Love ‘Lucy’? Modesto gets comedic look behind iconic TV show. More area entertainment
Music and comedy are on the slate for the Modesto region. A production based on a behind-the-scenes look at iconic TV show “I Love Lucy” comes to the Gallo Center, along with a touring group from the Monterey Jazz Festival. They’re just two of the entertainment options planned from Jan. 21-27.
“Lucy Loves Desi”
A comedic and true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies, “I Love Lucy,” comes to the Gallo Center with the production “Lucy Loves Desi.” Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer — son of “I Love Lucy” creator Jess Oppenheimer — wrote the tale of battles Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz faced with CBS over the ideas for their TV show.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Jan. 22
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$69
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Monterey Jazz Festival
The Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 65th year with a tour headed for the Gallo Center. Featuring Tony and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, the band will be directed by pianist Christian Sands and anchored by his rhythm section.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $39-$89
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Bowie musical revue
“The Men Who Fell to Earth” is a theatrical David Bowie musical coming to the State Theatre. With the nature of Bowie’s music rooted in storytelling and metaphor, costume and movement, aspects of these are included in the show. A slide/film/art presentation, accompanies the performance.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 21
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $18
ONLINE: thestate.org
We Own The Laughs
A California comedy troupe comes to the State Theatre as part of We Own The Laughs: Modesto. Performers include Nishy XL, Tyson Paul, Jessica Keenan and Jesus Sepulveda, along with show host Colin Casados.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 27
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$55
ONLINE: thestate.org
Robert Cray
The Robert Cray Band returns to the region with a show at Turlock Community Theatre. The band has been touring and recording music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, the blues and rock ’n’ roll since 1974. It has released more than 20 albums.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $39-$59
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org
Ramblin’ Rose
Group Ramblin’ Rose presents its “The Queens of Country and Folk” show at Sierra Repertory Theatre. Featuring five multi-instrumentalists, Ramblin’ Rose offers harmonies and solos in tribute to classic hitmakers and contemporary artists.
WHEN: Various times, Jan. 26-Feb. 4
WHERE: Sierra Repertory Theater East Sonora Annex, 13891 Mono Way, Sonora
TICKETS: $40
ONLINE: www.sierrarep.org
