Modesto is home to what has to be one of the county's,  the state's, the country's, maybe even THE WORLD'S greatest youth theater companies!

For 18 years, the Youth Entertainment Stage (YES) Company has been creating fantastic shows featuring local youth actors, dancers, and singers.  This week and weekend you can catch their big summer performance-- Meredith Wilson's The Music Man.

This classic American musical features stage song favorites like "76 Trombones" and "Til There Was You" as well as a lovable cast of characters evocative of small town Americana.

Whether you consider yourself a "theater person" or not, we urge you to attend this show this season if you can.  It's a fun and delightful stage show for all levels of arts appreciation, and the talent of our local kids will ASTOUND you!

And if you need a place to grab a quick bite before the show, come give our new lunch or dinner menu a try at Appetéz or at Buddy's!

For ticket information, please contact The Gallo Center for the Arts (209-338-2100).