A Time To Perform in January 2017
By Kaye Osborn
Jeopardy Question: Popular Broadway musical is celebrating its 20th year and is the 10th longest running show in Broadway history? (See answer below)
Snappy New Year! I am hopeful it is full of promise and positivity. I surround myself with “sweet pickles” and theater supporters! My husband and I enjoy live performances and of course, movies! Being in a dark theater for a few hours allows me to be transported to another place, time and experience. As you think of your New Year’s Resolution, consider adding supporting local productions. Go a show and be carried away by joy of a brilliant performance.
Here’s what’s happening in our neck of the woods!
Gallo Center for the Arts
Rent 20th Anniversary Tour (Rent is one of my favorite musicals)
Wed., Jan. 18: 7 PM
Maybe you are a Rent head! I know I am!
Dirty Dancing- the classic story on stage (saw this in London, loved the dancing)
Tues., Jan. 31: 7 PM
Prospect Theater Project
Migrant Mother by Ken White
Jan. 13-22
(I saw his first production that was amazing!
This will be a full production with two female actors)
West Side Players in Newman
Auditions for Rumors: 5 male/ 5 females
Sun., Jan. 22 at 3 PM
Turlock Community Theater
Garrison Keillor
Tues., Jan. 17: 7:30 PM
Stanislaus State Theater Department
Jungle Book Children’s Show
Jan. 26- Jan. 29
Answer: What is Rent: first performed off-Broadway in 1996! Sadly the creator Jonathan Larson died of an aortic aneurysm hours after Rent’s final dress rehearsal and ten days before his 36th birthday.
