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CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON 14/15 Sea s o n B ro c hu re YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS,YOUR FAVORITE THEATER Call or go online today to place your ticket order. See page 24 for ordering information. The stunning and colorful Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) illuminates the evening sky with beacons of light emanating from pyramid-shaped rooftops. The Grand Lobby features a sweeping spiral staircase that leads to elevated galleries. The auditorium seats move on floating air casters that can be configured into four different seating arrangements — Arena, Concert, Lyric, and Recital. For each layout, movable acoustic ceiling panels ensure optimal sound quality. Every performance setting provides a unique entertainment experience. The City of Cerritos is in the heart of the Los Angeles and Orange County metropolitan areas. The 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. 2 Pictured on cover (clockwise from left): Jay Leno, Jake Shimabukuro, and I Love Lucy® Live on Stage. Performances with the Family Show icon have been specifically chosen for youngsters and families, and offer a special ticket price for children age 15 and younger. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket. Look for the video camera icon throughout this brochure for shows with featured video clips. Watch them on the E-Catalog at ccpaecatalog.com or scan the QR code with your smartphone. CITY OF CERRITOS Mark E. Pulido, Mayor Carol K. Chen, Mayor Pro Tem Bruce W. Barrows, Councilmember Joseph Cho, Ph.D., Councilmember George Ray, Councilmember Art Gallucci, City Manager TABLE OF CONTENTS 2014-2015 SEASON LINEUP 6 CCPA ENDOWMENT FUND 22 WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? SERIES 16 SPECIAL EVENTS/ FRIENDS OF ARTS EDUCATION 23 PERFORMANCE PARTNER PROGRAMS 17 WHEN TO ORDER/ HOW TO ORDER 24 MEMORY LANE SERIES 18 SEATING CHARTS/ TICKET INFORMATION 25 BROADWAY SERIES 20 ROB KAPILOW’S To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 3 YEAR AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER 2014 Ariat Presents 8 Josh Turner — Roughstock and Rambler Tour I Love Lucy® Live on Stage sat–sun, sep 27–28 fri, oct 31 DECEMBER 2014 OCTOBER 2014 NOVEMBER 2014 An Irish Christmas 10 Merry-Achi Christmas Sol de México de José Hernández, 10 Street Corner Renaissance Opening for Jay Leno Get the Led Out The American Led Zeppelin 6 6 fri, oct 3 6 The Aerosmith Legacy Show Starring Draw the Line 7 Vikki Carr 7 fri, oct 10 sat, oct 11 7 Sergio Mendes 8 fri, oct 24 Peter Cetera sat, oct 25 4 9 California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio 9 fri, nov 7 sat, nov 8 8 sun, nov 9 10 Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? 16 Schubert Unfinished Symphony wed, nov 12 L.A. Mass Choir sat, nov 15 Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). fri, dec 5 20 Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, and Grandeza Mexicana Ballet Folklorico sat, dec 6 Broadway Swings Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Mary Chapin Carpenter sun, oct 12 18 Still Under the Direction of Randy Sparks With Special Added Attraction Barry McGuire sun, nov 2 sat, oct 4 Featuring Louie Cruz Beltran sat, nov 1 The New Christy Minstrels Sha Na Na sings the songs from the Hit Movie GREASE 9 Jake Shimabukuro fri–sat, nov 28–29 17 A Michael Feinstein Holiday Featuring Debby Boone 11 fri, dec 12 Colors of Christmas 11 With Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne, Jennifer Holliday, and Ruben Studdard sat, dec 13 Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2014 11 fri–sat, dec 19–20 JANUARY 2015 Camelot fri–sat, jan 9–10 20 Mamma Mia! 21 Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? 16 The Midtown Men 13 wed, jan 14 sun, feb 8 Tribute to the Hollywood Icons sun, jan 11 18 The Songs of Jerome Kern Rockin’ at the Beach Starring Frankie Avalon and The Jan & Dean Show Featuring Dean Torrence and the Surf City All Stars 12 The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain 12 12 The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon Music by Charles Gilbert Book Adapted by Jennifer Blatchley Smith, Leslie Reidel and Landis Smith Based on the beloved book series by Crockett Johnson sun, feb 1 Wilson Phillips and Billy Ocean sat, feb 28 13 13 21 Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack 14 The Best of Doo-Wop Vol. II It’s Magic! sun, mar 8 sun, mar 15 Pictures at an Exhibition—Mussorgsky wed, mar 18 Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli Straighten Up & Fly Right: Tribute to Nat King Cole 15 fri, mar 20 Catch a Wave—The Beach Boys Show 17 & Paperback Writer—The Beatles Experience A Special Concert Benefiting Friends of Arts Education sat, mar 21 With Special Guest Carmen Bradford Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story sat, mar 14 Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? 16 Count Basie Orchestra MARCH 2015 fri–sat, mar 6–7 FEBRUARY 2015 Enchantment Theatre Company Presents Tribute to Glenn Miller 19 and the Band Leaders Featuring the Tex Beneke Orchestra, sun, feb 22 sat–sun, jan 24–25 sat, jan 31 4 Stars From the Original Cast of Jersey Boys The Mills Brothers, Featuring John Mills; The Chordettes; and Peter Marshall sun, jan 18 Collin Raye and BJ Thomas fri–sat, feb 6–7 19 sun, mar 22 Stayin’ Alive—One Night of the Bee Gees 15 14 Rumplestiltskin 15 14 APRIL 2015 sat, mar 28 sun, mar 29 One Night of Queen sat, apr 4 To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 16 5 SEASON OPENER Get the Led Out Street Corner Renaissance Opening for Arena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35 Jay Leno sat, sep 27, 2014, 8:00 pm sun, sep 28, 2014, 3:00 pm Arena Configuration: $120/$100/$85/$75/$65 Funnyman Jay Leno opens the 2014–2015 Season at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in an evening of laughs and stand-up comedy. With the acclaimed entertainer at its helm, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno dominated late-night television, garnering an Emmy for “Outstanding Comedy, Variety or Music Series.” Leno is a best-selling author and speaker and a recipient of a People’s Choice Award. He was recently inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. The a capella Doo-Wop ensemble Street Corner Renaissance opens the show. The American Led Zeppelin fri, oct 3, 2014, 8:00 pm Get ready to rock to the best of Led Zeppelin when Get the Led Out comes to Cerritos! In a high-energy tribute to its favorite band, Get the Led Out performs Led Zeppelin’s songs—such as Whole Lotta Love, Black Dog, and the Battle of Evermore— “note for note, the way it was recorded,” raves Philadelphia Magazine. The Philadelphia Inquirer said, “Older fans could be heard bragging that they saw Zeppelin back in the day and that Get the Led Out is better. That might seem hard to believe until you witness the might and versatility of the players.” gtlorocks.com streetcornerrenaissance.com 6 Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). Sha Na Na sings the songs from the Hit Movie GREASE sat, oct 4, 2014, 8:00 pm Arena Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$35 Rock and Doo-Wop legend Sha Na Na performs the hits from the fun-filled musical movie Grease. Cast as the high school band Johnny Casino and the Gamblers in the film, Sha Na Na performs songs such as Rock ’n’ Roll Is Here to Stay, Those Magic Changes, Tears on My Pillow, Hound Dog, Born to Hand Jive, and Blue Moon. The iconic ballad Sandy, sung by John Travolta in the movie, was co-written by Sha Na Na’s piano man, Screamin’ Scott Simon. shanana.com The Aerosmith Legacy Show Starring Draw the Line Vikki Carr Arena Configuration: $60/$55/$45/$40/$30 With her Grammy-winning international hit It Must Be Him, Vikki Carr is one of the most celebrated voices in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. The three-time Grammy and Latin Grammy winner’s works include the Grammy-winning Spanish-language album Cosas del Amor and the hits The Lesson, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, For Once in My Life, and Pen in Hand. Singer and master percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran opens the show and performs with Carr. The Los Angeles Times praises him for his “superheated Latin rhythms and free-flying Jazz” sounds. fri, oct 10, 2014, 8:00 pm “Draw the Line is the bomb … they are Aerosmith!” — Steven Tyler Featuring Draw the Line and hosted by original Aerosmith guitarist Ray Tabano, The Aerosmith Legacy Show epitomizes the sound, look, and feel of the four-time Grammy-winning Hard Rock band. Go Crazy at the only endorsed Aerosmith show, which showcases actual video footage and hits such as Walk This Way, Janie’s Got a Gun, Livin’ on the Edge, Pink, and Dude (Looks Like a Lady). drawtheline.net Featuring Louie Cruz Beltran sat, oct 11, 2014, 8:00 pm Arena Configuration: $68/$62/$55/$50/$40 vikkicarr.com louiecruzbeltran.com Mary Chapin Carpenter sun, oct 12, 2014, 7:00 pm Arena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$35 Five-time Grammy-winning Country singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter performs with a joy that is “infectious,” heralds The Hollywood Reporter. Named “Female Vocalist of the Year” twice by the Country Music Association, Carpenter shattered the charts with her No. One singles Down at the Twist and Shout, He Thinks He’ll Keep Her, I Take My Chances, and Shut Up and Kiss Me. The Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee has sung at the White House, the World Series, Superbowl, and the Grand Ole Opry. A special guest performer will open the show and will be announced soon. marychapincarpenter.com To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 7 Sergio Mendes Peter Cetera Arena Configuration: $75/$70/$65/$55/$45 Arena Configuration: $80/$70/$65/$55/$45 fri, oct 24, 2014, 8:00 pm sat, oct 25, 2014, 8:00 pm Sergio Mendes commands international attention with the uniquely exhilarating blend of Pop-inflected Brazilian Jazz evident in Brasileiro, which won a “Best World Music Album” Grammy. The singer-composer shattered music charts with his version of Scarborough Fair and the Top 10 hit Never Gonna Let You Go. Mendes garnered Latin Grammys for his albums Bom Tempo and Timeless and was Oscar-nominated for his song Real in Rio from the animated hit movie Rio. As an original member of the iconic Rock group Chicago, Peter Cetera contributed to the band’s biggest hits, including You’re the Inspiration, Hard to Say I’m Sorry, and If You Leave Me Now. Cetera’s first solo debut, Glory of Love, was the theme song for the blockbuster movie The Karate Kid II, earning Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy nominations. His other hits include After All, Feels Like Heaven, and the Grammy-nominated No. One song The Next Time I Fall. sergiomendesmusic.com petercetera.com Ariat Presents Josh Turner — Roughstock and Rambler Tour fri, oct 31, 2014, 8:00 pm Arena Configuration: $80/$70/$60/$50/$40 “One of the new millennium’s brightest country successes.” — Los Angeles Times In 2007, Country star Josh Turner became one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. The double-Platinum-selling singer has charmed Country music fans with Long Black Train, the Grammy-nominated Would You Go With Me, and the No. One singles Your Man, Why Don’t We Just Dance, and All Over Me. joshturner.com 8 Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). Jake Shimabukuro Broadway Swings Arena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$35 Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$45 sat, nov 1, 2014, 8:00 pm “Jake is taking the instrument to a place that I can’t see anybody else catching up with.” — Eddie Vedder 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. jakeshimabukuro.com fri, nov 7, 2014, 8:00 pm Broadway Swings is a musical salute to the best of Broadway and Jazz! Featuring top Cabaret singers and a live Big Band performing the songs of icons Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Fats Walker, and many more, the show has included timeless tunes such as I Got Rhythm, Stormy Weather, Don’t Rain on My Parade, and People Will Say We’re in Love. California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio sat, nov 8, 2014, 8:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$35 California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio play independently and together in a rousing program encompassing original compositions and new arrangements of Progressive Rock, World, Jazz, and Classical music. Guitar Player Magazine cheers the California Guitar Trio for its “fearless multi-genre explorations.” The Montreal Guitar Trio won the 2011 Opus Award for “Concert of the Year” in the Jazz/World Music category. cgtrio.com mg3.ca To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 9 Popovich Comedy Pet Theater An Irish Christmas Lyric Configuration: Adults $20 Children (15 and younger) $15 In an enchanting presentation of Ireland’s culture, history, and holiday customs, An Irish Christmas mingles ancient traditions with the modern artistry of the country’s finest performers. It’s a family-friendly evening of merriment, filled with seasonal songs, Celtic music, lively story-telling, and spirited dancing. sun, nov 9, 2014, 3:00 pm “[Gregory Popovich’s] work is the cat’s meow.”—The New York Times Round up the kids and check out the delightful Popovich Comedy Pet Theater! Expect stunts, extraordinary juggling, European-style clowning, balancing acts, and what The New York Times calls a “hodgepodge of wacky skits with animals in colorful costumes.” Each of the show’s 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays, rescued from animal shelters. Now they love to show off on stage by performing a variety of stunts and skits! fri, dec 5, 2014, 8:00 pm Arena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35 comedypet.com Merry-Achi Christmas Sol de México de José Hernández, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, and Grandeza Mexicana Ballet Folklorico sat, dec 6, 2014, 7:00 pm Arena Configuration: $86/$76/$65/$45/$35 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 Ballet Folklorico company. soldemexicoonline.com reynadelosangeles.com 10 Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). A Michael Feinstein Holiday Featuring Debby Boone fri, dec 12, 2014, 8:00 pm Arena Configuration: $95/$85/$75/$65/$55 Emmy- and Grammy-nominated pianist-singer Michael Feinstein delivers a festive medley of seasonal hits in this holiday show. Joining the musical force is three-time Grammy winner Debby Boone, who lit up the world and music charts with the Oscar-winning No. One ballad You Light Up My Life. michaelfeinstein.com debbyboone.net Colors of Christmas With Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne, Jennifer Holliday, and Ruben Studdard sat, dec 13, 2014, 8:00 pm Arena Configuration: $100/$90/$75/$65/$55 For 21 seasons, the popular Colors of Christmas showcase has delighted audiences at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. The lively annual tradition returns with Grammy winner Peabo Bryson, Grammy nominee Taylor Dayne, Tony and Grammy winner Jennifer Holliday, and American Idol champ Ruben Studdard in a program full of holiday cheer and seasonal favorites. peabobryson.net www.taylordayne.com Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2014 With Special Guests Jonathan Butler, Christopher Cross, and Maysa fri, dec 19, 2014, 8:00 pm sat, dec 20, 2014, 8:00 pm Arena Configuration: $95/$85/$75/$60/$50 Celebrating its 17th anniversary, Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2014 returns to Cerritos with a festive, high-energy show. Led by multiGrammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz, the talented lineup includes acclaimed Jazz-R&B singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler, Oscar and five-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross, and award-winning vocalist Maysa. davekoz.com jonathanbutler.com christophercross.com maysa.com To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 11 Rockin’ at the Beach Starring Frankie Avalon and the Jan & Dean Show Featuring Dean Torrence and the Surf City All Stars sun, jan 18, 2015, 3:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $75/$70/$65/$55/$45 You’ll be Rockin’ at the Beach when Dean Torrence and his band the Surf City All Stars get the party started with Jan & Dean hits (such as Surf City and The Little Old Lady From Pasadena) and other popular Surf music tunes. Teen idol Frankie Avalon commands the stage in the second half with hits that charmed generations, including Venus, Why, and DeDe Dinah. surfcityallstars.com frankieavalon.com 12 The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain sat, jan 24, 2015, 8:00 pm sun, jan 25, 2015, 3:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$30 “Frighteningly talented and awesome!” —Time Out The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returns to Cerritos for the first time since its sold-out 2013 performance. Forget drums, pianos, backing tracks, or electronic trickery—it’s just catchy, foot-stomping tunes on ukuleles. Expect anything from Tchaikovsky to Lady Gaga and Nirvana via Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks. The New York Times calls it “sheer fun and outright daffiness tied to first-rate musicality and comic timing.” ukuleleorchestra.com Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). Collin Raye and BJ Thomas sat, jan 31, 2015, 8:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $75/$70/$60/$50/$40 With his intoxicating blend of Country-Rock and smooth balladry, Collin Raye lit up the music charts with the No. One hits Love, Me; In This Life; My Kind of Girl; and I Can Still Feel You. Pop-CountryGospel singer BJ Thomas has sold more than 70 million records, amassing two Dove Awards and five “Best Inspirational Performance” Grammys. His hits include Hooked on a Feeling, Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head, and (Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song. collinraye.com bjthomas.com Enchantment Theatre Company Presents The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon Music by Charles Gilbert Book Adapted by Jennifer Blatchley Smith, Leslie Reidel, and Landis Smith Based on the beloved book series by Crockett Johnson sun, feb 1, 2015, 3:00 pm Lyric Configuration: Adults $20 Children (15 and younger) $15 Buckle up for a wild ride with a creative little boy named Harold. Armed with his limitless imagination and a trusty purple crayon, he jets to Mars (think shooting stars and spaceships!), joins a circus, and meets a king. The production brings to life the popular children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon with life-size puppets, masks, magic, and music. The show, recommended for ages 5 and older, lasts approximately one hour. The Midtown Men 4 Stars From the Original Cast of Jersey Boys sun, feb 8, 2015, 3:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $85/$80/$70/$60/$50 “Authenticity is the core of this musical brotherhood.” — New York Daily News As original cast members of Broadway’s Jersey Boys, they took the world by storm. Now Tony winner Christian Hoff, Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer, Michael Longoria, and Daniel Reichard are back! The four bring to life their favorite ’60s hits from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, and The Four Seasons, including Can’t Buy Me Love, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and Bye Bye Baby. Not a performance of, not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys. Wilson Phillips and Billy Ocean sat, feb 28, 2015, 8:00 pm Arena Configuration: $85/$75/$70/$60/$50 One of the best-selling female groups of all time, Wilson Phillips rocked the Billboard chart with the Top 10 songs Release Me, Impulsive, and You’re in Love. The trio’s Grammy-nominated Hold On won Billboard’s “Hot 100 Single of the Year.” Billy Ocean’s “ace-in-the-hole is his soothing, sensuous, somewhat rough-textured voice,” raves the Los Angeles Times. Ocean’s impressive roster of hits includes the Grammywinning Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run); Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car; When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going; and There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry). wilsonphillipsmusic.com billyocean.com themidtownmen.com To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 13 Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack The Best of Doo-Wop Vol. II sat, mar 14, 2015, 8:00 pm sun, mar 15, 2015, 3:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $60/$50/$45/$35/$25 It’s The Best of Doo-Wop Vol. II when the genre’s icons unite. Jam with Jay Siegel’s Tokens (Tonight I Fell in Love and The Lion Sleeps Tonight); Eugene Pit, original singer of The Jive 5 (My True Story); and Cleveland Still & The Dubs (Could This Be Magic, Don’t Ask Me to Be Lonely, and Chapel of Dreams). Also featured in the evening’s lineup are Lenny Dell’s Demensions (Over the Rainbow and My Foolish Heart) and The Mystics (Hushabye and Don’t Take the Stars). “A must for magic buffs of all ages.” — Los Angeles Times sun, mar 8, 2015, 3:00 pm “A devilishly good show!” — San Francisco Examiner Celebrate the Golden Age of Las Vegas entertainment with a show featuring impeccable impressionists of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Joey Bishop, and Sammy Davis Jr. This acclaimed production showcases great arrangements of classic songs everyone knows and loves, including That’s Amore, For Once in My Life, Luck Be a Lady, and Mack the Knife. The performance includes material for an adult audience. Lyric Configuration: $75/$65/$50/$40/$30 jaysiegelandthetokens.com thedemensions.com themystics.biz sandyhackettsratpackshow.com 14 Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). It’s Magic! Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35 Prepare to be amazed. The longest-running magic production in the country brings together legendary magical performers in an exciting show for the entire family. Talented performers in magic and variety will be featured. itsmagicshow.com Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli Straighten Up & Fly Right: Tribute to Nat King Cole fri, mar 20, 2015, 8:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $75/$65/$55/$45/$35 Three-time Grammy winner Ramsey Lewis and acclaimed guitarist John Pizzarelli team up to honor Jazz titan Nat King Cole in an evening filled with the legend’s timeless hits, including Straighten Up and Fly Right, Route 66, I Love You for Sentimental Reasons, and It’s Only a Paper Moon. Pianist Lewis’ seven Gold records include the chart-topping hits The In Crowd, Hang on Sloopy, and Wade in the Water. Pizzarelli, who was called “madly creative” by the Los Angeles Times, won a 2007 Nightlife Award, which honors the best in New York cabaret, comedy, and Jazz. Stayin’ Alive— One Night of the Bee Gees Rumplestiltskin sun, mar 29, 2015, 3:00 pm sat, mar 28, 2015, 8:00 pm Lyric Configuration: Adults $20 Children (15 and younger) $15 The Bee Gees rocked the musical world with a string of hits that sold more than 220 million albums worldwide, earning the group an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Stayin’ Alive tribute celebrates the Grammy-winning band’s legacy with a Night Fever of hits, including Jive Talkin’, How Deep Is Your Love, You Should Be Dancing, Nights on Broadway, and Lonely Days. The Grimm Brothers’ ageless fable Rumplestiltskin spins to life on stage. The fairy tale, about a lovely girl named Daisy and a mischievous little man who is able to turn straw into gold, explores themes of greed, vanity, and friendship. The show is a fun crowd-pleaser, sure to delight children with catchy songs and audience participation. The production, recommended for ages 5 and older, lasts approximately one hour. Lyric Configuration: $75/$70/$65/$60/$50 stayinalivetribute.com ramseylewis.com johnpizzarelli.com To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 15 ROB KAPILOW’S WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? SERIES Enjoy the entire three-event series for just $114. Schubert Unfinished Symphony Featuring the Cal State Fullerton University Symphony Orchestra wed, nov 12, 2014, 7:30 pm One Night of Queen Lyric Configuration: $52 sat, apr 4, 2015, 8:00 pm The Songs of Jerome Kern Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$45 Featuring the Members of the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program at L.A. Opera wed, jan 14, 2015, 7:30 pm In the 1970s, the Rock band Queen dominated the music scene with the chart-topping hits Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Radio Ga Ga, and We Are the Champions. The tribute One Night of Queen celebrates the timeless music and legend of the group that was named to VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.” Recital Configuration: $52 onenightofqueen.com Rob Kapilow “gets audiences in tune with Classical music at a deeper and more immediate level than many of them thought possible,” hails the Los Angeles Times. In a three-part format, Kapilow dissects a musical composition. The pieces are performed, and a lively Q&A concludes the evening. “You hang on to every word and note,” says The New York Times. Pictures at an Exhibition — Mussorgsky Featuring Aika Dan, piano wed, mar 18, 2015, 7:30 pm Recital Configuration: $52 robkapilow.com 16 Purchase Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? Series to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). PERFORMANCE PARTNER PROGRAMS L.A. Mass Choir sat, nov 15, 2014, 7:00 pm Lyric With Pit Configuration: $70/$60/$50/$40/$30 With its diverse Gospel style, L.A. Mass Choir was nominated for several Stellar Awards and earned a Grammy nod for its album Can’t Hold Back. The popular choral group performs songs ranging from traditional Gospel to contemporary Christian material. L.A. Mass Choir has performed with many music legends, including Neil Diamond, Gerald Albright, Christina Aguilera, and Patti LaBelle. The group also appeared on the television shows Scrubs and Belles. The 10 percent Choose Your Own Season discount and CCPA exchange policies do not apply to this show. This show will have a no refund, no exchange policy. Catch a Wave—The Beach Boys Show & Paperback Writer—The Beatles Experience A Special Concert Benefiting Friends of Arts Education sat, mar 21, 2015, 8:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $125/$75/$65/$50/$40 When Disney began its search for an authentic tribute to The Beach Boys, Catch a Wave was hands-down the choice. Catch a Wave has traveled the world and received praise for its performance of hit songs such as Fun, Fun, Fun; Good Vibrations; and Surfin’ U.S.A. Performing hit songs such as She Loves You, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and complete with an Ed Sullivan look-alike, Paperback Writer is known for its high attention to detail from the musicianship and characterization of the Beatles to the replication of costuming and equipment. This show is guaranteed to bring audiences the most precise experience of The Beatles as humanly possible! All proceeds from this concert will benefit arts education programs for kindergarten through 12th grade students. The 10 percent Choose Your Own Season discount and CCPA exchange policies do not apply to this show. This show will have a no refund, no exchange policy. To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 17 MEMORY LANE SERIES The New Christy Minstrels Still Under the Direction of Randy Sparks With Special Added Attraction Barry McGuire sun, nov 2, 2014, 3:00 pm Arena Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$40 The New Christy Minstrels’ influence on Pop and Folk music is undeniable, with chart-topping hits such as Green, Green; This Land Is Your Land; Denver; and the Oscar-winning song Chim Chim Cher-ee. Hailed for its rich and robust vocal blend, the ensemble garnered a “Best Performance by a Chorus” Grammy for its album Presenting The New Christy Minstrels. Special guest and Gospel-Folk musician Barry McGuire joins the group on stage. The Memory Lane Series offers four performances for the price of just $227. Tribute to the Hollywood Icons sun, jan 11, 2015, 3:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$40 Tribute to the Hollywood Icons brings together talented performers honoring the biggest entertainment legends of all time. Get ready to be enchanted by impersonators paying tribute to Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, the Andrews Sisters, and Sonny & Cher. The Hollywood Icons Orchestra is featured in the show. thenewchristyminstrels.com barrymcguire.com * 18 Purchase the Memory Lane Series to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Band Leaders Featuring the Tex Beneke Orchestra, The Mills Brothers, Featuring John Mills; The Chordettes; and Peter Marshall sun, feb 22, 2015, 3:00 pm Arena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$40 The Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Band Leaders will get you In the Mood with an afternoon of rollicking music from the Swing era. Renowned for playing songs that Glenn Miller made famous—Chattanooga Choo Choo and (I’ve Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo—the Tex Beneke Orchestra joins a lineup that includes Vocal Hall of Fame recipients The Mills Brothers, featuring John Mills (Tiger Rag); The Chordettes (Born to Be With You); and Peter Marshall. themillsbrothers.com Count Basie Orchestra With Special Guest Carmen Bradford sun, mar 22, 2015, 3:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $67/$62/$57/$52/$45 The Count Basie Orchestra, “more than any other, was the epitome of swing, of jazz that moved with a built-in flowing intensity,” raves The New York Times. The band garnered multiple Grammys with its albums 88 Basie Street, Warm Breeze, Count Plays Duke, and Live at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. Discovered by Count Basie, Jazz powerhouse Carmen Bradford has been cited by the Los Angeles Times for her “control of mood and dynamics.” Her albums include Finally Yours, With Respect, and Home With You. thecountbasieorchestra.com carmenbradford.com To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 19 BROADWAY SERIES The Broadway Series offers the best seats for as little as $200 for four shows. I Love Lucy® Live on Stage Camelot fri, nov 28, 2014, 8:00 pm sat, nov 29, 2014, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm fri, jan 9, 2015, 8:00 pm sat, jan 10, 2015, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Lyric Configuration: $70/$68/$62/$58/$50 Lyric With Pit Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$35 I Love Lucy® Live on Stage is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience filled with the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome: Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel! It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience, experiencing firsthand the filming of two hilarious I Love Lucy episodes. The show also features The Ricky Ricardo Orchestra, a charming host who takes you behind the scenes, and the Crystaltone Singers performing ’50s-style harmonies. The time-honored legend of King Arthur comes to life in Camelot, the Tony-winning musical about chivalry, brotherhood, betrayal, and a passionate love triangle. Featuring the classics If Ever I Would Leave You, The Simple Joys of Maidenhood, and the title song Camelot, the celebrated fable is full of “beauty and heart,” cheers the Chicago Sun-Times. ilovelucylive.com 20 Purchase the Broadway Series to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). Broadway shows may contain content intended for mature audiences and are recommended for ages 15 and older. Mamma Mia! Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story fri, feb 6, 2015, 8:00 pm sat, feb 7, 2015, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm fri, mar 6, 2015, 8:00 pm sat, mar 7, 2015, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm “Mamma Mia brings happiness wherever it goes!”—Time A sensation worldwide, Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story is a Rock ‘n’ Roll musical about Buddy Holly and his short-yet-spectacular career. The program features Holly’s classic hits such as Peggy Sue, That’ll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, and Oh Boy. The performance also includes La Bamba by Ritchie Valens and Chantilly Lace by The Big Bopper, both of whom died with Holly in a 1959 plane crash, a tragedy known as “The Day the Music Died.” Lyric With Pit Configuration: $70/$68/$62/$58/$50 A feel-good tale about a mother, a daughter, and the daughter’s quest to uncover the true identity of her father, Mamma Mia! has delighted audiences all over the globe. Set on the idyllic Greek islands, the musical features timeless tunes from the Swedish Pop supergroup ABBA, including Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All, Chiquita, Super Trouper, and Lay All Your Love on Me. It’s “a mega hit that has audiences dancing in the aisles!” cheers the Associated Press. Lyric Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$35 buddythemusical.com To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 21 CCPA ENDOWMENT FUND Since its opening in 1993, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) has been recognized as a landmark cultural destination for the Southern California region. The visionary leadership displayed by the Cerritos City Council in developing this magnificent theater was matched by its unwavering commitment to guarantee adequate ongoing financial support for the venue’s operation. To accomplish this goal, the Cerritos City Council founded the CCPA Endowment Fund in 1994. In establishing the Endowment Fund, the Cerritos City Council made an unequivocal pledge to future generations of Southern Californians by dedicating funds to ensure that the CCPA remains a welcoming, accessible, and affordable venue where patrons can experience the joy of entertainment and cultural enrichment. CCPA Associates receive benefits commensurate with their level of support. These benefits range from a subscription to the CCPA’s Premier News publication to advance ticket-purchase privileges and preferred parking. Contributions to the CCPA Endowment Fund are tax deductible. The Cerritos City Council thanks you for taking the time to consider making a commitment to the future of Southern California arts and entertainment. To become a CCPA Associate, fill out the Ticket Order form enclosed with this Season Brochure. For more information about the CCPA Endowment Fund, please contact the CCPA Administrative Offices at 562-916-8510. The Cerritos City Council invites you to become a CCPA Associate and help secure a place in Southern California for the broad-based arts and entertainment programming that is the CCPA’s hallmark. The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2014–2015 Season Sponsors for their generous support. 22 Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats (see page 24 for information). FRIENDS OF ARTS EDUCATION SPECIAL EVENTS The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts has a well-deserved reputation as one of Southern California’s premier event locations. An elegant ambiance and exemplary customer service are our hallmarks. Our eventplanning professionals have created stylish memorable events for celebrities and royalty, as well as for your friends and neighbors. The success of your wedding, meeting, or banquet is our greatest reward. We know that each event we host is unique, and we take pride in our ability to anticipate your needs and provide personal touches that will make your special event one to remember for years. To tour the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, to reserve a time and date for an event, or to discuss your event needs with one of our knowledgeable Special Events Services staff, please call us today at 562-467-8834. Facility rental information is also available on our website at cerritoscenter.com. Daytime educational performances for k-12 students, training in the arts for teachers, and guidance for academic art applications in the classroom are available through the Friends of Arts Education at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (FAE). FAE is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing education through high-quality arts experiences. For more information on FAE programs, visit faeCerritosCenter.org or call 562-916-1296. To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 23 WHEN TO ORDER You may place an order to request tickets for the 2014–2015 Season at any time by: 1. Drop Off — Ticket office hours are Monday – Friday from 10 am–6 pm and Saturday from 12 pm–4 pm. 2. Internet — Go to our website at cerritoscenter.com, choose Next Season Order Form under Quick Links, and complete the online Order Form. 3. Mail — Mail your complete order with payment to the address listed at the bottom of this page. 4. Phone — Ticket office hours are Monday–Friday from 10 am–6 pm and Saturday from 12 pm – 4 pm. Call 800-300-4345 to place an order. Due to the potentially high volume of calls and time needed to place a telephone order, there may be an extended waiting period. We appreciate your patience while staff provides quality customer service to all patrons. PROCESSING HOW TO ORDER 1 MAKE YOUR CHOICES Discount offers apply to original ticket order only. Tickets added at a later date will be sold at the single-ticket price. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket. a. Series — Select from one of our 3 exciting discount series packages. Series subscribers have the option to renew the same seats in their series packages each season. Discount series packages are available through the first event of each series. yy Memory Lane Series yy Broadway Series yy Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? Series Orders are filled by Group categories listed below, on a first-come, first-served basis within each category. Processing of Group 1 and 2 orders will begin in late June and will be completed by July 17, 2014. Your seat location may vary for each show, but you will receive the best seats available when your ticket order is filled. The acceptance of an order by the CCPA Ticket Office does not guarantee that your requested price level or tickets will be available at the time of seating. b. Choose Your Own Season — Customize your order by selecting 5 or more performances and receive a 10% discount. Single-ticket prices apply when selecting the Choose Your Own Season option. Choose Your Own Season discount is available until July 31, 2014 and applies only to events listed in the 2014–2015 Season Brochure. Performance Partner Program events are not eligible for the discount and do not count toward the 5 or more events needed for the discount. Group 1 — To qualify for Group 1, you must be: yy A Cerritos resident (proof of residency is required — payment must match billing address in Cerritos), or yy A CCPA Associates contributor between $500 and $2,500 (for information on becoming a CCPA Associates contributor, please see page 22 or go to the Endowment Fund tab under the Get Involved section of the website). All contributions must be current by June 20, 2014, or yy Purchasing one or more Series discount packages. See Series listing under “How to Order,” or yy Renewing a Choose Your Own Season package (must have purchased one in the 2013-2014 Season). c. Single Tickets — Discounts do not apply when ordering fewer than 5 events. Exchange privileges are not available on single-ticket orders. Group 2 — To qualify for Group 2, you must be: yy Purchasing a Choose Your Own Season package (5 or more events). Single Ticket Orders (purchasing 4 events or fewer) We will accept single ticket order requests at any time. Processing of all single ticket order requests will begin upon completion of Group 1 and 2 orders, but are not guaranteed to be completed before live ticket sales. On July 18, 2014 our website goes LIVE for real-time sales. We will begin taking orders in real-time via phone and walk up on July 19, 2014 at 12 pm. NOTE ON DEMAND FOR TICKETS The CCPA has limited-seating capacity, therefore some price zones and performances sell out quickly. We will do our best to fulfill your entire request, but not all requests can be honored. If we cannot meet your ticket request, we will follow the guidelines chosen on your order form. If you do not indicate a preference, we will give you the best-available seats and a refund will be processed, if applicable. PROCESSING TIMELINE Late June – July 17, 2014 — Ticket Office will fill order requests for the 2014–2015 season in the order received for Group categories 1 and 2. Processing of all single ticket order requests will begin upon completion of Group 1 and 2 orders, but are not guaranteed to be completed before live ticket sales. July 18, 2014 — Real-time processing of orders begins on the website cerritoscenter.com at 12 pm. July 19, 2014 — Begin taking orders in real time. Real-time processing of orders may be done via phone or at the Ticket Office starting at 12 pm. July 31, 2014 — Last day to purchase a Choose Your Own Season package and receive a 10% discount. 24 Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats. 2 TOTAL YOUR ORDER FORM 3 COMPLETE THE PERSONAL AND PAYMENT INFORMATION Our preferred method of payment is by credit card. A current billing address and phone number are required to purchase tickets. 4 PLACE YOUR ORDER See “When To Order” section for information on requesting tickets and the order process. To access the online order form, go to cerritoscenter.com and click on Next Season Order Form under Quick Links and log into the system. If you are having trouble accessing your account, please call the Ticket Office or request to have your password e-mailed to you. To bypass sections of the order form that you are not interested in, click on the Next button. After adding your events, please click Update Cart to show your complete order in the shopping cart. HELPFUL HINTS To ensure that our e-mails reach you, please add [email protected] to your e-mail address book. Make a copy of your order form for your records. Provide us with your e-mail address so we can communicate with you more effectively. Check your order thoroughly upon receiving tickets. REGULAR TICKET OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday, 10 am – 6 pm Saturday 12 pm – 4 pm On performance days, open two hours prior to the performance and until 1⁄2 hour past curtain. MAILING ADDRESS Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Attention: Ticket Office 12700 Center Court Drive Cerritos, CA 90703 THE CCPA OFFERS ALL PATRONS THEATER CONFIGURATIONS REFUNDS Seating charts are color coded by theater section/level, not by price. All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds on tickets unless a performance is canceled and not replaced. Refunds are made only to the original purchaser. All performers, programs, and seating configurations are subject to change without prior notice. No refunds will be offered on previously purchased tickets if a promotional price is offered at a later date. ARENA UPPER CIRCLE SEATING CAPACITY 1,747 UPPER TIER GOLD CIRCLE EXCHANGES Exchanges are only available on Series Subscriptions and Choose Your Own Season packages. Tickets must be returned no later than 24 hours prior to the performance. You may select a new event within the current season or receive a gift certificate. There is a $6-per-ticket service charge for exchanges. In order to process the exchange, we need to have the tickets in hand. All exchanges must be done by the original purchaser. GRAND TIER ORCHESTRA STAGE 300 200 100 100 LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL 200 LEVEL LEVEL 300 LEVEL First 17 rows are not sloped LYRIC UPPER CIRCLE SEATING CAPACITY 1,425 UPPER TIER GOLD CIRCLE ORCHESTRA 300 200 100 If you are unable to attend a performance, your tickets may be donated to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) as a tax-deductible contribution. Tickets must be returned to the Ticket Office two hours in advance of the performance, enabling the CCPA to make your seats available for resale. Tax-deductible contribution acknowledgments will go to the original purchaser. ONLINE TICKET BROKERS AND TICKET RESALE SERVICES GRAND TIER LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL TAX-DEDUCTIBLE TICKET DONATIONS STAGE 100 200 300 LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL Lyric With Pit and Recital begin with row E Tickets to all performances presented by the CCPA are available exclusively through the theater’s Ticket Office and official website cerritoscenter.com. The CCPA does not work in conjunction with any other ticketing organization or websites. Using a search engine to find our website may result in your being directed to a Ticket Broker or Ticket Resale Service site. Make sure that cerritoscenter.com is in the web address field and that • RESERVED SEATING FOR EVERY EVENT • FREE AND WELL-LIT PARKING you are purchasing tickets at the same price that is listed in our brochure. If seating issues occur on the night of the performance involving tickets purchased through a broker or resale service, the CCPA reserves the right to ask the current ticket holder to purchase new tickets for the performance. The CCPA reserves the right to revoke all advance purchase, refund, and exchange privileges extended to a ticket’s original purchaser if those tickets are placed with online ticket brokers or other ticket sales services at prices that exceed the ticket’s face value. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SEATING Wheelchair accessible seats are available for all performances at the CCPA. Accessible wheelchair locations are provided for patrons who will remain in their wheelchair for the duration of the performance and will not be made available for non-disabled patrons. Patrons wishing to purchase wheelchair accessible seats may be asked to provide visual confirmation or documentation stating the need for wheelchair accessible seats, to prevent the fraudulent purchase of tickets by patrons without a disability. A limited number of companion seats are available in the same row as the wheelchair accessible seating. LOST TICKETS There is a $6-per-ticket service charge for replacing lost tickets. TICKETS FOR CHILDREN Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket and sit in a seat. Many CCPA performances are not recommended for children ages 5 and younger. Please call the CCPA Ticket Office for information about appropriate shows for younger audiences. GROUP SALES For groups of 20 or more, call the Ticket Office at 800-300-4345 for a discount. This discount is not applicable for Family Pack pricing or on Performance Partner Programs, and may be limited for shows in the Broadway Series. Orders received prior to July 7, 2014 will be seated after the Group 1 and 2 categories listed on page 24 under “Processing” and prior to single ticket sales. GIFT CERTIFICATES CCPA gift certificates can be redeemed toward the purchase of tickets only. Gift certificates have no expiration date and must be presented at the time of redemption. Gift certificates cannot be redeemed on Performance Partner Programs. All performers, programs, and dates are subject to change. Seating maps for all configurations are available at cerritoscenter.com. UPGRADES To upgrade your seat location for a performance, bring your current tickets to the Ticket Office. At the time of your upgrade request, we will ask for a credit card number, which automatically will be charged the difference in ticket price and a $6-per-ticket service charge if an upgrade becomes available. Upgrades are not a guarantee. For more information about programs and policies, or to place an order, call 800-300-4345 or visit cerritoscenter.com. To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com. 25 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID CITY OF CERRITOS 12700 Center Court Drive Cerritos, CA 90703 YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS, YOUR FAVORITE THEATER Peter Cetera Mamma Mia! 562-916-8500 / 800-300-4345 Call or go online today to place your ticket order. See page 24 for ordering information. Sergio Mendes Wilson Phillips cerritoscenter.com
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