T H E P O W E R O F PERFORMANCE Fall 2016

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1 T H E P O W E R O F PERFORMANCE Fall 2016

2 Be Part of the Applause Welcome back to the LBC, where nearly 500,000 people enjoy the wide-range of events and programs offered each year. Last year, more than 50 performances sold out get your tickets today. 6 Wanda Sykes BODYTRAFFIC 5 7 Emmylou Harris Paula Poundstone 6 8 Ron White Erth s DINO ZOO 6 An Evening with Ray LaMontagne Thank You to Our Sponsors & Institutional Funders Naming Sponsor Wine Sponsor 8 Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc. 9 Jillian Michaels

3 11 New shows added! see page 4 for details 11 Celtic Thunder Whose Live Anyway Amos Lee The Beach Boys Tracy Morgan 8 10 Neko Case Thanks Lytton Rancheria for bringing back Susan E. our LBC! I love that you guys are bringing a wider array of shows and great talent. Keep it up. Daniella S. I love that we have such an awesome venue in Sonoma County to see so many great performers... you are close enough to the stage, from any seat, Nancy G. that you feel the intimacy of the performance. Connect with us! facebook.com/ #lbcsoco Luther Burbank Center for the Arts lutherburbankcenter.org The Ernest L. & Ruth W. Finley Foundation Medtronic Your Cause LLC/Medtronic Foundation

4 4 New Shows Tickets Now on Sale! Tracy Morgan: Picking Up the Pieces Tour Saturday, October 1 at 8pm See page 8 for more information Paula Poundstone Friday, October 21 at 8pm See page 8 for more information NEDERLANDER CONCERTS PRESENTS Jillian Michaels Wednesday, October 26 at 8pm See page 9 for more information MILLS ENTERTAINMENT & JUST FOR LAUGHS PRESENTS John Cleese & Eric Idle: Together Again at Last... For the Very First Time Sunday, October 30 at 7:30pm Added 2nd Show! See page 10 for more information Amos Lee Monday, November 14 at 8pm See page 11 for more information Celtic Woman: Home for the Holidays The Symphony Tour Wednesday, November 30 at 8pm See page 12 for more information

5 Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Fall Visit lutherburbankcenter.org for more information on all upcoming performances. Gary Allan Thursday, December 8 at 8pm See website for more information SIRIUSXM PRESENTS The Brian Setzer Orchestra s 13th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour Thursday, December 29 at 8pm See website for more information EVOLVE WITH JOHN EDWARD PRESENTS Psychic Medium John Edward Sunday, January 15 at 12pm See website for more information Johnny Mathis Live in Concert Saturday, February 11 at 8pm See website for more information Show Your Support for the LBC BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! The work of the LBC is only possible through your support. It s our members who provide vital funding for our programs, and make the LBC a true community resource. BODYTRAFFIC Tuesday, April 25 at 8pm See website for more information As our thanks, LBC members are the first to know about new shows added throughout the year, and can take advantage of member pre-sale opportunities to get the best seats in advance of the public. See page 15 for more information about membership levels and benefits. Join online at lutherburbankcenter.org/newshows or call

6 6 PERFORMANCES Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Fall 2016 Fall Performances September 7 November 30 An Evening with Ray LaMontagne The Ouroboros Tour 2016 Wednesday, September 7 at 8pm Tickets $99 / $79 / $59 Grammy Award-winner Ray LaMontagne will be making his first appearance at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts! This new tour coincides with the launch of his 6th studio album, Ouroboros. LaMontagne s music is not easy to categorize; his songs are intensely personal & original, but also reveal a diverse range of influences that includes giants like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, & Otis Redding. My Morning Jacket s bassist Tom Blankenship, drummer Patrick Hallahan, guitarist Carl Broemel and keyboardist Bo Koster will be the touring band. LIVE NATION PRESENTS Wanda Sykes Saturday, September 10 at 8pm Tickets $59.50 / $49.50 Wanda Sykes has been called one of the funniest stand-up comics by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly s 25 Funniest People in America. She can currently be seen on the Amazon Prime show Alpha House, and she recently joined the hit ABC comedy, Black-ish; she also spent five years on CBS s New Adventures of Old Christine. Ron White Thursday, September 15 at 8pm Tickets $64 Comedian Ron Tater Salad White is best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy phenomenon. He is a certified platinum-selling artist having sold over 10 million #1 albums, and he continues to be one of the top five grossing comedians on tour.

7 Buy tickets now at lutherburbankcenter.org THE 7 TH ANNUAL Fiesta de Independencia Sunday, September 18 from 1 7pm FREE CAMPUS-WIDE EVENT! Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County! Enjoy authentic food, music, games and activities for the entire family. The 41st Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals Saturday, September 24 at 8pm Tickets $46 The San Francisco Comedy Competition is one of the most prestigious comedy contests in North America launching the careers of people like Ellen DeGeneres and Louis CK. It s an outrageously funny evening where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Thanks to our members, 30k+ children attend an educational performance each year. Join today! Emmylou Harris Friday, September 30 at 8pm Tickets $69 / $49 One of the most admired and influential women in music, 13-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient Emmylou Harris contributions as a singer and songwriter span 40 years. With more than 25 albums, Harris is known as much for her eloquently straightforward songwriting as for her incomparably expressive singing. Become a member today to buy tickets early and guarantee the best seats. See page 15 for details.

8 8 PERFORMANCES Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Fall 2016 CLOVER STORNETTA FAMILY FUN SERIES Erth s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE Friday, October 14 at 6:30pm Free Fun with Art begins at 5:30pm Tickets $17 Adults / $12 Children / $5 Lap Pass (children under 2) Get ready for the ultimate playdate - 65 million years in the making - as Erth s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE leads you on a breathtaking tour that begins in pre-historic Australia. Meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia. Additional generous support provided by Exchange Bank, Macy s, and Smile Orthodontics Paula Poundstone Friday, October 21 at 8pm Tickets $39 / $29 One of the country s foremost humorists, Paula Poundstone is a regular panelist on NPR s #1 show, Wait Wait Don t Tell Me, and was part of talented cast in Pixar s critically acclaimed movie, Inside Out. Don t miss her LBC debut! Tracy Morgan: Picking Up the Pieces Tour Saturday, October 1 at 8pm Tickets $65 / $49 Tracy Morgan is one of the most respected comedians in his field best known for Saturday Night Live and for seven seasons on NBC s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock. Morgan recently wrapped production on Fist Fight which he stars in alongside Ice Cube and Charlie Day, and will also star in Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? as Redd Foxx opposite Mike Epps. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

9 Buy tickets now at lutherburbankcenter.org NEDERLANDER CONCERTS PRESENTS Jillian Michaels Wednesday, October 26 at 8pm Tickets $45 / $35 Jillian Michaels -- TV star, author, foremost fitness expert in the world, and renowned life coach -- comes to Santa Rosa to share her own personal journey toward health and happiness. Jethro Tull Written and performed by Ian Anderson Tuesday, October 25 at 8pm Tickets $69 / $55 Ian Anderson, known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary Jethro Tull, celebrates his 48th year as an international recording and performing musician in Ian Anderson reimagines his namesake with a narrative set in the near future, and this show presents some of the best known songs from the repertoire of the band Jethro Tull. SYMPHONY POPS SERIES Maestro s Greatest Hits Sunday, October 23 at 3pm Pre-show discussion with Maestro Berkowitz at 2pm Tickets $80 / $61 / $50 / $37 Maestro Michael Berkowitz leads the Santa Rosa Symphony in a concert of greatest hits from his vast library of musical gems. From Broadway to Hollywood, from Leonard Bernstein to Henry Mancini, the afternoon also includes the Buddy Rich jazz classic West Side Story Suite, featuring Maestro Berkowitz on drums! Generous support provided by Gail & Barry Ben-Zion and Freeman Toyota Lexus Become a member today to buy tickets early and guarantee the best seats. See page 15 for details.

10 10 PERFORMANCES Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Fall 2016 MILLS ENTERTAINMENT & JUST FOR LAUGHS PRESENTS John Cleese & Eric Idle: Together Again At Last... For the Very First Time Sunday, October 30 at 7:30pm Tuesday, November 1 at 7:30pm SOLD OUT! Tickets $ / $85.50 / $65.50 As founding members of Monty Python, John Cleese and Eric Idle are unarguably among the godfathers of modern comedy. Their new live show will blend scripted and improvised bits with storytelling, musical numbers, exclusive footage and aquatic juggling to create a unique comedic experience with every performance. Whose Live Anyway? Saturday, November 5 at 8pm Tickets $59 / $39 Back for a third consecutive year following sold-out performances in 2014 and 2015, Whose Live Anyway? is a night of unforgettable improv comedy with four very funny guys, including Ryan Stiles from Whose Line is it Anyway? Audience participation is the key, so bring your suggestions and you might join the cast onstage. Neko Case Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 8pm Tickets $40 / $30 Over the past 20 years, Neko Case has become known as a fearless and versatile artist, through extensive collaborations, including as a member of indie-pop supergroup the New Pornographers, as well as a diverse solo catalog. Now, she brings her unique and extraordinary voice to the LBC for the first time. nekocase.com

11 Buy tickets now at lutherburbankcenter.org Amos Lee Monday, November 14 at 8pm Tickets $65 / $55 Chart-topping folk-soul troubadour Amos Lee stops by for a special one-night stand at the LBC in support of his recent single, the R&B-infused cut Vaporize. CLOVER STORNETTA FAMILY FUN SERIES Chris Perondi s Stunt Dog Experience Tuesday, November 15 at 6:30pm Free Fun with Art begins at 5:30pm Tickets $21 Adults / $16 Children / $5 Lap Pass (children under 2) Back by popular demand! The cast of performers and dogs in the Stunt Dog Experience will delight audiences of all ages, with high energy excitement from beginning to end. From world class Frisbee catching dogs, the Stunt Dog triathlon, weave pole challenges, to the famous high-jumping phenomenon, you will witness the most athletic and talented dogs in the world. Additional generous support provided by Exchange Bank, Macy s, and Smile Orthodontics All seats are within 75 FEET of the stage. Celtic Thunder Sunday, November 13 at 8pm Tickets $69 / $59 Since its inception, Celtic Thunder has thrilled audiences the world over with their signature vocal harmonies and ensemble productions. Legacy is an exciting new live show that celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world and the imprint that such music has made. Celtic Thunder brings a new twist to an eclectic repertoire ranging from traditional Irish and folk music to adult contemporary, rock and classical crossover. Become a member today to buy tickets early and guarantee the best seats. See page 15 for details.

12 12 PERFORMANCES Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Fall 2016 Scott Bradlee s Postmodern Jukebox Tuesday, November 22 at 8pm Tickets $105 / $75 / $52.50 / $39.50 A YouTube sensation with millions of views, Scott Bradlee s Postmodern Jukebox is a genre-busting, rotating collective of musicians and vocalists that reimagines modern pop hits in the style of jazz, ragtime, and swing classics of the 1920s-1950s. The Beach Boys: 50 Years of Good Vibrations Thursday, November 17 at 7:30pm Tickets $85 / $65 With their trademark laid back California vibe, The Beach Boys created legendary hits like Good Vibrations, Wouldn t it be Nice and Surfin USA. Travel back in time to a carefree era of romance, cars and surfing with one of the most popular All-American bands in music history. San Francisco Gay Men s Chorus Home for the Holidays Sunday, November 27 at 3pm Tickets $50 / $40 / $25 The acclaimed San Francisco Gay Men s Chorus returns to the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts for the third year this November for Home For the Holidays! an incredible holiday celebration, full of humor, personality and gorgeous choral music. In the spirit of the season, a portion of the proceeds from the concert will benefit Sonoma County s Face to Face AIDS Network, working to end HIV in Sonoma County and support those living with HIV/AIDS. Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas The Symphony Tour Wednesday, November 30 at 8pm Tickets $85 / $75 / $59 Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they present Home For Christmas The Symphony Tour. Featuring music from the all-female music ensemble s second Christmas album, Home For Christmas, including holiday favorites I ll Be Home for Christmas and Silent Night. Don t miss an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music, performance and holiday cheer.

13 13 Save the Date FOR Holiday Entertainment! Tickets Now on Sale! Joy to the World from Transcendence s Broadway Under the Stars Friday, December 2 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 3 at 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday, December 4 at 2pm & 7:30pm Pink Martini s Holiday Spectacular featuring singer China Forbes Tuesday, December 6 at 8pm BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE SACRAMENTO S 10th Anniversary Posada Navideña Friday, December 9 at 7pm SYMPHONY POPS SERIES A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert Sunday, December 11 at 3pm Donny & Marie Friday, December 16 at 8pm Aaron Neville: A Christmas Celebration Saturday, December 17 at 8pm Give the gift of live entertainment! MOSCOW BALLET S Great Russian Nutcracker Sunday, December 18 at 3pm & 7pm SIRIUSXM PRESENTS The Brian Setzer Orchestra s 13th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour Thursday, December 29 at 8pm Available in any denomination. Order online at lutherburbankcenter.org/gift or call Buy tickets now! lutherburbankcenter.org

14 14 Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Fall 2016 Resident Theater Companies Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is proud to be home to these local, community-based theatre companies. Check out what s coming soon! NBSC s mission is to provide an avenue by which regional actors, singers and dancers along with technical crew; musicians and upcoming artists have a chance to learn or showcase their talents. A non-profit organization. Roustabout Theater Ensemble brings professional theater to Sonoma County in an intimate setting. With a focus on texts that use language in unique and powerful ways, Roustabout Ensemble gathers professional actors from across the entire Bay Area and brings great theater to life. Dial M for Murder October 21 November 6 In the East Auditorium $28 (General Admission) Best known as a film by Alfred Hitchcock, Dial M for Murder tells the story of a man who arranges for the perfect crime but things don t quite go according to plan. A timeless masterpiece of construction and plotting weaves into a tangled web of clues and red herrings, back-stabbings and blackmail Dial M for Murder will keep you hooked from start to finish. By English master of suspense: Frederick Knott (Wait Until Dark)... Remarkably good theatre, tingling with excitement underneath. NY Times. A Moon for the Misbegotten October 7 22 On the Wilhelm & Edith Wurst Stage in the Carston Cabaret $25 Adults / $20 Students & Seniors (General Admission) Haunted by a secret past, Jamie Tyrone returns to his family s Connecticut farm and ends up navigating a complicated relationship with his tenants, Josie Hogan and her witty, Irishproud father. Eugene O Neill author of the acclaimed Long Day s Journey into Night summons all his powers and makes A Moon for the Misbegotten a moving love story for the ages. Left Edge Theatre endeavors to produce daring plays imaginatively staged for adventurous audiences. We endeavor to thrill, challenge, and engage audiences with ideas that make us think more, laugh more, and feel more. Left Edge Theatre performs in the new Left Edge Studio Theatre at the LBC. Subscribe and Save at leftedgetheatre.com. Single tickets available at lutherburbankcenter.org. The Big Meal A comedy by Dan LeFranc September 9 25, 2016 Packed with humanity and humor, The Big Meal dishes up laughs and tears. NY Daily News Zombie Town A comedic mockumentary by Tim Bauer Directed by Nick Sholley October 14 30, 2016 This gem is penned by Tim Bauer, San Francisco playwright and former Texas resident, makes Zombie Town a consistently witty treat. SF Bay Guardian Bad Jews A comedy by Joshua Harmon November 18 December 4, 2016 The best comedy of the season! NY Times

15 Buy tickets now at lutherburbankcenter.org Members buy early! lutherburbankcenter.org/join Become a member today to be included in early notifications and member pre-sale opportunities, as well as access to the best seats! 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 $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 Stornetta 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: 12 6pm daily Phone: Hours: 12 6pm daily (Se habla Español.) Online: lutherburbankcenter.org Group Tickets Groups of 10 or more qualify for a 15% discount to selected 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 the 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 onsite 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.

16 Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID The Goode Company 50 Mark West Springs Road Santa Rosa, CA El Mexicano presenta Camila: Tour Elypse 2016 September 2 An Evening with Ray LaMontagne: The Ouroboros Tour 2016 September 7 Left Edge Theatre presents The Big Meal September 9 25 Live Nation presents Wanda Sykes September 10 Ron White September 15 Fiesta de Independencia September 18 Copperfield s and the LBC present Ann Patchett September 22 The 41st Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals September 24 Emmylou Harris September 30 Tracy Morgan: Picking Up the Pieces Tour October 1 Roustabout Theater Ensemble presents A Moon for the Misbegotten October 7 22 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Erth s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE October 14 Left Edge Theatre presents Zombie Town October Paula Poundstone October 21 North Bay Stage Company presents Dial M for Murder October 21 November 6 Symphony Pops Series: Maestro s Greatest Hits October 23 Jethro Tull: Written and Performed by Ian Anderson October 25 Nederlander Concerts presents Jillian Michaels October 26 Copperfield s and the LBC present Mario Batali October 27 John Cleese & Eric Idle: Together Again at Last... For the Very First Time October 30 & November 1 Whose Live Anyway? November 5 Neko Case November 12 Celtic Thunder November 13 Amos Lee November 14 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Chris Perondi s Stunt Dog Experience November 15 The Beach Boys November 17 Left Edge Theatre presents Bad Jews November 18 December 4 Scott Bradlee s Postmodern Jukebox November 22 San Francisco Gay Men s Chorus presents Home for the Holidays November 27 Celtic Woman: Home for the Holidays The Symphony Tour November 30 Joy to the World from Transcendence s Broadway Under the Stars December 2 4 Pink Martini s Holiday Spectacular featuring singer China Forbes December 6 Gary Allan December 8 Ballet Folklórico de Sacramento s 10th Anniversary Posada Navideña December 9 Symphony Pops Series: A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert December 11 Donny & Marie December 16 Aaron Neville: A Christmas Celebration December 17 Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker December 18 SiriusXM presents The Brian Setzer Orchestra s 13th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour December Psychic Medium John Edward January 15 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: The Peking Acrobats January 17 Black Violin January 26 Radiolab s Jad Abumrad with special guest Zoë Keating January 28 Left Edge Theatre presents You Got Older Feb 3 19 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Mufaro s Beautiful Daughters February 8 Johnny Mathis Live in Concert February 11 RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles February 15 Symphony Pops Series: Ann Hampton Callaway Sings The Great American Songbook February 19 Left Edge Theatre presents Race March An Evening with Neil Gaiman March 31 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: A Year with Frog and Toad April 9 Symphony Pops Series: Country Legends April 23 BODYTRAFFIC April 25 Clover Stornetta Family Fun Series: Junie B s Essential Survival Guide to School May 4 An Evening with David Sedaris May 7 Left Edge Theatre presents The Money Shot May 19 June 4 All performances take place in the Ruth Finley Person Theater, unless otherwise indicated. Performed on the Wilhelm & Edith Wurst Stage in the Carston Cabaret Performed in the East Auditorium Performed in the Left Edge Studio Theatre