On stage in July, 2014

West Side Story

Coming next to Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater

Good Company Players opens Tony Award-winning West Side Story on July 17. Inspired by William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and set in the upper West Side of New York City in the mid-1950’s, West Side Story centers around two rival street gangs struggling for control of their neighborhood.

With libretto by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story is a timeless look at the tragedy of prejudice and vengeance that haunts the human race. At the core of the show is the story of two lovers trying to find a way to be together—and whether either can survive when hate and ignorance are unwilling to yield.

This beautiful and riveting musical is one you’ll want to share with the whole family. Rated PG.

Make your reservations at 559-266-9494 or 800-371-4747, or purchase tickets on-line at this link to our secure website.

The performance of West Side Story on Saturday, July 26 will be interpreted in American Sign Language. To be seated with the best view of both the signers and the stage, call our box office at (559) 266-9494 or (800) 371-4747 and request ASL seating when you make your reservation.

Final 2 weeks of

The Pirates of Penzance

You don’t want to miss this boat! Good Company Players’ swashbuckling production of The Pirates of Penzance is a treasure trove of laughter as bumbling buccaneers meet ditsy damsels, cowardly constables and a prattling patriarch! With only 2 weeks remaining at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater hurry to reserve at 559-266-9494 or 800-371-4747, or on-line at this link. Rated G.

Over the River

and Through the Woods

At Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre

Joe DiPietro’s delightful family comedy, Over The River And Through The Woods, runs through August 17th at Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre. A successful young marketing executive has Sunday dinner every week with all four of his grandparents in New Jersey. When he is offered a promotion of a lifetime — in Seattle — his loving grandparents pull out all the stops to keep him from going.

Featuring one of the zaniest Trivial Pursuit games on record, this mirth-filled tribute to love of family will tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings. Reserve at 559-266-0660 or 800-371-4747, or buy on-line at this link to Good Company Players’ website. Rated G.

You can check out the Fresno Bee’s review here.

True or False?

Student Rush tickets are available for $16 at all Good Company Players’ productions in Roger Rocks’a Dinner Theater and $10 at GCP’s 2nd Space Theatre productions (subject to availability).

Go to the top of the class if you answered “True!” And give yourself extra credit if you knew that you may now reserve Student Rush tickets ahead of time on the day of the show! It’s a smart price for smart cookies.

Junior Company Foundation’s Annual fundraiser performance will be held August 13.This year’s show, “Juniors Tribute: A Look Behind the Scenes” will be held at the Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall at 7:00 pm. In addition to the show, which is produced, directed, choreographed and performed by former and current Junior Company members, there will be a drawing, live auction and other surprises.

Proceeds help fund scholarships and classes for Juniors and contribute to production costs for GCP’s ongoing Junior Company Program. Email jrcompanyfoundation@gmail.com for a link or more information.

Youth Workshops

Good Company Players is accepting enrollment for Spring/Summer Workshops now!

GCP’s popular 2-week Theatre Skills Workshop will run July 28th through August 8th. This class uses small scenes and excerpts of show songs to familiarize kids with classic theater and teach them to audition and perform with confidence. Sign-up deadline: 7/22.

Call (559) 266-0211 to enroll or to be added to GCP’s mailing list.

JULY 2014 EVENTS CALENDAR

Thursday – July 3, 2014-

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

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

*Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus, 7:00P, Selland Area, Fresno, 559-445-8100

*Hot Summer Nights 5, 8:00P, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, 559-650-3247

Friday – July 4, 2014-

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

*4th of July Firework Celebration, 5:00P, Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino, Lemoore, 559-924-7721

*Fabulous Fowler 4th of July Firework Celebration, 5:00P, Fowler High School, Fowler, 559-970-4064

*Bass Lake 4th of July Celebration, 6:00P, Ducey’s on the Lake, Bass Lake, 559-642-3131

*Tacoma Rainiers vs Fresno Grizzlies with Fresno’s Firework Celebration following the game, 7:05P, Chukchansi Park, Fresno, 559-320-2530

*Clovis Freedom Fest Fireworks Show, 5:00P, Buchanan High School, Clovis, http://www.cloviskiwanis.com/Community.html

Saturday – July 5, 2014-

*Hot Fun in the Summertime-Blues Concert, 6:00P, African-American Historical and Cultural Museum, Fresno, 559-268-7102

*Disney’s Tarzan-The Musical, 7:30P, Encore Theatre, Tulare, 559-686-1300

Sunday – July 6, 2014-

*Voices from the Past, 6:00P, Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers, 866-807-3598

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

Thursday – July 10, 2014-

*Rock the Mall with Q-POP RADIO, 6:00P, Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis, 559-299-0660, Stop by Roger Rocka’s booth and say HI!

*Macbeth-Woodward Shakespeare Festival, 7:20P, Woodward Park, Fresno, 559-927-3485

Friday – July 11, 2014-

*Fresno Filmworks: The Double, 5:30P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050

*Comcast Movies in the Park-Monsters University, 7:30P, Eaton Plaza, Fresno, 559-621-2900

*Alabama All American Tour-2014, 7:30P, Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino, Lemoore, 866-472-5223

*Randy Houser, 8:00P, Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino, Coarsegold, 866-794-6946

*The Underpants, 8:00P, Broken Leg Stage, Fresno, 559-779-1087

Saturday – July 12, 2014-

*69th Annual “Obon-Festival of Lanterns, 2:00P, Fresno Betsuin Buddhist Temple Dharma Center, Fresno, 559-442-4024

*Paul Taylor and Marion Meadows, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050

Sunday – July 13, 2014-

FINAL PERFORMANCE-THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE -G, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.RogerRockas.com- Sail away with a lovable band of pirates who sing as much as they “swash”. Add 12 maidens, a zany story, the wonderful music and lyrics of Gilbert and Sullivan and you’ve found treasure!

*Evo Bluestein and The Bad Boys Zydeco, 2:00P, Woodward Park Library, Fresno, 559-433-3135

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

*Rodney Atkins, 7:30P, Visalia Fox Theatre, Visalia, 559-625-1369

Thursday – July 17, 2014-

OPENING NIGHT- WEST SIDE STORY -PG, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.RogerRockas.com- A timeless love story and a legendary Leonard Bernstein score have made this American Musical Classic our Most Requested Title. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2014.

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

*The Wizard of Oz, 7:00P, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, 559-264-2848

*The Music Man, 7:30P, Mercedes Edwards Theater, Clovis, 559-970-6964

Friday – July 18, 2014-

*Fresno Remodeling and Decorating Show, 11:00A, Fresno Fair Grounds, Fresno, 800-897-7899

*Willy Wonka, Jr, 7:30P, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Fresno, 559-442-3140

Saturday – July 19, 2014-

*Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times, 4:00P, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, 559-264-2848

*An Evening with Keith Sweat and Friends, 8:00P, Selland Arena, Fresno, 559-445-8200

*It’s a Kinda Magic: Queen Tribute, 8:00P, William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 559-445-8200

Sunday – July 20, 2014-

*Mike Dana Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596

Thursday – July 24, 2014-

*Fresno Food Expo, 5:00P, Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, 800-745-3000

*Rock the Mall with AC MYLES, 6:00P, Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis, 559-299-0660, Stop by Roger Rocka’s booth and say HI!

*Taming of the Shrew-Woodward Shakespeare Festival, 7:20P, Woodward Park, Fresno, 559-927-3485

Friday – July 25, 2014-

*Comcast Movies in the Park-Grown-ups 2, 7:30P, Eaton Plaza, Fresno, 559-621-2900

*Kenny Wayne Shepherd, 8:00P, Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino, Coarsegold, 866-794-6946

Saturday – July 26, 2014-

Special American Sign Language Performance- WEST SIDE STORY -PG, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.RogerRockas.com. This performance will be interpreted in American Sign Language.

*Shaver Lake Car Show 2014, 10:00A, Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, 559-640-7527

Sunday – July 27, 2014-

*Menopause-The Musical, 2:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050

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

Tuesday – July 29, 2014-

*An Evening with Styx, 7:00P, Table Mountain Casino, Friant, 559-822-7777

Thursday – July 31, 2014-

*Tesla- Kix, 6:00P, Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino, Lemoore, 866-472-5223

On Stage in July, 2014