FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: James Smith | Charles Zukow Associates 415.296.0677 | [email protected] Print quality images available: http://lutherburbankcenter.org/media Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Announces New Shows for 2016 Including Multiplatinum Rock Band 3 Doors Down Country Music Superstar Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour American Legend and Original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli And Holiday Performances from Transcendence Theatre Company Tickets On Sale Friday, April 1 at Noon Santa Rosa, CA (March 22, 2016) – Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (50 Mark West Spring Road in Santa Rosa) announced new additions to its 2016 lineup with Grammy Award®-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down performing on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8 p.m., Country Music Hall of Fame member and superstar Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., true American legend and the original Jersey boy himself Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 7 p.m. and holiday performances from the acclaimed Transcendence Theatre Company on December 2 at 7:30 p.m. and December 3-4 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets for 3 Doors Down ($49-$75), Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour: The Gambler’s Last Deal with Special Guest Linda Davis ($69-$375), Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons ($69-$129) and Joy to The World from Transcendence’s Broadway Under The Stars ($35-$129) go on sale Friday, April 1 at noon. VIP packages are available for Kenny Rogers’s Final World Tour ranging from $250-$375 and VIP packages for Transcendence Theatre Company are available for $129; please visit lutherburbankcenter.org for more information. Tickets are available online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600, or in person at the ticket office at 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa. Formed in 1995, Grammy Award®-nominated multiplatinum Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down consistently captivates audiences worldwide. The quintet’s many accolades include selling 16 million albums globally, receiving three Grammy nominations, and winning two American Music Awards, and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting—including “Songwriter of the Year.” Their debut The Better Life, became certified six-times RIAA platinum in 2000 and was fueled by the success of juggernaut hit “Kryptonite.” This was followed by 2002’s sophomore album, Away from the Sun, which went triple-platinum and saw similar success with “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You.” 2005’s platinum Seventeen Days and 2008’s 3 Doors Down each earned #1 debuts on the Billboard Top 200, while Time of My Life landed at #3 in 2011. In 2003, the group founded the charity The Better Life Foundation. Ignited by the single “In The Dark,” 3 Doors Down unleashes their sixth full- length album, Us and the Night, in 2016. Grammy Award-winning superstar and Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers has enjoyed great success during his storied career of nearly six decades, which will be celebrated during Rogers’ final world tour: The Gambler’s Last Deal which includes a one-night-only performance in Santa Rosa. The enduring Country Music Hall of Fame member and pop superstar has endeared music lovers around the globe with his amazing songs, heartfelt performances, distinctive voice, gift for storytelling and universal appeal. The first country artist to consistently sell out arenas, Rogers has played to millions of fans around the world, performing songs from his catalog of 24 Number One hits including “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” “Coward of the County,” “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” “She Believes In Me,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Daytime Friends,” “Through The Years,” “You Decorated My Life,” and “Buy Me A Rose.” The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like "Sherry," "Walk Like A Man," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "December '63 – Oh What A Night," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," and of course, "Grease." Valli’s long-lasting career has led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS, which chronicles Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons incredible career and features all of their greatest hits. The JERSEY BOYS juggernaut has now been seen by over 23 million people worldwide, won 4 Tony Awards including Best Musical (2006), and is currently playing in New York, Las Vegas, London, and cities across the U.S. on a National Tour. It is the 12th longest running show in Broadway history. Transcendence Theatre Company is an award-winning nonprofit arts organization comprised of artists with professional experience from Broadway, movies, and television. Named “Theater Of The Year” by Broadway World San Francisco, Transcendence is a wine country favorite for locals and tourists alike. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and it’s time to celebrate Transcendence-style with a breathtaking holiday revue for all ages sprinkled with that beloved collection of song and dance you’ve come to expect from Transcendence. Performers scheduled to appear have been featured in Broadway shows such as Wicked, 42nd Street, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, and many more. # # # PRINT QUALITY IMAGES AVAILABLE: http://lutherburbankcenter.org/media 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. .