PerformingView
By Chris Murphy
And we thought March was busy. There are so many performing opportunities this month and literally, most every day, the ModestoView calendar has too many choices. So I recommend that you open up your calendar and these shows on your schedule. This is just a sampling of the great performances from a variety of places.
The Gallo Center is on a tear. This is an action-packed month featuring great shows like:
Greatest Opera?
Opera Modesto is presenting a masterpiece! Puccini’s Tosca is one of the all-time best operas. If you ever wanted to get inspired or check out the opera for the first time, this is one of the best. Political intrigue during the Napoleon era sets the stage for the music and there is something for everyone. Opera Modesto is pleased to present an up-and-coming star, Tiffanie Trujillo, winner of the Kristina Townsend award as Tosca. Take note, only ONE showing only of this work. There’s a pre-show talk, Opera Insights, at 1 pm to get the full scoop.
April 28 – 2 pm
Gallo Center
Greatest Musical?
Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady has been called the most perfect musical of all time. From the Rain in Spain, to Street Where You Live, or Danced All Night, Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was”, said the New York Times. Don’t miss the tale of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins in this great story.
Don’t miss out on a great month with shows like Mean Girls, April 2 &3, Jim Messina and Pablo Cruise – April 6, The House at Pooh Corner for the family -April 20 & 21. Real housewife, Countess Luann De Lesseps brings her Cabaret April 19 and Chad Hilligus’ pick of the month is Veronica Swift on the 20th. Latin Grammy winners 123 Andres finish off the month on the 28th.
The Modesto Symphony features Mendelsshon’s Violin Concerto in E minor with Tal Murray on Violin. This will be an energetic show with Mendelssohn’s last concerto. Shows on April 12, & 13.
Get tickets for these shows and many others at www.galloarts.org<www.galloarts.org> Also, make sure become a Friend of the Center and get access to early new show announcements and advance ticket sales. It is well worth it to be connected to the Gallo Center. Donate and sign up today.
Greatest Blond?
MJC continues the presentation of Legally Blond. This is a great musical, and all Elle Woods, Emmet and Bruiser fans will enjoy the story of legal conquest, scandal and exposing a perm fraud. The local actor performances bring this show to life and a fun musical engaging stage production. Bend and snap, works every time.
April 5, 6 – 7pm April 7 at 2pm
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Greatest Detective?
Ready for some live radio? Watch an old-school Radio Cavalcade presentation, complete with sound effects and everything. Enjoy Raymond Chandler’s fast-talking, trouble-seeking private eye Philip Marlowe is a different kind of detective: a moral man in an amoral world. “The Big Sleep” finds the world-weary, wisecracking investigator consulted by a wealthy family man with two big problems: his children.
Saturday, April 6
Show 7:30 PM Doors 6:30
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Greatest Vampire?
Count Dracula seems like just another customer to bumbling real estate salesman Jonathan Harker. Well, except for his really long fangs, his lack of a reflection, his fear of garlic and crosses, and his intolerance for sunlight. But when the Count holds Jonathan captive and pursues a romantic relationship with his fiancé, believing she is his long-lost bride, well that’s enough to make any man want to drive a stake through someone’s heart.
Enochs High School Multi-purpose room
April 21, 22, & 29 7:00 pm
Adults$7, Students $5 Tix at door
Greatest Youth?
The Youth Showcase will feature, YES Company, VMI Rocks, Dance Factory. Youth Chorus, & Ballet Folklorico and let our area youth shine. Matt Henderson MC’s this youth talent event. Check it out on April 7 at 3 pm.
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50 Year Celebration
Celebrate 50 years of dance with Juline School of Dance with their celebration gala. Enjoy champagne and desserts and enjoy a walk down memory lane with Juline dancers featuring excerpts of Swan Lake & The Graduation Ball.
April 25 & 26 @ 7 pm
