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WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MARCH 5 & 6, 2025, 7 PM
$62 - $137
PRESENTED BY SPONSORED BY
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 ).
The musical features an original score by Grammywinner 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. This show will lift your spirits and light up your heart!
Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman,” which inspired one of the most beloved romantic comedy films of all time, an international smash hit in 1990. Now, Pretty Woman: The Musical is “Big romance and big fun!” ( Broadway.com ). Get ready to experience this dazzling theatrical take on a love story for the ages.
Are you ready to fall in love all over again?
Photography: Matthew Murphy
“ IF YOU LOVE THE MOVIE, YOU’LL LOVE THE MUSICAL!” BUZZFEED NEWS
ANDY GRAMMER BRINGING HIS NEW MONSTER TOUR!
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025, 5 PM
$42 - $97
PREMIER PARTNER
SPONSORED BY
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 Grammer called his new album Monster . He was too. Long known as one of the most optimistic bright lights in the pop singersongwriter sphere, Grammer found himself fighting demons and finding new corners of himself, places he hadn’t wanted to venture before. The new album 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 of a mental health journey.
PAUL ANKA: ALL THE HITS, HIS WAY!
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025, 7:30 PM
$72 - $147
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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 all his very recognizable hits 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!
Mr. Anka also has the distinction of appearing at the Gallo Center in four previous sold out performances! We are delighted to welcome him back.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 & 26, 2025, 7 PM
$62 - $137
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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 Awardwinning 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!
“ I DON’T KNOW WHAT ELSE I WOULD BE IF I WASN’T ME.”
CHER
SWING WITH
DELFEAYO MARSALIS
& THE UPTOWN JAZZ ORCHESTRA!
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025, 5 PM
$32 - $87
SPONSORED BY
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.
ISABEL LEONARD & PABLO SAINZ-VILLEGAS A DREAM TEAM!
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025, 7:30 PM
$42 - $97
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. Now it’s happening!
Renowned as “the soul of the Spanish guitar,” Pablo Sainz-Villegas is a worldwide sensation. As described by the New York Times, his “virtuosic playing, characterized by irresistible exuberance,” conjures the passion, playfulness, drama and more. Isabel Leonard is the multiGrammy 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.
Come experience this dream team at their only appearance in Northern California this season!
GALLO CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY PRESENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025, 7 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025, 2 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025, 2 PM
$28 - $53
PRESENTED BY SPONSORED BY
WRITTEN BY
MARC CAMOLETTI
TRANSLATED BY BEVERLEY
CROSS
AND FRANCIS EVANS
DIRECTED BY TRACI SPRAGUE
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.
BOEING BOEING IN REHEARSAL
BOEING BOEING COSTUME DESIGN BY NOELLE SOUZA
BOEING BOEING SET DESIGN BY JOSH CHRISTENSEN
THE RETURN OF BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025, 7 PM
$42 - $77
Ballet Folklórico de México is returning to the United States once again for an extended multi-city tour featuring performances of the company’s classic choreography, and once again Modesto is fortunate to be on the tour! Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, the magnificent Ballet Folklórico brings together the music, dance and costume of Mexican folklore from preColombian 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.
RESIDENT COMPANY CENTRAL WEST BALLET PRESENTS AND
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 14 & 15, 2025, 7 PM
$43 - $52
All aboard for romance and swashbuckling adventures! 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!
Then 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, Cowboys is delightful entertainment for everyone!
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025, 3 PM
$32 - $77
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.
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Before the curtain goes up on Menopause
The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® , purchase a “Hot Flash Fan” in the theater for a suggested donation of $2. 100% of these proceeds (less the fan’s printing cost) will be donated by Menopause The Musical 2® to United Way of Los Angeles to support the organization’s wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California.
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® Myrtle Beach 2024 Cast: Valerie Fagan, Adrianne Hick, Kimberly Ann Harris, and Teri Adams. Credit: Scott Smallin.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025, 7:30 PM
$23 - $102
Ryan Murray, conductor
Capathia Jenkins, guest artist
Ryan Shaw, guest artist
ARETHA: A TRIBUTE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS
This high-energy, glittering tribute to the Queen of Soul features your Modesto Symphony Orchestra with Broadway stars Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw! The evening will feature Aretha Franklin’s iconic hits like “Respect,” “Think,” “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and many more.
WITH COPLAND'S FOUR DANCE EPISODES FROM RODEO
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025, 7:30 PM
$23 - $102
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra, side-by-side
Program: Gershwin (arr. Hersh): Three Preludes Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals
Norman: Drip Blip Sparkle Spin Glint Glide Glow Float
Flop Chop Pop Shatter Splash
Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
THE LADIES OF LAUGHTER
PAIRS WELL WITH A GLASS OF WINE ON A GIRLS NIGHT OUT!
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025, 7 PM
$32 - $57
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-nightout 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 trained at Chicago Second City Training Center. Poppy has opened for such comics as Ray Romano, Denis Leary and Bill Maher.
MAUREEN LANGAN: An award-winning broadcaster, standup comedian and TEDx Talk speaker, Maureen has shared the stage with Robin Williams, Steven Wright, Gladys Knight and Jordin Sparks, just to name a few.
STEPHANIE BLUM: Stephanie is a former psychologist from Brooklyn who’s sarcastic irreverence is what makes her so popular with audiences at places like the Stardust in Las Vegas, on Country Music Television’s Funniest Videos, HBO’s Comedy Minutes and many more.
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.
RUMOURS ATL: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025, 7:30 PM
$32 - $67
In just under seven years, thanks to their scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs, Rumours ATL has earned the reputation as one of the country's best Fleetwood Mac tribute bands, while also making big strides internationally. The band’s European tours in 2019 and 2020 took them to top venues and festivals, scoring tens of thousands of new fans. This is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows.
RONSTADT REVUE
FEATURING GESENIA
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025, 7:30 PM
$32 - $67
If you close your eyes, Gesenia and her band will have you believing that the great Linda Ronstadt is right onstage in this second, very delightful return of Ronstadt Revue to the Center. Performed in both English and Spanish, this show’s authenticity is highly praised by past Ronstadt bandmates. Special guest John Beland was in fact Ronstadt’s band director during her prime years. His Ronstadt stories and musical collaborations in this show are not to be missed!
SPECIAL GUEST: JOHN BOLAND
THREE FANTASTIC FAMILY SHOWS!
DRAGONS & MYTHICAL BEASTS LIVE
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025, 6:30 PM
$32 - $67
W/FREE POST-SHOW MEET & GREET
Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in a thrilling new interactive show from the creators of the smash hit Dinosaur World Live . Bringing spectacular puppets to life, this spellbinding adventure has a myriad of dark secrets and some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever!
JEFF BOYER’S BIG BUBBLE BONANZA
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025, 2 PM
$22 - $57
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 bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer as he mixes sensory-friendly comedy, music and interactive bubble-magic!
iLUMINATE
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025, 3:00PM
$32 - $67
PRESENTED BY SPONSORED BY
iLuminate is a company based on the fusion of technology and dance. You 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 family fun!
VELOCITY IRISH DANCE
ADDED SHOW WYNONNA JUDD COUNTRY LEGEND
TO MAKE GALLO CENTER DEBUT!
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025, 7:30 PM
$62 - $137
PREMIER PARTNER:
SPONSORED BY:
With the release of her 1992 self-titled solo debut, Wynonna Judd emerged as a singular force in American music. Beyond the five Grammy Awards, the multi-platinum albums and sold-out tours, the country/soul vocalist built on the Appalachian traditionalism that defined The Judds to create a world where Top 5 dance/club hits were as possible as being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Beyond the groundbreaking music she and her mother created as The Judds, Wynonna has grown into her once-in-a-generation vocal prowess with an ease that made people clamor to her. “No One Else on Earth,” “Tell Me Why,” “She Is His Only Need,” “Girls With Guitars,” and “I Saw The Light” set the next chapter in motion of for the girl from Ashland, Kentucky who became a global superstar.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHRISTINA GOMEZ, CHAIR OF THE BOARD
MARIE D. GALLO, PRESIDENT EMERITA†
JUNE ROGERS, DIRECTOR EMERITA
ALEX MARI, M.D., IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
GINGER JOHNSON, CHAIR ELECT
MEL BRADLEY
FALLON FERRIS
SARAH GROVER
CHAD HILLIGUS
MICHAEL KRAUSNICK
JAY KRISHNASWAMY
MICHELLE LEWIS
KATY MENGES
JUAN SÁNCHEZ MUÑOZ, PH.D.
DUNCAN RENO
TINA ROCHA
BRANT SCOTT
MICHAEL JOE SILVA
STEPHANIE GALLO TYLER
ANN M. VENEMAN
GEOFF WONG
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TODD AARONSON
ANGELICA ANGUIANO
VICTOR BARRAZA
JOHN BELLIZZI
JENNIFER COELHO
KATHRYN DAVIS
DANIEL DEL REAL
ROBERT FANTAZIA
STACEY FILIPPI
ROBERT FORES
JULIAN GALLO
RYAN ROTH GALLO
DIANE GILBERT
ALLEN GRAYSON
EMMA GROVER
SABRINA HIGH
DOUG HIGHIET
LINDA HISCHIER
RONALD HOFFMANN
JOSE IBARRA
JAIME JIMENEZ
BRIAN KLINE
KEVIN LUTTENEGGER
VIRGINIA MADUENO
ROBERTO MARTINEZ
IVEY MAYOL
YOLANDA MERAZ
CHRIS MURPHY
SHARILYN NELSON
BILL NUNES JR.
RICHARD OGLE, PH.D.
GINO PATRIZIO
JOHANN RAMIREZ
ROSE MARIE REAVILL
JEFFREY REED
CATHERINE RHEE
CHRISTINE ROBERTS
ROSALEE RUSH
JOHN SCHNEIDER
KATE TROMPETTER
PHILIP TROMPETTER, PH.D.
AARON VALENCIA
COLLEEN F. VAN EGMOND
DOUG VILAS
SUE ZWAHLEN
FOUNDING TRUSTEES
IRENE ANGELO†
LILLY BANISADRE
CARL BOYETT†
JOAN CARDOZA
LORRAINE CARDOZA
SHEILA CARROLL
SUZANNE CASAZZA
PAUL DRAPER
RON EMERZIAN
ANN ENDSLEY
KENNI FRIEDMAN
LOUIS FRIEDMAN
DIANNE GAGOS
BARRY HIGHIET†
JOHN JACINTO
RANDY JALLI
CHRIS JOHNSON
GRACE LIEBERMAN†
ROY LEVIN, M.D.
ALEXANDRA LOEW
BILL MATTOS
TONY MISTLIN†
KATE NYEGAARD
RUTHANN OLSEN
JEANNE PERRY
JOHN C. PFEFFER, M.D.
NORM PORGES
CHRIS REED
JAMES REED
SUE ELLEN RITCHEY
DELSIE SCHRIMP
FRED A. SILVA
RAY SIMON
DELMAR R. TONGE, M.D.†
TOM VAN GRONINGEN, PH.D.
CAROL WHITESIDE†
JEREMIAH WILLIAMS
ALICE YIP † IN MEMORIAM
UPDATED 6/20/2024
The Gallo Center for the Arts is a unique public/private partnership. Construction was funded jointly by the County Of Stanislaus, which owns the facility, and contributions from more than 4,000 individuals and businesses given to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization which today operates the Center. Designed by Jessica Lopez Design
MAY 2025
WITH PATTI LUPONE
Women’s Care.
Your Partner in Obstetrics Care
• Delivered more than 100,000 babies since January 1, 2000
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• High-risk pregnancy care
• Childbirth education, breastfeeding and infant CPR classes
