MACON – The Grand Opera House announces a new show date this summer: a very special, intimate Evening with Jason Mraz and His Guitar on June 16.
Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 for Area I and $55 for Area II.
Tickets will go on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m. and may be purchased in person at 651 Mulberry St. in downtown Macon or by phone at (478) 301-5470. The Grand box office will open at 10 a.m. on June 4 and observe regular summer hours of 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekdays. Tickets are available online anytime at TheGrandMacon.com.
A multi-platinum selling artist, Mraz has amassed a youthful, diverse and vibrant fan base throughout all parts of the globe. Since getting his start in coffeehouses in his adopted city of San Diego, Mraz has brought his positive message and soulful, folk-pop sound to rapt audiences around the world through his recordings, vibrant live performances and philanthropic efforts. Along the way, he has earned numerous diamond, platinum or multi-platinum certifications globally for his various releases, made pop history with his record-breaking classic singles “I'm Yours” and “I Won't Give Up,” racked up two Grammy Awards among six nominations, won a prestigious Hal David Songwriter Hall of Fame Award, won Teen Choice and People's Choice awards, and sold out amphitheaters and arenas across the globe, including such iconic venues as The Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden and London's O2 Arena.
A dedicated surfer, farmer-gardener, filmmaker and photographer, Mraz is first and foremost a committed global citizen. His impassioned social activism and philanthropic efforts span wide-ranging environmental advocacy and ardent support for LGBT equality. He's participated in global activism such as a rescue mission to Ghana with Free The Slaves and an internationally broadcast performance in Myanmar in front of a 90,000 capacity audience to bring awareness to human trafficking with MTV Exit. Through it all, Mraz continually confirms and celebrates music's myriad forms and miraculous power, inspiring and delighting his countless fans around the world he calls home. For more information, visit JasonMraz.com.
About The Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House, a performing arts center of Mercer University, is Central Georgia's premier historic theatre presenting professionally produced, national touring Broadway productions, concerts, comedy, dance and variety shows as well as a full season of GrandKids arts education performances. Its stage is also home to the Macon Civic Club's annual music revue, the Macon Symphony Orchestra, the Nutcracker of Middle Georgia and several other civic and arts organizations. The 1,000-seat theatre is located at 651 Mulberry St. in downtown Macon. The box office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For a complete schedule of upcoming performances visit TheGrandMacon.com or call (478) 301-5470.
