Modesto about to be dominated by mysteries. More entertainment
Mystery stage productions and a little Home Grown music highlight the entertainment options in Modesto from April 8-14. Here’s a look at what’s planned:
“Clue”
Sierra Repertory Theatre presents the farce-meets-murder-mystery “Clue,” based on the classic board game and 1985 film. Six guests assemble for a dinner party. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects.
WHEN: Various times, April 8-May 7
WHERE: Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia
TICKETS: $35-$48
ONLINE: sierrarep.org
“Sherlock Holmes”
Prospect Theater Project in Modesto presents a Radio Cavalcade production of “The Immortal Sherlock Holmes.” The story again pits Holmes against his nemesis Professor Moriarty as the sleuth works to solve a blackmail.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 8
WHERE: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St., Modesto
TICKETS: $15
ONLINE: prospecttheaterproject.org
Interactive mystery
The Mayhem Mystery Players present “Death on the Cutting Room Floor” at The Century in Modesto. The play is part of a three-course murder-mystery dinner party and is interactive with patrons.
WHEN: 7 p.m. April 13-14, 5:30 p.m. April 16
WHERE: The Century, 927 10th St., Modesto
TICKETS: $45
CALL: 209-451-2292
Home Grown
The longtime Modesto band Home Grown performs at the State Theatre for its Uncle Lonny’s Birthday Bash celebration. The trio has been playing for 50 years, focused on acoustic instruments, harmonies and the music of various decades and styles.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 8
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $20
ONLINE: thestate.org
“The Counselor”
The State Theatre presents the play “The Counselor,” a comedy about a man conflicted about his job and unsure about his future. Though counselor Derek Williams is good at helping others, he decides the job isn’t right for him and seeks to find his true passion.
WHEN: 7 p.m. April 13
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $20, $15, $10
ONLINE: thestate.org
