKING

There are plenty of parking options that make spending a night at the theatre fun and easy.

VICTORY PARKING GARAGE

The Victory Parking Garage is city-owned.
Procedure for parking meters:
1. Find available space and remember your space number
2. Walk to street level corner stairwell or front of office location and find pay by space meter
3. Follow instructions on meter (coins and credit only, no dollar bills) @0.75 hour / max of $6.00
4. Please remember to pay before leaving garage.
Note: Parking is free after 8PM on Fridays, and on weekends and Holidays.

VIP PARKING LOT

Limited spots available. To reserve your spot, click here.

The Palace Theatres has acquired the parking lot at 77 Amherst St and theatre patrons may now reserve a parking spot when attending a show. The lot opens 90 minutes before show time and closes 30 minutes after the show ends. The parking reservation times will be listed on the reservation ticket. 

VIP parking patrons will be able to enter the Palace Theatre through the back via the red “Star Door”, only a few feet from the parking lot. *Please note – this entrance has stairs. VIP parking is not recommended for those requiring handicap access.

Note: Once purchased, your ticket must be presented in order to enter the parking lot at 77 Amherst St. 

Parking is only allowed during the times listed on the ticket. Violators will be towed and future parking privileges denied.

CITIZENS BANK PARKING LOT

The Citizens Bank parking lot next to the Palace is now privately owned and managed, and charges fees that are not associated with the Palace Theatre.
Note: Only credit cards will be accepted as a mode of payment

ON STREET PARKING

On-street parking is typically $0.75 an hour. Be aware that some on-street parking meters have a two-hour limit. Read meters for specific details and applicable hours.
Note: On-street parking is free after 8PM on Fridays and all day on weekends and Holidays.