Wells Fargo Center for the Arts to Welcome Bill Cosby in June 2015

By: Nov. 03, 2014
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Today, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts announced that the legendary Bill Cosby will perform for a one-night-only performance at the Ruth Finley Person Theater (50 Mark West Springs Road) in Santa Rosa on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 8:00 pm. One of the most influential stars in America today, Cosby's humor has not only made us laugh, but influenced the lives of so many, providing insight into the roles of parents, children, family members and men and women. Tickets for Bill Cosby are $99 and $69, go on sale Friday, November 7, 2014 at noon and may be purchased online at wellsfargocenterarts.org, by phone at 707.546.3600, and in person at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa.

Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Bill Cosby. His successes span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project.

In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, spawning a string of hilarious, best-selling comedy albums, which went on to win eight Gold Records, five Platinum records and five Grammy Awards. His role on TV's I Spy made him the first African-American to co-star in a dramatic series, breaking television's racial barrier and winning three Emmy Awards. In the 1980s, he again rocked the television world with the The Cosby Show, a gentle, whimsical and hugely successful series that single-handedly revived the family sitcom. With hit movies like Uptown Saturday Night and best-selling books like "Fatherhood," Bill Cosby has an unmatched ability to touch people's hearts.

Cosby has received many accolades and awards during his distinguished career including most recently being recognized at the Twelfth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Awards for American Humor. The program, which honored the life and achievements of the beloved comedian, included an assortment of classic film clips from his career. The prestigious night also featured tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast of Bill Cosby's friends and colleagues including leading American entertainers Carl Reiner, Chris Rock, Dick Gregory, James DePriest, Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Heath, Len Chandler, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Phylicia Rashad, Rita Moreno, Sinbad, and Willie Nelson.

Tickets for Bill Cosby are $99 and $69 and go on sale Friday, November 7, 2014 at noon and may be purchased online at wellsfargocenterarts.org, by phone at 707.546.3600, and in person at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa.



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