2012–2013 SEASON SPONSORS

The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2012–2013 Season Sponsors for their generous support of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS, YOUR FAVORITE THEATER

If your company would like to become a Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts sponsor, please contact the CCPA Administrative Offices at 562-916-8510. THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (CCPA) thanks the following CCPA Associates who have contributed to the CCPA’s Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund was established in 1994 under the visionary leadership of the Cerritos City Council to ensure that the CCPA would remain a welcoming, accessible, and affordable venue in which patrons can experience the joy of entertainment and cultural enrichment. For more information about the Endowment Fund or to make a contribution, please contact the CCPA Administrative Offices at (562) 916-8510.

ENCORE Terry Bales Patricia and Mitchell Childs Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates Sallie Barnett Drs. Frances and Philip Chinn The Capital Group Companies Alan Barry Nancy and Lance Chontos Charitable Foundation Cynthia Bates Patricia Christie Jose Iturbi Foundation Dennis Becker Richard “Dick” Christy National Endowment for the Arts Barbara S. Behrens Rozanne and James Churchill Eleanor and David St. Clair Aldenise Belcer Neal Clyde Yvette Belcher Mark Cochrane HEADLINER Peggy Bell Michael Cohn Chamber Music Society of Detroit Morris Bernstein Claire Coleman The Gettys Family Norman Blanco Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Consani II Los Cerritos Center James Blevins Patricia Cookus Preserved TreeScapes International, Michael Bley Christina and Robert Copella Dennis E. Gabrick Kathleen Blomo Nancy Corralejo Marilynn and Art Segal Karen Bloom Virginia Correa Triangle Distributing Company Marilyn Bogenschutz Ron Cowan United Parcel Service Linda and Sergio Bonetti Patricia Cozzini Yamaha Patricia Bongeorno Pamela and John Crawley Gloria and Lester Boston, Jr. Eugenia Creason OPENING ACT Ilana and Allen Brackett Tab Crooks Dr. Judy Akin Palmer and Sharyn Brackett Virginia Czarnecki Dr. Jacques Palmer Paula Briggs Angel De Sevilla American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Richard Briggs Charmaine and Nick De Simone Nancy and Nick Baker Scott N. Brinkerhoff Robert Dean Boeing Darrell Brooke Lee DeBord Mary and Robert Buell Family Trust Mary Brough Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Deckard Marilynn and James Costantino Joyce and Russ Brown Betty DeGarmo Francesca and Douglas Deaver Kathy and Mark Brown Susanne and John DeHardt Janet Gray Dr. and Mrs. Tony R. Brown Erin Delliquadri Dr. HP Kan and Mrs. Della Kan Cheryl and Kerry Bryan Esther Delurgio Dr. and Mrs. Philip I. Kress Florence P. Buchanan Rosemarie and Joseph Di Giulio Land Rover Jaguar Cerritos G. Buhler Sandra and Bruce Dickinson Celia and Clarence Masuo Jan Burnett Rosemarie diLorenzo New England Foundation for the Arts Ina Burton Aleisha Dinisi Bev and George Ray Charitable Fund Linda and Larry Burton Mr. Dennis Diviak Kirsten and Craig M. Springer, Ph.D. Susan and Tom Buttera Amy and George Dominguez Masaye Stafford Edison Cabacungan Mrs. Abiatha Bynum Doss Wave Broadband Robert Campbell Linda Dowell Michael Canup Robert Dressendorfer FAN Richard E. Carlburg Gloria Dumais Rebecca and Michael Aguilar David Carver Gay and Don Durward Maureen Ahler Michelle Casey Stanley Dzieminski Cheryl Alcorn Phillip Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. Eakin Joseph Aldama Eileen Castle Dee Eaton Virginia and Roland Aldridge Yvonne and Dennis Cattell Susie Edber and Allen Grogan Sharlene and Ronald Allice Rodolfo Chacon Gary Edward Beth Anderson Joann and George Chambers Jill and Steve Edwards Susan and Clifford Asai Rodolfo Chavez Kasey Egelus Carmen V. Ayroso Liming Chen Carla Ellis Larry Baggs Wanda Chen Robert Ellis Marilyn Baker Margie and Ned Cherry Eric Eltinge

2 Teri Esposito Howard Herdman Earnestine Lavergne Pat and Joe Esquivel Saul Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Edward Le Blanc Kim Evans Charles Hess Dr. Trudy Le Clair and Richard Falb Molly Hickman Mr. Ray Bradley Renee Fallaha Donna and Carl Hinds June and Harold Leach Dr. Stuart L. Farber Charles E. Hirsch Paolo Ledesma Heather M. Ferber Ping Ho Vicki and Keith Lee Izzy Fischer Dr. Richard Hochberg Peter J. Leets Steven Fischer Hollywood Park Casino Helen Leonard The Fish Company Kay and Wyn Holmes Dr. and Mrs. Carl Leong Judy and Robert Fisher Cindy Horita Jack Lewis Elizabeth and Terry Fiskin Jon Howerton Marcia Lewis and John McGuirk Sue and Mike Fitzsimons Christina and Michael Hughes Vanessa Lewis Louise Fleming and Tak Fujisaki Melvin Hughes Sue and Paul Liles Jesus Fojo Marianne and Bob Hughlett, Ed.D. Jeffrey J. Lim Follower of Christ Mrs. Susan Hunsinger Barbara and Jim Lockwood Anne Forman Jay Hurtado Judith and Dr. Henry Louria Dr. Susan Fox and Frank Frimodig Robert M. Iritani Nancy and Stephen Lutz Sharon Frank Dr. and Mrs. Alan Israel Adrian Lyells Teresa Freeborn and Douglas Regelout Mark Itzkowitz Mr. and Mrs. George Mabuni Roberta and Wayne Fujitani Grace and Tom Izuhara Muysean and Peter Madden Elaine Fulton Sharon Jacoby Laura and Sergio Madrigal Samuel Gabriel David Jaynes Johnny Magsby JoAnn and Art Gallucci Joan Jefferson Mary Majors Therese Galvan Dr. Warren D. Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Manalang Arthur Gapasin Cathy and Rich Jones Stephen Mao Gayle and Michael Garrity Cathy and James Juliani Eleanor Marlow Jan Gaschen Mary Ann and Steve Kahanic Dr. and Mrs. Max B. Martinez Michael Gautreau Luanne Kamiya Sissy and Rich Martinez Franz Gerich Gloria and Sherman Kappe Mary and Donald Martini Karen and Larry Gibson Mr. and Mrs. George Katanjian Janice Kay Matthews Mr. Richard Gilmore Isaac Kawamoto Pansy and Robert Mattox Roxanne and Alan Goldin Marylou and Allan Kennedy Cecilia and Ronald Maus The Goldsmith Family Roland Kerby Cindy and Doug Maxwell Margarita Gomez Dr. Aaron Kern Janet McCarty Gonzales Lambert Family Fay and Lawrence Kerneen The McCune Family Raejean C. Goodrich The Kerr Family Aliene Mcgrew William Goodwin Joseph Kienle Farley McKinney Shirelle Gordon-Thompson Carol Kindler Dr. and Mrs. Donald McMillan Beryl and Graham Gosling James King Terry and Dave McMurtrey Timothy Gower Jacky and Jack Kleyh Lilas McPherson Marguerite and Werner Graf Shirley and Kenneth Klipper David Medellin A. Graham and M. Marion Karen Knecht Maureen and Mike Mekjian Alvena and Richard Graham Lee M. Kochems and Vincent J. Patti Ursula and Lawrence Melvin Pete Greco and Robert Brock Terry L. Koepke Barbara and Edwin Mendenhall Susan and Dr. Robert Green Jerry Kohl Diana Merryman Norma and Gary Greene Marie Kotsonis Todd Meyer Kenneth Greenleaf Shirley Kotsonis Luzviminda Miguel Guerra Family Ann Kough Hassan Milani Rosemary Escalera Gutierrez Bette and Ken Kurihara Gary Miller Robert C. Haefele Linda and Harry Kusuda Kathleen Miller Roger Hale Sue and Mati Kuuskmae Dr. Marjorie Mitchell Michael Hanna Patrice and Kevin Kyle Ellie and Jim Monroe Jo and Paul Hanson Cathy LaBare Anthony R. Montero Mark Harding Carl Laconico Patricia Moore Lois and Thomas Harris Kathy and Derrick Lai Becky Morales Valarie and Mike Harris Nelson Lane Toni and Tom Morgan Hedy Harrison-Anduha and Jill and Rick Larson David Moromisato Larry Anduha Emelita Latreille Kris Moskowitz Julie and Costa Hase David Latter James Murakami

3 Cortland Myers Lynne Rose Lillian K. Triggs Chidori Nakamura Patricia Rose TSPC Stan Nakamura Jean Rothaermel Jean Tuohino Naz The Cat Vivian and Tom Rothwell Maria Tupaz Jean and Ardell Nease S. and S. Rundell Alex Urbach Alan Negosian Tom Sakiyama June and Sonny Van Dusen A.J. Neiman Steve Salas and Steven P. Timmons Dorothy and Robert Van Nice Wendy and Mike Nelson Christine and Dennis Salts Mr. and Mrs. L. Van Pelt Nelson-Dunn, Inc. Monica Sanchez Tim VanEck Ronald Nichols Sheri Sands Maria Von Sadovszky Jill and Michael Nishida Mario A. Sapitula Diane and Fred Vunak Toby Nishida Janed and Richard Sax Charles Wadman Linda Nomura Roberta and Gary Schaeffer Laura Walker Diane Norris Mary and Robert Scherbarth Donna and Robert Walters Margene and Chuck Norton Mildred Scholnick Angela and Sinclair Wang Mr. Luther Nussbaum Mabel and Dennis Schoonover Linda Webb Cathryn O’Brien-Smith Jerome Schultz Karen and Robert Webb Edward Ogle Cindy Scotto Carol Webster and Chris Enterline Ann and Clarence Ohara Seal Methods, Inc. Darlene Weidner Karen Ohta Mary Serles Marijke and Tim Weightman Sylvia L. Osborne Elena Seto Julia Q. Weiman Kathy and John Owsinski Doc Severinsen Anita and David Weinstein P.P. Mfg. Co. Inc., Ronald Burr William Shakespeare Lynne and Ken Wellty George Palomino Olivette Shannon Sandee and Mike Welsh Bonnie Jo Panagos Kristi Shaw Helen Williams D Parsons Drs. Mary and Steven Sherman Laura H. and John D. Williams Mary Ellen Pascucci Ron Shestokes Lee Williamson Minna and Frank Patterson The Douglas Lane Shulby, Sr. Family Merrillyn Wilson Angela and Devy Paul Kathleen Sidaris Caron and Jeff Winston Marilyn and James Peters Steven Siefert Pornwit Wipanurat John Peterson Neil Siegel David Wolpe Pettersen Family Maureen and A.J. Siegrist Charles Wong Francisco Philibert Dorothy Simmons Robert Worley Frances Pianelli Eric O. Simpson Candy and Jim Yee Judith Pickup Benjamin Singer Eunee and Frank Yee Jackie and Joe Ploen Loren Slafer Jeanette Yee Merrill Plou Sylvia Sligar Basha Yonis Forrest Poorman Carol and Rob Smallwood Ruthann Yuhas Elizabeth and Greg Prevost Nancy Sur Smith Barbara Yunker Gwen and Gerry Pruitt Toula Smith Xavier Zavatsky Crista Qi and Vincent Chung Ray Songco John W. Zlatic Susan Ragone Kevin Speaks Dr. Marjorie and Frank Ramirez Kerry Spears IN MEMORIAM Karen Randall Dan Stange In Memory of Voneta Aday Robin Raymond Kris and Robert Steedman and Edward Bowlen Ellyn and Alan Reback Gale Stein In Loving Memory of Joan and Dick Redmayne Donna Stevens Carol M. Behan Elizabeth Redmon Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Strawther In Memory of Carolyn A. Bowlen Kathy Reid Richard Strayer In Memory of Mrs. Edna Kuwahara Rosalie Relleve William R. Stringer In Loving Memory of Ethel Lee Nikki and Dennis Repp A.J. Taen In Memory of Mr. Leon F. Lee Mrs. Anastacio Rivera Scoty Takahashi and Susan Markee Joan G. Robinson Nora and Winford Teasley Sharon V. Robinson Eunice and Jesse Thompson Rockwell Collins Ken Thompson Harriet and William Rodiger Karen Tilson Rick and Audrey Rodriguez Joann Tommy Laura and Gary Rose Sharon Touchstone

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4 presents ROB KAPILOW’S

WHAT MAKES GREAT? LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO

ROB KAPILOW, CONDUCTOR/COMMENTATOR BELLA HRISTOVA, VIOLIN and CAL STATE FULLERTON UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA KIMO FURUMOTO, DIRECTOR

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

PROGRAM

Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 Ludwig van Beethoven Allegro ma non troppo (1770-1827) Larghetto Rondo. Allegro

BIOGRAPHIES For nearly 20 years, ROB KAPILOW has brought the rather than just hear. The Boston Globe said, “It’s a cheering joy and wonders of Classical music – and unraveled some thought that this kind of missionary enterprise did not pass of its mysteries – to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. from this earth with Leonard Bernstein. Rob Kapilow is Characterized by his unique ability to create an “aha” awfully good at what he does. We need him.” moment for his audiences and collaborators, whatever The reach of his interactive events and activities their level of musical sophistication or naiveté, Kapilow’s is wide, both geographically and culturally – from native work brings music into people’s lives – opening new ears to American tribal communities in Montana and inner-city musical experiences and helping people to listen actively high school students in Louisiana to wine tasters in the

5 Napa Valley. From tots barely out of diapers to musicologists With her “passion and commanding stage presence” hailed from Ivy League programs, his audiences are diverse (The Strad), violinist BELLA HRISTOVA engages with and unexpected, but invariably rapt and keen to come back “natural command, tenderness and fervent virtuosity,” for more. hails The Washington Post. First Prize winner in the 2009 Kapilow’s range of activities is astonishingly broad, Young Concert Artists International Auditions, Hristova including his What Makes It Great? presentations (now was the first recipient of YCA’s Helen Armstrong Violin in their 17th season in New York and Boston), his family Fellowship. She also won First Prize at the 2007 Michael compositions and Family Musik events, and his Citypieces. Hill International Competition in New Zealand, resulting His popularity and appeal are reflected in notable in an acclaimed concert tour and CD recording for the invitations and achievements; he appeared on NBC’s Today Naxos label. The Strad credits her unwavering success to her Show in conversation with then-host Katie Couric, and “innate musicality that makes musical sense of each phrase presented a special What Makes It Great? event for broadcast she plays.” on PBS’s Live From Lincoln Center in 2008. He has written The CAL STATE FULLERTON UNIVERSITY two highly popular books published by Wiley/Lincoln SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA trains outstanding Center: All You Have to Do Is Listen (2008), which won a instrumentalists in a wide range of orchestral styles. The PROSE Award for “Best Book in Music and Performing students receive opportunities to study and perform with Arts,” and What Makes It Great? (2011), the first book of its organizations such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic and kind to be specially designed for the iPad with embedded the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. Orchestra members have musical examples. played with internationally acclaimed performers, including A frequent guest speaker for museums, business groups, Yo-Yo Ma, the Turtle Island String Quartet, and the St. foundations, hospitals, law schools, math departments and Petersburg Quartet. n conferences, Kapilow is constantly finding connections and intersections between music and the outside world, making art essential to everyday life. A documentary film –Summer Sun, Winter Moon, named after Kapilow’s choral and symphonic work of the same title – aired nationwide on PBS. He also wrote a piece for the Marin Symphony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. Kapilow’s career has been marked by numerous major awards and grants. He won first place in the Fontainebleau Casadesus Piano Competition and was the second-place winner of the Antal Dorati Conductor’s Competition with the Detroit Symphony. Featured on Public Radio’s prestigious Composers in America series, Kapilow is a recipient of an Exxon “Meet-the-Composer” grant and numerous ASCAP awards. Kapilow has conducted many of North America’s finest orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra; the National Symphony; the St. Louis, Atlanta, Toronto, and Detroit symphonies; and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He is an exclusive Schirmer composer and his compositions have been performed by almost every major American orchestra as well as ensembles in Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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savion glover sole sanctuary

Friday, March 22, 2013, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY SAVION GLOVER marked his debut at age 12 in majority of his choreography is actually ‘improvography.’ ” the Broadway musical The Tap Dance Kid and followed with Deemed a “master of Tap” by The New York Times, Black and Blue. He made history at age 19 for being the Glover has dedicated much of his career to restoring the youngest National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient dance form to its early African roots, going back to the days with his role in the musical Jelly’s Last Jam. But it was the when slaves were forbidden to play drums. As a result, the wildly successful Broadway production Bring in ’da Noise, slaves resorted to “drumming” out the beat with their feet in Bring in ’da Funk that made the Tap marvel a household the form of Tap. The Seattle Times Glover’s “restless name, earning him a Tony Award for “Best Choreography” drive to branch out, [and] change it up.” and praise from critics. The dancer-choreographer-teacher founded and runs Trained by the late Tap dance legends Sammy Davis, the HooFeRz CLuB School for Tap in Newark, New Jersey. Jr., and Gregory Hines, Glover is known for his unique, His film credits includeTap (also featuring Hines and hard-hitting style that relies heavily on improvisational Davis), Spike Lee’s Bamboozled, and the Disney box-office choreography drawing from an innovative fusion of Jazz, hit Happy Feet, which Glover co-choreographed. The Tap Hip-Hop, Be-Bop, and World music rhythms and patterns. icon has danced on stages worldwide, including Lincoln The Dance Journal raves, “He … stamps out rhythm after Center, Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian Institution, rhythm with such ease that it’s hard to remember that the Carnegie Hall, and the White House. n

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ALL NEW 57TH ANNUAL EDITION OF IT’S ! Featuring

JUSTIN WILLMAN, JONATHAN PENDRAGON, DAVID & DANIA, JULIANA CHEN, ADAM TRENT, and DAN BIRCH

Sunday, March 24, 2013, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

8 BIOGRAPHIES With a cast of award-winning performers from around World Congress of Magicians, an event also known as the the world – including Hollywood’s and Las Olympics of magic. She became the first woman – and the Vegas – the ALL NEW 57th ANNUAL EDITION OF first magician of Chinese heritage – to win Gold (the top IT’S MAGIC! leaves audiences speechless and spellbound honor) in the competition’s 50-year history. with sleight-of-hand illusions, stage tricks, and comedy and ADAM TRENT is “Justin Timberlake meets David variety acts. It’s “the best magic show in town!” cheers the Copperfield,” hailsGP4T magazine. One of “The 10 Most Los Angeles Times. Influential Youths in the Nation,” according toUS News & It’s Magic! has been delighting enthusiasts for more World Report, Trent blends magic tricks with wit, comedy, than five decades. This live stage show is unique, featuring and dancing and singing to original Pop music. internationally acclaimed professional illusionists, with each With a trick he calls The Lord of Illusions, California act carefully selected to represent the vast variety of magic. native DAN BIRCH makes live doves appear and then The widespread success of It’s Magic!, which started as transforms them into a live poodle. The magician has Hocus Pocus in 1956, led to the birth of Hollywood’s Magic had featured roles in the hit TV series Quantum Leap and Castle, a private club for magicians and magic enthusiasts Columbo. He has also appeared on Fox’s Good Day LA and that opened its doors in 1963. Audiences were hypnotized 30 Seconds to Fame. n by sold-out magic shows featuring legendary masters of illusions Harry Blackstone, John Calvert, , , and Harry Anderson. It’s Magic! has cast its TICKET BROKERS spell over captivated crowds on the West Coast and beyond, Tickets to all performances at the Cerritos Center for including Hawaii, Arizona, California, and Washington. the Performing Arts (CCPA) are available exclusively The host of the hit shows Cupcake Wars and Last through the theater’s Ticket Office and official website www.cerritoscenter.com. The CCPA does not work in Cake Standing on the Food Network, JUSTIN WILLMAN conjunction with any other ticketing organizations or has also been on the Rachael Ray show and Hub Network’s websites. Purchasing from a ticket broker, scalper, or and Showdown. He has appeared in the unauthorized website is never a good idea because: Showtime documentary Make Believe, the CBS hit The Defenders, and Disney’s The Suite Life on Deck. He has toured • You will always pay more than face value for each the world with his one-man comedy-and-magic live show ticket. • We cannot guarantee the authenticity of the tickets. Tricked Out and the neo-vaudeville circus-on-wheels Music, • We cannot replace any lost or stolen tickets. Magic & Make Peace tour. • We cannot contact you with any information JONATHAN PENDRAGON was chosen by regarding show cancellations, performer lineup MAGIC Magazine as one of 10 living magicians whose work changes, or rescheduled events. shaped magic in the 20th and 21st centuries. His spectacular levitation illusion can be seen in the filmBogus . Following are some tips to ensure that you are purchasing from the CCPA: America’s Got Talent finalists DAVID MAAS and DANIA KASEEVA are known for their nonstop and • Visit or call the CCPA Ticket Office directly at dynamically choreographed dance exhibitions, punctuated (800) 300-4345 during regular business hours. by lightning-speed costume transformations that often leave • Do not use a search engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing, audiences stunned and speechless. etc.) to find our website. Many search engines make money by listing various website addresses before In 1986, JULIANA CHEN won the All-China ours. These other websites are unauthorized to sell Best Magician competition. It was the first of many awards tickets to our events. to come, including 1992’s “Stage Magician of the Year.” • Make sure that you are purchasing from the official In 1997, she claimed the World Championship at the CCPA website, www.cerritoscenter.com.

9 presents

Friday, March 29, 2013, 8:00 PM Saturday, March 30, 2013, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

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17 18 presents THE HIT MEN THE ORIGINAL STARS OF & THE FOUR SEASONS With Special Guests

JERRY VIVINO and RICHIE GAJATE GARCIA

Saturday, April 6, 2013, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY Consisting of original members of mega acts – such as the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Gerry Polci Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Tommy James and The (the lead singer on the group’s December 1963 [Oh, What a Shondells, The Critters, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Elton John Night]) and the other members re-formed, teaming up with & Kiki Dee, and Carly Simon – THE HIT MEN helped A-list studio musicians to create The Hit Men. turn catchy tunes into major hits, including Oh, What a When on stage, members of The Hit Men also share Night; ; Walk Like a Man; Big Girls Don’t Cry; behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes from their days on the and Hanky Panky. road, in the recording studios, and on the concert circuit. The These musicians revive the magic they created on five musicians include Polci and Lee Shapiro (Frankie Valli world stages and in recording studios years ago, treating & The Four Seasons, Barry Manilow); Jimmy Ryan (Carly the audience to an electrifying evening of timeless tunes, Simon, Cat Stevens); Larry Gates (Desmond Child, Carole including Marianne, Silence Is Golden, and the Gold hits King); and Russ Velazquez (Sting, The Ramones). Special Peace Train, You’re So Vain, You Belong to Me, Mr. Dieingly guest Jerry Vivino is a member of the Basic Cable Band on The Sad, and Younger Girl. Conan O’Brien Show and was also a member of NBC’s The Inspired by the phenomenal success of the Tony- Tonight Show Band. Richie Gajate Garcia has worked with winning Broadway musical , which was based on Sting, Phil Collins, Diana Ross, and Don Henley. n

19 presents THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

Sunday, April 7, 2013, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY When THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF 20 years, delivering standing-room-only concerts around the GREAT BRITAIN puts on a show, there are no drums, world, including Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, Finland, pianos, backing tracks, or electronic trickery. Instead, there Poland, France, United States, and Japan. The ensemble has are a lot of catchy, foot-stomping tunes on ukuleles, a bit performed at prestigious venues such as the Sydney Opera of comedy, and tons of sheer fun. The singing, strumming House, The Royal Albert Hall, and New York’s Carnegie ensemble believes that all genres of music are available Hall. for reinterpretation, as long as they are played on the The Ukulele Orchestra’s music has been used in ukulele. Expect anything from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via films, plays, and commercials.The Independent praised, Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks. Guitar “Impressive solo voices and an absolute mastery of strum, Magazine called the group “virtuosic.” pluck, and twang ensured the sheer joy and beauty of the Formed in 1985, the orchestra’s first gig instantly sold- music was never lost in the comedy. …Perfectly polished out. The current group has been playing together more than professionalism.” n

20 21 22 23 THE TICKET OFFICE is open 10 AM to 6 PM Monday Out of courtesy to the performers and fellow patrons, through Friday and 12 Noon to 4 PM on Saturday. Hours are CELLULAR PHONES, PAGERS, AND ALARM extended until one-half hour past curtain on performance days. WATCHES should be disconnected before the start of the performance. TICKETS can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express by phoning (800) 300-4345 or (562) 916- DOCTORS AND PARENTS should leave their seating 8500, or online at www.cerritoscenter.com. Mail orders are locations with exchanges or sitters and have them call processed as they are received. Tickets cannot be reserved (562) 916-8508 in case of an emergency. without payment. THE COAT ROOM is located behind the Grand Staircase. LOST TICKET AND TICKET EXCHANGE policies vary; however, there are no refunds. Call (800) 300-4345 for CAMERAS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT information. PERMITTED in the Auditorium and must be checked at the Coat Room. GROUPS of 20 or more may purchase tickets at a 10% discount. Call (800) 300-4345. LOST ARTICLES can be claimed by calling (562) 916-8510.

CHILDREN’S PRICES apply to children twelve (12) years of ELEVATORS are located near the Grand Staircase and access age and under. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket, sit each level of the Lobby. in a seat, and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. We do not recommend children ages five (5) and under attend PAY PHONES are located on the Orchestra level behind the unless an event is specifically described as suited to that age. Grand Staircase and near the restrooms on the Gold Circle level. FREE PUBLIC TOURS are conducted by appointment only. Special tours can be arranged by calling (562) 916-8530. PHONIC EAR LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS HEADSETS for the hearing impaired are available in the Coat Room at no PARKING is always free in the spacious lots adjacent to the cost. To obtain a headset, a driver’s license or major credit card Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. is required and is returned upon receipt of the equipment at the close of the performance. FULL-SERVICE BARS are located in the Grand Lobby on the Orchestra level and at the Gold Circle level. Refreshments WHEELCHAIR locations are available in various areas of the are not allowed in the Auditorium. Auditorium. Please contact the Ticket Office at (800) 300-4345.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED in any City facility. LATECOMERS will be seated at the discretion of the house staff at an appropriate pause in the program. EMERGENCY MEDICAL technicians are on duty at all performances. If you need first aid, contact an usher for CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION VIEWING is available in assistance. the Lobby of each seating level and at the Lobby bar.

RESTROOMS are located behind the Grand Staircase on the THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING Orchestra level and at the Grand Staircase Landing on the Gold ARTS’ Auditorium and Sierra Room are available for special Circle level. events on a rental basis. For more information, please call Special Event Services at (562) 916-8510, ext. 2827.

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