Iconic actor will perform one-man show at Modesto’s Gallo Center. See who, when
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- Limited tickets for actor’s show at Gallo Center Nov. 16.
- Holiday, tribute shows Nov. 15-21.
- Blues coming to Turlock theater.
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Actor Richard Thomas will star as Mark Twain in a show coming to Modesto’s Gallo Center for the Arts. The center also plans a holiday concert and tribute show, while Robert Cray will perform in Turlock. These are just some of the entertainment options planned for Nov. 15-21 in the region.
Richard Thomas
Iconic “The Waltons” actor Richard Thomas stars in the production of “Mark Twain Tonight! by Hal Holbrook,” coming to the Gallo Center. The Emmy Award-winning actor brings Twain to life in a show written and originally performed by Holbrook. “Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play since the original,” according to the center’s website. Limited tickets remained available.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Nov. 16
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45-$115
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman, a Grammy-nominated songwriter and pianist, will brings his holiday show, “Jim Brickman & Friends: The Gift of Christmas,” to the Gallo Center. The all-ages show blends holiday favorites with Brickman’s own songs, including “The Gift,“ “Sending You A Little Christmas,“ “Angel Eyes“ and “If You Believe.“
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $65-$85
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Everly Brothers tribute
“The Everly Brothers Experience Featuring the Zmed Brothers” will bring the classic pop duo’s music to the Gallo Center. The tribute show includes hits such as “Bye Bye Love,“ “Wake Up Little Susie,“ “All I Have To Do Is Dream,“ “Cathy’s Clown,“ “When Will I Be Loved?“ and more. Limited tickets remained available.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 19
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$55
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Robert Cray
Blues artist Robert Cray and his band will play a show at Turlock Community Theatre, bringing in his “Out Driving Around Tour.” For five decades, Cray has performed blues, soul and rock. According to the theater’s website, he has released 19 studio albums and won five Grammy Awards.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15
WHERE: Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive
TICKETS: $49.50-$79.50
ONLINE: www.turlocktheatre.org
Fleetwood Mac tribute
Fleetwood Mask brings its tribute show to the State Theatre in Modesto. The band performs hits from the classic rock group’s 50-year history, with a focus on the 1975-and-forward five-piece lineup that included Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham .
WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 15
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $35-$45
ONLINE: thestate.org
Prospect Theater Project
The comedic play “Rancho Mirage” is the latest production from Modesto’s Prospect Theater Project. “Three couples who have been friends for ages come together at a dinner party, where truth is unexpectedly on the menu and everyone is dishing it out,” the theater’s website says.
WHEN: Various days and times Nov 14-30
WHERE: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto
TICKETS: $31.75
ONLINE: prospecttheaterproject.org
Modesto Film Society
The 1953 film “Niagara” is the latest selection to screen at the State Theatre from the Modesto Film Society. A couple vacationing at a cabin in Niagara Falls befriend honeymooners. One of the honeymooners suspects that something is amiss between the couple. Then things take a dark turn.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Nov. 16
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $10
ONLINE: thestate.org
This story was originally published November 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
