Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced the addition of three exciting new performances to its 2016-2017 lineup. On Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 8 p.m., Tracy Morgan, acclaimed comedian and star of the hit shows "30 Rock" and "Saturday Night Live," brings his Picking Up the Pieces tour to Santa Rosa. On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 8 p.m., the legendary singer Johnny Mathis returns to The Center for the first time since 2009 performing his greatest hits in celebration of his 61st year as a recording artist. On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 8 p.m., the virtuosic and stylized Dance Company BODYTRAFFIC will make their Santa Rosa debut. Tickets for Tracy Morgan range in price from $49-$65. Tickets for Johnny Mathis range in price from $79-$129. Tickets for BODYTRAFFIC range in price from $15-$45. All three shows go on sale Friday, July 15 at noon and are available online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600 or at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts ticket office (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa).
Considered to be one of the most respected comedians in his field,
Tracy Morgan comes to Santa Rosa a part of his nationwide headlining stand-up tour, Picking Up the Pieces. Starring for seven seasons on NBC's Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning "30 Rock," Morgan appeared opposite
Tina Fey and
Alec Baldwin as "Tracy Jordan," the unpredictable star of Lemon's (Fey) hit variety show, "TGS with Tracy Jordan." Morgan recently wrapped production on "Fist Fight" in which he stars alongside Ice Cube and
Charlie Day and is due to come out in 2017. He will also star in the Weinstein Co.'s up-coming
Richard Pryor biopic "
Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?" as Redd Foxx opposite
Mike Epps. Additionally, Morgan was recently selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as a part of the class of 2016.
A sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends,
Johnny Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories -- from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music, all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history. Best-known for his supremely popular hits like "Chances Are," "It's Not For Me To Say," and "Misty", Mathis has recorded more than 80 albums, six Christmas albums and has sold millions of records worldwide. During his extensive career he has had three songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, achieved 50 Hits on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart, and ranks as the all-time #6 album artist in the history of Billboard's pop album charts. He has received 5 Grammy Nominations, and in 2003 he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He returns to The Center to perform his greatest hits and remind audiences why he will always be "The Voice of Romance".
Called "One of the most talked-about companies nationwide" by the Los Angeles Times, BODYTRAFFIC was recently named one of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch", and has since skyrocketed to international acclaim. Virtuosic, stylized, confident, with a diverse repertoire of some of the worlds' most sought- after choreographers. This company has taken its place on the international touring scene. Choreographers include Barak Marshall,
Hofesh Shechter, and Richard Siegal to name a few. Bodytraffic is now touring the world to rave reviews and performing for sold-out audiences at prestigious theaters and festivals throughout the world including their Santa Rosa debut at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts this April.
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About Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is home to world-class performances, nationally recognized education programs, contemporary visual art, and many popular events. The Arts Center is located in the heart of the Sonoma wine country and ranked among California's top performing arts presenters. Together with its resident companies, the Center presents more than 100 performances in music, dance, theater, renowned speakers, and comedy; provides education programs serving 30,000 children and adults; and hosts more than 1,000 community events a year. Owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, the Center relies on charitable community donations to achieve its mission - to enrich, educate, and entertain.
