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FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2012–201
CERRITOS CENTER
SEASON 2012–2013
YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS,
YOUR FAVORITE THEATER
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The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
(CCPA) is situated in the Cerritos Towne
Center, a bustling development of office, hotel,
retail, and entertainment facilities. The CCPA is
located directly off the 91 Freeway, 30 minutes
southeast of downtown Los Angeles, 20 minutes
east of downtown Long Beach, and 15 minutes
west of Anaheim. Parking, directly adjacent to
the venue, is always free.
CITY OF CERRITOS
The City of Cerritos and the CCPA are proud to
celebrate California Arts Day and National Arts
& Humanities Month in October 2012.
Jim Edwards, Mayor
Bruce W. Barrows, Mayor Pro Tem
Carol K. Chen, Councilmember
Joseph Cho, Ph.D., Councilmember
Mark E. Pulido, Councilmember
Art Gallucci, City Manager
ADDED EVENTS
Smokey Robinson:
Up Close and Personal
sat, jan 26, 2013, 8:00 pm
sun, jan 27, 2013, 3:00 pm
Jake Shimabukuro
fri, feb 22, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$30
See page 14 for details.
Lyric Configuration: $75/$70/$65/$55/$45
See page 12 for details.
Look for the video camera icon throughout this
calendar for shows with featured video clips and watch
them on the E-Catalog at www.ccpaecatalog.com.
The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2012–2013
Season Sponsors for their generous support.
Pictured on cover (clockwise from left): Dr. John, Ahn Trio, Shaolin Warriors, and Sarakasi African Acrobats
SEASON OPENER
Engelbert Humperdinck
sat, aug 18, 2012, 8:00 pm
sun, aug 19, 2012, 3:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $90/$80/$70/$50/$40
Engelbert Humperdinck, “The King of Romance,” has
wooed generations of fans with the hits Release Me
(And Let Me Love Again), After the Lovin’, The Last Waltz,
I’ll Walk Alone, Help Me Make It Through the Night,
and There Goes My Everything. With 63 Gold and 24
Platinum records, the legendary balladeer has earned
four Grammy nominations and a 1988 Golden Globe for
“Entertainer of the Year.”
www.engelbert.com
Bowzer’s Ultimate
Doo-Wop Party Volume III
Featuring Sonny Turner, The Fleetwoods,
Danny & The Juniors Featuring Joe Terry,
Lenny Welch, and Bowzer & The Stingrays
With Special Guest Johnny Contardo
Formerly of Sha Na Na
fri, aug 31, 2012, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $75/$70/$65/$55/$40
Colin Mochrie
& Brad Sherwood
fri, aug 24, 2012, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $75/$60/$50/$40/$25
The stars of the Emmy-nominated Whose Line Is It
Anyway? return to Cerritos to team up for an evening
of improvisational comedy and hilarity. Expect chaos
and laughter to ensue as comedians Colin Mochrie and
Brad Sherwood take suggestions from the crowd and run
with them. Prepare for more fun as audience members
are invited onstage to take part in the mayhem and
merriment. Because the evening is completely improvised,
the show is guaranteed to be an extraordinary,
one-of-a-kind experience.
Groove with music’s best and brightest at Bowzer’s Ultimate
Doo-Wop Party Volume III, featuring Sonny Turner (I Love
You 1000 Times, With This Ring), The Fleetwoods (Come
Softly to Me), and Danny & The Juniors with Joe Terry
(Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay, At the Hop). The concert
also showcases performances by Lenny Welch (Since I Fell
for You) and Bowzer & The Stingrays with special guest and
Grammy nominee Johnny Contardo.
www.sonnyturner.com
www.thefleetwoods.us
www.dannyandthejuniors.com
www.lennywelch.com
www.bowzerparty.com
www.johnnycontardo.com
www.colinandbradshow.com
To purchase tickets, call 800-300-4345 or go to www.cerritoscenter.com
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The Frontmen of Country
Featuring Tim Rushlow,
Larry Stewart, and Marty Roe
Society of Seven Featuring
Jasmine Trias & Joey Albert
Arena Configuration: $70/$65/$55/$40/$30
Named one of the best acts in Las Vegas, the celebrated
variety troupe Society of Seven (SOS) teams up with
American Idol singer Jasmine Trias in a must-see event
also featuring award-winning Filipino Pop and Jazz
singer Joey Albert. The Las Vegas Review-Journal called
SOS’s performances full of “big voices, a little shtick and
a lot of heart.”
fri, sep 7, 2012, 8:00 pm
Country music icons Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little
Texas), Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart), and Marty Roe
(of Diamond Rio) take the stage together for an evening
of acoustic music. The front men for three of the biggest
Country music bands share the stories behind some of
their biggest hits, including What Might Have Been, I’ll
Still Be Loving You, Meet in the Middle, Beautiful Mess,
How Your Love Makes Me Feel, and One More Day.
sat, sep 29, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $70/$65/$60/$50/$40
www.joeyalbert.com
www.societyofseven.com
www.jasminetrias.org
www.timrushlow.com
An all-time great!
From the moment Steve Lippia
starts singing … you would
swear that Frank Sinatra has
been resurrected.
—The New York Times
— New York Daily News
Steve Lippia: Simply Sinatra
fri, sep 28, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $60/$58/$45/$40/$30
Mitzi Gaynor
My Life Behind the Sequins
sun, sep 30, 2012, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$30
In a rousing tribute show, Steve Lippia interprets the best
of the Big Band era and American Classic Pop by bringing
back the timeless appeal of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ repertoire,
including That’s Life; Come Fly With Me; Night and Day;
All The Way; My Kind of Town; and New York, New York.
Utah’s Deseret News raves, “Simply Sinatra made for a
foot-stompin’, finger-snapping kind of evening that leaves
you dancing in your dreams.”
Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee Mitzi Gaynor
lights up the stage in an intimate evening of laughs, love,
and music from her show-stopping life and career. In
what The New York Observer called “a total star-spangled
package of energy and joy,” the one-woman performance
features classic songs, humorous personal anecdotes
about her famous friends and colleagues, and video
footage of her work on television and in film and concerts.
“A great show!” hails the Wall Street Journal.
www.stevelippia.com
www.missmitzigaynor.com
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Rob Kapilow’s
What Makes It Great?
Songs of Irving Berlin
Featuring Sally Wilfert and Michael Winther
wed, oct 3, 2012, 7:30 pm
A Night of Doo-Wop
Featuring The Legendary Teenagers,
Lewis Lymon, Terry Johnson’s Flamingos,
Jimmy Gallagher & The Passions,
Jimmy Clanton, The Murmaids, and The Royals
sat, oct 6, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $75/$65/$50/$40/$30
Recital Configuration: $45
In his acclaimed What Makes It Great? series, Rob Kapilow
examines the songs of Irving Berlin with the help of
Broadway vocalists Sally Wilfert and Michael Winther.
Kapilow introduces Berlin’s works, helping listeners
approach and appreciate the pieces in new ways. A
lively Q&A concludes the evening.
www.robkapilow.com
Enjoy A Night of Doo-Wop with the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame group The Legendary Teenagers (Why Do Fools Fall
in Love) and Lewis Lymon (I’m So Happy and Your Last
Chance). Also performing are Terry Johnson’s Flamingos (I
Only Have Eyes for You, Lovers Never Say Goodbye, and
Love Walked In); Jimmy Gallagher & The Passions (Just to Be
With You and Gloria); and Jimmy Clanton (Just a Dream, A
Letter to an Angel, and Venus in Blue Jeans). The Murmaids
(Popsicles and Icicles) and The Royals complete the lineup.
www.legendaryteenagers.com
www.terryjohnsonsflamingos.com
www.jimmyclanton.com
www.themurmaids.com
www.sdroyals.com
PERFORMANCE PARTNER PROGRAM
Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches
15th Annual Benefit Concert
Doc Severinsen &
The San Miguel Five
Hiroshima
sun, oct 7, 2012, 7:00 pm
fri, oct 5, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$30
It’s just what the doctor ordered: a colorful concoction of
Doc Severinsen & The San Miguel Five’s Latin Jazz infused
with contemporary Pop and Classical music. Legendary
trumpeter and former Tonight Show bandleader Severinsen
has recorded more than 30 albums, including the renowned
Once More With Feeling and the Grammy-winning
Severinsen and The Tonight Show Band-Volume I.
www.docseverinsen.com
Lyric Configuration: $87/$67/$57/$47
Vibrant, eclectic and truly original, the 2010 Grammynominated Hiroshima creates a musical world all its own.
Featuring the luscious sound of June Kuramoto’s koto;
the thunder of o-taiko; and the interwoven fabrics of
Jazz, Japan, Salsa, and more, Hiroshima’s new CD and
tour, Departure, journeys to the heart of the group’s
musical soul. For concert and dinner package tickets,
call 888-236-4673.
www.hiroshimamusic.com
www.a3mhope.org
CCPA exchange policies do not
apply to this show.
To purchase tickets, call 800-300-4345 or go to www.cerritoscenter.com
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Dr. John & the Lower 911 and
The Blind Boys of Alabama
in Spirituals to Funk
wed, oct 10, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$30
In an exciting exploration of the connections between
Jazz, Blues, and Gospel, Spirituals to Funk unites music
icons Dr. John & the Lower 911 and The Blind Boys of
Alabama. The concert builds on a legacy that began when
Dr. John & the Lower 911 collaborated on The Blind Boys’
Grammy-winning album Down in New Orleans. Dr. John &
the Lower 911 scored a Grammy for the Blues album City
That Care Forgot. The Blind Boys won for Spirit of the
Century, Higher Ground, Go Tell It on the Mountain, and
There Will Be a Light.
Shaolin Warriors
wed, oct 17, 2012, 8:00 pm
thu, oct 18, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$30
Shaolin Warriors bring the artistry of Kung Fu to the stage
in a show the Toronto Star hailed a “dazzling spectacle.”
With mesmerizing skill, stunning movements, and spectacular
imagery, the martial-arts masters showcase various forms of
Shaolin Kung Fu. The fully choreographed production also
offers insight into the warriors’ daily life and Zen philosophy.
They combine the agility and grace of gymnasts with
the showmanship of Cirque du Soleil performers.
—The Washington Post
www.nitetripper.com
www.blindboys.com
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
fri, oct 12, 2012, 8:00 pm
sat, oct 13, 2012, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$30
The Tony-nominated Smokey Joe’s Cafe is a rousing musical
revue featuring songs by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The
dialogue-free production is a dance-and-song celebration of
Rock ‘n’ Roll, showcasing a long list of hits, including Charlie
Brown, Stand by Me, Fools Fall in Love, and Jailhouse Rock.
“For up-tempo … entertainment, Smokey Joe’s Cafe is right
on the money,” cheers the Los Angeles Times.
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John Gabriel
Magic Redefined
sat, oct 20, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35
In a mix of old and new illusions combined with astounding
twists, John Gabriel captivates in Magic Redefined. Don’t
miss his unique style of magic, mixed with humor and
suspense, in this dazzling display of flawlessly executed
illusions and choreography delivered with mesmerizing music.
www.johngabrielmagic.com
The closest [you]
can get to Elvis in
the flesh.
— CNN
Tribute to Motown
Featuring Mary Wilson of The Supremes,
The Original Vandellas, and
The Contours With Joe Billingslea
fri, oct 26, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $75/$70/$55/$40/$30
Experience the best of Motown with Mary Wilson, a
founding member of The Supremes (Love Child and
Where Did Our Love Go). The concert also features
The Original Vandellas (Dancing in the Street and Heat
Wave) and The Contours with Joe Billingslea (Do You
Love Me [Now That I Can Dance]).
www.marywilson.com
www.thevandellas.com
www.thecontours.net
Devil in Disguise: The Ultimate
Elvis Halloween Bash
Featuring Mike Albert and Scot Bruce
sun, oct 28, 2012, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$50/$40/$30
The Elvis impressionists are back by popular demand!
A tribute to the late King of Rock, Devil in Disguise:
The Ultimate Elvis Halloween Bash features the highly
acclaimed Mike Albert and Scot Bruce. The performers
deliver Elvis’ popular tunes, which have included Devil in
Disguise, Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, All Shook Up,
and Jailhouse Rock.
www.mikealbertsings.com
www.scotbruce.com
ETHEL With Special Guest
Todd Rundgren
Tell Me Something Good
Ahn Trio
sat, oct 27, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $50/$45/$30
Known for its crossover programming and bold collaborations,
the Ahn Trio consistently redefines the Chamber music
genre with new energy. The ensemble’s Dvořák, Suk,
Shostakovich: Piano Trios album won an ECHO award
and its Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac landed on the
Billboard Classical chart. Sisters Maria and Angella Ahn
perform with pianist Azusa Hokugo.
www.ahntrio.com
Program to include pieces by Ayres, Jobim, De Moraes,
Mehnari, Bunch, Metheny, and Balakrishnan
thu, nov 1, 2012, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $55/$45/$40/$30/$20
Called “extraordinarily skilled, passionate musicians” by
The New York Times, the pioneering string quartet ETHEL
celebrates the vibrant decade of the 1970s with Tell Me
Something Good. The program includes special guest Todd
Rundgren, the prolific Pop-Rock singer-songwriter-producer
behind the iconic hits Hello It’s Me, I Saw the Light, and
Bang the Drum All Day.
www.ethelcentral.org
www.tr-i.com
To purchase tickets, call 800-300-4345 or go to www.cerritoscenter.com
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Ballet Folklórico de México
sat, nov 3, 2012, 8:00 pm
sun, nov 11, 2012, 7:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $60/$58/$55/$45/$30
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$50/$45/$30
Founded by Amalia Hernández in 1952 to preserve Mexican
folkloric traditions, the award-winning Ballet Folklórico de
México has won the hearts of fans across the globe with its
colorful live music, vibrant dance, and distinctive costumes.
The Los Angeles Times cheers: There is “enough heat and
savvy to make the uninitiated into aficionados.”
www.balletamalia.com
The New York Tenors
Passionate … impeccable … an
incomparable spot to enter to the
richness of a fabulous culture.
Start spreading the news … The New York Tenors are
coming to Cerritos! Individually, the tenors — Daniel
Rodriguez , Andy Cooney, and Michael Amante — are
superb performers; collectively, the trio delivers a can’tmiss showcase packed with the best of Broadway, Film,
Opera, and American classics, in addition to a tribute to
our nation’s veterans.
— Los Angeles Times
Merry-Achi Christmas
Dr. Andrew Weil
sun, nov 4, 2012, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $60/$58/$55/$45/$30
On Time’s list of “the world’s 100 most influential people,” Dr.
Andrew Weil is a leading authority on health and wellness.
Called “the chief guru of integrative medicine in the United
States” by the Los Angeles Times, the best-selling author of
Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness discusses the
importance of a joyous and balanced outlook on life. A
Q&A session will follow the presentation.
www.drweil.com
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Sol de México de José Hernández,
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles,
and Grandeza Mexicana Folk
Ballet Company
sat, dec 1, 2012, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $85/$75/$60/$45/$30
Merry-Achi Christmas returns to the Cerritos Center for
the Performing Arts in a colorful and traditional Mexican
holiday celebration full of seasonal songs, dance, and
festive merriment. Headlining the exciting extravaganza
is the nation’s premier Sol de México de José Hernández
Mariachi, which is joined by America’s first all-female
Mariachi — Reyna de Los Angeles— and the captivating
Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company.
www.soldemexicoonline.com
www.reynadelosangeles.com
www.grandezamexicana.com
Colors of Christmas
With Peabo Bryson,
James Ingram,
and Special Guests
Manhattan Transfer
Holiday Show
wed, dec 5, 2012, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $80/$70/$60/$50/$35
Join The Manhattan Transfer for a night of holiday tunes.
The iconic group made history in 1981 when it became the
first band to win Grammy Awards in two different categories
in the same year. Its Top 10 single Boy From New York City
won the Pop category and Until I Met You (Corner Pocket)
was honored for “Best Jazz Performance.” In all, the band
has collected a total of eight Grammys—for hits such as
Birdland, Route 66, Why Not!, Brasil, and Sassy.
www.manhattantransfer.net
sun, dec 9, 2012, 7:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $100/$90/$75/$60/$50
Now in its 20th year, the spirited Colors of Christmas
extravaganza has continued to enchant audiences at the
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. The popular
annual tradition returns with Grammy winner Peabo
Bryson heading a sterling cast of performers. Bryson,
Soul-Pop sensation James Ingram, and two additional
Grammy-winning special guests deliver a program filled
with holiday cheer and seasonal favorites.
www.peabobryson.net
www.jamesingramsmusic.com
Phil Perry Opening for
LeAnn Rimes
Holiday Concert
The O’Jays
fri, dec 7, 2012, 8:00 pm
sat, dec 15, 2012, 8:00 pm
With more than 37 million albums sold, Country singer
LeAnn Rimes has won two Grammy Awards and numerous
Billboard and Academy of Country Music Award honors.
Rimes’ career is packed with a multitude of Top 10 singles,
including Can’t Fight the Moonlight, which was No. One in 11
countries, and How Do I Live, which was the second longest
charting song ever on Billboard’s “Hot 100.” Rimes delivers
seasonal favorites and her all-time hits in this concert
opened by a guest performer soon to be announced.
R&B singer Phil Perry made his mark on music charts with
the solo hits Love Don’t Love Nobody; One Heart, One
Love; Call Me; Amazing Love; and Forever. Perry opens
the show for The O’Jays, who put the “Philly Soul” sound
on the map. The O’Jays’ string of hits — including Back
Stabbers, Love Train, For the Love of Money, I Love Music,
and Use Ta Be My Girl—earned the band a Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame induction in 2005. The band will perform its
hit songs and holiday tunes.
Arena Configuration: $80/$70/$60/$50/$30
www.leannrimesworld.com
Arena Configuration: $95/$85/$75/$60/$50
www.philperry.org
www.theojayshomepage.com
To purchase tickets, call 800-300-4345 or go to www.cerritoscenter.com
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Cirque D’Or Performed
by Golden Dragon Acrobats
The Irish Tenors
Holiday and Hits
thu, dec 20, 2012, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $90/$75/$60/$45/$35
One of the most successful Irish touring acts of the last
20 years, The Irish Tenors thrills longtime fans and wins
new ones with its euphoric harmonies, lush orchestration,
and unscripted humor. Accompanied by an orchestra, the
Celtic music kings will perform their traditional repertoire,
Irish favorites, and seasonal classics.
www.theirishtenorsmusic.com
fri, dec 28, 2012, 8:00 pm
sat, dec 29, 2012, 2:00 pm
sun, dec 30, 2012, 2:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $55/$50/$40/$30/$20
Award-winning acrobats scale poles, spin umbrellas with
their feet, and build human pyramids on moving bicycles
in the spell-binding Cirque D’Or. A riveting extravaganza
of traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and
contemporary music, and breathtaking contortions, the
theatrical production has been nominated for Drama
Desk Awards for “Best Choreography” and “Most Unique
Theatrical Experience.”
www.goldendragonacrobats.com
Dave Koz & Friends
Christmas Tour 2012
Featuring David Benoit,
Sheila E., and Javier Colon
and Introducing Margo Rey
fri, dec 21, 2012, 8:00 pm
sat, dec 22, 2012, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $95/$85/$75/$60/$50
John Mueller’s
Winter Dance Party:
A Tribute to Buddy Holly,
The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens
sat, jan 5, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $55/$50/$45/$35/$25
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012, a cherished holiday
tradition marking its 15th anniversary, is an uplifting, high-energy
show that the entire family will love. Joining multi-Grammy
nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz is Grammynominated pianist-composer David Benoit, drummer-vocalist
Sheila E., and NBC’s The Voice winner Javier Colon. The show
also introduces singer-songwriter Margo Rey.
Winter Dance Party is a live re-creation of the final concert
of icons Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens.
Endorsed by the estates of the three music legends, the
exciting concert features John Mueller in a “stunning
portrayal” of Holly, hails the Chicago Sun-Times. Rock to the
hits of the ’50s: That’ll Be the Day; Peggy Sue; Oh, Boy;
Rave on; La Bamba; and Chantilly Lace. It’s “flawless!”
cheers the Chicago Tribune.
www.davekoz.com
www.benoit.com
www.winterdanceparty.com
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www.sheilae.com
www.javiercolon.com
www.margorey.com
This musical rocks!
— Los Angeles Times
Rob Kapilow’s
What Makes It Great?
BRAHMS —Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Featuring Judith Gordon, piano
wed, jan 9, 2013, 7:30 pm
Recital Configuration: $45
In a three-part format, Rob Kapilow explores Johannes
Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn. The conductorcomposer dissects the musical composition with the
assistance of pianist Judith Gordon. “You hang on to
every word and note,” says The New York Times. A lively
Q&A concludes the evening.
Neil Sedaka
sun, jan 13, 2013, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $85/$80/$70/$60/$50
Celebrate the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts’ 20th
anniversary with an unforgettable afternoon of hits by Pop
singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka. The Grammy nominee has
charmed generations of fans with songs that he wrote and
performed himself (Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Laughter
in the Rain, and Bad Blood) as well as those he penned
for others (Captain & Tennille’s Love Will Keep Us Together
and Clay Aiken’s Solitaire).
www.neilsedaka.com
www.robkapilow.com
Moonwalker:
THE Reflection of Michael
Los Lobos
Acoustic En Vivo
fri, jan 11, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$55/$40/$30/$25
“With the exception of U2, no other band has stayed on
top of its game as long as Los Lobos,” notes Rolling Stone
magazine. The Los Angeles Times hails, “Los Lobos has long
strived to push itself, and its music, to new places.” The
three-time Grammy-winning group, which has charmed
generations of fans and critics with the songs La Bamba;
Come On, Let’s Go; and Will the Wolf Survive?, presents a
Mexican Folk acoustic show at the CCPA. Featuring Michael Firestone
as Michael Jackson
fri, jan 18, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$30
Inspired by the late superstar Michael Jackson, Moonwalker
takes audiences on a thrilling musical journey into the King of
Pop’s genius in a tribute production showcasing a live band,
singers, and dancers. As the musical icon, Michael Firestone
brings to life Jackson’s look, voice, unforgettable dance
moves, and hits such as Thriller, Billie Jean, Man in the Mirror,
and Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.
www.moonwalkershow.net
www.loslobos.org
To purchase tickets, call 800-300-4345 or go to www.cerritoscenter.com
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ADDED EVENT
Awe-inspiring!
— Variety
Country Roads:
The Music of John Denver
& Dan Fogelberg
sat, jan 19, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $58/$50/$40/$30/$20
The New York Times called Country Roads: The Music of
John Denver & Dan Fogelberg “excellent!” A company of
first-rate musicians delivers Denver’s iconic songs about
the natural beauty of the Rockies and Fogelberg’s tunes
exploring personal relationships. Some of the featured hits
have included Take Me Home, Country Roads; Sunshine on
My Shoulders; Rocky Mountain High; Leader of the Band;
Rhythm of the Rain; and Go Down Easy.
Smokey Robinson:
Up Close and Personal
sat, jan 26, 2013, 8:00 pm
sun, jan 27, 2013, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $75/$70/$65/$55/$45
Grammy winner Smokey Robinson presents his timeless
hits during a retrospective of his life, career, and music.
Celebrated for the songs Just to See Her and The Tracks of
My Tears, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon and Motown
pioneer will perform an intimate show with a four-piece
band. The evening also features a Q&A with the audience.
www.smokeyrobinson.com
Consistently superb work.
— Los Angeles Times
L.A. Theatre Works Presents
Jane Austen’s
Pride & Prejudice
fri, jan 25, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $55/$45/$40/$30/$20
One of the most enduring literary works of all time, Jane
Austen’s Pride and Prejudice marks its 200th anniversary
in 2013. This tale of the Bennets, a family blessed with five
daughters and a mother desperate to marry them off, has
delighted generations with its tempestuous pairing of the
headstrong Elizabeth and the arrogant (but honorable) Mr.
Darcy. The renowned L.A. Theatre Works brings Austen’s
wit and words to life in this radio theater-style production
that features full costumes, props, and set pieces with
microphones strategically placed around the stage.
www.latw.org
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Miró Quartet
thu, jan 31, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $50/$45/$30
Hailed by The New York Times for its “explosive vigor and
technical finesse,” the dynamic Miró Quartet has won the
Coleman Chamber Music Competition and the Fischoff
National Chamber Music Competition. The group also
garnered the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music
Award and was the first ensemble to be awarded the
Avery Fisher Career Grant.
www.miroquartet.com
PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN — Quartet in f minor, Op. 95, Serioso
BEETHOVEN — Quartet in B-flat Major,
Op. 18, No. 6, La Malinconia
BEETHOVEN — Quartet in c-sharp minor, Op. 131
Riders in the Sky
Rhythm of the Dance
fri, feb 1, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $55/$45/$40/$30/$20
Saddle up for a high-spirited, action-packed Western show
filled with original songs and slapstick comedy! Celebrated
for its hit song Woody’s Roundup from Toy Story 2, the
Grammy-winning group Riders in the Sky is one of “the
most significant acts in the history of American music,”
declares Billboard. The band was inducted into the Grand
Ol’ Opry and named “Entertainer of the Year” six times by
the Western Music Association.
www.ridersinthesky.com
Lyric Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$30
Embraced internationally as one of the most popular
Irish Step dance shows in the world, Rhythm of the
Dance features a live band, tenors, dancers, and vibrant
costumes. In an inspiring epic reliving the journey of the
Irish-Celts throughout history, Rhythm of the Dance is an
extravaganza that merges traditional dance and music
with state-of-the-art technology.
www.rhythmofthedance.com
Classic Albums Live —
Fleetwood Mac Rumours
sat, feb 2, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$55/$50/$40/$30
Classic Albums Live takes the world’s greatest classic
Rock records and re-creates them live on stage—note for
note, cut for cut. The concert showcases Grammy winner
Fleetwood Mac’s critically acclaimed album Rumours,
featuring the hits Go Your Own Way, Don’t Stop, Dreams,
and You Make Loving Fun.
www.classicalbumslive.com
fri, feb 8, 2013, 8:00 pm
sat, feb 9, 2013, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Sarakasi African Acrobats
sun, feb 10, 2013, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $50/$45/$35/$30/$20
Celebrate the rich diversity of the African continent and the
festive spirit of the circus in one exhilarating extravaganza.
The Sarakasi African Acrobats dazzle in a kaleidoscopic
showcase filled with human pyramids, tightrope stunts,
contortionists, high-energy dance, and juggling. A riveting
display of athleticism and authentic African music and
customs, the show captivates audiences of all ages.
www.sarakasi.org
To purchase tickets, call 800-300-4345 or go to www.cerritoscenter.com
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Peña is a genuine virtuoso, capable of
dazzling an audience with technical
abilities beyond the frets of mortal man.
—The New York Times
Flamenco Vivo
Featuring Paco Peña
The 54th Anniversary of
The Folk Reunion
Lyric Configuration: $55/$50/$45/$35/$25
Lyric Configuration: $66/$63/$58/$48/$38
fri, feb 15, 2013, 8:00 pm
Explore the art of the Flamenco like never before in
Flamenco Vivo! Renowned guitarist-composer Paco Peña
and a troupe of dazzling dancers and musicians bring to
life the legacy, tradition, and evolution of the Flamenco,
from its primitive beginnings to the rhythmic complexities
of its modern variations.
www.pacopena.com
sun, feb 17, 2013, 3:00 pm
The Folk Reunion marks its 54th anniversary with an
extravaganza featuring The Chad Mitchell Trio (Lizzie Borden
and John Birch Society), Tom Paxton (My Ramblin’ Boy and
Last Thing on My Mind), and The Limeliters (Power and
Glory and Meeting Here Tonight). The celebration also
includes The Brandywine Singers (Raspberries, Strawberries
and My Land Is a Good Land) and Dick Foley, original
lead singer of The Brothers Four (Greenfields and Try to
Remember). The legends perform together and individually,
accompanied by a 36-voice choir.
ADDED EVENT
Street Corner Renaissance Opening for
The Temptations
sat, feb 16, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $80/$75/$65/$55/$40
The unique a capella Doo-Wop sound of Street Corner
Renaissance has propelled its singles, including Life Could
Be a Dream, up the Billboard charts. The group opens
for The Temptations, returning to the Cerritos Center for
the Performing Arts with its timeless tunes. The Grammywinning quintet set the bar for Soul and R&B groups
with an avalanche of hits, including The Way You Do the
Things You Do, My Girl, and Papa Was a Rolling Stone.
www.streetcornerrenaissance.com
www.thetemptations.com
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Jake Shimabukuro
fri, feb 22, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$30
When a YouTube clip of Jake Shimabukuro’s performance
of While My Guitar Gently Weeps went viral, the ukulele
sensation’s career skyrocketed, leading to collaborations
with Bette Midler, Yo-Yo Ma, Ziggy Marley, and Chris Botti.
Noted for his “buoyant musicianship” and “brisk proficiency”
by The New York Times, Shimabukuro recently topped the
Billboard World Album Chart with his album Peace Love Ukulele.
www.jakeshimabukuro.com
Women of Ireland
Juan de Marcos &
The Afro-Cuban All Stars
sat, feb 23, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$55/$45/$35/$25
fri, mar 1, 2013, 8:00 pm
The exciting Women of Ireland showcases the best of Celtic
music, song, and dance. The show, which features some
of Ireland’s finest female performers, is a “contagious joy,
infectious pleasure,” raves Florida’s Herald Tribune. The
presentation celebrates the pure qualities of Irish music in a
contemporary setting, resulting in a program that the Herald
Tribune praised as “gripping, beautiful.”
www.women-of-ireland.com
The Pipes and Drums of
The Black Watch 3rd Battalion,
Royal Regiment of Scotland and
the Band of the Scots Guards
wed, feb 27, 2013, 8:00 pm
thu, feb 28, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$50/$40/$30
The award-winning Afro-Cuban All Stars has delighted
multitudes of fans with its intoxicating Bolero, Cha Cha
Cha, Salsa, Rumba, Danzón, and Timba music. Staunchly
committed to showcasing the heritage, vitality, and diversity
of Cuba’s tunes to the world, the Grammy-nominated band
“electrifies!” hails the San Francisco Chronicle.
Tribute to Glenn Miller
& The Vocal Groups
Featuring the Tex Beneke Orchestra,
The Four Freshmen, The Four Lads,
The Lindy Sisters, and String of Pearls
sun, mar 3, 2013, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$30
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35
The Pipes and Drums of The Black Watch 3 Battalion,
Royal Regiment of Scotland join forces with the Band
of the Scots Guards to celebrate the music of Scotland,
England, Ireland, and Wales. The family-friendly show
features a unique blend of music, pageantry, and history
highlighted by traditional Folk music and military tunes.
The fabulous Tex Beneke Orchestra plays the most popular
music of the Swing era. This tribute features the 1950s vocal
groups The Four Freshmen (Graduation Day) and The
Four Lads (Moments to Remember). Two groups honoring
the music of the Big Band era will be The Lindy Sisters
performing The Andrews Sisters hits and String of Pearls
presenting tunes from Glenn Miller.
www.theblackwatch.co.uk
www.4freshmen.com
rd
www.thefourlads.com
To purchase tickets, call 800-300-4345 or go to www.cerritoscenter.com
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The China National
Symphony Orchestra
is a solid, energetic …
ensemble.
—Washington Post
China National
Symphony Orchestra
thu, mar 7, 2013, 8:00 pm
Concert Configuration: $70/$60/$50/$40/$30
For more than half a century, the China National
Symphony Orchestra has successfully introduced and
promoted Classical, Romantic, Contemporary, and
symphonic Chinese works across the globe. Composed of
award-winning instrumentalists, the orchestra is “a mature
group with a vital sound,” hailed The Times of London.
www.cnso.com.cn
PROGRAM
XIA GUAN—Earth Requiem, 1st Movement
ZHANHAO HE/GANG CHEN—Butterfly Lovers
with violin soloist Chuanyun Li
STRAUSS—Ein Heldenleben
ABBA The Concert
sat, mar 9, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $70/$65/$55/$50/$40
ABBA rocked the music charts with a bevy of hits
(Waterloo, Dancing Queen, and Voulez-Vous), earning
itself a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ABBA The
Concert pays tribute to the Swedish Pop-Rock group in
an exciting musical showcase highlighting the ensemble’s
iconic songs, including The Winner Takes It All; Gimme,
Gimme, Gimme; and Mamma Mia.
www.theconcert.se
Golden Oldies
Rock ‘n’ Roll Party
Featuring Herb Cox & The Cleftones,
Robin Luke, The Harptones, The Chantels,
Dickie Lee, and Norman Fox & The Rob Roys
fri, mar 15, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $75/$65/$50/$40/$30
Join us for an exciting Golden Oldies Rock ‘n’ Roll Party
with Doo-Wop sensation Herb Cox & The Cleftones
(Heart and Soul and For Sentimental Reasons), Robin Luke
(Susie Darlin’), and The Harptones (Sunday Kind of Love).
Joining the fun are Vocal Group Hall of Fame inductee The
Chantels (Maybe), Dickie Lee (I Saw Linda Yesterday), and
Norman Fox & The Rob Roys (Tell Me Why).
American English
The Complete Beatles Tribute
sat, mar 16, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$55/$40/$30/$25
The Beatles blazed up music charts and charmed fans
all over the world with hit after hit, including She Loves
You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Hey Jude, and Let It Be.
Twist and Shout along as American English pays tribute
to the Fab Four, performing timeless songs spanning
the band’s entire career.
www.americanenglishbeatles.com
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In the Mood
Savion Glover
sun, mar 17, 2013, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $66/$63/$55/$45/$30
During a time of war, it was the music that united a nation.
This jazzy, spirited tribute to the 1940s Swing era features
singers, dancers, a Big Band orchestra, and tunes from
icons of the time, including Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington,
Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Goodman. Much more than
a concert, it’s an authentic and inspiring celebration of
American history and culture.
www.inthemoodlive.com
fri, mar 22, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$30
The wildly successful Broadway musical Bring in ’da
Noise, Bring in ’da Funk made Tap dance sensation Savion
Glover a household name. The Seattle Times cheered the
“Best Choreography” Tony winner, noting his “restless
drive to branch out, [and] change it up.” Glover’s credits
include the Broadway hits The Tap Dance Kid and Black
and Blue and the Oscar-winning movie Happy Feet.
www.saviongloverproductions.com
PERFORMANCE PARTNER PROGRAM
Rob Kapilow’s
What Makes It Great?
BEETHOVEN—Violin Concerto
An Evening With Steve Tyrell
wed, mar 20, 2013, 7:30 pm
A Special Concert Benefiting
Friends of Arts Education
sat, mar 23, 2013, 8:00 pm
Award-winning composer Rob Kapilow takes audiences
inside Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. With
engaging commentaries, a live performance by Bulgarian
violinist Bella Hristova and the Cal State Fullerton
University Symphony Orchestra, and a spirited Q&A,
Kapilow explores the composition, providing audiences
with a fresh approach to the piece.
Singer-songwriter-musician Steve Tyrell has spent a record
number of weeks at the top of the Smooth Jazz charts.
His contribution to the film industry is equally impressive
and includes scores for Mystic Pizza, Father of the Bride,
and The Brady Bunch. All proceeds from this concert will
benefit arts education programs for kindergarten through
12th-grade students.
www.robkapilow.com
www.bellahristova.com
www.stevetyrell.com
www.friendsofaecc.com
Featuring Bella Hristova, violin and
Cal State Fullerton University Symphony Orchestra
Lyric Configuration: $45
Lyric Configuration: $125/$85/$75/$60/$45
CCPA exchange policies
do not apply to this show.
To purchase tickets, call 800-300-4345 or go to www.cerritoscenter.com
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A must for magic buffs
of all ages.
—Los Angeles Times
All New 57th Annual Edition of
It’s Magic!
sun, mar 24, 2013, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$35
The Hit Men
sat, apr 6, 2013, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $58/$50/$45/$35/$25
With an all-new cast of award-winning performers from
around the world, including Hollywood’s Magic Castle and
Las Vegas, the It’s Magic! extravaganza leaves audiences
speechless and spellbound with sleight-of-hand illusions,
stage tricks, and comedy and variety acts. It’s “the best
magic show in town!” cheers the Los Angeles Times.
When The Hit Men take the stage, it’s clear why their music
has transcended generations. The original members of mega
acts — such as Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Tommy
James and The Shondells, The Critters, Jim Croce, and
Carly Simon—The Hit Men helped turn catchy tunes into
major hits, including Oh, What a Night; Who Loves You; Walk
Like a Man; Big Girls Don’t Cry; and Hanky Panky.
www.itsmagicshow.com
www.thehitmensite.com
Fiddler on the Roof
The Ukulele Orchestra
of Great Britain
fri, mar 29, 2013, 8:00 pm
sat, mar 30, 2013, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
sun, apr 7, 2013, 3:00 pm
Lyric With Pit Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$30
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$30
The timeless Tony-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof has
endeared itself to audiences worldwide with the tale of
a humble milkman struggling to instill his religious values
and Jewish traditions in his strong-willed daughters. The
production showcases a rousing score, featuring Tradition;
Matchmaker, Matchmaker; If I Were a Rich Man; and
Sunrise, Sunset.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is “sheer fun and
outright daffiness tied to first-rate musicality and comic
timing,” raves The New York Times. There are no drums,
pianos, backing tracks, or electronic trickery—just catchy,
foot-stomping tunes on ukuleles. Expect anything from
Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Redding and Spaghetti
Western soundtracks. The orchestra is “frighteningly
talented and awesome!” cheers Time Out magazine.
www.ukuleleorchestra.com
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JUST ADDED!
Smokey Robinson:
Up Close and Personal
sat, jan 26, 2013, 8:00 pm
sun, jan 27, 2013, 3:00 pm
Jake Shimabukuro
fri, feb 22, 2013, 8:00 pm
See page 14 for details.
See page 12 for details.
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