Road construction on Olive Avenue

If you normally come to Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater by driving on Olive Avenue from the west, you’ll have to plan a different route for a couple of months. Olive is completely blocked by road construction between Palm and Wishon avenues. Wishon itself is open and Olive is clear to the east.

Nunsense opens!

It’s finally here!

It’s opening week for the first musical on our stage since March 2020 and the pandemic shutdown. Good Company Players’ spirited production of Nunsense opened Thursday night. Nunsense will continue dishing out the music and merriment through July 11.

“The Nunsense shows have made millions laugh…
they have raised the human spirit!”
The New York Times

Tickets 266-9494 or click here

Nunsense will be followed on our stage by Daddy Long Legs in mid July, The Addams Family in mid September and Elf, the Musical in mid November. You can nail down your table for any three of this year’s four shows with a 3-Play Mini-Season. Or double the fun with a Combo Mini and add 3 shows at GCP’s 2nd Space.

Make your choices and secure your season at this link.

There are specific state health department requirements for theaters because of COVID-19. In order to be admitted, everyone must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours. That’s a requirement for our staff and cast as well. You can request that family and friends be seated together when you make your reservation.

Capacity is limited so many tables are out of service. And, while the situation is changing, masks are still required when not eating and drinking. All meals are served at your table. There will be no buffets for the foreseeable future. You’ll find the Nunsense menu on our website. The Catch of the Day for opening week will be Swordfish.

The delights of live theater await!

Drink Specials for Nunsense

Mixologist Lyndsie June has created some suitably zany drinks for Nunsense:

SHOW DRINKS –

Habit Forming – Absolut Juice Strawberry Vodka, Lime juice and Ginger beer.

The Convent – Coffee Liqueur, Malibu Rum, Pineapple Juice, Sparkling Water.

Benedicite – Iced Coffee with White Chocolate and Butterscotch Schnapps. Topped with Whipped Cream, Caramel Sauce and Sea Salt.

Little Sisters of Hoboken – (Mocktail) – Fresh mint muddled with Mango, Sweet&Sour, and Sprite. On the Rocks.

SHAKES –

Holier Than Thou – Limoncello Liqueur Blended with Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream and layered with Pureed Raspberry.

The Vision – Chocolate Shake with Chocolate Chips, Dark Creme de Cacao and Bailey’s Irish Cream.

The Reverend Mother – Espresso Powder and Crushed Hazelnuts with Frangelico Liqueur.

(All available with non-alcoholic substitutions.)

Before the show starts, order any drinks and desserts you would like served at intermission. Your server will bring them to your table as soon as the first act ends.

Menu for Nunsense

Appetizers to share

Beer Battered Artichoke Fritters
Creamy Preserved Lemon Dipping Sauce
10

Sauteed Prawns with Smoked Chile Butter
Avocado-Tomatillo Relish
14

Crispy Togarashi Fries
Red Miso Aioli Dipping Sauce
8

Entrees

(Included with your dinner-show ticket)

Catch of the Day
( Server will Describe Tonight’s Seafood Selection)

Crispy Buttermilk Marinated Chicken Breast
Roasted Summer Vegetable Gratin & Rice Pilaf
BBQ Hollandaise

Mother Superior’s Flat Iron Steak
Grilled Flat Iron with Creamy Cognac-Dijon Pan Sauce
Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Summer Vegetable Gratin

Grilled Eggplant Rollatini
Fresh Spinach & Ricotta Filling, Wrapped in Grilled Eggplant
Served with Roasted Sweet Red Pepper Sauce, Balsamic Reduction

Applewood Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with Shaft’s Bleu Cheese
Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Summer Vegetable Gratin
Rosemary Vinaigrette
(There is an extra charge for this item)

Executive Chef-Eric DeGroot / Sous Chef-Frankie Rocha

Sunday Brunch

Starters

Beer Battered Artichoke Fritters
Creamy Preserved Lemon Dipping Sauce
10

Sauteed Prawns with Smoked Chile Butter
Avocado-Tomatillo Relish
14

Crispy Togarashi Fries
Red Miso Aioli Dipping Sauce
8

Entrees

(included with your brunch-show ticket)

Florentine Cheese Omelet
Egg Omelet with Fresh Spinach, Sauteed Mushrooms and Swiss Cheese
Applewood Bacon, Roasted Yukon Potatoes

Catch of the Day
( Server will Describe Tonight’s Seafood Selection)

Crispy Buttermilk Marinated Chicken Breast
Roasted Summer Vegetable Gratin & Rice Pilaf
BBQ Hollandaise

Mother Superior’s Flat Iron Steak
Grilled Flat Iron with Creamy Cognac-Dijon Pan Sauce
Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Summer Vegetable Gratin

Grilled Eggplant Rollatini
Fresh Spinach & Ricotta Filling, Wrapped in Grilled Eggplant
Served with Roasted Sweet Red Pepper Sauce, Balsamic Reduction

Executive Chef-Eric DeGroot / Sous Chef-Frankie Rocha

Welcome Back!

Nunsense is raring to go!

This will be the final weekend for In the Meantime at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater. Good Company Players is rehearsed and ready for the opening of the musical comedy Nunsense next week. This will be the first Broadway musical on our stage since the close of Something Rotten on March 15, 2020. Are we excited? We are!

Protocols for safety!

In order to be open as a theater we have to follow strict protocols. No one can be admitted without proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. Everyone will be masked except when dining and our capacity will be limited to allow social distancing. Family and friends can opt to be seated together but otherwise guests will have at least six feet of separation from others.

Food and Joy!

None of that will interfere with great food and service and the unique joys of live musical theater. Nunsense is blessed with a dynamite cast and they are raring to go. To reserve your seats you can call the box office at (559) 266-9494 or reserve on our website at this link.

Get Nunsense!

Last chance for In the Meantime!

If you have not yet seen In the Meantime, you still have an opportunity this Friday, Saturday or Sunday Matinee. Along with an excellent dinner you’ll enjoy an intimate concert from a few of GCP’s best. Get your seats at the box office (266-9494) or at this website link.

Get In the Meantime!

Welcome back!

Reserve your tickets for our 2021 shows

Finally, after more than a year…

Reservations for any and all shows in our 2021 season are open to everyone as of 10 o’clock this morning, May 7, 2021. Reserve by calling our Box Office at (559) 266-9494. Or pick your shows and dates and reserve online at the link below.

Reserve Now

Meanwhile, we’re in the second-to-last weekend for In the Meantime, the intimate concert by a rotating cast of Good Company Players’ veterans. Before the concert you’ll see a reel of video highlights from great GCP shows.

Here’s a lovely note from one couple about In the Meantime

“Just a note to let you know how much we enjoyed every aspect of our RR/GCP experience on Sunday! It started with a warm welcome from the vaccine card checker as we arrived, then Danielle in the box office. Brunch was outstanding with a superb meal (stuffed mushrooms, oh my!), our fabulous waitress Melody, and Aunie, who kept the coffee and water flowing. The icing on the cake was entertainment by the remarkably talented Meg Clark and Terry Lewis. This was our first meal out since we were at RR on March 15, 2020 for Something Rotten, and I was thrilled that we were able to “bookend” our quarantine at one of my favorite places. It was a fantastic experience. Thank you!”

Reserve for In the Meantime here!

Until the pandemic is behind us, proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test is required for admission to the theater.

Guests wear masks except when dining. And we adhere to social distancing. Families and friends may arrange with the box office to sit together. Otherwise, all attendees are seated at least six feet apart and many of our tables are purposely kept empty. That means our capacity is quite restricted and we limit ticket sales accordingly. All of our meals are table service. Buffets are out of the question for the foreseeable future.

Reopening

Reopening April 23!

Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater and Good Company Players are both abuzz with activity and excitement. We’re getting everything all ready for our long-awaited reopening on Friday.

Doors will open at 5:30 for dinner. At 6:15 we’ll start a lively reel of video highlights to warm your heart and remind you of why you love musical theater. At 7 an intimate live concert called In the Meantime will begin, featuring a stellar corps of rotating GCP members. The evening will include stage stories and favorite moments from emcee Dan Pessano.

With Terry Lewis on piano and a pair of veteran GCP performers drawn from the likes of Jessica Sarkisian, Shawn Williams, Emily Pessano, Ted Nunes, Meg Clark, Camille Gaston and Sara Price, we’ll finally be getting a taste of the music and fun we’ve been missing for more than a year. Dinner, the highlight reel and In the Meantime will be presented each Friday, Saturday and Sunday Matinee.

There are state health rules we have to follow in order to reopen as a musical theater. All present will have to show proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours. Guests will wear masks when not at their tables and we’ll all mask up to protect the performers when the concert starts. We’ll also need to respect social distancing when entering and leaving.

But here’s some really great news! Good Company Players is in rehearsal for a talent-filled production of Nunsense. With the county infection rate continuing to improve, Nunsense will blossom on our stage on May 20.

For reservations, go to our website at
https://rogerrockas.com/shows/categories/roger-rockas/in-the-meantime/

Or give our box office a call at 266-9494.
It’s now open Tuesday through Thursday from Noon to 5,
Friday and Saturday from Noon to 6:30, and Sunday from 10 to Noon.

Our bar will be ready Friday to meet your beverage wishes.

Wines and beers of course, and Lyndsie June’s specialties, like these.

Red Lemon
our house made long island iced tea with strawberry and fresh lemon

BB Gun
a patron margarita with vanilla and cranberry on the rocks

Peach Moscato Bellini
moscato wine, peach schnapps, oj, grenadine

Boston Tea Party
Premium Long Island with Kahlua and Grand Marnier

Non-Alcoholic
River City Lemonade
oj, pineapple, lemonade, grenadine, sprite

Sharks Cooler
coconut cream, pineapple, n/a blue curacao

What’s cooking? Here’s Chef Eric’s Menu for In the Meantime!

Starters

Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms
Topped with Jack Cheese, Slow Baked in Chardonnay with Fresh Herbs & Butter 14

Crispy Chile Spiced Fries
with Sweet Pepper Remoulade Dipping Sauce 9

Steak, Roasted Poblano & Caramelized Onion Quesadillas
Cilantro Crema and Black Bean Salsa 12

All Entrees Include:
Spring Mix Salad with Strawberries, Dried Cranberries, Candied Almonds & Feta Cheese, Tarragon Vinaigrette

Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Herb Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Spring Vegetables
Black Pepper Jus

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Filet
Steamed Basmati Rice with Grilled Scallions, Spring Vegetables, Pineapple Relish

Mary’s Stuffed Chicken Breast
Pan Seared Chicken with Roasted Fennel, Artichoke and Parmesan Filling, Spring Vegetables, Angel Hair Pasta with Browned Butter, Mandarin Beurre Blanc

Pappardelle Primavera
Fresh Pasta Sauteed with Asparagus Spears, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach and Poached Garlic, Light Alfredo Sauce, Shaved Parmesan

This menu will also be available at Sunday Brunch, with a second salad choice and an additional entree.

Fruit Salad with Strawberries, Kiwis, Orange Segments and Dried Cranberries, Maple-Lemon Dressing

Three Cheese Omelet with Grape Tomato Relish
Country House Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Sliced Bacon

Executive Chef-Eric DeGroot / Sous Chef-Frankie Rocha

Welcome back!

We’ve added to our delivery area!

Expanded Dinner Delivery Area!

Are you in it?

We’re growing our dinner delivery area this week! We’ll now bring Roger Rocka’s signature dinners to your door – in the area bounded by Shepherd on the North, Butler on the South, Temperance on the East and Hayes on the West. Our deliveries are being done by the same people who serve you when you come to our dinner theater to see a show.

We’re still a few months away from having shows up and running again. It all depends on our community’s success against the pandemic. And that depends on all of us wearing masks, following the protocols and getting our vaccinations as soon as we can. But things seem to be improving enough that we should be able to open for limited capacity indoor dining sometime next month.

In the meantime, we have a great selection of Chef Eric’s outstanding dinners for take out or delivery to your home. Order yours now for Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening.

Look over the menu and place your order on our website at this link!

If you have questions or prefer to order by phone, you can call our Box Office at 266-9494.

We look forward to serving you!

By the way, Monday was the one year anniversary of our closure because of COVID-19. We had just finished the run of Something Rotten and at the time, it seemed like it would be a delay of only a few weeks. But a year later, here we are. It really feels like we’re in the home stretch now, and we look forward to seeing you when Good Company Players is again enlivening our stage with wonderful musical theater.

We’re really cookin’!

Feast…

…with no fuss!

Order Now

Delivered to your door!

Or pick up your dinners at our lobby!

266-9494

New choices! New flexibility! Winning food!

You’re in the mood for some crepes but your spouse wants short ribs!

And uncle Fred, who is visiting from Omaha, would like to try the scampi. Not a problem! You no longer need to order your delivered dinners in pairs at Roger Rocka’s. Go for one of each, or any combination you want.

We’ve added an appetizer, too! This week it’s Pepper Crusted Goat Cheese with Roasted Garlic, Olives, Red Peppers & Crostini.

And dessert! How about a slice of Red Velvet Cheesecake?

Our entrees as we begin February are these:

Beef Short Rib Dinner
Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with Port Demi & Gremolata
Twice Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream & Scallions
Seasonal Vegetables

Chicken Parmesan Dinner
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast with Cheesy Alfredo Sauce
Pasta with Roasted Grape Tomatoes & Fresh Basil, Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Crepes Dinner
Fresh Crepes Wrapped with Roasted Vegetables and Ricotta Filling
Meyer Lemon Buerre Blanc

Garlic Scampi
Pure Farm Raised Prawns Sauteed with Garlic, Chardonnay and Butter
Seasonal Vegetables, Pasta with Roasted Grape Tomatoes & Fresh Basil

Side Caesar Salad
Chopped Romaine Salad with Garlic Croutons
and Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing

We can deliver wine with your dinner (if you’re 21 or older). Here are the current choices.

Apothic Dark Red
A medium-bodied, delicious red blend with dark fruit flavors of blueberry and blackberry complemented by notes of coffee and dark chocolate for a rich, yet silky smooth, palate.

Toasted Head Chardonnay
This Chardonnay has aromas of bourbon, butterscotch, white peach, and Asian pear. Barrel fermentation and aging is obvious in the wine, with a full, broad finish.

Cooks California Champagne (from Madera)
187 ml (single serving)
Medium-dry with crisp fruit flavors. The aromas of apple and pear are balanced with a bouquet of toasty yeast notes and floral nuances.

When we deliver! When to order!

We serve dinners for delivery or pick up on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 4 and 7 P.M. Next week, we’ll be open Sunday as well for Valentine’s Day.

On those days, our box office is open from Noon to 7pm. If you’re ordering for same-day delivery, please call by 1:30pm. You can also place your order on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 1 and 5pm.

The easiest way to check our menu and prices and place your order is on our website. Click this link to get there.

By the way, our dinners made the list for “Best of the Great Food Search of 2020” at Kings River Life.

Check it out here.
https://kingsriverlife.com/01/30/great-food-search-best-of-2020/

Seeing stage lights at the end of the tunnel.

We’re hoping our country is finally nearing the home stretch for COVID-19 and in coming months we’ll be able to open our dinner-theater again, with Good Company Players lighting up our stage. Meanwhile, we’re social distancing, washing our hands, wearing our masks and looking forward to getting our shots. We fervently hope you are staying safe as well so we can celebrate together when this is behind us.

We’re missing one very dear member of our theater family…

and grieving over the loss last month of Good Company Players icon and friend, Peter Nazaretian. Peter was an extraordinarily gifted comic and dramatic actor, musical performer, and director, as well as a former GCP staff member and long time photographer for our shows. By day, Peter was a caring Marriage & Family Therapist in Fresno.

On the left is Peter in the role of Alfred P. Doolittle, Eliza’s father in MY FAIR LADY, in a scene with Steve Pepper. On the right, Peter is with alumni Audra McDonald and Sarah Uriarte-Berry at a GCP reunion in the 90s..