Conroy D.
Yelp
If you've never seen a show at the Palace, I hope you get there soon. From the historic marquee to the interior ceilings, and even bathroom fixtures, this venue is spectacular. But the reason it is 5 stars to me is that there is not a bad seat in the house for a concert, a celebration, or a musical.
I recommend arriving early because you'll want a picture of the sign lit up at night, and then you need to budget time to take in the lobby area. It is absolutely breathtaking. But don't wait too long before getting in line for drinks because if people are ordering cocktails, it can take a minute. I've never gotten food, but I think they have light snacks. The drink prices will give you sticker shock the first time, but if you get over it and scan the menu, you can find something that makes sense. Our go-to is the bottle of wine because there are at least four full pours, it's about $40 (which ain't bad), and it comes in a cool container you can take home.
My wife and I have sat in the balcony twice and the lower level for our last concert. Full, unobstructed, view of the stage for all three and the acoustics are awesome. My first show was really special because the Goo Goo Dolls were one of my favorite bands growing up, and they came in November 2022. Last year, we went twice, for Shrek the Musical and Mitchell Tenpenny, a country artist. Tenpenny was fantastic and played the venue and crowd perfectly. For Shrek, we got dressed up in fancy clothes for the show, only to find that there were a lot of kids and people wearing green masks and t-shirts. Didn't matter - the show was great and everyone enjoyed.
Whether it's your favorite artist or someone passing through town, I highly recommend seeing a show here. The venue is just as memorable as any performance. It's also located along a strip of bars and restaurants that you can stop in on your way, which will help you save money at the shoe and enjoy the night.