PerformingView
By Chris Murphy
We are in for a great summer treat for our performing arts season. The Gallo Center and the Turlock Community Theatre have released their new season, the Prospect Theatre has a new season in the works. This, along with the Modesto and MJC Performing Arts, YES Company, Central West Ballet, Opera Modesto, VMI Rocks, and our school drama programs, Modesto really has an amazing performance scene. Make sure you check out the new season and get your tix in advance so you don’t forget. Bluey is in on tour January at the Gallo Center so you parents and grandparents, you’ve been warned so better not miss out.
This month, the YES Company, the innovative SCOE & Gallo Center youth performance company will be presenting the amazing, haunting and clever Addams Family. Thanks to Jay Casey moving for the assistance in getting the elaborate set to Modesto. It is so great to see the acting and musical performances from our youth. Shows are July 20, 21, 22, & 23. Don’t miss this amazing performance. Tix at www.gallocenter.org<www.gallocenter.org>
There are a couple of great highlights you won’t want to miss this season.
Coming in August, Carla Morrison – 5th , August MPA presented White Christmas, Donny Osmond Aug 10, Josh Turner Aug 9, Martina McBride – Sept 10, Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees Sept 14. Check out the season calendar and keep your eyes peeled for added shows during the season. www.gallocenter.org<www.gallocenter.org>
Can you say Dye-No-Mite? Yes, that Jimmie J.J. Walker will be bringing his stand up comedy to the Post. If you have not been out to the Post Restaurant in North Modesto, you need to check it out. It is built in a streetscape and for the last few years as been featuring great comedy under the guidance of Roman “Roman on the RIVR” Guzman. For info and tix, call 209-818-3032. The Post Restaurant July 22, 5801 Stoddard Rd. 8 pm
Do you want to be part of the drama?
Check out the innovative Murder Mystery coming to the Downtown Century where you will meet the Morales family. Hector and his wife, Carmen, manage the household. Be advised to avoid getting on the wrong side of their family. With a family full of secrets, it’s bound to be someone’s last supper. Meet the family and the rest of the cast at “The Last Supper”, a murder mystery dinner show! Dates are July 7th, 8th, and 9th with tickets available at this link: www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-last-supper-2202169
Turlock Community Theatre is bringing the hits this season right away. Five for Fighting is coming up in September, Los Lonely Boys- Oct 5, Christopher Cross -Oct 22 and the show I am looking forward to the most, Marty Stuart and the Superlatives, October 28th. Kenny Wayne Shepard finishes off this years’ season on Augu
The State Theatre is jumpin’ with new events like American Laughiti comedy contest sponsored by ModestoView and Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group. This will be to comedy what the poetry slam is to poetry. Audience scored judging will determine the winner. Please plan on supporting these local comics as they try to make you bust it up. July 22. Tix at www.thestate.org<www.thestate.org>
Stay Tuned – The Prospect Theatre Project will be announcing their 23/24 season.
School drama teachers, please send your plans for fall shows. events@modestoview.com<mailto:events@modestoview.com>
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