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 and companion seating is configured with a 1 to 1 arrangement on the Main Floor and in the First Balcony. Companions will have a seat provided to them beside the wheelchair. Additional companion seats may be purchased from best available seating nearby. Seating is located in the following areas: Orchestra Pit Row CC, Main Floor Rows A & Y and 1st Balcony Row K. Depending on show configuration, some sections may not be open for all events. Access to theatre via ramp at north entrance. Elevator available to access seating in 1st Balcony. Accessible washrooms in lobby near main entrance. Accessible Parking available in West lot. Handi-Bus parking at NW entrance.