Lighthearted holiday dinner and show

With Thanksgiving over and December advancing, people everywhere begin to gear up for the christmas season. Ways to get into the holiday spirit include caroling, shopping for a christmas tree, or watching A Christmas Story at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater.

To kick off the entertainment, members of the Junior Company perform several songs and dances that pertain to the main show. They get the crowd laughing and in the mood for a night full lighthearted music and dancing, and their act for this show is no different. Each member is capable of singing and dancing.

The food at this particular performance, specifically the blackened salmon, did not disappoint. Carefully prepared food paired with waiters that check in as often as they can before the show and during breaks adds to the feeling that they genuinely want you to enjoy your time there.

Waiters made patrons feel comfortable with light conversation and friendly service. A waitress wore earrings made to look like the famous leg lamp in the film “A Christmas Story”, and a string of festive red and green lights shone in her hair. They all shared a similar excitement that was seen on the faces of the audience. 

In the past, I received quick and pleasant service from the staff. My dad booked tickets for the show Camelot and said he made the reservation for the end of that week. We showed up Friday evening dressed up and looking forward to a night of high quality entertainment, only to discover the he purchased tickets for a show a month in advance.

In most circumstances seeing the show a month before the planned date is impossible, but there happened to be an empty table, and they managed to fit us in that night with the same dinner options from the tickets already purchased.

It’s important to remember going in that not everything will be the same as in the movie. The way a scene is set up, for example, may be changed slightly to fit the size of the stage and to move things along.

The ages of the actors definitely varied from those of the original characters, but they played the roles of younger children remarkably well. The boy playing Ralphie looked well over twelve but with a little blush and an innocent wide eyed look throughout the performance, he pulled off the younger character flawlessly.

The only complaint for this experience is the amount of time between arrival and the show starting. Dinner is served promptly and without any major delay. However, it takes around two hours for the main event to begin. So if someone comes for the show and does not reserve a ticket with dinner included, they will wait hours with less service. For some this may be a plus, with more time to talk to others at the table and enjoy the meal at a relaxed pace.

All in all, it’s the perfect way to bring the family together for a night out enjoying one of the many treasures of Fresno. Not only that, but it’s the opportunity to see a beloved holiday classic onstage set to music. Definitely not something to be missed.

Roger Rocka’s showcases fantastic dinner and show.

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The show is playing from now to the beginning of January, and tickets may be purchased from the Roger Rockas website.

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