Central West Ballet - Pirates & Cowboys
All aboard for romance and swashbuckling adventures! Pirates is the allure of the high seas, the tragedy of being marooned and the romance of Port Royal. And if that isn't enough, come aboard Captain Hook's ship as he plots his revenge on his famous nemesis! Pirates is ready to set sail and take you on the ride of a lifetime!
Brush off your cowboy hat and ride into the sunset! Cowboys is a visit to the old west, an exciting saloon fight and a journey south of the border to a Dia de los Muertos celebration. Hang on to the edge of your seat as a fearless hero saves a damsel from an oncoming train in this one of kind show!
With original music scores and colorful costumes, Pirates & Cowboys is delightful entertainment for everyone!
MSO: Aretha: A Tribute
This high-energy, glittering tribute to the Queen of Soul features your Modesto Symphony Orchestra with Broadway stars Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw!
Jeff Boyer's Big Bubble Bonanza
Bubble rainbows with people inside? Audience members making volcano bubbles? Gigantic bubbles that blow their own bubbles? See the newest, funniest, zany spectacular from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Jeff engages and delights audiences of all ages. It's a sensory-friendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family!
Central West Ballet - Pirates & Cowboys
All aboard for romance and swashbuckling adventures! Pirates is the allure of the high seas, the tragedy of being marooned and the romance of Port Royal. And if that isn't enough, come aboard Captain Hook's ship as he plots his revenge on his famous nemesis! Pirates is ready to set sail and take you on the ride of a lifetime!
Brush off your cowboy hat and ride into the sunset! Cowboys is a visit to the old west, an exciting saloon fight and a journey south of the border to a Dia de los Muertos celebration. Hang on to the edge of your seat as a fearless hero saves a damsel from an oncoming train in this one of kind show!
With original music scores and colorful costumes, Pirates & Cowboys is delightful entertainment for everyone!
A night of laughs with Concrete, DoKnow, and Jerry Garcia
Doors at 6:30; show at 8 p.m.
Concrete:
From an early childhood that led him through every urban town in the San Fernando Valley to finally calling Sylmar, California his home, Cristian Gutierrez now beter known as Concrete, has the makings of an upbringing that to this day solidify his eclectic creative prowess in a city that demands for creativity. Concrete was able to perfect his trade, create his own brand, and eventually end up having two radio records, “Certified Kush” and “We Can Make it Rain” on the Los Angeles based major Hip-Hop radio station Power 106 and 35 other major stations across the country. Sharing the stage with luminaries like DJ Quick, G-Unit, Cypress Hill, Fat Joe, and Kid Frost, Concrete’s journey in the music scene reached impressive heights. Collaborations with Hip-Hop heavyweights such as Krayzie Bone, Lazie Bone, and members of The Outlaws solidified his position in the industry.
Transitioning seamlessly, Concrete has shifted his focus to the world of comedy, routinely captivating audiences and selling out stand-up comedy clubs. His social media platforms are ablaze with a consistent flow of new and engaging content, showcasing his versatility and ensuring that his creative flame continues to burn brightly.
Jerry Garcia:
Jerry Garcia has stormed his way onto the national comedy scene as one of the top-rated comedians and is truly a must-see performer. A father of three boys, Jerry allows us to enter his world and laugh hysterically with his charm, witty puns, and punchlines using his young, hip, real-life flavor that easily crosses over to all audiences. His views on life, relationships, his modest upbringings and everyday struggles captivate audiences from all walks of life. No matter where you’re from, the jokes hit home.
Jerry’s presence, strong delivery, and likability on stage help him connect and interact with audience members in the most memorable way. Fans leave Jerry’s performances with the feeling of having met a new funny friend.
Jerry Garcia’s credits continue to grow year after year, beginning in 2016 with Fox’s Laughs comedy series. In 2017, Jerry made his Netflix debut co-starring in Chingo Bling’s “They Can’t Deport Us All” Comedy Special. In 2018, Jerry continued to rise as he made his HBO debut on “Entre Nos” Comedy Series. A stand-alone HBO Max comedy special appropriately titled “It’s Not My Weekend” premiered in the summer of 2019. Earlier in 2019, Jerry crossed over to acting in 2023 Guest Starring on George Lopez sitcom Lopez vs Lopez.
DoKnow:
DoKnow is a young comedian who made his rise through instagram/tiktok reels and took over the internet. Most known for his funny/ crazy thoughts on real life situations, relationships and more. Hes also is part of brown bag podcast, figgmunity world and more.
Velocity Irish Dance
A high-octane celebration of the past, present and future of Irish dance, Velocity is a bold and blazing tap performance for the ages. Choreographed by the “Fastest Feet in the World,“ James Devine and five-time World Irish Dance Champion David Geaney, illustrious Irish hoofers come together to tackle impossible scuffles, shuffles and every time step in-between. Backed by a rocking Celtic band and DJ, and featuring award-winning dancers including AnneMarie Keaney and Gabriella Wood, this intimate, no-nonsense jam session takes tap into the 21st century!
Modesto Art Walk
Please join us for the Downtown Modesto Art Walk on the third Thursday of each month from 5pm-8pm.
Embark on a personalized journey through the vibrant world of art with the Modesto Art Walk. Dive into a myriad of venues at your own pace, exploring galleries, businesses, and organizations united in their mission to showcase the finest in artistic expression.
The Art Walk invites you to immerse yourself in a FREE and relaxed atmosphere, brimming with diverse artwork awaiting your discovery. While meandering through the streets, delight in the melodies of local musicians, savor delectable fare from downtown eateries, and peruse artwork available for purchase at local galleries and shops.
Stay in the loop with our regularly updated website and printed guide, ensuring you're always in sync with the latest venues and dates for the upcoming six months. Let the Modesto Art Walk be your gateway to a world where creativity knows no bounds.
For more information click here.
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
Ballet Folklórico de México is returning to the United States for an extended multi-city tour featuring performances of the company's classic choreography. Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico brings together the music, dance and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era. With its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City's most historic venues, the company has developed choreography for 40 ballets, and showcased dozens of supremely talented folk dancers who have performed extensively across Mexico and the world.
Ronstadt Revue Featuring Gesenia
WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOHN BELAND
If you close your eyes, Gesenia and her band will have you believing that the great Linda Ronstadt is onstage in this second, very delightful return of Ronstadt Revue to the Gallo Center. Performing in both English and Spanish, this show is so authentic that it has been highly praised by three of Ronstadt's own bandmates, two of whom are also co-producing their latest album (which also features Ms. Ronstadt's nephew, the noted cellist, Michael G. Ronstadt).
Special Guest John Beland was Ronstadt's band director during her prime years, and he subsequently worked with Dolly Parton, Rick Nelson, Mac Davis, Kim Carnes, Arlo Guthrie, Alison Krauss and Kris Kristofferson, among many others. He then went on to become a member of the legendary California country rock band, the Flying Burrito Brothers. His Ronstadt stories and musical collaborations in this show are not to be missed!
24/25 SEASON: The Revolutionists
The Revolutionists
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Laura Dickinson-Turner
MAR 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 APR 4, 5, 6
Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.
Page 2 Stage Discussion in the Artist Lab Sunday, March, 30th
Talkback with Cast and Director in the theater Sunday, April, 6th
For more information please contact the box office at 209-549-9341 or info@prospecttheaterproject.org.
Ladies of Laughter
It's back! After a capacity audience laughed their faces off during this show last March, we knew The Ladies of Laughter Funny & Fabulous Tour just had to return. This perfect girls-night-out show includes winners and the best talent from its national competition. Past participants include Amy Schumer and “Big Bang Theory“ star Melissa Rauch, among many others. The performers are:
POPPY CHAMPLIN
The 2024 Ladies of Laughter National Professional winner, Poppi was comedically trained at Chicago Second City Training Center. Her stand-up resume is extensive: Winner, America's Funniest Real Woman on The Joan Rivers Show; featured on Entertainment Tonight, Showtime, LOGO, Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central, VH-1, HBO and Oprah. One of the top acts in the country, Poppy has opened for such comics as Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Bill Maher, Bill Hicks and Rosie O'Donnell. Poppy can be seen at comedy clubs across the country in her Queer Queens of Comedy show and was a staff writer for Fox's Show Me The Funny.
MAUREEN LANGAN
Maureen Langan is an award-winning broadcaster, international standup comedian, TEDx Talk speaker and corporate and event host. She has performed on Broadway with Rosie O'Donnell and has shared the stage with Robin Williams, Steven Wright, Joy Behar, Gladys Knight and Jordin Sparks... just to name a few. Maureen's critically-acclaimed solo show, Daughter of a Garbageman, was hailed as a “one woman tour- de-force“ when it made its U.S. debut in San Francisco. Maureen has been a Ladies of Laughter finalist and is a regular performer in the Ladies of Laughter national tour.
STEPHANIE BLUM
Stephanie is a former psychologist from Brooklyn who couldn't care less. Her sarcastic irreverence is what makes her universally adored by audiences at places like the Stardust in Las Vegas, on Country Music Television's Funniest Videos, HBO's Comedy Minutes and many more. In addition to winning the Pro Division of the Ladies of Laughter Competition at Madison Square Garden, Stephanie won New York's Funniest Teacher Contest, CBS's Star Search and the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival's “Breakout Performer." Ben Stein cheers, “Comic genius!“ while Freddie Roman raves, “Her material is brilliant and original...she's spectacular!“
Comedy is subjective. The Gallo Center does not provide advisories or ratings about subject matter, as sensitivities greatly vary from person to person. We encourage the use of Google or YouTube to learn more about a show or performer before making a ticket purchase.
Isabel Leonard & Pablo Sainz-Villegas
In October 2021, Pablo Sainz-Villegas was invited by Peter Gelb of The Met Opera to join forces, in part, with opera superstar Isabel Leonard in a worldwide broadcast live from Versailles. Following its success, the artists decided to work creatively to build out a special vocal-guitar program for a limited-run tour in the United States, featuring popular arias and songs beloved around the world.
Praised by Billboard as “the soul of the Spanish guitar", Pablo Sainz-Villegas has become a worldwide sensation known as today's greatest guitarist. As described by the New York Times, his “virtuosic playing characterized by irresistible exuberance" conjures the passion, playfulness, drama, and rich musical heritage of La Rioja, his homeland. His performances include appearances with the Chicago Symphony, Berlin Philharmonic, and Los Angeles Philharmonic at Hollywood Bowl.
Isabel Leonard is a Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano who has performed leading roles in every major opera house in the world including The Met Opera, La Scala, and Vienna State Opera; as well as in concert on the stages of Carnegie Hall, Salzburg Festival and The Kennedy Center. She is on the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Hall. In 21/22 she returns to The Metropolitan Opera for Cendrillon and Ariadne auf Naxos (Komponist), Washington National Opera for Come Home: A Celebration of Return and Carmen, and The Santa Fe Opera for Carmen.
The Cher Show
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award-winning musical of her story, and it's packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.
THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!
The Cher Show
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award-winning musical of her story, and it's packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.
THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!
Paul Anka-All the Hits-His Way
One of the most successful singer/songwriters in music, with over 100 million albums sold, Paul Anka has the distinction of being the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard charts during seven consecutive decades. This concert features his instantly recognizable hits from the last seven decades including “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “My Way,” “Puppy Love” and “Lonely Boy,” among many others. Paul Anka is a force of nature and a consummate showman, commanding every audience and playing to standing ovations around the world backed by his all-star band!
Stroll Down Penny Lane
Stroll Down Penny Lane is a live performance with beautiful accompanying films of the music of the most iconic songwriter of our age: Paul McCartney. The show includes songs spanning McCartney’s career – from early influences, to the Beatles, through the Wings period, and beyond. You’ll also hear songs that have never been performed in concert – anywhere, by anyone!
Live, in concert; experience McCartney’s music and influences, from early rock and roll – like Little Richard – until now, spanning sixty years of music. Explore the ballads – a form McCartney adopted when he was a teenager. He became its acknowledged master – no one else in the world can compare.
At the heart of the show is an amazing band paying tribute to some of the most amazing and beloved music of the past 60 years. The musical experience is enhanced with stories, evocative images, a musical education of sorts, and animation. While flying across the world, unraveling knots of white collar crime at the highest echelons, Prof. Stompensplatt, obsessed with Paul McCartney and in need of a diversion, went deep down the rabbit hole, seeking everything he could find about his idol.
Four years in the making, Stroll Down Penny Lane is the fruit of that obsession. Equipped only with a vision, a bunch of guitars, and a voice uncannily like McCartney’s, Prof. Stompensplatt set out to create a show to share. He assembled an outstanding band of musicians, an animator, and a video artist to create a unique concert experience. The show illuminates the creative process, musical tricks of the trade, the social climate of the times and McCartney himself. Running through it all is the sheer enjoyment of the music.
The show’s sold out debut performances this past summer delighted audiences, who sang along, were mesmerized by the films, they laughed, they cried. They were transported to the origins of the songs. They were transported to their memories associated with the music.
Doors at 6; shows at 7 p.m.
iLuminate
iLuminate is a company based on the fusion of technology and dance. This distinctive combination will reawaken your senses and imagination thanks to a diverse team of experts who create an astonishing visual experience. Audiences will see dancers in electrified glow-in-the-dark suits performing dynamic routines and illusions set to great pop and dance music on a darkened stage. iluminate is incomparably entertaining, so much so it's been seen on America's Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, the X-Factor, Good Morning America, The American Music Awards and many more!
An Evening with Patti LuPone: Songs From A Hat
Spend an evening with a true Broadway legend as three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone performs her concert Songs From A Hat, where she selects her most famous and personal favorite songs from slips of paper in her top hat. Unscripted and full of hits. Miss LuPone last appeared at the Gallo Center on September 14, 2007, performing at our grand opening with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. We are beyond thrilled to welcome her back.
“Patti LuPone is that very particular kind of animal, perhaps the last of the breed, a genuine Golden Age Broadway star, the kind that can turn a theater into a living room, throwing out an electric current that makes 1,000 people feel as if they are being spoken to, and sung to, individually.“ - Maureen Dowd, The New York Times
MSO: Carnival of the Animals
The MSO goes wild with youthful energy for their April concert, featuring Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals! The program also features the MSYO performing side-by-side on Hoedown during Copland’s Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo.
MSO: Carnival of the Animals
The MSO goes wild with youthful energy for their April concert, featuring Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals! The program also features the MSYO performing side-by-side on Hoedown during Copland’s Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo.
PTP`s Radio Cavalcade: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE - PTP's Radio Cavalcade: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE
The Postman Always Rings Twice
April 12, 2025
Drifter Frank Chambers arrives at a quiet California roadside restaurant where he meets and falls for drop-dead gorgeous Cora, the wife of restaurant owner Nick Smith. After weaseling his way into a job, the two begin a deadly love affair and cook up plans to end her marriage and start a new life together. After a few botched attempts at a clean break, they are forced to put their honeymoon on hold after being rerouted into the arms of a D.A. hot to convict and a corrupt lawyer with designs on Cora. Frank and Cora thought they packed just enough luck to avoid what should be unavoidable, but the duo failed to account for the possible intervention of a formidable force that doesn't need a badge.
PTP’s Radio Cavalcade series are one night only, staged readings of classic radio plays complete with live music and sound effects. This event is fun for the whole family.
For more information please contact the box office at 209-549-9341 or info@prospecttheaterproject.org.
Modesto Art Walk
Please join us for the Downtown Modesto Art Walk on the third Thursday of each month from 5pm-8pm.
Embark on a personalized journey through the vibrant world of art with the Modesto Art Walk. Dive into a myriad of venues at your own pace, exploring galleries, businesses, and organizations united in their mission to showcase the finest in artistic expression.
The Art Walk invites you to immerse yourself in a FREE and relaxed atmosphere, brimming with diverse artwork awaiting your discovery. While meandering through the streets, delight in the melodies of local musicians, savor delectable fare from downtown eateries, and peruse artwork available for purchase at local galleries and shops.
Stay in the loop with our regularly updated website and printed guide, ensuring you're always in sync with the latest venues and dates for the upcoming six months. Let the Modesto Art Walk be your gateway to a world where creativity knows no bounds.
For more information click here.
In The Air Tonight
“IN THE AIR TONIGHT” is a concert re-creation of our generation’s most prominent artists and band, Grammy award-winning artist Genesis and Phil Collins.
Phil Collins is one of only three recording artists, along with Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson that have sold over 100 million records worldwide, both as solo artists and separately as principal members of a band. He has received 8 Grammy Awards, 6 Brit Awards (winning Best British Male Artist 3 times), 2 Golden Globe Awards, 1 Academy Award, and Disney Legend Award. This concert extravaganza will take you on a journey back to the hey-day of Genesis and Phil Collins with hits such as “Turn it on again,” “Abacab,” “Tonight, tonight, tonight,” “Sussudio,” “Against all odds,” “Invisible Touch,” “Easy Lover,” “In The Air Tonight” and many more. Come and celebrate the music of Phil Collins and Genesis because there’s Something “In The Air Tonight.”
Doors at 7; show at 8 p.m.
MSO: Verdi's Requiem
This choral masterpiece runs the gamut of every emotion with soaring melodies, thunderous percussion, and the power of the MSO, MSO chorus, and soloists.
MSO: Verdi's Requiem
This choral masterpiece runs the gamut of every emotion with soaring melodies, thunderous percussion, and the power of the MSO, MSO chorus, and soloists.
Modesto Art Walk
Please join us for the Downtown Modesto Art Walk on the third Thursday of each month from 5pm-8pm.
Embark on a personalized journey through the vibrant world of art with the Modesto Art Walk. Dive into a myriad of venues at your own pace, exploring galleries, businesses, and organizations united in their mission to showcase the finest in artistic expression.
The Art Walk invites you to immerse yourself in a FREE and relaxed atmosphere, brimming with diverse artwork awaiting your discovery. While meandering through the streets, delight in the melodies of local musicians, savor delectable fare from downtown eateries, and peruse artwork available for purchase at local galleries and shops.
Stay in the loop with our regularly updated website and printed guide, ensuring you're always in sync with the latest venues and dates for the upcoming six months. Let the Modesto Art Walk be your gateway to a world where creativity knows no bounds.
For more information click here.
MSO: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert
Embark on a grand adventure with Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ on the big screen while your Modesto Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ epic score live!
MSO: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert
Embark on a grand adventure with Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ on the big screen while your Modesto Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ epic score live!
American Graffiti Parade
The 26th Annual
2025 – Parade/Cruise
June 6 Friday – Hours to be announced
Downtown and McHenry Avenue, Modesto
2025 – Car Show and Festival
June 7 Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 8 Sunday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at the Modesto Junior College West Campus
Spectator admission
— $10 per person, Children 12 and under free —
For more information click here.
Dragons & Mythical Beasts
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family, the 2022 Olivier Award-nominated for “Best Family Entertainment.“
From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, this brand new spell-binding adventure unveils a myriad of dark secrets and some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth! Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku, the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn and a majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, but just don't wake the Dragon!
A free, post-show Meet & Greet with puppets from the show is included in the ticket price!
Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis formed the Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO) to keep important jazz music traditions alive, including riff-playing, spontaneous group improvisations, and collective New Orleans instrumental polyphony. At the time, Marsalis realized that the New Orleans music community was lacking the infusion of young homegrown talent outside of the great brass band tradition, and chose to form an orchestra that could present traditional, classic, and modern compositions with authenticity. Since that time, UJO has grown into one of the premier large ensembles in the world, releasing three CDs to critical acclaim, and touring locally, nationally, and internationally.
Rumours ATL - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
In just under 7 years, thanks to their scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs, Rumours ATL has landed themselves the reputation of being the country's best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, while also making fans internationally. The band traveled to The Netherlands in 2019, to appear at some of the top venues and festivals in that nation. The tour's success brought them enough attention from new fans and promoters that they scored a return invitation in 2020. This is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows.
Billy Nation: A Tribute To Billy Joel
A musical celebration of one of the best-selling artists of all time, Billy Nation thrills audiences with a high energy authentic concert experience of three decades of Billy Joel’s hits.. Featuring the dynamic virtuosity of Adam Shapiro as Billy Joel along with his 6-piece band, Billy Nation captures Billy’s stylistic range with ease from anthems like ‘Piano Man’ to rocking songs like ‘You May Be Right’ to beautiful ballads like ‘Just the Way You Are’. Complete with Billy’s signature grand piano, growling saxophone, rich harmonies, and audience engagement, Billy Nation will make you feel like you are experiencing one of Billy Joel’s concerts in his prime, bringing back the magic of that one-of-a-kind era of music. Billy Nation promises an unforgettable night where the timeless hits come alive and the audience becomes an integral part of the show.
“What an incredible band! The musical talent, the song selection & the overall incredible energy from the stage made for a truly amazing night! I definitely recommend them to all Billy Joel music fans! What a great night out!”
“Wow, my wife and I, and our friends were completely blown away by you and your band! You nailed every song. To be honest, I don’t think a present-day BJ could have done better. Don’t tell Billy.”
Doors at 6:30; show at 7:30 p.m.
Boeing Boeing - Gallo Center Repertory Company
A hilarious farce, with 3 flight attendant fiancées, 1 bachelor, and plenty of turbulence
Boeing Boeing is a 1960s French farce featuring self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers." He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending" until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard's apartment, at the same time. This hysterical comedy became a celebrated film starring Jerry Lewis and Tony Curtis.
Written by Marc Camoletti, Translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans.
Directed by Traci Sprague.
Pretty Woman - The Musical
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL,
based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde).
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart.
“If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News).
Are you ready to fall in love all over again?
Pretty Woman - The Musical
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL,
based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde).
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart.
“If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News).
Are you ready to fall in love all over again?
PCI Concerts Present Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets and Colin Blunstone of The Zombies
Al Stewart came to stardom as part of the legendary British Folk Revival in the 60s and 70s, and developed a combination of folk-rock songs with delicately woven tales of the great characters and events from history.
He is best known for his hits “Year of the Cat”from the Platinum album of the same name, the Platinum album Time Passages, and “On the Border.”
In Al’s own words:
“I’m just a folk singer that is interested in history and wine that got lucky with some hit records! It’s as simple as that really. And in many ways, I’m still pretty much the same troubadour that I was back in 1965. I still get a kick out of hearing the Zombies, Hendrix, or They Might be Giants on the radio.”
Colin Blunstono of the Zombies:
Colin Blunstone stood on the stage of Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on March 29, 2019, a huge grin on his face, and basked in the glorious sight of 17,000 starstruck music fans cheering on the band he’d co-founded an astounding 55 years earlier. “This wonderful occasion,” the singer told the crowd, “is an absolute joy and makes it very, very worthwhile. Thank you!”
The “wonderful occasion” was the long-awaited induction of The Zombies into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group—key figures in the fabled British Invasion of the ’60s—had been eligible for induction for decades & now it was finally their turn. An album they’d recorded in 1967, Odessey and Oracle, virtually ignored in its own time, had subsequently been recognized as one of the most brilliant works of its era, routinely finding its way into “best of all time” lists and inspiring raves from fellow musicians and rock fans of all ages.
For all of the accolades bestowed upon The Zombies, though, the band’s brief initial tenure is only part of Colin Blunstone’s story. Graced with one of the most distinctive, alluring & soulful voices in contemporary music, one that is every bit as strong today as during The Zombies’ early years, Blunstone has also enjoyed a long & fruitful solo career. He has released 10 albums of his own over a period spanning more than 50 years, & has lent his remarkable pipes to the recordings of many others, most notably the Alan Parsons Project, who featured Blunstone on their 1982 hit “Old and Wise,” as well as on several albums.
Doors at 5:30 show at 6:30 p.m.
Andy Grammer: Monster Tour
Do not miss an evening with Andy Grammer and his band performing his brand new album Monster, along with such past hits as “Honey, I'm Good“, “Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)“, and “Fresh Eyes“ when he makes his first appearance at the Center since 2016!
Fans might be surprised Andy Grammer called his new album Monster. He was too. Long known as one of the most optimistic bright lights in the pop singer-songwriter sphere, Grammer found himself fighting demons and finding new corners of himself, places he hadn't wanted to venture before. “Being happy, anger is my vulnerability,“ he says. “I didn't know how to deal with getting in touch with anger. I just pretended it wasn't there.“ Grammer embarked on a long mental health journey that mirrored an exploratory five-year interim between albums which, of course, happened to coincide with a particularly tumultuous five years for all of us. After everything, Monster, which arrived October 4, became a document of someone walking through a fire they never wanted to even look at, and what happens when they emerge on the other side.
Red Carpet Party
Walk our red carpet and be transported to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s golden age at Intermission! With stunning Art Deco decor setting the scene, make your grand entrance as fellow movie-goers gather for our Red Carpet Party. It’s a glamorous affair, so dress to impress in your finest red carpet attire and mingle with your fellow A-listers. Raise a glass to Hollywood’s magic and uncover the latest buzz from Tinseltown. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of star-studded elegance!
Join us for a spectacular evening commemorating the 97th annual Academy Awards, featuring:
Captivating Photo Booth Moments
Delectable Small Bites
Engaging Trivia Sessions with Exciting Prizes
Broadcast begins at 3:30 p.m.
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
All aboard, sisters!
The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.
Comedy Night 2025
A night of clean comedy benefiting the Modesto Rotary Club Foundation. Comedian Karen Morgan’s latest CD “Mean Candy” can be heard on Sirius XM Radio, and her comedy specials can be seen on Dry Bar Comedy. Her TV appearances include comedy shows and ads for companies like Wal-Mart and Zyrtec. Karen’s clean shows in Performing Arts Centers around the country have made her a favorite among theater audiences. Local comedian Aurora Singh will open for Karen. All ticket purchase proceeds will benefit MORO Foundation and their many good works locally and throughout the world.
Doors at 6:30; show at 7:30 p.m.
Step Afrika!
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping.
Under Mr. Williams' leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America's cultural exports, touring more than 60 countries across the globe and ranking as one of the top 10 African American Dance Companies in the US.
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.
Alex Lucero Band
The Alex Lucero Band, originally from Oakdale and now based in Santa Cruz,
is comprised of multigenerational members who perform a unique fusion of Soul, Funk, Jazz Fusion, Rock and Roots Americana. The band has made their mark in multiple European cities along with New York, Boston and other main stages throughout California. Named Santa Cruz County's best musician and best band two years in a row, they released their most recent album, the all-original "Same Moon," in 2023. The band's live performances are electrifying!
Learn more at alexluceroband.com.
Modesto Rotary at the State – a night of clean comedy with Karen Morgan
A night of clean comedy benefiting the Modesto Rotary Club Foundation. Comedian Karen Morgan’s latest CD “Mean Candy” can be heard on Sirius XM Radio, and her comedy specials can be seen on Dry Bar Comedy. Her TV appearances include comedy shows and ads for companies like Wal-Mart and Zyrtec. Karen’s clean shows in Performing Arts Centers around the country have made her a favorite among theater audiences. Local comedian Aurora Singh will open for Karen. All ticket purchase proceeds will benefit MORO Foundation and their many good works locally and throughout the world.
Doors at 6:30; show at 7:30 p.m.
Dreamers' Circus
A new driving force in Nordic world music is the young Danish trio, DREAMERS' CIRCUS.
Contemporary and endlessly innovative in their approach, they draw inspiration from the deep traditions of folk music in the region and reshape them into something bright, shiny and new. Dreamers' Circus are Nikolaj Busk on piano and accordion, Ale Carr on Nordic cittern and Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen on violin.
Dreamers' Circus displays inventiveness and talent in their approach to performances that include music from Denmark and Sweden as well as Finland, Norway and the far reaches of the windswept Faroe Islands. The ensemble has won five prestigious Danish Music Awards and were named 2023 Artist of the Year by the Danish national classical radio channel, becoming the first non-classical group to earn that honor.
MARTHA HIGH’S FUNKY DIVAS WITH FRED WESLEY & THE NEW JBS
Get ready for a funky good time when Martha High’s Funky Divas, backed by the Fred Wesley and The New JBs, performed a power-packed show of hots and standards from those played and sang with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
Martha Harvin began singing in The Four Jewels, whose members attended the same church and school and went on tour with James Brown in 1964. They did record two singles while they toured with Brown, but after a year and a half with Brown the group split up. Not ready to leave the tour, Harvin asked Brown if she could stay. Brown agreed, but he required her name change from Harvin to the stage name High.
She continued singing with Brown for the next 30-plus years, including her unmistakable high soprano falsetto wail on “The Big Payback.” She appeared with Brown on the track “Summertime” and on the “Original Funky Divas” album.
Joining Martha in the Divas will be Kelly Jarrell, who sang in Brown’s background group The Bittersweets from 1994 until his death in 2006, and Darlene Parker, who along with Martha were backing vocalists in the touring band of Maceo Parker, Brown’s iconic and beloved sax player.
Legendary bandleader, trombonist and author Fred Wesley is one of the forefathers of funk, still setting the standard with his jazz-funk band The New JBs. Together at its core for more than 30 years, the band is a living celebration of roots funk and more, performing such hits as “Pass the Peas” made with James Brown and the JBs including Maceo Parker, as well as selections from the P-Funk years and Fred’s own and others’ soulful jazz, funk and blues compositions.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, and raised in Mobile, Ala., Fred began his career as a teenage trombonist with Ike and Tina Turner. He later was music director, arranger, trombonist and a primary composer for Brown from 1968-1975, then arranged for and played with Parliament-Funkadelic and Bootsy’s Rubber Band.
With Brown, Fred became “the world’s most famous sideman, orchestrating the sinuous grooves and contributing the bold, surgically precise solos that defined the language of funk.” He helped take funk to the next level with George Clinton and Bootsy Collins.
Fred has recorded a dozen solo albums including the cult favorite “House Party,” and his latest, “From The Blues and Back,” released in 2024. He is featured in the Oscar-winning documentary “When We Were Kings” and countless other documentaries and books about funk, and gives master classes around the world.
His critically acclaimed memoir “Hit Me, Fred: Recollections of a Side Man” (Duke University Press, 2002) chronicles in hilarious stories a half century of music history through the eyes of one of the world’s most-sampled musicians.
Also a veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra, Fred has worked with scores of other artists, from Ray Charles to Trombone Shorty. His other current project is the jazz organ trio Generations.
Doors at 6:30; show at 7:30 p.m.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, Complexions Contemporary Ballet is appearing at the Gallo Center for a second consecutive season—and introducing a new work, For Crying Out Loud, featuring the music of U2!
Using the raw and unfiltered music of “Songs of Surrender," U2's latest release, choreographer and Complexions co-founder Dwight Rhoden brings the vibrancy of the stories told by the music and lyrics into a landscape of expression - drawing on the grit and honesty of these iconic songs stripped down to their acoustic best. The performance is both moving and uplifting, leaving the audience with a sense of hope for what's to come.
Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson, both former dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, founded the company in 1994. They brought a singular and somewhat shocking approach to reinventing dance through a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures.
Today, Complexions represents one of the most recognized, diverse, inclusive and respected performing arts brands. Having presented an entirely new and exciting vision of human movement on five continents, to more than 20 million television viewers and to well over 300,000 people in live audiences, Complexions is poised to continue its mission to bring unity to the world one dance at a time.
Featuring U2's Greatest Hits Performed Acoustically:
• Where The Streets Have No Name
• Two Hearts Beat As One
• Every Breaking Wave
• Invisible
• Vertigo
• Until The End Of The World
• I Still Haver't Found What I'm Looking For
• Pride (In The Name Of Love)
• With Or Without You
• I Will Follow
Program to be announced.
FUNDRAISER: Johnny Cash Birthday Bash 2025
JCBB 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Doors: 7PM
Music: 8-11PM
Tickets:
General Admission Pre-Sale $30 (+1.75 online fee)
Preferred Seating Pre-Sale $50 (+2.50 online fee)
General Admission At-the-Door $40
This event is known to sell out quickly! Get your tickets now.
The Wrong Doers' Band and the Prospect Theater Project continue their 13-year tradition of celebrating the birth of the "Man in Black" by hosting the Johnny Cash Birthday Bash. This popular night of music and dancing serves as a fundraiser to support the Prospect Theater Project.
Featuring:
Big Earl Matthews
Chris Doud
Eli Lester
Emily Cowdrey
The Flowers
Jack Souza
Mike Allsup
Nathan Ignacio
Peter Stavrianoudakis
Rachel Leonard
New this year, is a very limited number of preferred seating tickets. These tickets guarantee a seat in a reserved section with view of the stage for the duration of the performance. Seating will still be available in the theater and lobby area for patrons with general admission tickets but is unreserved - first come, first served. As always, if you need a specific seating accommodation for reasons of accessibility/disability, please contact the box office and we'll be happy to help.
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
For more information please contact the box office at 209-549-9341 or info@prospecttheaterproject.org.
PTP`s Radio Cavalcade: THE CLOCK
The Clock
Friday, February 21st
Soldier Joe Allen is on a two-day leave in New York, and there he meets Alice. She agrees to show him the sights and they spend the day together. In this short time they find themselves falling in love with each other, and they decide to get married before Joe has to return to camp.
PTP’s Radio Cavalcade series are one night only, staged readings of classic radio plays complete with live music and sound effects. This event is fun for the whole family.
Modesto Art Walk
Please join us for the Downtown Modesto Art Walk on the third Thursday of each month from 5pm-8pm.
Embark on a personalized journey through the vibrant world of art with the Modesto Art Walk. Dive into a myriad of venues at your own pace, exploring galleries, businesses, and organizations united in their mission to showcase the finest in artistic expression.
The Art Walk invites you to immerse yourself in a FREE and relaxed atmosphere, brimming with diverse artwork awaiting your discovery. While meandering through the streets, delight in the melodies of local musicians, savor delectable fare from downtown eateries, and peruse artwork available for purchase at local galleries and shops.
Stay in the loop with our regularly updated website and printed guide, ensuring you're always in sync with the latest venues and dates for the upcoming six months. Let the Modesto Art Walk be your gateway to a world where creativity knows no bounds.
For more information click here.
Dear Evan Hansen
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post
and “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond“ by NBC Nightly News, Dear Evan Hansen is the first contemporary musical about connection in the digital age.
Meet Evan Hansen, a high school student who always feels like he's on the outside looking in. After writing a letter to himself that was never meant to be seen, Evan becomes entangled in a lie that was never meant to be told and a life he never dreamt could be his. As a result, Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in.
Packed with some of the most popular musical theatre songs from the last decade including “You Will Be Found,“ “Waving Through A Window“ and “For Forever,“ Dear Evan Hansen features an uplifting score by the Tony , Grammy, and Oscar-winning team behind The Greatest Showman, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.
Dear Evan Hansen
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post
and “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond“ by NBC Nightly News, Dear Evan Hansen is the first contemporary musical about connection in the digital age.
Meet Evan Hansen, a high school student who always feels like he's on the outside looking in. After writing a letter to himself that was never meant to be seen, Evan becomes entangled in a lie that was never meant to be told and a life he never dreamt could be his. As a result, Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in.
Packed with some of the most popular musical theatre songs from the last decade including “You Will Be Found,“ “Waving Through A Window“ and “For Forever,“ Dear Evan Hansen features an uplifting score by the Tony , Grammy, and Oscar-winning team behind The Greatest Showman, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson.
Storm Large
Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome
She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova, where despite having been eliminated in the week before the finale, Storm built a fan base that follows her around the world to this day. She was seen on the 2021 season of America's Got Talent.
Storm made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011, singing four sold-out concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She continues to perform with the band, touring nationally and internationally, and she is featured on their album "Get Happy." Alongside Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey, Storm joined Michael Feinstein as special guest with the Pasadena Pops. Storm also has sung with k.d. lang, Kirill Gerstein, John Doe, Rufus Wainwright, and George Clinton.
Voyage: Celebrating the Music of Journey
VOYAGE is the world's premier Journey tribute band,
celebrated for their uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound, energy, and passion of one of rock's greatest bands. The band's attention to detail is unrivaled: with blistering guitar solos, lush keyboard arrangements, electrifying stage presence, and stunning harmonies, VOYAGE has earned a reputation as the ultimate homage to Journey's timeless music.
Fronted by vocalist Pedro Espada, whose range and tone rival the iconic Steve Perry, and backed by a lineup of world-class musicians, Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman, who bring every note to life with precision and heart, VOAGE doesn't just perform Journey's greatest hits—they transport audiences back to the height of arena rock glory. From the soaring ballads of "Faithfully" and "Open Arms" to the anthemic energy of "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Separate Ways," every performance is a journey through the soundtrack of a generation.
Their live shows bring the full concert experience that captures the spirit of Journey's original tours. Fans often say, "If you close your eyes, you'll swear it's the real thing—open them, and you'll believe you've traveled back in time."
With 20 years of sold-out shows across the USA and rave reviews from die-hard fans and first-time listeners alike, VOYAGE has solidified its place as the definitive Journey tribute band. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the magic of Journey for the first time, VOYAGE promises a night of unforgettable rock 'n' roll perfection.
Hell’s Belles
HELL’S BELLES are first and foremost dedicated AC/DC fanatics. This is what we all have in common. We’re all part of a huge community of devotees to one of the greatest rock-n-roll bands in the world. This is who we all are, and this is what HELL’S BELLES strives to deliver with mechanical precision and passionate fury. Endorsed by Angus Young himself (Blender Magazine, 2003), HELL’S BELLES are the closest one can get without actually moving to Australia and joining AC/DC’s road crew.
HELL’S BELLES are indeed ALL female, all the way to their rock-n-roll cores, all the time and without exception. Representing for a whole new generation of women that won’t be intimidated, HELL’S BELLES actively encourage our legions of lady fans to stand up and be counted, and collaborate with women musicians and causes as a part of the mission towards rock and roll inclusion. Not some down-your-throat feminism, but a proactive support and action spirit towards the continued march towards balancing of the gender scales.
The thousands of shows HELL’S BELLES have played around the world, including Jordan, Singapore, Japan, Canada, and the good ol’ USA (including Alaska), have become legendary nights of epic proportions. Consistently sexy and sold-out shows – there’s not a HELL’S BELLES audience that hasn’t been blown away by the raw power, attention to AC/DC details, and undeniable appeal that these bad ass belles deliver with undying devotion. From the Angus stripping “Bad Boy Boogie” to “Dirty Deeds” to “TNT”, not to mention AC/DC’s landmark hits “Highway to Hell”, “Thunderstruck”, and “Back in Black”. The marathon set lists change to include a fresh variety of classics, but the perfection and passion of the show never dies.
It’s an all out rock-n-roll assault that leaves you both satisfied and begging for more. And, more you’ll get as HELL’S BELLES keep conquering new cities, new states, and new countries. They’ll be in your back yard bringing AC/DC in sound and spirit to you with their recording VOL. II, so you can always count on taking a little piece of HELL’S BELLES home with ya.
HELL’S BELLES – committed, ferocious, meticulous women rock musicians delivering authentic AC/DC to the unbelievably supportive and wicked awesome fans. All day and all night long, all over the world, pitch perfect AC/ DC delivered with a highly charged vigor.
Let there be rock!
Opening for Hell’s Belles is Vintage Youth, a rock trio from California whose youthful energy and old souls unite to help keep rock and roll alive. Often underestimated because of their age, their energetic live shows ignite the spark in any crowd. The power three are made up of phenomenal firecracker frontman and lead guitarist Liam Frisbie, smooth and soulful bassist Chloe Fontana and powerhouse drummer Liam Washburn. With a set list that mixes classic rock anthems and their own infectious rock originals, the appeal of these three teen artists crosses generations. Performing live in support of local headliners has developed their unique sound and dynamic stage presence, earning them two Modesto Area Music Award nominations and reviews from fans like “The most phenomenal local band. 10/10” and “These kids ROCK. A very tight group!! Rockers all the way!!”.
Doors at 7; show at 8 p.m.
A Musical Celebration of Love
A Musical Celebration of Love is a concert of some of most beautiful Love songs ever written.
It will have lush soaring ballads of many aspects of Love that everyone can, at some point their lives, identify with.
This loving Celebration will also have a wide variety of different genres of music - Popular, Movie soundtracks, Broadway and even a little Opera!
“This is the perfect event to take a date on and enjoy!
With all of my Heart,”
Gregory Pyatt
Cult Classics & Coffee
Film lovers and filmmakers, unite!
Join us every 2nd Thursday at The Queen Bean for Cult Classics and Coffee, hosted by the Horrific Network. Enjoy a night of iconic cult films screened indoors, plus movie trivia, costume contests, and a lively community of film enthusiasts. Enjoy small bites, good company, and dive into the world of cult classics!
2nd Thursdays monthly at the Queen Bean Coffee & Social House.
Limited to 35 guests. Grab your spot here!
Take 6
Take 6, heralded by music legend Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet!,"
is the quintessential a cappella group and the very model of vocal genius. Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley are considered by many to be the best a cappella group in the world. With 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, and as Members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, this musical phenomenon has six virtuosic voices united in crystal clear harmony, against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop.
Sweat - Sankofa Theatre Company
Tensions rise as jobs and friendships are on the line
A Pulitzer Prize-winning collision of race, class and friendship at a pivotal moment in America. A group of friends in a Rust Belt town have spent their lives sharing secrets and laughs on the factory floor. But when layoffs begin to chip away at their trust, they're pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight.
Written by Lynn Nottage.
Co-directed by Jim Johnson & John Ervin III
Runtime: 2 hours, 30 minutes (including intermission)
Audience Advisory: This production contains violence, racist and other discriminatory language, and references to suicide and drug use.