Live Performance in and around Fresno
(Plus Other Events of Interest)
Singin’ in the Rain
At Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater
There are just a few performances left of this musical treasure, a perfect storm of singing, dancing, laughing and romancing. This G-rated bundle of energy and fun from Good Company Players will fold its umbrellas after the Sunday Matinee on Sept. 11.
Beehive opens Nov. 15 at Roger Rocka’s
A joyful, high-energy musical revue, tracing the coming of age of women’s music through popular hits of the girl groups and solo singers of the 1960’s.
“Pure Irresistible Fun. What Grease did for the 50’s Beehive does for the 60’s.” – The New York Times.
GCP’s 40th Anniversary Season gets hotter!
There’s breaking news about the upcoming Season at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, and it’s big! You’ll find details from the Good Company Players HERE.
Season Tickets are now available for the 2013 Seasons both 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.
Dad’s Christmas Miracle
At Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre
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 and is on the 2nd Space stage through December 23.
New, Advanced Website for Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater
Tickets can now be purchased online
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater has launched an attractive new website with expanded information for patrons and, for the first time, the ability to purchase tickets online. The web address remains unchanged – www.RogerRockas.com.
The graphics-rich new website offers an interactive 360º view of the theater and useful information about shows, seating, menus, drinks, desserts, backstage news, opportunities for groups, staff and tickets. Shortly after November 1st, it will provide for safe and secure online purchase of tickets, gift certificates and season subscriptions.
Tight integration with Good Company Players’ website means users will easily be able to access information about everything from auditions to recipes.
Partnerships bring easier shopping at Sierra Nut House and a nice Philharmonic deal
If you live or work near the Villagio Shopping Center at River Park you’ll be glad to know you can now buy Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater Gift Certificates there, through a new partnership between Good Company Players and Sierra Nut House. GCP is also excited to announce a new partnership with the Fresno Philharmonic.
The Philharmonic’s “Home for the Holidays Concert” on Saturday, December 1st will have a special guest performance by Dan Pessano of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” To celebrate this union, the Philharmonic is offering a $45 Best Seat Sale, for tickets originally priced at $79.00 and $58.00, subject to availability. Mention Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater or Good Company Players when you call the Box Office of the Fresno Philharmonic at 559.261.0600 to get your discounted tickets and save over 40%.
Help Wanted!
Good Company Players’ busy costume shop is seeking a Seamstress/Costume Assistant. Requirements include: Advanced sewing skills. Knowledge of sizing. Pattern-making a plus. Please send your resume/information to info@gcplayers.com
One more thing…
As we near November 23rd, we’ll be getting back to you with a special Black Friday Good Company Players holiday deal on Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater Gift Certificates, so stay tuned. You’ll find our Gift Certificates throughout the holiday season at our Box Office (559-266-9494), online at RogerRockas.com, and at these convenient locations:
Fashion Fair Mall
Sierra Vista Mall
Not Just Paper
Merle Norman
Sierra Nut House
Circle Gallery (Madera)
For the Birds (Kingsburg)
Good Company Players at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater & 2nd Space Theatre
BOX OFFICE (559) 266-9494 or 1-800-371-4747
info@gcplayers.com * tickets@rogerrockas.com
www.GCPlayers.com * www.RogerRockas.com
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NOVEMBER 2012 Events Calendar
Thursday- November 1, 2012-
*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Tower District & Downtown
*Jazz Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Throughout Arthop locations
*OPENING NIGHT- DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE-G, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E Olive, Fresno 93728 – 559-266-0660, www.gcplayers.com
*If I Could Tell Me, 8:00P, Broken Leg Theatre, Fresno, 559-898-2577
Friday- November 2, 2012-
*Fresno Fall Home Improvement Show, 11:00A, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, 800-897-7899
*Arte Americas 25th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration, 5:00P, Artes Americas Plaza, Fresno, 559-266-2623
*First Friday Art Hop, 6:00P, Downtown Mariposa, 559-760-9690
Saturday- November 3, 2012-
*The Sty of the Blind Pig, 8:00P, Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theatre, Fresno, 559-278-2216
*Like a box of Chocolates: The Paintings of George Tanimoto, 10:00A, Tulare Historical Museum, Tulare, 559-686-2074
*Madera Pomegranate Festival, 10:00A, Madera Airport, Madera, 559-673-3563
* Beta Alpha Chapter of Theta Tau Theta presents DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE-G, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E Olive, Fresno 93728 – 559-288-5448
*B,B. King, 7:30P, Visalia Fox Theatre, Visalia, 559-625-1369
Sunday- November 4, 2012-
*Craig VonBerg Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596
*Fresno Choral Artists: Salute to America, 4:00P, Big Red Church, Fresno, 559-221-0233
Tuesday- November 6, 2012-
*Election Day- We Urge Everyone to exercise their right to Vote!
Wednesday- November 7, 2012-
Cirque Du Soleil, 7:30P, SaveMart Center, Fresno, 559-347-3401
Friday- November 9, 2012-
*The Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7:00P, Visalia Fox Theatre, Visalia, 559-625-1369
*Kristin Chenotweth, 7:30P, William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 559-422-5699
Saturday- November 10, 2012-
*Fresno AIDS Walk, 9:00A, Woodward Park, Fresno
*Madera Wine Trail- Holiday Spirit Weekend, 10:00A, Madera Wine Trail, Madera, 800-613-0709
*Kearney Park Resaissance Faire, 10:00A, Kearney Park, Fresno, 559-488-3004
*The Motown Comedy Revivial, 7:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-5090
Sunday – November 11, 2012-
*FINAL PERFORMANCE – SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN-G, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.rogerrockas.com
*Swede Film Fest, 6:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno 559-485-5090
*Dance Theatre of Harlem, 7:30P, William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 877-608-5883
*Comedy Jam, 8:00P, Visalia Fox Theatre, Visalia, 559-625-1369
Thursday – November 15, 2012-
*OPENING NIGHT – BEEHIVE- THE 60’S MUSICAL-PG, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.rogerrockas.com A joyful tribute to the big hits (and hair) of the 1960’s. The Chiffons, Supremes, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and a host of groovy divas come to life in this super-charged musical feast. Through January 13, 2013
*One Enchanted Evening, 5:00P, Old Town Clovis, Clovis, 559-298-5774
*Salute to Hollywood and Sports, 6:00P, Hoover High School, Fresno, 559-451-4040
*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, North Fresno
Friday – November 16, 2012-
*2013 Central California Auto Show, 10:00A, Fresno Convention Center, Fresno
*The Bob and Tom Comedy Tour, 7:30P, Tower Theatre, Fresno 559-485-5090
*Vicente Fernandez, 8:00P, Selland Arena, Fresno, 559-745-3000
Saturday – November 17, 2012-
*Katt Williams, 8:00P, SaveMart Center, Fresno, 559-347-3401
Sunday – November 18, 2012-
*Jim Brickman, 7:30P, Tower Theatre, Fresno 559-485-5090
Thursday – November 22, 2012- Thanksgiving Day
*Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players, & 2nd Space Theatre
Friday – November 23, 2012-
*Black Friday–
*Gift Certificates become available for Holiday Gifts at all of our outlets including Fashion Fair Mall (Kisok near Macy’s Men), Sierra Vista Mall (Customer Service Area) and our Box Office at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater- 559-266-9494
*Zoolights, 5:00P, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno, 559-498-5910
Saturday – November 24, 2012-
*The Nutcracker, 1:00P, William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 559-441-2180
Sunday – November 25, 2012-
*36th Annual Messiah Sing-A-Long, 3:00P, First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, 559-485-6460
If you have events for upcoming calendars, send them to gather@RogerRockas.com
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