Events & Tickets – The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between the Notes

Date: Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 7:00PM
Ticket Price(s): $40 – $50 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

Honoring Zakir Hussain

Sitar Maestro Niladri Kumaar is hailed as a maverick musician and composer, a celebrated ambassador, and an Indian Music Icon. One of the most compelling and innovative stars, he is a serious exponent of Indian Classical Music, considered India’s pride and one of the most sought after Indian musicians of today’s generation. He frequently collaborated with the late Zakir Hussain. Their sitar-tabla duo was one of the most popular and prominent collaborations. Space Between the Notes is an extraordinary recording of a live concert of these two maestros in Mumbai, India —releasing later this year — as their only recorded performance together. Honoring the musical tradition they come from and that brought them together, Niladri Kumaar continues to expand the reach of Indian Music and brings a specially curated 2026–2027 tour, with his Sitar, Zitar, and an ensemble of Indian and American musicians.

Niladri Kumaar weaves together his magical melodies in his much loved unique style with centuries-old tradition and creative innovation. The tour also honors the special musical bond between the two masters through portions of their album recording presented in the tour. Niladri Kumaar’s Space Between the Notes tour is a musical journey — rooted in tradition, and sure to deeply resonate with the hearts of the listeners.

Hold On To Your Butts

Date: Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s): $30 General Admission ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth…

30 years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office…

This year, you are invited to…

Hold On To Your Butts

Following its critically acclaimed West End and Off-Broadway debuts, the smash hit show goes on tour!

Two actors and a Foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. A wildly inventive tour-de-force of comedy, physical theatre and live Foley.

Black Brilliance

Date: Friday, February 5, 2027 at 7:00PM
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

In honor of Black History Month, the Grand Theatre Center for the ARts and the Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly present their second annual community-wide celebration. The Heartbeat of Change: Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Purpose recognizes African American history, culture, and heritage through a keynote address, Afro-centric drumming and dance, youth performances, an art showcase, culturally curated food, and community awards honoring past pioneers and future leaders.

The 2027 event is open to all community members.

More information to be announced!

Colin Cloud

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s): $45 – $55 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

For over twenty years, Colin Cloud has been entertaining and astounding
audiences on the biggest TV shows and stages around the world.

He’ll know what you had for lunch, where you’ve been today, what you do
for a living, your pets names, even your PIN code.

Described by the media as ‘the real life Sherlock Holmes’, he’s enjoyed sold out runs on London’s West End, Broadway and the Las Vegas Strip – where he is now a headliner with his own show ‘Colin Cloud: Mastermind’ in Harrah’s Hotel and Casino.

His phenomenal talents have now been viewed by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Graduating from university in Glasgow at just 20 years old with an honors degree in Forensic Investigation, Colin Cloud is now regarded as one of the world’s leading corporate entertainers.

By combining his background in criminal profiling and his skills in psychology, lie detection, stand up comedy and magic – he will read you like a book and he’s already sure you’re a compelling read.

Cloud’s mind-blowing presentation challenges the way we all perceive the world around us and has been described by many as positively life-changing.

“Amazing” – Simon Cowell
“Hilarious” – Steve Carell
“That was CRAZY” – Ellen Degeneres
“Utterly mind-blowing” – Prince William

CIFFA Best of the Fest

Co-presented with One World Arts Foundation

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6PM
Ticket Price(s): $20 | 10% Student & Senior Discounts available with the Box Office
($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

The Crossover International Festival of Film and Art returns in 2026 with a powerful celebration of storytelling, culture, and creativity. Known for spotlighting bold voices and groundbreaking independent cinema, CIFFA invites filmmakers and creators locally and from around the world to share their stories on a global stage.

Taking place on October 10, 2026, at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy, California, CIFFA will bring together filmmakers, artists, industry professionals, and audiences for a vibrant cultural event dedicated to the power of global storytelling.

CIFFA is more than a festival — it is a global platform dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, supporting underdog filmmakers, and helping meaningful stories reach broader audiences. Co-presented with the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, the City of Tracy, and OWAF, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit public charity organization, CIFFA provides filmmakers with meaningful exposure, industry connection, and real opportunities for distribution.

Through strategic partnerships with distributors, streaming platforms, and industry associates, all accepted submissions will be given a distribution offer, with theatrical and/or digital opportunities depending on the content.

The vision of the Crossover International Festival of Film and Art is to become a leading global platform where independent filmmakers can showcase their work, connect with industry professionals, build partnerships with distributors, and reach global audiences. By nurturing emerging talent and championing diverse voices, CIFFA helps filmmakers cross borders and cultures through the universal language of storytelling.

CIFFA 2026, Best of the Fest. A celebration of cinema, creativity, and stories that deserve to be seen.

Clay Aiken

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s): $65 – $80
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

Clay Aiken most recently starred on Broadway, alongside Ruben Studdard, in Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show at the Imperial Theater. The New York Times called the production ‘A Christmas Miracle’. This came ten years after Clay’s critically lauded Broadway debut in Monty Python’s Spamalot.

On the heels of Idol, he became the first artist in history to have his first single debut at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. His subsequent album, Measure Of A Man, also debuted at #1 with the highest first week sales by a debut artist . His 2004 holiday release, Merry Christmas With Love, set a record for the fastest selling holiday album of the SoundScan era and remains tied for the highest charting debut of a holiday album in Billboard history.

He served 9 years as a UNICEF Ambassador and in 2003, he co-founded, with Diane Bubel, what is now the National Inclusion Project to advocate and increase opportunities for children with disabilities to be included in extracurricular activities (such as summer camps and after-school programs) with their non-disabled peers. Additional TV appearances include: 30 Rock, The Office, Scrubs, Days Of Our Lives, and Law & Order: SVU. Additional 2nd place finishes include: The Celebrity Apprentice in 2012 and the NC 2nd District US House race in 2014.

Beyond all of his successes (and near successes) his proudest accomplishment remains his son, Parker.

The Click Five

Date: Saturday, May 22, 2027 at 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s): $45 – $55 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

Originally formed in Boston in the early 2000s, The Click Five quickly gained global recognition with platinum-certified hits like “Just The Girl’ (78 million streams) and fan-favorite “Jenny” (51 million streams).

As their popularity skyrocketed, they dominated Myspace as the #1 most-viewed band page. During their initial run, they cultivated a massive following across Asia, selling out arenas and headlining major festivals throughout the region.

For the first time in 15 years, The Click Five embarked on two highly anticipated tours across Southeast Asia in May 2025, and a U.S. tour in the Fall of 2025. With shows in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York, among others, the band has cemented their stake in 2026.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Pirates of Penzance

Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2027 at 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s): $35 General Admission ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

A sextet of stars and pianist of New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform The Pirates of Penzance in one act, with all of the famous numbers by all your favorite characters -dressed to the nines in piratical and Victorian splendor. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a brash Pirate King and the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got what The New York Times calls “AN ENDEARING PRODUCTION WITH HIGH MUSICAL STANDARDS AND SPIRITED PERFORMANCES.” After intermission, the performers return in black tie and gowns to entertain the audience with many selections from the full repertoire of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operas- including our signature section- impromptu audience requests!

Lincoln Center’s Swing into the Holidays

Date: Monday, November 30, 2026 at 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s): $35 – $50 ($4 per ticket fee included)
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

‘Tis the season to be swinging as we take a trip down memory lane with an evening full of your favorite songs from holiday movies, traditional carols and more. Featuring 3x Juno winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy and acclaimed vocalist and bandleader Christian Wiggs, Swing Into The Holidays will take us to a “Winter Wonderland” while you “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

The show will feature hits like “Baby it’s Cold Outside” from Elf, “All I want for Christmas is You” from Love Actually and many more. Swing Into The Holidays will feature sing-alongs and fun during “the most wonderful time of the year” for the whole family!

Monster Mash Bash (Sensory-Friendly)

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:00PM
Ticket Price(s): $5 per participant

(1) participant (ages 10+) and (1) chaperone (ages 18+)
Venue: Studio Theatre

Get ready to dance, create and party with us at our sensory-friendly Halloween Day dance for those with special needs and/or disabilities! This gathering will feature music, adaptive lighting, and a calm atmosphere to ensure a fun and comfortable experience for all.

Costumes are encouraged!

Dance Zone: Enjoy a reduced-volume, judgement-free dance floor where everyone can move at their own pace.

Craft Station: Create a Halloween-themed craft with a variety of materials.

Quiet Corner: A designated calm space for anyone who wants a break.

Registration includes enterance to the event for participant (individual with special needs and/or disabilities (ages 10+) and one chaperone (ages 18+). Chaperone must be available to assist participant during the entire event.

*For more information or questions, call the Arts Education Program at (209) 831-6276

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Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between the Notes

Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between the Notes

Hold On To Your Butts

Hold On To Your Butts

Black Brilliance

Black Brilliance

Colin Cloud

Colin Cloud

CIFFA Best of the Fest

CIFFA Best of the Fest

Clay Aiken

Clay Aiken

The Click Five

The Click Five

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Pirates of Penzance

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: The Pirates of Penzance

Lincoln Center’s Swing into the Holidays

Lincoln Center’s Swing into the Holidays

Monster Mash Bash (Sensory-Friendly)

Monster Mash Bash (Sensory-Friendly)

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