Reedley Opera House

Dec 2022 7

Christmas Legends On Stage at the Reedley Opera House

2022 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Looking for that warm, cozy, Christmas-y feeling on a cold, dark night? Head for the historic Redley Opera House and the River City Theatre Company’s Christmas Legends, playing through December 18.
This show is different than earlier Legends shows in Reedley, where performers paid tribute to musical artists by emulating the styles and singing classic hits. This time, you are invited to a slightly rowdy Christmas party where fun is had by almost all, and holiday tunes run rampant . . . with a storyline.

Sep 2022 21

Arsenic and Old Lace: A Deadly Comedy Presented By Reedley’s River City Theatre Company

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Reedley News, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Once upon in Brooklyn, two elderly sisters rented out a room in their house. They welcomed lonely bachelors into their home . . . and the men were never seen again.
The Brewster sisters are at it again in Arsenic and Old Lace, a River City Theatre Company production at the Reedley Opera House through October 2.

Dec 2019 11

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat On Stage at the Reedley Opera House

2019 Articles, Reedley News, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance Mc Arthur

It started as a 15-minute pop cantata by a schoolboy (Andrew Lloyd Webber) and a wannabe songwriter (Tim Rice). Along with the fame of the creators, it grew with each staging, until it became a full-size musical…and it’s based on a story from the Bible’s book of Genesis. It’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, now on stage at the Reedley Opera House under the banner of the River City Theatre Company, and it’s a joyous, cheeky way to spend an hour or two.

Aug 2019 28

Legends: Hooray For Hollywood On Stage at the Reedley Opera House

2019 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

This past weekend the latest Legends show opened at the Reedley Opera House presented by the River City Theatre Co. Legends is a series of cabaret type shows that have a different running theme in each one. This year’s theme is Hollywood!

Mar 2019 6

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change On Stage at the Reedley Opera House

2019 Articles, Larry Ham, Reedley News, Theatre

by Larry Ham

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is one of the most honored musicals to ever run Off Broadway. In fact, it is the second longest running musical Off Broadway, and has garnered several prestigious awards. The book and lyrics were written by Joe DiPietra, and the music was written by Jimmy Roberts. The show is currently being performed by the River City Theater Company at the Reedley Opera House.

Dec 2018 5

It’s A Wonderful Life On Stage at the Reedley Opera House

2018 Articles, Reedley News, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

It started as a Christmas card for friends. It found its way to Hollywood, where Frank Capra turned it into a movie that didn’t make much money. Years later, it was picked up by television stations, and it suddenly became a Christmas classic, one of America’s most-beloved films…..It’s a Wonderful Life. Reedley’s River City Theatre Company has mounted an adaptation on the Reedley Opera House stage through December 16. It’s light fun and some great moments.

Nov 2018 3

Lillie Valencia, The Queen of Hair for Reedley’s River City Theatre Co.

2018 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

KRL has been covering Valley theatre for over eight years now and we have profiled local actors, directors, set designers, and more. We know that every piece of a show is vital, from the last bit of paint, to the costumes, the make-up and the hair.

Oct 2018 24

Smokey Joe’s Cafe On Stage at the Reedley Opera House

2018 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

If you are a fan of popular music from the '50s and '60s then Smokey Joe's Cafe is the show for you. It is currently on stage at the Reedley Opera House, presented by the River City Theatre Company.

Jul 2018 11

Memphis on Stage at the Reedley Opera House

2018 Articles, Reedley News, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Once upon a time in the '50s, a white guy named Huey wandered into a Black music club in Memphis, Tennessee, because he was captivated by the sounds he heard.

Mar 2018 1

Swing! On Stage at the Reedley Opera House

2018 Articles, Reedley News, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

In 2000, while we were all paying attention to other things, a musical called Swing! ran for 461 performances on Broadway and picked up five Tony nominations. Reedley’s River Theatre Company has picked up this blast from the past and put it on stage through March 13 at the Reedley Opera House.