80 Hanover St. Manchester, NH

603.668.5588

[email protected]

PALACE THEATRE

THE REX

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The Rex Theatre

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

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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.

THE REX THEATRE EVENTS

September 2024

The Ultimate Variety Show: Vegas Top Impersonators

Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number-one impersonators of all time. Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state-of-the-art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in An Evening with The Stars. The NBC Today show says “It’s one of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton-John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS. All live vocals. USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE rave “A Must see show” Celebrating 35 years “Extraordinary”-The NBC Today Show AS SEEN ON NETFLIX The Kominsky Method SOLD OUT
07 Sep
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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Silent Film with Live Accompaniment: SPEEDY (1928)

‘Speedy,’ Lloyd’s final silent feature before the transition to talkies, finds Harold as a baseball-crazed youth who must rescue the city’s last horse-drawn streetcar from gangsters bent on running it out of business. Filmed almost entirely on location in New York, ‘Speedy’ features remarkable glimpses of the city at the end of the 1920s, including footage of Coney Island and the original Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The latter scenes include an extended appearance by Babe Ruth, then at the height of his career during the team’s storied 1927 season. “In ‘Speedy,’ New York City is practically a part of the cast,” Rapsis said. “In filming it on location, Lloyd knew scenes of New York would give the picture added interest to audiences across the nation and around the world. “But what he didn’t anticipate was that today, the location shots now provide a fascinating record of how life was lived in the Big Apple in the 1920s,” Rapsis said. Rapsis will improvise a musical score for ‘Speedy’ as the film is screened. In creating accompaniment for vintage classics, Rapsis tries to bridge the gap between silent film and modern audiences. “Creating the music on the spot is a bit […]
12 Sep
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
10.00
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An Evening with The Jon Pousette-Dart Duo

Jon Pousette-Dart is best known as an American Classic and Folk Rock songwriter, musician, and performing artist. Growing up in Suffern, NY with a household of artists, including his father, grandfather, and sister, he separated himself by picking up a guitar at the age of 10 and mapping out a life in music before he ever attended a little league game. Since then it’s been a long and well-traveled road in the world of music. Buy Tickets
13 Sep
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
29.00
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Silver Springs: Fleetwood Mac Tribute

This unique quintet covers over 4 decades of the Best Fleetwood Mac songs ever recorded. Staying true to the sound, vibe, and look of Fleetwood Mac, a theatrical performance enhanced with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, paired with high-quality video scenes rolling in the background, is truly second to none. Buy Tickets
14 Sep
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
35.00
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Bedford Big Band

Part of the 2024 Prime of Life Music Series We are a 19- piece band of talented musicians from NH and MA, and love to perform swing dance music in the style of Count Basie to Duke Ellington, plus your favorite pop, funk, and Latin selections. We look forward to seeing you at your event and have plenty of music for everyone and every age! Featuring Scott Spradling & Lacey Ansara on Vocals! Buy Tickets Sponsored by: Hillsbrook Village
15 Sep
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
29.00
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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”
18 Sep
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

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 Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at The Rex Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. Buy Tickets Tentative Program Coldplay – Clocks Coldplay – Something Just Like This Imagine Dragons – Radioactive Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime Coldplay – Fix You Imagine Dragons – Natural Imagine Dragons – Next to Me Coldplay – The Scientist Imagine Dragons – Follow You Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar Coldplay – Viva la Vida Imagine Dragons – Believer Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
18 Sep
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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Manchester Citywide Arts Festival’s Open Mic Night

Join us at the Manchester Citywide Arts Festival Open Mic/Variety Show! Whether you sing, dance, tell jokes, or recite poetry, we want you on our stage! Date: September 19, 2024 Time: 7 PM – 9 PM Location: Rex Theatre, 23 Amherst Street, Manchester, NH. Deadline for entries is August 31, 2024. Let’s make it a night to remember! Share your passion, meet fellow artists, and enjoy a vibrant mix of performances. Hosted by the Manchester Arts Commission (MAC) Reserve Tickets
19 Sep
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
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Ninja Turtles Live Action Film

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live Action Film With Guest Q&A Join us as we shellabrate 40 years of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with a special screening of the 1990 Live Action Film! Join cast members from the film for a special Q&A before the film as they discuss bringing the turtles to the big screen for the very first time! Cast members scheduled to appear include Brian Tochi (Leonardo), Robbie Rist (Michelangelo), Kenn Scott (Raphael), Francois Chau (Shredder), Ernie Reyes Jr (Keno) and Judith Hoag (April). NH’S Comic Book and Pop Culture Convention since 2003! Granitecon is a comic and pop culture convention in Manchester, NH, featuring guests, events, screenings and more. Buy Tickets
21 Sep
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
30.00
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An Evening Mary Gauthier with special guest Jaimee Harris

“With songwriting as powerful as hers, there’s no need to go looking for qualifiers. She’s a unique, intrinsically valuable musical voice. And there’s never a surplus of those.” 
— Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Time The Associated Press named Mary Gauthier as one of the best songwriters of her generation. Her songs have been recorded by dozens of artists, including Jimmy Buffett, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Bettye Lavette Mike Farris, Amy Helm and Candi Staton, and have appeared extensively in Film and Television, most recently on Yellowstone, ABC’s Nashville, HBO’s Banshee, and Masterpiece Theater’s Case Histories. Buy Tickets
27 Sep
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Rex Theatre
23 Amherst Street
29.00
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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.