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Demetri Martin
MasterChef Junior Live!
entertainment in the North Bay! Jason Mraz
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Kansas
Café Tacvba
Chris Isaak
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Steely Dan
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Experience Hendrix
An Evening with David Sedaris
So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2019
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 See page 8 for more information
Thursday, November 14, 2019 See page 9 for more information
Sunday, November 24, 2019 Visit our website for more information
MasterChef Junior Live!
Jason Mraz and Raining Jane
Whose Live Anyway?
The Bachelor Live On Stage
Saturday, October 19, 2019 See page 9 for more information
Sunday, October 27, 2019 See page 9 for more information
Thursday, February 13, 2020 Visit our website for more information
Sunday, February 16, 2020 Visit our website for more information
Live Nation Presents Demetri Martin–Wandering Mind Tour Friday, October 4, 2019 See page 8 for more information
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Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | Aug–Nov 2019
2019 Performances
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Steely Dan Saturday, September 14 at 8pm Tickets $99 / $129 / $159 Santa Rosa audiences will be treated to selections from The Dan’s extraordinary four-decade catalog, rich with infectious tunes, bodacious harmonies, irresistible grooves, and sleek, subversive lyrics, punctuated by blazing solo work and rich ensembles.
August 24–November 15
CBC PRESENTS
Yolanda del Rio, Beatriz Adriana, and Beatriz Solis Saturday, August 24 at 7:30pm Tickets $46 / $66 / $86 / $106 After last year’s great show, Yolanda del Rio and Beatriz Adriana will be returning to Santa Rosa at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts for another unforgettable performance. Performing with their own Mariachi groups. It will be a show you do not want to miss!
Chris Isaak
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LBC’s 10th Annual Fiesta de Independencia
Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30pm Tickets $59 / $79 Chris Isaak returns to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts to entertain Santa Rosa for one night only!
Sunday, September 15, 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.
Café Tacvba
Ron White
Tuesday, September 10 at 8pm Tickets $49 / $69
Friday, September 20 at 8pm Tickets $66 / $145 VIP / $255 VIP
The genre-bending Mexican quartet shows off its
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.
virtuosic range. Café Tacvba is to a thoroughly modern portrait of Mexican music—and an adventurous and viscerally exciting live concert experience that’s made them a sell-out favorite around the world.
This show is for mature audiences.
Kansas–Point of Know Return Tour Friday, September 13 at 7:30pm Tickets $59 / $89 / $125 America’s preeminent progressive rock band, Kansas, returns to Sonoma County on their Point of Know Return Tour.
44th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 8pm Tickets $46 The San Francisco Comedy Competition is one of the most prestigious comedy contests in North America that has a well-earned reputation as an important showcase of young entertainers who will make it.
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show All That You Love World Tour 2019 Tuesday, September 24 at 8pm Tickets $39 / $59 / $125 VIP / $199 Meet & Greet Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide. The show includes a stunning light and laser show, video animations, filmed sequences on a large LED screen, and other special effects.
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MasterChef Junior Live! Saturday, October 19 at 7:30pm Tickets $30 (limited view) / $55 / $85 Meet & Greet MasterChef Junior Live! is coming to Your LBC on October 19. This all-new production brings the culinary hit TV show MasterChef Junior directly to you LIVE! Featuring headto-head cooking competitions with past MasterChef Junior all-stars and fan favorites, Q&A sessions, and an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages. Bring the whole family to see MasterChef Junior Live! It’s a recipe guaranteed for a good time!
LIVE N AT ION PRESENTS
C B C PR E SE N T S
Demetri Martin– Wandering Mind Tour
Intocable Percepción Tour 2019 Saturday, October 26 at 8pm Tickets $46 / $66 / $86 / $106
Friday, October 4 at 8pm Tickets $39.50 / $49.50 / $149.50 VIP
Intocable is perhaps the most influential group in Tejano and their tough Tejano/Norteño fusion has become the blueprint for dozens of Tex-Mex groups.
Demetri Martin is a stand-up comedian, artist, writer, and director. He began doing stand-up comedy in New York City, where he worked as a staff writer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Demetri then became a regular performer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
Jason Mraz and Raining Jane Sunday, October 27 at 8pm Tickets $79.50 / $99.50 / $125.50 While amassing a global fan base for his positive message and soulful, folk-pop sound, Mraz has earned numerous diamond and platinum certifications for his various releases, including his classic singles “I Won’t Give Up,” “Lucky,” and the record-breaking “I’m Yours.” Don’t miss his LBC debut performance, with his longtime collaborators, the L.A. quartet, Raining Jane.
Experience Hendrix
An Evening with David Sedaris
Tuesday, October 8 at 8pm Tickets $69 / $89
Thursday, November 14 at 8pm Tickets $39 / $55
Hailed by critics and fans alike as the ‘Guitar Event Of The Year,’ the multi-artist celebration known as the Experience Hendrix Tour is set to return in 2019. This special concert performance presents legendary artists who join together to pay homage to Jimi Hendrix.
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is the master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers addressing the human condition. Don’t miss the NPR Humorist and bestselling author’s return to Santa Rosa!
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MOMIX Thursday, October 17 at 7:30pm Post-show discussion Tickets $20 (limited view) / $35 / $49 With nothing more than light, shadow, props, and the human body, MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists presenting work of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty.
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A Tuba to Cuba: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Yusa and Special Guests Friday, November 15 at 8pm Tickets $25 (limited view) / $35 / $49 / $119 VIP / $149 VIP The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 50 years. Experience a special evening as PHJB perform music from the soundtrack to their documentary A Tuba To Cuba.
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Transcendence’s Broadway Holiday Spectacular FOUR PERFORMANCES: December 6–8 Tickets (Early Bird Prices end Nov 1): $34 / $54 / $64 / $74 / $84 / $124 / $134 Join Transcendence, the award-winning creators of “Broadway Under the Stars,” for this year’s spectacular holiday celebration of song and dance for all ages, with performers from Broadway shows such as Hamilton, Mama Mia!, and Wicked.
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Posada Navideña
Holly Jolly Pops
Friday, December 13 at 7:00pm Free post-show Posada celebration! Tickets $5 child / $10 adult / $2 lap passes for children 2 and under (available the day of the show, in person only)
Sunday, December 15 at 3:00pm Tickets: $37 / $50 / $65 / $90
Join Calidanza for a celebration of the magical Christmas and holiday traditions across Mexico. Experience the joy of Christmas in Mexico and in our community!
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A Santa Rosa Christmas tradition that is better than ever with vocalists Clairdee and Ned Rifken, plus the Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus, and Roustabout Theater.
The Carlton Senior Living Symphony Pops Series represents an eclectic mix of the best in popular music, featuring acclaimed soloists performing with the Santa Rosa Symphony under the baton of Maestro Michael Berkowitz. The only way to guarantee your seats (and save up to 25% off regular ticket prices) is to become a subscriber, so be sure to order today!
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Bond and Beyond
Brian Duprey, vocalist
Clairdee and Ned Rifken, vocalists
Laura Dickinson, vocalist
Remember When Rock Was Young–the Elton John Tribute Starring Craig A. Meyer
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!
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The Pout-Pout Fish
Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas
Disney Junior Holiday Party! On Tour
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Monday, December 16 7:30pm Tickets: $25 / $39
Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30pm Tickets $45 / $59 / $149 VIP
An evening of elegant interpretations of Christmas classics, delivering stunning vocal harmonies and sophisticated instrumentals within classic Christmas music. Grammywinning Mark O’Connor’s fresh and powerful sound has won over fans of every musical style from bluegrass to indie folk to Americana.
Disney Junior Holiday Party! is a dazzling musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs plus holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals, Vampirina, and many more, plus a special visit from Santa Claus!
Monday, December 23 at 3pm Tickets $35 / $45 / $55 / $75 / $85 / $116 Gold Circle VIP / $181 Platinum VIP This Christmas give your family the gift of Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker! Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and Christmas magic. Ring in the holidays with this acclaimed Christmas extravaganza.
by TheatreworksUSA
Sunday, Nov 17, 2019 at 3:00pm
A Very Electric Christmas by Lightwire Theatre
Sunday, Dec 1, 2019 at 3:00pm
Golden Dragon Acrobats Monday, Feb 10, 2020 at 6:30pm
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! by The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences On Tour
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 6:30pm
Cinderella by The Panto Company
Sunday, Mar 8, 2020 at 3:00pm
Dog Man: The Musical! by TheatreworksUSA
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 6:30pm
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Resident Theater Company Your LBC is proud to be the home to Left Edge Studio Theatre. Check out what’s coming soon!
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“Award-Winning Five Star Entertainment” Left Edge Theatre offers a year round season of professionally produced plays. Earning notable awards for their work in the intimate 72 seat venue, LET is proud to begin its 5th season of daring plays for adventurous audiences.
A PROUD RESIDENT COMPANY OF
Announcing the 2019–2020 Season. Subscriptions and single tickets now available.
Nuts by Tom Topor facebook.com/ leftedgetheatre @leftedgetheatre Subscribe and Save at leftedgetheatre.com Single tickets available at lutherburbankcenter.org
Single Ticket Pricing $28 General Admission $42 VIP Premium Reserved Seats
Subscription Pricing $180 for Six Shows $210 for Six Show Flex Pass
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Sep 6–29, 2019 A Broadway hit, Nuts has been called one of the best courtroom dramas of all time. Nuts examines the double standard that society places on female sexuality.
presents an outstanding line-up of arts and educational programs that ignite the imaginations and inspire creativity in 40,000 students each year across five counties—Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, and Mendocino.
LBC is the Premier Arts and Education Center in the Bay Area Transforming Lives Through the Arts. LBC’s quality arts education programs have energized more than 750,000 children over the years through meaningful
by Stephen Adly Guirgis
artistic experiences that impact how they learn to think, as well as how they feel and behave. Your contribution and support
Oct 18–Nov 10, 2019 Winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize this comedy depicts the struggle to keep one of New York City’s last great rent-stabilized apartments.
The Flick
by Simon Stephens
by Annie Baker
Jan 10–Feb 2, 2020
March 6–29, 2020 The Winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for drama is a hilarious and heartrending cry for authenticity in a fast-changing world. In a run-down movie theater, three underpaid employees attend to the last 35 millimeter film projector in the state.
Significant Other
Small Mouth Sounds
by Joshua Harmon
by Bess Wohl
May 1–24, 2020
June 5–28, 2020
From the critically acclaimed playwright who brought you Bad Jews, comes a comedy about the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do.
Did you know that LBC presents more than just the shows listed here? Are you intrigued by this line-up of shows? Your LBC
Between Riverside & Crazy
Heisenberg The author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime brings to blazing, theatrical life the uncertain and often comical sparring match that is human connection.
O V A T I O N S
This unique and compassionate new play asks how do we address life’s biggest questions when words fail us.
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.
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Assist 18,000 students from low-income families to attend a matinée 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.
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.
DONATE NOW Join other passionate and caring people who make all this happen. Find out more about our education and community engagement programs and how you can give to the LBC Arts and Education Fund at YourLBC.org. Photo by Will Bucquoy
Provide 500 musical instruments from our lending library to underserved students in schools and for use in LBC’s summer camps.
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TIC KET POLIC IES 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.
VEN U E I N F ORMAT I ON 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 on the main floor and balcony of the theater. Restrooms are also wheelchair accessible on both levels, (balcony via elevator and wheelchair lift). You may contact us by phone at 707.546.3600 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.
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2019 CBC Presents Yolanda del Rio, Beatriz Adriana, and Beatriz Solis August 24 First Row Productions & Illusion Touring Entertainment Presents Teo Gonzalez September 1
Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series The Pout-Pout Fish November 17
Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Golden Dragon Acrobats February 10
Frias Entertainment Presents EnParejaDos November 22
Whose Live Anyway? February 13
Chris Isaak September 4
Left Edge Theatre Presents Escanaba In Da Moonlight • November 22–December 15
Left Edge Theatre Presents Nuts • September 6–29
So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2019 November 24
Café Tacvba September 10
Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series A Very Electric Christmas December 1
Kansas–Point of Know Return Tour September 13
The Bachelor Live On Stage February 16 Carlton Senior Living Symphony Pops Series Bond and Beyond Laura Dickinson, vocalist February 23 Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series Ballet Hispánico March 1 Left Edge Theatre Presents The Flick • March 6–29
Steely Dan September 14
Left Edge Theatre Presents Polar Bears • December 4–15
10th Annual Fiesta De Independencia September 15
Transcendence’s Broadway Holiday Spectacular December 6–8
Ron White September 20
Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series Posada Navideña December 13
Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical! April 1
Carlton Senior Living Symphony Pops Series Holly Jolly Pops Clairdee and Ned Rifken, vocalists December 15
Young Actors Studio Alice In Wonderland • April 10–19
44th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals September 21 The Australian Pink Floyd Show All That You Love World Tour 2019 September 24 Live Nation Presents Demetri Martin– Wandering Mind Tour October 4
Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas December 16
Experience Hendrix October 8
Disney Junior Holiday Party! On Tour December 18
Carlton Senior Living Symphony Pops Series Symphonic Sinatra! Brian Duprey, vocals October 13
Young Actors Studio Willy Wonka Jr. • December 20–29
Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series MOMIX October 17 Left Edge Theater Presents Between Riverside & Crazy • October 18–November 10 MasterChef Junior Live! October 19 CBC Presents Intocable Percepción Tour 2019 October 26 Jason Mraz and Raining Jane October 27
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker December 23
2020 Left Edge Theatre Presents Heisenberg • January 10–February 2 Psychic Medium John Edward January 12
Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Cinderella March 8
Kathleen Madigan April 17 Cake Master Live: An Evening with Duff Goldman April 19 Carlton Senior Living Symphony Pops Series Remember When Rock Was Young– the Elton John Tribute Starring Craig A. Meyer April 26 Left Edge Theatre Presents Significant Other • May 1–24 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series Dog Man: The Musical! May 12 Left Edge Theatre Presents Small Mouth Sounds • June 5–28
All performances take place in the Ruth Finley
An Evening with David Sedaris November 14
Legends: Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono, with Moanalani Beamer January 30
A Tuba To Cuba: Preservation Hall Jazz Band November 15
Young Actors Studio Hamiltunes • February 7–16
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Person Theater, unless otherwise indicated.
• Performed on the Wilhelm & Edith Wurst Stage Edge Studio Theatre.
• Performed in the Left