"Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney" comes to Harris Center

Harris Center for the Arts is excited to present "Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney" on Friday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. "Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney," starring Trina Johnson Finn, is a 90-minute live entertainment show that brings the top-selling hits of the late Whitney Houston to the stage and transports the essence and persona of Whitney for a night of exhilarating and gripping performances. Showcasing fan-favorite songs from Whitney Houston's past albums, along with snappy dialogue providing personal insight behind each song, some of Las Vegas' hottest musicians, two incredible background vocalists and four dynamic dancers, this amazing production will be a wonderful treat for Whitney fans around the world. Finn is a versatile artist with class, sophistication and charisma, a stellar entertainer and a bona fide crowd pleaser wherever she performs. Many consider Finn a "Triple Threat," a Hollywood term for entertainers with multiple talents and a dazzling personality to match. This seasoned vocalist, actress, songwriter and producer is a rare diamond that shines like a star. Finn is no stranger to the entertainment industry, and she continues to accomplish many of her goals as an international performing artist. She was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where she studied voice performance and theater at the UMKC Conservatory of Music. She has appeared on such shows as The Grammy Awards, Oprah, MTV Music Video Awards, BET Awards, Billboard Awards and the American Music Awards. Sharing her gift of voice, Finn has also graced the stage with iconic entertainers ranging from Barbra Streisand, MC Hammer, Smokey Robinson, Michael Bolton, Valerie Simpson and The Family Stone, to name a few. As a recording artist, Finn was featured on MC Hammer's "Please Hammer Don't Hurt'em" album and is currently writing and co-producing original music for future release. As a producer, Finn started her own production company called Lipstick Diva Productions and has self-produced and stars in the inaugural production of "Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney." As an artist, Finn is considered one of the best tribute artists in America and around the globe. As an actress, she also has many film, television and theater credits under her belt. Appearing in projects like "Anchorman," starring Will Ferrell, "Breakin All The Rules," starring Jamie Foxx, "Bringing Down The House," starring Queen Latifah and Steve Martin, and the off-Broadway theater productions of "Dreamgirls," "Ain't Misbehavin' " and "The Wiz." Individual tickets range from $51-$81 and are on sale at the box office at 916-608-6888 or online at HarrisCenter.net. Box office hours are Tuesday-Friday from noon-5 p.m. and one hour before showtime.