11 Left Edge Theatre. Be Part of the Applause. 18 new shows! Members buy early! Thank You to Our Sponsors & Institutional Funders

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2 Be Part of the Applause With no seat more than 75 8 feet 9 from the stage, Your LBC offers the rare chance to see your favorite performer up close and personal. This past season 7 more than 25 performances sold out get your tickets early! Fiesta de Independencia Thanks for making Luther Burbank Alison Krauss 8 Center for the Arts your home for great entertainment in the North Bay! Ron White 10 Paula Adbul 7 SF Comedy Competition T Bone Burnett 6 Josh Turner Aida Cuevas 7 10 Symphony Pops Ellis Hall Left Edge Theatre #IMOMSOHARD Celtic Thunder X This venue is awesome...so much better than driving to the Bay Area to see a show! Karl Horcher 18 new shows! Members buy early! Connect with us! facebook.com/ #lbcsoco 6 Luther Burbank Center for the Arts lutherburbankcenter.org Cover Photo by Steve Jennings Photography Thank You to Our Sponsors & Institutional Funders Naming Sponsor Wine Sponsor The Ernest L. & Ruth W. Finley Foundation Sheriff s Office and AB114 Committee

3 4 PERFORMANCES Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Buy tickets now at lutherburbankcenter.org On Sale Now! On Sale Friday, August 10 at Noon Become a member to buy early! Josh Turner Thursday, September 6 See page 6 for more information IN THE MOOD, A Salute to America Saturday, September 8 See page 6 for more information Gin Blossoms & Big Head Todd and The Monsters Thursday, September 13 See page 6 for more information Alison Krauss Saturday, October 6 See page 8 for more information Ron White Friday, October 26 See page 9 for more information Live Nation Presents Anjelah Johnson: More of Me Tour Friday, September 14 See page 7 for more information The Simon & Garfunkel Story Friday, October 5 See page 8 for more information Parcast: Serial Killers Live on Stage Friday, October 19 See page 9 for more information World of Dance Monday, November 5 See page 9 for more information #IMOMSOHARD Wednesday, November 14 See page 10 for more information Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley & Bucky Heard Sunday, November 18 See page 11 for more information Starring Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown STRAIGHT UP PAULA! Paula Abdul 2018 North American Tour Wednesday, November 7 See page 10 for more information Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour! Saturday, November 17 See page 10 for more information LeAnn Rimes Christmas Tour Tuesday December 4 NS2 Presents Derek Hough Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Monday, December 3 Across The Great Divide: Celebration of The Band Wednesday, March 27, 2019 An Evening With Neil Gaiman Sunday, May 12, 2019 Visit lutherburbankcenter.org for more information on all upcoming performances. See page 14 for Membership benefits! Join today by calling the Patron & Member Services Office at (Tues-Sun) or online at lutherburbankcenter.org/join (24/7)

4 6 PERFORMANCES Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Buy tickets now at lutherburbankcenter.org Josh Turner Performances September 6 November 18 IN THE MOOD, A Salute To America Saturday, September 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm Tickets $35 / $49 / $69 The 25th Anniversary International Tour of IN THE MOOD will be taking the stage in A Salute to America celebrating that Great Era of Swing Dancing, Singing and Big Band Music. The musical revue features a 13-piece orchestra, singers, and dancers that will be taking you away on the Chattanooga Choo Choo and onward to Take The A Train to tune you into that little bit of the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy found in us all sheer American pizzazz! Thursday, September 6 at 8pm Tickets $69 / $49 Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist, Josh Turner, is one of country music s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner is a disciple of traditional country music and one of the youngest members of the esteemed Grand Ole Opry. Turner s hits include Your Man, Why Don t We Just Dance, Firecracker, All Over Me, and Time Is Love, the most played country song of Live Nation Presents Anjelah Johnson: More of Me Tour Friday, September 14 at 7pm Tickets $49.50 / $39.50 $ VIP Meet and Greet Back by popular demand! Anjelah Johnson sold out Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Since then the wildly successful stand-up comedian continues to tour the country, playing to sold-out comedy clubs plus appearing on TV shows, commercials, and film. Don t miss this show! PRESENTS LBC S 9TH ANNUAL Fiesta de Independencia Sunday, September 16 from 1 7pm Free admission! Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County! Enjoy authentic food, music, games, and activities for the entire family. 43rd Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals Saturday, September 22 at 8pm Tickets $46 The San Francisco Comedy Competition is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America launching the careers of people like Ellen DeGeneres and Patton Oswalt. It s an outrageously funny evening where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Get your tickets early, as this night of amazing comedians sells out every year! On the Road with T Bone Burnett: Stories, Music and Movies Sunday, September 9 at 7pm Tickets $65 / $49 $99 VIP Meet and Greet Accompanied by his guitar, film clips, and decades worth of stories, T Bone covers everything from his early days touring with Bob Dylan and collaborating with some of music s biggest stars to his love of Americana music and his immensely influential work in film. Gin Blossoms & Big Head Todd and The Monsters Thursday, September 13 at 7:30pm Tickets $69 / $49 A rockin -the-house show! The Grammynominated Gin Blossoms fusion of rock, pop, folk, and country has helped pave the way for modern rock. Big Head Todd and The Monsters is touring around their 11th album New World Arisin, possibly the brashest rock and roll of their career Aida Cuevas - Totalmente Juan Gabriel Thursday, October 4 at 8pm Pre-show discussion at 7pm Tickets $59 / $39 The Queen of Ranchera Music Aida Cuevas presents a mariachi spectacle paying tribute to her dearest friend and greatest mentor, Juan Gabriel. An unforgettable concert featuring two Mexican icons, two masters of the mariachi genre, two lifelong friends and musical partners: Aida Cuevas sings to Juan Gabriel. This project received support from California Arts Council, WESTAF (the Western States Arts Federation), and the National Endowment for the Arts.

5 8 PERFORMANCES Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Buy tickets now at lutherburbankcenter.org The Simon & Garfunkel Story Friday, October 5 at 8pm Tickets $45 / $29 / $19 limited view The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more. Fantastic Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 Authentic and Exciting The Stage Alison Krauss Saturday, October 6 at 8pm Tickets $119 / $99 / $79 Alison Krauss effortlessly bridges the gap between roots music and genres such as pop, rock, country, and classical. Don t miss your chance to see the 27-time Grammy-winner, live at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts! Parcast: Serial Killers Live on Stage Friday, October 19 at 8pm Tickets $29 $100 VIP Meet n Greet & Exclusive Sleuthing Activity Mystery. Manipulation. Murder. Serial Killers LIVE on Stage provides a rare glimpse into the mind, methods and madness of the most notorious serial killers with the hopes of better understanding their psychological profiles. Join hosts Greg Polcyn and Vanessa Richardson for an immersive evening of discovery as they explore the history and psychology behind America s most notorious serious killers. Ron White Friday, October 26 at 8pm Tickets $66 $255 & $145 VIP Meet and Greet Ron Tater Salad White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy phenomenon, makes his return to Santa Rosa with his new stand-up show. This show is for mature audiences. Anne Lamott & Eve Ensler: In Conversation Thursday, November 1 at 8pm Tickets $49 / $39 SYMPHONY POPS SERIES Ellis Hall, Ambassador of Soul performing Ray Charles, Motown & Beyond Sunday, October 14 at 3pm Pre-show discussion at 2pm Tickets $90 / $65 / $50 / $37 Symphony Pops kicks off its Season with a powerful show Ray Charles, Motown & Beyond! featuring Ray Charles protégé, the electrifying Ellis Hall, Ambassador of Soul, and former lead singer for Tower of Power. The vocalist and multi-instrumentalist will join the Santa Rosa Symphony and Maestro Michael Berkowitz to perform hit songs by Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, George Harrison and more. RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS DANCE SERIES Complexions Contemporary Ballet Wednesday, October 17 at 8pm Pre-show discussion at 7pm Tickets $49 / $35 / $20 limited view Combining technical precision, power, and passion, Complexions Contemporary Ballet transcends tradition in a groundbreaking mix of styles ranging from ballet to hip-hop. Founded by former members of Alvin Ailey, Desmond Richardson, and Dwight Rhoden, the company has appeared several times on the hit show So You Think You Can Dance. This season the company brings an exhilarating program set to music from Bach to Bowie to Santa Rosa. Eve Ensler, acclaimed playwright, performer, activist and author of The Vagina Monologues, joins Anne Lamott, essayist and bestselling author of Hallelujah Anyway, Rediscovering Mercy, as well as Almost Everything: Notes on Hope, a new book coming out in October. The two will engage in a passionate and humorous conversation on the provocative issues they have courageously brought out of the shadows throughout their careers. Ensler and Lamott enlighten and inspire people around the world through their brave stories and fearless activism, tackling tough topics like sex, religion, abuse and political injustice. World of Dance Monday, November 5 at 8pm Tickets $59 / $39 $125 VIP Meet and Greet What began in 2008 as a single event has become a continent-spanning, tour de force of human spirit and sick dance moves. Now in its second season, the World of Dance Tour attracts YouTube stars, industry icons, and tens of thousands of fans. No animosity. Just pure, awe-inspiring movement.

6 10 PERFORMANCES Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Buy tickets now at lutherburbankcenter.org STRAIGHT UP PAULA! Paula Abdul 2018 North American Tour Wednesday, November 7 at 8pm Tickets $99 / $79 $350, $250 & $175 VIP Meet and Greet Paula Abdul became a worldwide singing sensation with her first album Forever Your Girl, followed by an astonishing six number 1 singles. Entertaining fans for over 25 years, this Emmy and Grammywinning, multi-platinum recording artist comes to Santa Rosa for her first performance at Your LBC! Celtic Thunder X Saturday, November 10 at 8pm Tickets $69 / $59 Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley and Bucky Heard Sunday, November 18 at 7pm Tickets $69 / $49 / $39 limited view Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers topped the charts in four decades. Now, Bill Medley joins forces with one of the most versatile vocalists in America, Bucky Heard, to bring the Righteous Brothers back to the stage. For ten years, Celtic Thunder has thrilled audiences the world over with their signature vocal harmonies and ensemble productions. Celtic Thunder X brings a new twist to an eclectic repertoire ranging from traditional Irish and folk music to adult contemporary, rock and classical crossover. Celebrating the group s 10th Anniversary, the Celtic Thunder X tour of 75 cities across the US and Canada, will stop in Santa Rosa for one-night-only! Award-Winning Five Star Entertainment Season A resident company of the LBC, Left Edge Theatre produces a year-round season of contemporary plays in the intimate 60-seat Left Edge Studio Theatre. Subscription series and single tickets are now available. The Naked Truth The Nether #IMOMSOHARD Mom s Night Out: Round 2 Wednesday, November 14 at 8pm Tickets $59 / $45 $159 VIP Meet and Greet #IMOMSOHARD Live returns to Your LBC! After the moms first mega-year of touring (you know, just 72 cities, including sold out Santa Rosa) with their live stand-up show: Mom s Night Out Summer Break Tour, they will be hitting the road again this year with Mom s Night Out: Round 2. Their kids are older, the moms are older, but the show is new! Mature content: Ages 18+ only. Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour! Saturday, November 17 at 4:30pm Tickets $59 / $39 $149 VIP Meet and Greet Are you ready to DANCE?!? Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour! presented by Pull-Ups Training Pants! is an ALL NEW interactive live concert experience. Sing along to Disney Junior s greatest hits with your favorite characters: Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Sofia The First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, The Lion Guard, Muppet Babies and more! Kids of all ages and their families are invited to get up and dance, play games and join the biggest dance party around! Sept. 7 30, 2018 by Dave Simpson The U.S. premiere of the British smash comedy hit. Hand to God Oct. 19 Nov. 11, 2018 by Robert Askins A multi award-winning comedy featuring a hand puppet possessed by the devil! Sex with Strangers Jan. 25 Feb. 17, 2019 by Laura Eason A sensuous and provocative comedy from the Emmy-winning writer/ producer of House of Cards. Mar. 1 24, 2019 by Jennifer Haley Part crime drama and part sci-fi thriller exploring consequences of living our private fantasies. This Random World May 3 26, 2019 by Steven Dietz Does serendipity bring us together or is it only a myth? Drumming with Anubis Jun. 7 30, 2019 by David Templeton A twisty, funny, supernatural comedy about life, death, and keeping the beat. Subscribe and Save at leftedgetheatre.com Single tickets available at lutherburbankcenter.org Visit lutherburbankcenter.org for complete listing of upcoming events!

7 SEASON The New Chinese Acrobats Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6:30pm With high-level acrobatic skills and innovative staging The New Chinese Acrobats present the best of China s ancient folk art, mixed with the style and virtuosity of today s generation. Don t miss out on the most popular family series performance of the year! The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System by TheatreworksUSA Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:30pm When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic inter-planetary field trip! Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series. Peter Gros from the Original Mutual of Omaha s Wild Kingdom Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:00pm Peter shares his exciting animal world, travel experiences and timeless tales, while introducing friendly exotic animals to audience members. Peter s fascinating stories have been thrilling and educating audiences across the country for years. Don t miss this wild adventure! Become a season ticket holder and save up to 29%! Season ticket holders are guaranteed the best available seats, so your children can be closest to the action. Plus you ll get exclusive access to autograph sessions and an invitation for a special backstage tour not to mention quality family time all year-round! Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories by TheatreworksUSA Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:30pm Dragons love all sorts of tacos except spicy ones! When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party, red-hot trouble ensues. Other stories include: Interrupting Chicken, The Dot, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days. Magic Tree House: A Hip Hop Musical by Showtime with Shakespeare Monday, March 25, 2019 at 6:30pm From the #1 best-selling children s chapter book series, Jack and Annie learn that the show must go on when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to Elizabethan England. There the darling sibling duo meets William Shakespeare himself one of the greatest writers of all time! This tuneful tale is a hip-hop hit with kids and grown-ups alike. Beauty and the Beast by Panto Company Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 3:00pm Does beautiful Belle fall in love with the Beast before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose? The Panto Company presents a show filled with lots of laughter, stunning costumes, music and plenty of magic. 40,000 S T A N D I N G O V A T I O N S Did you know that LBC presents more than just the shows listed here? Are you intrigued by this line-up of shows? Your LBC presents an outstanding line-up of arts and educational programs that ignite the imaginations and inspire creativity in 40,000 students each year across 6 counties Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, Mendocino and Sacramento. LBC is the Premier Arts and Education Center in the Bay Area Transforming Lives Through the Arts. Research shows that children who study the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. These experiences also lead to increased standardized test scores, more community service and lower drop-out rates. LBC s quality arts education programs have energized more than 750,000 children over the years through meaningful artistic experiences that impact how they learn to think, as well as how they feel and behave. Your contribution and support will enable us to. Assist 18,000 students from low-income families to attend a matinee performance for many, it will be their first attendance at a live show. Place artists in schools, serving 750 students with in-depth artist-led classroom instruction. Support our local youth now at lutherburbankcenter.org Allow 500 underserved children to attend one of LBC s six multiweek summer camps bringing professional musicians, artists and actors to students for instruction, learning, and fun. When you support Your LBC, you join the line-up of passionate people who make this all happen. Find out more about our education and community engagement programs at YourLBC.org Provide 500 musical instruments from our lending library to underserved students in schools and for use in LBC s summer camps. 13 GENEROUS SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: DONATE NOW lutherburbankcenter.org/arts-education-fund 4-show packages also available for 10% off! lutherburbankcenter.org Photo by Will Bucquoy

8 14 PERFORMANCES Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Buy tickets now at lutherburbankcenter.org Membership starts at just $75 for an entire year. We are happy to offer an array of benefits to enhance Your LBC experience. Choose the level that s right for you and help LBC serve our community through your membership donation. BENEFITS Friend Supporter Contributor Advocate Champion Benefactor New show notification & pre-sale Ticket voucher $15 $30 $60 $100 $150+ Concessions coupons Access to The Club pre-show reception Backstage tours Ticket service fees waived* Preferred parking *Rules apply M E M B E R S H I P Be the First to Purchase Tickets to New Shows for a Full Year! $75+ $150+ $300+ $600+ $1000+ $1500+ Ticketing & Venue Information PURCHASING TICKETS Tickets to individual performances are available online, in person, or by phone. Discounted season ticket packages are available in person or by phone for the Symphony Pops Series and the Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series. No children under 5 admitted, except to Family Fun Series performances. In Person Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Patron & Member Services Office 50 Mark West Springs Rd. Santa Rosa, CA Hours: Tuesday Sunday, 12 6pm (Se habla Español.) Phone: Online: lutherburbankcenter.org Group Tickets Groups of 10 or more qualify for a 15% discount to select shows. Contact the group sales office at for more information. Ticket Fees For single ticket purchases, a 15% per ticket handling fee will be added to your order when purchasing online or by phone (except for Family Series shows, which have a 10% fee). There are no added fees when purchasing single tickets in person at the ticket office. For season ticket packages, a one-time $9 handling fee will be added to your order. TICKET POLICIES All purchases are final. There are no refunds. Ticket Limit For most performances, there is an 8 ticket limit, per household, regardless of the number of transactions. For certain shows, by artist requirement, there is a lower limit. Ticket purchases are closely monitored and any tickets purchased above the limit may be voided without notice. Refunds and Exchanges All ticket purchases are final. Reprints Lost, damaged, or stolen tickets may be reprinted for reserved seating performances only and will be available for pick-up one hour prior to the performance. Please present your current picture ID to the ticket office associate. There is a $2 per ticket reprint fee. PATRON INFORMATION Resale For your own security, we strongly recommend that you do not purchase tickets from any supplier other than Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC). Only tickets purchased directly from LBC can be guaranteed, and tickets purchased from any other source are done so at your own risk and may be deemed invalid. The re-sale of tickets on LBC property is strictly prohibited. Resale of tickets for profit by members of Luther Burbank Center for the Arts will result in ticket and membership cancellation without refund. Policies subject to change without notice. VENUE INFORMATION The Ruth Finley Person Theater is a flexible venue where no seat is more than 75 feet from the stage, creating an intimate environment to enjoy your favorite performer. Parking Convenient on-site parking is included with your ticket purchase. Directions 1/8 mile east of Highway 101 in Santa Rosa. Take the River Road or Mark West Springs Road exit. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts shares a campus with Sutter Hospital. Photography & Recording As required by the artists, there is no photography or recording allowed during performances. Please be considerate of other audience members and help us by adhering to these rules. Accessibility Accessible seating for patrons with mobility limitations are located in several locations on the main floor of the theater. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are also available on the main floor level. You may contact us by phone at to discuss any special needs, so we can help make your experience exceptional. Assisted Listening Devices ALDs are available at no cost to our patrons. Please notify the ticket office upon arrival. Members buy early... join today! Call Susanne at or visit lutherburbankcenter.org/join

9 50 Mark West Springs Road Santa Rosa, CA An Evening with Randy Newman August 4 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons August 5 Gipsy Kings with special guest Vilray August 8 Jim Gaffigan The Fixer Upper Tour TWO SHOWS! August 9 Josh Turner September 6 Left Edge Theater Presents The Naked Truth September 7 30 IN THE MOOD, A Salute To America September 8 On the Road with T Bone Burnett: Stories, Music and Movies September 9 Gin Blossoms & Big Head Todd and The Monsters September 13 Live Nation Presents Anjelah Johnson More of Me Tour September 14 Redwood Credit Union Presents LBC s 9th Annual Fiesta de Independencia FREE! September 16 Norah Jones SOLD OUT! September 20 43rd Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals September 22 An Evening with International Psychic Medium Anne Smith September 27 Aida Cuevas - Totalmente Juan Gabriel October 4 The Simon & Garfunkel Story October 5 Alison Krauss October 6 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series The New Chinese Acrobats October 11 Symphony Pops Series Ellis Hall, Ambassador of Soul performing Ray Charles, Motown & Beyond October 14 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series Complexions Contemporary Ballet October 17 Parcast: Serial Killers Live on Stage October 19 Left Edge Theater Presents Hand to God October 19 November 11 Ron White October 26 Anne Lamott & Eve Ensler: In Conversation November 1 World of Dance November 5 Paula Abdul November 7 Fourth Annual Wine Country Competition: Miss Latina Wine Country, Mr. Wine Country & Ms. Wine Country November 9 Celtic Thunder X Tour November 10 #IMOMSOHARD November 14 Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour! November 17 Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley & Bucky Heard November 18 A Magical Cirque Christmas November 23 Transcendence s Broadway Holiday Spectacular November 30 December 2 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy December 3 LeAnn Rimes Christmas Tour December 4 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series Posada Navideña by Ballet Folklórico de Sacramento December 7 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series The Magic School Bus: Lost the Solar System December 10 Symphony Pops Series Holiday Soundtracks December 16 Moscow Ballet s Great Russian Nutcracker December 18 Brian Wilson presents The Christmas Album Live December Psychic Medium John Edward January 13 Left Edge Theater Presents Sex with Strangers January 25 February 17 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Peter Gros from the Original Mutual of Omaha s Wild Kingdom January 27 Black Violin January 31 Symphony Pops Series Tribute to Judy & Liza at the Palladium Joan Ellison and Carolann Sanita, vocalists February 24 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories March 1 Left Edge Theater Presents The Nether March 1 24 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series Trinity Irish Dance Company March 3 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series The Magic Tree House: A Hip-Hop Musical March 25 Across The Great Divide: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Band starring Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown March 27 All performances take place in the Ruth Finley Person Theater, unless otherwise indicated. Performed in the Left Edge Studio Theatre. Performed on the Wilhelm & Edith Wurst Stage in the Carston Cabaret