Palace Theatre

Arts & Culture · New York, NY

3.6 (172 · Yelp ) ·$$$

About

Palace Theatre in Times Square is open for performances, though specific hours aren't listed. It's a historic vaudeville house from 1913 where legends like Judy Garland and Diana Ross once headlined, now hosting 'Divas anonymous: from Judy to Liza to Diana Ross'. The current show is a drag tribute to all three divas, with elaborate costumes and unbridled fun. Reviewers call it "fabulous" and note it's not about teaching lessons, just pure entertainment.

"There's no agenda about being gay or a cross-dresser; just great music, over-the-top characters, and stunning costumes."

Best time to go is for an evening show, as it's a Broadway-adjacent venue. The bus on stage is a standout set piece. Insider tip: check for discount codes online before buying tickets. Near the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), you could make a day of Midtown queer culture and art.

Features

✓Historic 1913 vaudeville theater
✓Drag tribute to Judy, Liza, Diana
✓Elaborate costumes and bus set piece

Practical

✓Theater✓Good for Kids

3.6

What people say

Rated from 172 reviews on Yelp · 13 community ratings — we don’t host Yelp’s review text; read the full reviews there.

From the community

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“Great unbridled fun, full of colors and glitte”

An incredibly fun experience! I enjoyed the music and vocals tremendously. The variety of costumes impressed me—some very detailed outfits appear for only a few minutes. The bus on stage is impressive. It's pure, carefree entertainment. There's no agenda about being gay or a cross-dresser; just great music, over-the-top characters, and stunning costumes. Also sharing this discount code for Broadway shows that might work: http://bit.ly/ImBBur

A visitor · Over a year ago

“Priscilla”

Priscilla is a must-see show.

A guest · Over a year ago