On Stage in January, 2015

At Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater and Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre

Dazzling, Dancing Gershwin

Good Company Players’ toe-tapping production of Crazy For You is up next at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater!

What could be better than Gershwin music? — Tap-dancing to Gershwin music! In this salute to 30’s movie musicals, a stage-struck financier travels to Deadrock, Nevada to foreclose on a run-down theater and winds up falling in love with the theater owner’s daughter. When he gets the brilliant idea to put on a show to save the theater, nobody trusts him so he disguises himself as a famous producer. All goes swimmingly until the real producer shows up in Deadrock! Mosey back to a simpler time and let the timeless music of Gershwin wash over you, including “I Got Rhythm,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “Naughty Baby,” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” Crazy for You is rated PG.  Call our box office at (559) 266-9494 or (800) 371-4747, or reserve online at our website.

“A recipe for riotous fun”

The hilarious Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike opens Friday at Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre.

Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a lovely farmhouse in Pennsylvania where they spend their days bickering and complaining. When Masha, their movie-star sister dashes in for a visit with her boy-toy, Spike, old resentments flare. Throw in a sassy, clairvoyant maid and an aspiring actress pretty enough to trouble an aging diva, and you have a recipe for riotous fun. “Everyone has a monologue that is nothing short of hilarious… You’ve only spent a weekend with these people, but you might want to spend a lifetime with Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.”  – Huffington Post.

Call 559-266-0660 or 800-371-4747 or buy online at 2ndspacetheatre.com.  Rated PG-13.

Auditions!  Classes!

Upcoming Auditions for Good Company Players’ productions

Good Company Players will be having open auditions for the classic musicals, South Pacific and Oliver! on Saturday, January 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater (1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, CA 93728).

For more information, go to www.gcplayers.com, or call Good Company Players’ Business Office at 559-266-0211.

New 2015 classes from Good Company Players!

Good Company Players is starting a new session of classes later this month. Meeting on Saturdays, from Jan. 31st through April 18th, GCP will be offering Basic Acting, Beginning Theatre Dance (Jazz/Tap) and Ballroom Basics. These classes are a great way to turn yourself into a triple threat or just have a lot of fun while staying in shape! Call 559-266-0211 for more information and to enroll, or visit www.gcplayers.com.

Live Arts & Entertainment in January

Wednesday – December 31, 2014-

*A VERY SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION WITH SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ & BLUES STREET BAND-G, 6:00P, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.RogerRockas.com Song writing geniuses Leiber and Stoller have been called “The Inventors of Rock ‘n Roll,” producing hit after hit (over 40) for the stars of the day. This High-Energy Salute will have you clapping and singing along. Special Menu and dancing before & after the show.

Thursday – January 1, 2015-

*Happy New Years from Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players and 2nd Space Theatre! No performances today.

Friday – January 2, 2015-

*OPENING NIGHT-VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE-PG-13, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E Olive, Fresno 93728, 559-266-0660, www.2ndspacetheatre.com, If you thought your family was weird, this deliciously Funny, Tony-winning comedy will make you feel almost normal!—– THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2015

*First Friday Art Hop, 5:00P, Downtown Mariposa, Mariposa, 559-760-9690

Saturday – January 3, 2015-

*Auditions for Good Company Players Productions of South Pacific and Lionel Bart’s Oliver, 10:00A, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-0211 www.GCPlayers.com

Sunday – January 4, 2015-

*Craig VonBerg Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596

*Jim Schmidt Jazz, 9:00P, Vini Vidi Vici, Fresno, 559-266-5510

Thursday – January 8, 2015-

*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Tower District & Downtown

*Jazz Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Tower District & Downtown

*Mary Poppins, 7:00P, Selma Arts Center, Selma, 559-891-2238

Friday – January 9, 2015-

*Fresno Filmworks presents Force Majeure, 5:30P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-486-9050

Saturday – January 10, 2015-

*Judy Collins, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-486-9050

Sunday – January 11, 2015-

*Craig VonBerg Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596

*Jim Schmidt Jazz, 9:00P, Vini Vidi Vici, Fresno, 559-266-5510

Tuesday – January 13, 2015-

*Camelot-The National Tour, 7:30P, Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, 559-445-8200

Thursday – January 15, 2015-

OPENING NIGHT-CRAZY FOR YOU-PG, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.RogerRockas.com A Gershwin extravaganza, filled with song, dance and laughter – THROUGH MARCH 15, 2015.

*Harlem Globetrotters, 7:00P, Savemart Center, Fresno, 559-485-8497

Friday – January 16, 2015-

*Jungle Jack Hanna, 7:00P, Merced Theater, Merced, 209-381-0500

*Lilies of the Field, 7:30P, The Barn Theater, Porterville, 559-310-7046

Sunday – January 18, 2015-

*Richard Giddens Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596

*Jim Schmidt Jazz, 9:00P, Vini Vidi Vici, Fresno, 559-266-5510

Monday – January 19, 2015-

*Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Thursday – January 22, 2015-

*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, North Fresno

*Eric Church, 7:00P, Savemart Center, Fresno, 559-485-8497

*John Edward, 6:30P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-486-9050

Saturday – January 24, 2015-

*Auditions for Good Company Players Junior Company, 9:00A, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-0211 www.GCPlayers.com

Sunday – January 25, 2015-

*David Aus Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596

Monday – January 26, 2015-

*The Von Trapps, 5:30P, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 North Wishon, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-9494, www.RogerRockas.com , The grandchildren of the Captain and Maria continue the family’s singing tradition. See them in person at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater! One night only. Doors open at 5:30P.

Thursday – January 29, 2015-

*Styx, 7:30P, Tachi Palace, Lemoore, 866-472-5223

Friday – January 30, 2015-

*Chieli Minucci & Special EFX, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-486-9050