Steven Wright, Patton Oswalt & More Added to Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts' Schedule

The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis is pleased to announce three Just Added performances in Jackson Hall: comedian Steven Wright, on Thursday, September 17 at 8 p.m.; comedian Patton Oswalt on Friday, October 16 at 8 p.m.; and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings on Friday, October 30 at 8 p.m.

Best known for his deadpan delivery and wry observational humor, comedian Steven Wright has built a career that includes acting, writing, producing, an Academy Award for his short film The Appointments of Dennis Jennings and serving as an advisor on Louis C.K.'s Louis. Wright got his break on The Tonight Show in 1982, and has continued to elevate and refine his stand-up since then. His performances are masterclasses in the art form, a laconic barrage of masterfully written and paced one-liners that show the influence of Woody Allen and George Carlin on his work.

As his more than two million Twitter followers know, Patton Oswalt is a cultural omnivore, equally versed in Star Wars lore and social issues. On stage, Oswalt dexterously combines a propulsive storytelling genius with ribald, infectious humor. His accomplishments are equally diverse: the author of The New York Times bestseller Zombie Spaceship Wasteland, Oswalt also put together the Comedians of Comedy tour and television series. Oswalt has also appeared on many television shows and in more than twenty films, including a starring role as Remy in Ratatouille.

Sharon Jones is the definition of a soul survivor: she chased her artistic muse through years of odd jobs (including a gig as a prison guard at the infamous Rikers Island) until her debut album, Dap Dippin with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, single handedly launched soul music's revival. Jones and company continue to set the standard, with explosive live performances and album after album of prime cuts, including the recent release Give the People What They Want.

These Just Added performances go on sale to the public on Monday, June 15. Tickets are available online at midnight via mondaviarts.org, or during regular business hours (12-6 p.m., M-F) via phone at 866-754-2787 and in person at the Mondavi Center Ticket Office on the UC Davis campus. Subscriptions for the 2015-15 Mondavi Center season remain on sale until August 7, when individual tickets go on sale.

Steven Wright
Thursday, September 17, 2015 8PM
Jackson Hall
Tickets $40

Patton Oswalt
Friday, October 16, 2015 8PM
Jackson Hall
Tickets starting at $25

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Friday, October 30, 2015 8PM
Jackson Hall
Tickets starting at $27

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