By Chris Murphy
The new seasons are starting now! This fall will be a fun time here in the greater Modesto area. If you haven’t looked at the line ups for the season, you may miss out on some of the popular shows. There’s a lot of new things happening and and make sure that you are check out the ModestoView calendar for local live music and updated list of things that pop us since this issue is printed. Most importantly, go see something, go listen and bring your friends.
The Gallo Center is going full speed.
Make sure that you become a Friend of the Center so that you get the first notices for pick up shows and updates. The season is off to a good start with some epic shows.
Beauty and the Beast
Modesto Performing Arts presents the story of Belle, a young woman who discovers a castle full of enchanted objects, and a Beast who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. To break the spell, the Beast must learn to love and be loved before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. This delightful musical is sure to enchant audience members of all ages. Aug 10,11, 16, 17, 18
Pat Benatar
I don’t know about you, but Pat Benatar is the voice of the 80s baby and her video was the 2nd video ever shown on MTV in August 1981. As much as her husband and guitarist Neil Geraldo wants it to be about him, it’s really about her powerful operatic vocals. Heartbreaker, You Better Run, Love is a Battlefield, Hell is for Children, We Belong to the Night and so many more. Makes you want to rewatch every John Hughes movie.
August 11
Donny Osmond returns to Modesto. Audiences love his show last year and Donny is back to sing all of your faves. Don’t miss out on some good ole Puppy Love. Donny is part of the American music fabric and his voice and performance skills still shine.
August 16
www.galloarts.org<www.galloarts.org>
State Theatre
The State Theatre is on a roll! Cool film theme parties in the Intermission and a great line up of live shows in August, beginning with a really cool show featuring the music of film maker Ennio Morricone (High Plains Drifter, Josie Wales) presented by Montopolis Aug 7. We Own the Laughs, Wild Latina Ladies – Aug 9. December 63 is a tribute to Frankie Valli on August 11, Toby Kieth by Hollywood Yates, and Piano Men Generations Elton and Billy Joel – August 23.
Do NOT miss Modesto’s own Marlene “La Guera del Acordeón” DeHerrer. She has been performing across the USA and internationally and is now performing with Banda La Nueva Villa and Mariachi La Union. With international fame, she will be doing a special show on Aug 16.
West Side Theatre
There is a great line up of tribute shows this month and there are three straight weekend to enjoy and make the trip over to Newman. There is a full bar, snacks are available as well as other dining options in downtown Newman.
Boys of Summer (Eagles) – Aug 3
Maroon Vibes (Maroon 5) Aug 10
Travelling Willburys Revue – Aug 17
Shows are at 8 pm and are $25 and $30
www.westsidetheatre.org<www.westsidetheatre.org>
Prospect Theatre Project
This is one of Modesto’s best secrets. Full plays are written, staged and performed locally in a cool intimate setting in their theatre on K Street. There is a full bar at the Prospect and every seat is good. There is a special Season Sneak Peak on August 18 at 2 pm. Great way to learn about the theatre and meet new arts centric friends.
2024 Artist Showcase – Aug 24 6:30
a one-of-a-kind, 100% locally grown, performance. This project allows budding artists to share their work with the community and shine on the Prospect stage.
www.prospectytheatreproject.org<www.prospectytheatreproject.org>
Red Tie Taylor Made Tapestry
This is a special evening under the stars that is an excellent tribute to Carole King and James Taylor, performed by Carla Buffa & Stephen Bock. Dinner service is available as well directly from Lucca. There are new SJ County parking restrictions so please try to carpool.
Saturday August 17. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM
Lucca Winery in Ripon
Tix & info www.Red-Tie.org<www.Red-Tie.org>
Sierra Repertory Theatre
If you haven’t been up the hill lately to see a show in Sonora or Columbia, you need to do it. We saw Route 66 last month and it was amazing. Check out Taylopr Rodriguez as Elvis at the East Sonora Theatre on a variety of days in August.
www.sierrarep.org<www.sierrarep.org>
Turlock Community Theatre
This non-profit theatre will roll their season out show by show this year. They have also added film presentations weekly in August. 1st show this season is Frankie Quinones, Sept 14.
www.turlocktheatre.org<www.turlocktheatre.org>
High School Drama- Help us help you.
Drama teachers, music teachers, school PR people, please send me info for school plays, presentations, choir and music performances so we can add them to our calender and get info here in the view. Email>. events@modestoview.com<mailto:events@modestoview.com>
