J. Timothy V.
Yelp
The Bob Hope Theatre (originally the Fox California Theatre) was beautifully rennovated by City of Stockton, Friends of the Fox and private donations in 2002, and is a gem of an art-deco theatre in downtown Stockton. Developer Alex Spanos donated $500,000 to the rennovation, and asked the theatre be renamed for his friend, Bob Hope.
We have been there many times for live performances by artists such as Jerry Seinfeld, Johnny Mathis, Gallagher, Tom Jones and more. More frequently, we have attended classic movie showings, staged monthly by Friends of the Fox Theatre.
There is not a bad seat in the 2,000 seat house. For the monthly classic movies ($8 adults, $4 students and youth, with tickets easily purchased at the box office within one hour of the show), the Friends of the Fox are simply marvelous. They greet you at the box office, at the door, serve water, wine, soft drinks and offer light snacks (no charge, though donations appreciated).
Parking is easy, either on the street nearby or at a City-owned parking garage just a block to the west; and local restaurants are within a half to several blocks. Try the new French 25 in the historic Hotel Stockton, or Casa Flores, Can Cun, Misaki or other choices for good food and drink, before or after the show.
This theatre is a gem, one of only two historic art-deco theatres that have survived in the San Joaquin Valley. Take in a classic movie, or a live show and enjoy!