The Story of Merle Haggard

Be part of a special evening dedicated to one of the greatest artists in country music history - Merle Haggard. In "The Story of Merle Haggard", JUNO-nominated singer Jess Lee will take you on a journey through Haggard's incredible life and times through stories and songs. With a career spanning six decades, Haggard rose from poverty and prison to international fame through his songs about outlaws, underdogs, the heartbroken and the hard-living. Haggard wrote songs for the working class to drink to, dance to, and cry to. He notched 40 No. 1 hits including "Working Man Blues", "Mama Tried", "Silver Wings" and one of the most famous country songs of all time, "Okie From Muskogee". The show also includes the stories from Haggard's life that echo the songs he sang; he was born poor, raised in a converted railway boxcar and turned 21 in prison before turning his life around. **VENUE POLICY** Each person, including children and infants in arms, must have a ticket. In order to ensure that all patrons have an enjoyable experience, it is recommended that you allow extra time to park and get to your seats before the performance is scheduled to begin. Wheelchair companion seating is configured with a 1:1 arrangement at various locations throughout the orchestra, first balcony and pit. Companion seating is supplied beside the wheelchair. Additional companion seating (subject to availability) may be purchased immediately next to, in front of, or behind all wheelchair areas. To ensure all patrons are seated comfortably, it is recommended that you allow extra time to park and get to your seats before the performance is scheduled to begin. Elevator access available to first balcony and escalator to first and second balconies. Washrooms are located in the main lobby on the east & west ends. The lobby area is completely accessible with a ramp on the east end leading up to the theatre entrance doors. Accessible parking is located just to the east of the building or wheelchair patrons may be dropped off at the main or east entrance ramps. The auditorium does not provide wheelchairs to its patrons.