Ray On My Mind featuring Kenny Brawner is coming to La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts for a one-night performance on Saturday, January 15th at 8 pm.
This concert/theater work brings the music and the story of the great Ray Charles to vivid life! Portraying Ray, master pianist/vocalist Kenny Brawner leads his 12-piece orchestra and three sultry vocalists (à la the Raelettes), performing the American legend’s most popular hits: “What’d I Say?,” “I Got A Woman,” “Mess Around,” “Georgia On My Mind,” and many more! The music is interwoven with monologues depicting how gospel, blues, jazz, and country-influenced Ray’s style, while also reflecting on American social history, his epic battle with drugs, and his triumphant return home to Georgia.
The Harlem based Brawner Brothers Band is know for its old school sweet soul music, blues, Latin, African and jazz modes – and volcanic funk. They have been featured with BB King and have dazzled in Blues Suite – live and on stage with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater since 2008. Kenny Brawner has played lead theatrical roles in Dan Dietz’s Clementine In The Lower Nine, Stew and Heidi Rodewald”s the Total Bent, and most recently a Canadian Stage musical theater production of What Makes A Man which featured the music of Charles Aznavour, one of the world’s last surviving “showmen”.
Critics rave at Brawner’s vivid portrayal of Ray Charles.
“Ray On My Mind is a reminiscent love letter to Ray Charles’ music that celebrates the life of one of the godfathers of blues and, by extension, early rock ‘n’ roll.” – Queens Chronicle
“Brawner’s musicianship and acting chops combine into an uncanny portrayal of Ray Charles.” – Do Savannah
“The sound of Mr. Brawner singing is the stuff of an immediate good mood.” – The New York Times
Tickets start at only $15. Click here to purchase tickets at La Mirada Theatre’s website, visit the La Mirada Theatre Box Office, or call the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310.
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS COVID PROTOCOLS
ADULTS AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES must show proof of full COVID vaccination* or a negative COVID test** taken within 48 hours (2 days) of the performance for PCR tests; or, for antigen tests, taken within 24 hours (1 day) of your performance time. Sorry, no exceptions.
Masks are required at all times while indoors regardless of vaccination status, except when eating and drinking in designated areas.
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To enter the theatre, please bring a photo ID and either a negative test result or proof of vaccination, either your physical vaccination card, a picture of your vaccination card, or a digital vaccination record.
*Full vaccination means your performance is at least 14 days after your final vaccine dose. **COVID test must be a NAAT/PCR or antigen test. NOT a home test, nor an antibody, nor a blood test. Results must be a printed document from the test provider or lab, or an e-mail or text message displayed on a phone.
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