Live Performance in and around Fresno
(Plus Other Events of Interest)
Singin’ in the Rain at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater
Adapted from the great 1952 Hollywood musical with Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, the show has lost none of its energy and charm.
“Its song-and-dance numbers are worked with some plausibility into the story, which is entertaining enough to be worth watching for its own sake, even if there were no singing or dancing. And yet it’s full of such joy that it demands singing and dancing; the musical elements aren’t just tacked on.”
“People who say they don’t like musicals should watch Singin’ in the Rain, and find out how sweet eating one’s words can be. People who say they do like musicals already know and love Singin’ in the Rain — otherwise they have no business saying they love musicals.”
Singin’ in the Rain is rated G and is on stage through November 11.
See photos and more information HERE.
The Fresno Bee’s review is HERE.
If you’d like to refresh your memory about Singin’ in the Rain, or if you’ve never
seen the show, here are some clips on YouTube from the delightful movie.
Good Morning
Singin’ in the Rain
Make ’em Laugh
Don’t forget our special price for kids on Thursdays and Sunday evenings.
Dinner & Show for youth 15 and under is just $25.
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Opening November 15 at Roger Rocka’s –
Good Company Players’ production of
BEEHIVE
“Pure Irresistible Fun. What Grease did for the 50’s Beehive does for the 60’s.” – The New York Times.
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GCP’s 40th Anniversary Seasons
Season Tickets are now available for the 2013 Seasons at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater and Good Company Players 2nd Space Theatre. A Season Subscription saves you money and nails down great seats for every show. Call our box office to find out more – 266-9494 or 800-371-4747.
Click below for details of the shows for GCP’s 40th Anniversary Seasons:
2013 at Roger Rocka’s 2013 at GCP’s 2nd Space
To Kill a Mockingbird
At Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre
Based on the iconic novel by Harper Lee, this powerful play is set in a quiet southern town in the summer of 1935. We see it all through the eyes of young Scout, whose father Atticus goes to court to defend a young black man in spite of threats and hostility from the people he once called friends. Through October 14. Rated PG. (559) 266-0660
Opening November 1st
This happy Yuletide offering takes us back to a time when a dollar was a fortune, an hour of free time seemed like forever and the best time in the whole world was Christmas. The kids have made their lists and it’s up to Dad to perform the impossible by Christmas Eve! This “fun for the whole family” show is rated G. It will be on the 2nd Space stage November 1 through December 23.
Chicago-style Improv
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of improvisation? This workshop introduces the fundamental skills of Chicago style improvisation. Learn how to use improv skills to sharpen your acting. No previous experience required, just bring a positive attitude and be ready to laugh.
Alan Hawkins is a graduate of: Second City, iO west, ComedySportz, the Annoyance Theatre and has performed improv from Los Angeles to London (UK).
Sign-up/payment due deadline is October 12. Call Good Company Players for more information and to reserve your spot! 559-266-0211
Good Company Players at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater & The 2nd Space Theatre
BOX OFFICE (559) 266-9494 or 1-800-371-4747
gcplayers@aol.com * tickets@rogerrockas.com
www.GCPlayers.com * www.RogerRockas.com
OCTOBER 2012 Events Calendar
Monday- October 1, 2012-
*The Black Keys, 7:30P, Savemart Center- Fresno State University, Fresno, 559-347-3401
Tuesday- October 2, 2012-
*West African Dance, 6:00P, African American Historical and Cultural Museum, Fresno, 559-352-1112
Wednesday- October 3, 2012-
*Opening Day- The Big Fresno Fair, 10:00A, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, 559-650-3247
*Cheech and Chong with War, 7:00P, Paul Paul Theater, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, 559-650-3247
Thursday- October 4, 2012-
*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Tower District & Downtown
*Jazz Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Throughout Arthop locations
*Lynyrd Skynyrd, 7:00P, Paul Paul Theater, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, 559-650-3247
*Living A Legacy with Dave Ramsey, 7:00P, William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 888-227-3223
*Dwight Yoakum, 7:30P, Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino, Lemoore, 559-924-7751
Friday- October 5, 2012-
*First Friday Art Hop, 6:00P, Downtown Mariposa, 559-760-9690
*Gary Allan, 7:00P, Paul Paul Theater, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, 559-650-3247
*Justin Bieber, 7:00P, Savemart Center- Fresno State University, Fresno, 559-347-3401
*Steel Magnolias, 7:00P, Draper Street Theatre, Kingsburg, 559-897-5570
*Walk The Line, 7:00P, The Merced Theater, Merced, 209-381-0100
*Mauritius, 7:30P, Fresno City College Theater, Fresno, 559-442-8221
*Edges-The Musical, 8:00, The Voice Shop, Fresno, 559-907-2676
*Wonder of the World, 8:00P, John Wright Theatre, Fresno, 559-278-2216
Saturday- October 6, 2012-
*Coalingafest, 10:00A, Frame Park, Coalinga
*The Manhattan Short Film Festival, 2:00P, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, 559-264-2848
*Clovis Night Out, 5:00P, Clovis High School, 1055 Fowler, Clovis, 93611, 866-735-3267, Stop by the Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater booth and say Hello!
Sunday- October 7, 2012-
*Central Valley Craft Brewer’s Octoberfest, 1:00P, Tower District, Fresno, 559-497-8362
*Craig VonBerg Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596
*Los Angeles Lakers vs The Golden State Warriors, 7:00P, Savemart Center- Fresno State University, Fresno, 559-347-3401
Monday- October 8, 2012-
*Happy Columbus Day from Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players, and 2nd Space Theatre!
*Kenny Loggins, 7:00P, Paul Paul Theater, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, 559-650-3247
Tuesday- October 9, 2012-
*Fall Wine Cornucopia, 2:00P, Chukchansi Park, Fresno, 559-354-1409
Wednesday- October 10, 2012-
*La Visionaria Guild- Children’s Hospital –Central California Presents a Special Presentation of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN-G, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, Hollywood goes topsy-turvy in the early days of “talkies.” This musical treasure is a perfect storm of singing, dancing, laughing, romancing and a twenty percent chance of precipitation. 559-318-0018
*Le Boeuf Brothers, 7:00P, Paul Shaghoian Theater, Fresno
*Alexander String Quartet, 8:00P, Fresno State Concert Hall, Fresno, 559-278-2337
Thursday- October 11, 2012-
*Foreigner, 7:00P, Paul Paul Theater, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, 559-650-3247
Saturday- October 13, 2012-
*Exeter Fall Festival, 10:00A, Exeter City Park, Exeter
*Oakhurst Fall Festival, 10:00A, Oakhurst Community Park, Oakhurst, 559-683-7766
*Taiko Project 25th Anniversary Concert, 6:30P, Fresno High School-Royce Hall, Fresno, 559-897-7020
Sunday- October 14, 2012-
*FINAL PERFORMANCE-TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD -PG, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E Olive, Fresno 93728 – 559-266-0660, www.gcplayers.com – 30th Season at 2nd Space! Based on the iconic novel by Harper Lee, this powerful play is set in a quiet southern town in the summer of 1935. We see it all through the eyes of young Scout, whose father Atticus goes to court to defend a black man in spite of threats and hostility from the people he once called friends.
Monday- October 15, 2012-
*Mark Yuzuik, 8:00P, Tower Theater, Fresno, 559-485-9050
Tuesday- October 16, 2012-
*Voices United Christmas Chorus, 7:00P, Good Shepherd Church, Fresno, 559-308-3234
Wednesday- October 17, 2012-
*Gloria Steinem, 10:00A, Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 559-444-2180
Thursday- October 18, 2012-
*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, North Fresno
Saturday- October 20, 2012-
*Sudz in the City, 10:00A, Chukchansi Park, Fresno, 559-320-2530
*The Kingston Trio, 7:00P, Visalia Fox Theatre, Visalia, 559-625-1369
*In My Life- The Beatles Musical, 7:30P, Tower Theater, Fresno, 559-485-9050
Monday- October 22, 2012-
*Halloween on Van Ness, 5:00P, The Big Red Church, Fresno, 559-907-5684
Friday- October 26, 2012-
*Jake Shimabukuro, 7:30P, Tower Theater, Fresno, 559-485-9050
*The Rocky Horror Show- Live!, 8:00P, California Arts Academy-Severance, Fresno, 559-222-6539
Saturday- October 27, 2012-
*Tower Canine Festival, 1:00P, Tower Theater Parking Lot, Fresno, 559-485-9050
Sunday- October 28, 2012-
*Civil War Revisited, 7:00P, Kearny Park, Fresno, 559-441-0862
Monday- October 29, 2012-
*Roger Hodgson-Supertramp, 8:00P, Table Mountain Casino, Friant, 559-822-7777
Tuesday- October 30, 2012-
*Ben Vereen, 10:00A, Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 559-444-2180
Wednesday- October 31, 2012-
*Happy Halloween from Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players, and 2nd Space Theatre- BOO!
*Halloween in the Tower District, 4:00P, Tower District, Fresno, Stop by Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater and say HI!
Thursday- November 1, 2012-
*OPENING NIGHT- DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE-G, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E Olive, Fresno 93728 – 559-266-0660, www.gcplayers.com – 30th Season at 2nd Space! This happy Yuletide offering takes us back to a time when a dollar was a fortune, an hour of free time seemed like forever and the best time in the whole world was Christmas. The kids have made their lists and it’s up to Dad to perform the impossible by Christmas Eve! THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2012
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