By Chris Murphy
The summer is loaded with great things to do, on stage and out and about. We love our performing arts as it brings people together to celebrate and enjoy live talent. Whether you watch a singer songwriter on the porch of the Queen Bean, or enjoy national acts at the Gallo Center, we have that connection of enjoying things together.
June is time for dancing. Check out these shows at the Gallo Center. Even if you don’t have kids in these companies, the quality is great and you will enjoy the show.
June 6 – Dance Academy Sparkle in the Spotlight
June 11, 12, 13 – 5678 Dance Studio: Passport to Dance
June 18, 19, 20 – Footnotes Dance Studio – Game Night
Enjoy this dance show at the State Theatre:
June 14 – Beyond the Beat by Luv2Dance.
There are some special shows you need to know about. Leading off, is one of Broadway’s most famous musicals ever. Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof presented by Modesto Performing Arts. June 13 14, 19, 20, 21
Enjoy the comedy of Bill Engvall on June 14.
The band is back and ready for the 250th. Don’t miss the June 27 performance of the Gottschalks Patriotic Concert. Made in America.
Since everyone is related to Kevin Bacon, you need to go see the Bacon Brothers a on June 27. Modesto native brings her global voice to Modesto in a new classical crossover group Cello Voci with Effie Passero on June 28 @ 5 pm
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Music is on at the State for June.
First off, Elvis by Matt Stone is June 5.
Next up kick it up with the Prince Tribute, When Doves Cry on June 7.
Finish off the month with the Hope Haven West fundraiser, Uncle Lonny presents: Paul Thorn on June 26.
Prospect Theatre Project
Noel Coward’s Present Laughter farce unfolds over the course of two weeks in the life of Garry Essendine, a popular stage actor preparing to embark on a touring production in Africa – unless his impending mid-life crisis and habit of getting entangled with admirers manage to tie him up at home indefinitely! Luckily for Garry, his whip-smart secretary, doting valet, and sarcastic-yet-patient ex-wife are there to take matters in hand. June 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
Stage Discussion June 21, Director talk back June 28
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