Neil deGrasse Tyson Set for AN ASTROPHYSICIST GOES TO THE MOVIES at Morrison Center

STG presents astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, and popularizer of science Neil deGrasse Tyson and his new lecture, "An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies," at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise on June 15, 2016 at 7:30 pm. During the event, Tyson will highlight science in the movies, including what the industry gets right, what it attempts and gets wrong, and much more.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8 at 10 am - limit 8. VIP tickets featuring a post-show photo opportunity. There will be a limited number of $25 Boise State University student tickets available at the Box Office with valid ID, limit 2 per student. Prices do not include applicable fees.

American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is the director of the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium in New York City and the first occupant of its Frederick P. Rose Directorship. He is also a research associate of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. With a BA in physics from Harvard and a PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia, Tyson's professional research interests are broad, but include star formation, exploding stars, dwarf galaxies, and the structure of the Milky Way.

With dozens of professional publications and ten books in his memoir, Tyson is the recipient of 19 honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to a non-government citizen. His contributions to the public appreciation of the cosmos have been recognized by the International Astronomical Union in their official naming of asteroid "13123 Tyson." On the lighter side, Tyson was voted "Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive" by People Magazine in 2000.

Recently, Tyson served as Executive Editor and on-camera Host and Narrator for Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey, the 21st century reboot of Carl Sagan's landmark television series. Cosmos won four Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, two Critics Choice awards, as well as a dozen other industry recognitions.

Tickets for "An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies" go on sale Friday, April 8, 2016 at 10 am. Tickets are $85 with a special discount offer of $25 tickets for Boise State University students. $150 VIP Galactic tickets are available and include the best seats in the house and a signed book and poster. $250 VIP Cosmic tickets include the best seats in the house, a signed book and poster, and a post-show photo opportunity. Prices do not include applicable fees. For more information visit MorrisonCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com.

STG's mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping three historic venues, The Paramount, Moore and Neptune, alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz, to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows -­ at these three iconic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound region and in Portland, Oregon.

Located on the campus of Boise State University, the 2,037-seat Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is Idaho's premier performing arts center. Nestled on the banks of the Boise River, with a panoramic view of the city, parks and foothills, the Center's 10-story stage house is a recognizable fixture of the Capitol's picturesque skyline. The realization of a life-long dream of Harry W. Morrison, and championed by his widow, Velma, the Center opened its doors on April 7, 1984. Today the Center is recognized as a major destination for arts and culture, annually hosting hundreds of live entertainment and arts education offerings that serve to enrich the lives of patrons of all ages. As a Boise State affiliate, the Center is a non-profit organization supported by ticket sales, facility rentals, donations and the generous support of the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Inc. For more information on our programs, or to find out how you can play an active role in our ongoing success as a donor or volunteer, visit us at www.MorrisonCenter.com.

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