Tickets available Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 am.
Stark Library presents Mitch Albom as part of the Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Author Series. Renowned author Mitch Albom takes the stage at the Canton Palace Theatre for an inspiring evening.
Albom has captured the hearts of countless readers with his bestselling memoir of all-time, Tuesdays with Morrie. He joins us to speak about his body of work including his latest best seller, Twice. His presentation is sure to delight.
Ticket Options:
GOLD $75
• Reserved PREMIUM section seating
• Pass to the book signing after the event
• A copy of Mitch Albom’s book, Twice
SILVER $25*
• Reserved PREFERRED section seating
• Pre-signed copy of Mitch Albom’s book, Twice
GENERAL ADMISSION SEAT: FREE*
*A limited number of free book signing passes will be available on a first come, first served basis. Visit us in front of the stage when you arrive to receive your pass while they last. Silver and General Admission tickets do not include a pass to the book signing after the event.
Twice will be available for purchase at the event and one copy per person will be signed during the book signing.
Memorabilia and previous book titles will not be signed.
*All sales are final.
Thank you to our Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Sponsors:
GOLD SERIES SPONSORS:
- HBM Architects
- Kent State University at Stark
- Massillon Public Library
SILVER SERIES SPONSORS:
- Buckingham Doolittle-Burroughs
- Mix 94.1
- Q92
- Stark Library Foundation
- Wallace Forge Company
BRONZE SPONSORS:
- Canal Fulton Public Library
- Canton Palace Theatre
- Downtown Canton Partnership
- North Canton Public Library
Stark Library will be taking photos and/or video during this event, which may be used for marketing purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child to be photographed, please notify Stark Library staff at the event.
Tickets available Thursday, September 3rd at 10:00 am.
Stark Library presents Josh Peck as part of the Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Author Series.
Actor, comedian, bestselling author, and creator Josh Peck joins us for an unforgettable evening. First known to millions as a beloved Nickelodeon star on Drake & Josh, Peck will discuss his best-selling memoir Happy People are Annoying and share his experiences as a child and his mental health and recovery journey.
Ticket Options:
PLATINUM $125
• Reserved VIP section seating
• Private VIP reception with Josh Peck, 5:00 to 5:30 pm hosted by Stark Library Foundation (Canton Palace Theater balcony — no elevator access)
• Pre-signed copy of Josh Peck’s book, Happy People are Annoying
• Reception ticket sales include a donation to Stark Library Foundation
GOLD $75
• Reserved PREMIUM section seating
• Pass to meet Josh Peck after the event
• Pre-signed copy of Josh Peck’s book, Happy People are Annoying
SILVER $25*
• Reserved PREFERRED section seating
• Pre-signed copy of Josh Peck’s book, Happy People are Annoying
GENERAL ADMISSION SEAT: FREE*
*A limited number of free meet and greet passes will be available on a first come, first served basis. Visit us in front of the stage when you arrive to receive your ticket while they last. Silver and General Admission tickets do not include a pass to meet Josh Peck after the event.
The Canton Palace Theatre presents a selection of four Three Stooges shorts, including one with Shemp, on Canton’s largest screen!
This event features the following episodes:
- Half-Wits Holiday (Curly’s last Episode) from 1947
- Woman Haters from 1934
- Punch Drunks from 1934
- Men In Black from 1934
Evening also includes a raffle for Stooges prizes and the Curly Shuffle at intermission!
Event Details
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Show Begins: 7:30 PM
Show Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Ticket Prices
$10 per person, seating is general admission. Tickets are available in advance or at the door starting at 6:30pm on Friday, November 6, 2026
The Canton Palace Theatre presents a selection of five classic “Twilight Zone” episodes on Canton’s largest screen!
This event features the following episodes:
- Time Enough at Last (Season 1, Episode 8)
- The Hitchhiker (Season 1, Episode 16)
- A Thing about Machines (Season 2, Episode 4)
- The Dummy (Season 3, Episode 33)
- Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (Season 5, Episode 3)
Event Details
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Show Begins: 7:30 PM
Show Duration: 2 hours
Ticket Prices
$10 per person, seating is general admission.
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!
Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos.
Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that provide the real magic and heart of this play.
When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the duo conjure wildly funny solutions to stay afloat, and sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas.
“Complete and utter fun… for all ages.”
★★★★★ CBC
“Outrageously funny, magnificently written, beautifully choreographed.”
★★★★★ London Free Press
“An ode to the idea that anything is possible.”
★★★★★ Torontoist
“I cannot think of a show that will leave you more profoundly happy than this.”
★★★★★ Stage Door
Hailed as “a child’s imagination on steroids” by London Free Press and “a masterpiece of physical comedy” by Theatre In London, critics rave for the charismatic James & Jamesy. A must-see performance on the international comedy circuit since 2015, this unstoppable duo is regarded as “one of the most popular fringe duos ever” (CBC).

Event Details
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Concert Begins: 7:30 PM
Show Duration: 90 minutes, no intermission
Children / Infants: No babes in arms allowed. Minimum age of 4.
Ticket Prices
$45-$85
If the cost is beyond your means, we invite you to select the Subsidized Ticket option.
The Canton Palace Theatre, one of Ohio’s most treasured historic performing arts venues, will celebrate its 100th Anniversary with an unforgettable weekend of entertainment, history, and community celebration November 20–22, 2026.
The celebration begins with an evening dedicated to one of Ohio’s most beloved musical legacies with performances by local favorites Kerosene, Jay and Ken from New Wave Nation, and Saxy Rob, before headliner In The Heartland – The Music of Michael Stanley Band takes the stage. Featuring former Michael Stanley Band guitarist Danny Powers, the acclaimed tribute recreates the unforgettable sound that filled venues across Ohio for decades.
A Century of Community
Completed in 1926, the Canton Palace Theatre remains one of Ohio’s finest examples of atmospheric theatre architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Palace welcomes more than 300 events annually, including concerts, films, educational programming, theatrical-style productions, and community performances, serving as a cultural cornerstone for Northeast Ohio.
The Centennial Celebration Weekend is both a tribute to the theatre’s remarkable past and an invitation for the community to help launch its next 100 years.
Event Details
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Local Live Band: 7:00 PM
In the Heartland: 8:30 PM
Ticket Prices
$46, $36 or $26 depending on your seat selection
Tickets are available through the Canton Palace Theatre Box Office
The Canton Palace Theatre, one of Ohio’s most treasured historic performing arts venues, will celebrate its 100th Anniversary with an unforgettable weekend of entertainment, history, and community celebration November 20–22, 2026.
Exactly 100 years after the Palace first welcomed audiences, guests will experience a remarkable recreation of opening night as it unfolded in 1926. The afternoon will feature authentic vaudeville entertainment inspired by original opening night Palace programs, including:
- George Burns and Gracie Allen in “Lambchops”
- Carl Rosini, Master Magician
- Florence Brady in “A Cycle of Songs”
- Ruiz and Bonita in “Their Dances Supreme”
Audiences will also enjoy a rare screening of College Days, the second motion picture ever shown at the Palace in 1926 and believed to be making its first public screening in more than 90 years.
Completing the experience will be live accompaniment by Jay Spencer on the Palace’s historic Kilgen Wonder Organ, joined by the 16-piece Palace Concert Orchestra under the direction of Joseph N. Rubin, recreating the grandeur of the original opening celebration.
A Century of Community
Completed in 1926, the Canton Palace Theatre remains one of Ohio’s finest examples of atmospheric theatre architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Palace welcomes more than 300 events annually, including concerts, films, educational programming, theatrical-style productions, and community performances, serving as a cultural cornerstone for Northeast Ohio.
The Centennial Celebration Weekend is both a tribute to the theatre’s remarkable past and an invitation for the community to help launch its next 100 years.
Event Details
Doors Open: 4:00 PM
Ticket Prices
Tickets are $46, $36 or $26 depending on your seat selection.
The Canton Palace Theatre, one of Ohio’s most treasured historic performing arts venues, will celebrate its 100th Anniversary with an unforgettable weekend of entertainment, history, and community celebration November 20–22, 2026.
Kristin Chenoweth is an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer whose acclaimed career spans Broadway, television, film, voice acting, and live performance. She earned a Tony Award for You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and received another Tony nomination for originating the role of Glinda in Wicked. She won an Emmy Award for her performance in Pushing Daisies and has appeared in numerous hit productions including Glee, The West Wing, Trial & Error, American Gods, Disney’s Descendants, and Hairspray Live!. In recognition of her remarkable career, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.
A celebrated vocalist, Chenoweth has performed to sold-out audiences around the world, including prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall. Her recordings have topped the Billboard jazz charts, and her album For the Girls pays tribute to legendary female vocalists while featuring collaborations with artists including Ariana Grande, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Hudson, and Reba McEntire. She has also starred in numerous films and television productions while continuing to earn critical acclaim for her work on stage and screen.
Beyond her accomplishments as a performer, Chenoweth is deeply committed to arts education and philanthropy. Through the Kristin Chenoweth Theatre in her home state of Oklahoma, her annual Broadway Bootcamp, and her educational initiative Places! The Kristin Chenoweth Tour Experience, she has helped inspire and mentor countless young performers. A graduate of Oklahoma City University with a master’s degree in Opera Performance, Chenoweth is also an inductee into both the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, reflecting her enduring impact on the performing arts.
A Century of Community
Completed in 1926, the Canton Palace Theatre remains one of Ohio’s finest examples of atmospheric theatre architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Palace welcomes more than 300 events annually, including concerts, films, educational programming, theatrical-style productions, and community performances, serving as a cultural cornerstone for Northeast Ohio.
The Centennial Celebration Weekend is both a tribute to the theatre’s remarkable past and an invitation for the community to help launch its next 100 years.
Event Details
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Concert Begins: 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices
Tickets are $231 (includes Meet & Greet with Kristin Chenoweth), $156, $131, $106, $81 or $56 depending on your seat selection.
Tickets are available through the Canton Palace Theatre Box Office.
Broken Blossoms, starring Massillon-native Lillian Gish, accompanied by a live performance on the Canton Palace Theatre’s historic Kilgen Organ and featuring a panel discussion with resident organist Jay Spencer and other historic theatre experts.
Stark on Screen is a film series presented by the Canton Palace Theatre in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The series celebrates the directors, actors and stories that put Stark County in the spotlight, connecting our local heritage to the broader narrative of American film. Through a dynamic series of screenings, panels and community events, audiences from across the region are invited to explore how the people and places of Stark County have shaped the magic of the movies. Stark on Screen is funded in part by Visit Canton and ArtsinStark as a part of America 250 Stark County.
Event Details
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Concert Begins: 7:30 PM
Admission: Free
Movie Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Country music icon Dwight Yoakam brings his unmistakable sound and legendary career to the Canton Palace Theatre for one unforgettable night.
With more than 25 million albums sold worldwide, Yoakam is a multiple GRAMMY® Award winner, a 21-time GRAMMY® nominee and a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. His career includes 12 gold albums, 9 platinum or multi-platinum releases and nearly 40 charting singles, including 14 Top 10 country hits.
Known for blending traditional country roots with a distinctive Bakersfield sound, Yoakam has remained one of music’s most influential and enduring artists. His latest album, Brighter Days, released in November 2024, features 12 new original songs and showcases the signature style that has defined his remarkable career.
In addition to his music success, Yoakam has appeared in more than 40 feature films, including Sling Blade, Panic Room, Logan Lucky and Cry Macho.

Opening the evening is Wesko, known for his raw, emotionally driven country music that blends traditional instrumentation with heartfelt personal storytelling, making him the perfect start to an unforgettable night of live music.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this country music legend live at the Canton Palace Theatre.
Event Details
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Concert Begins: 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices: $93 – $158
Tickets are available through the Canton Palace Theatre Box Office.