2014–2015 SEASON SPONSORS
The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2014–2015 Season Sponsors for their generous support of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
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MARQUEE Sandra and Bruce Dickinson Diana and Rick Needham Eleanor and David St. Clair Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. Eakin A.J. Neiman Judy and Robert Fisher Wendy and Mike Nelson Sharon Kei Frank Jill and Michael Nishida ENCORE Eugenie Gargiulo Margene and Chuck Norton The Gettys Family Gayle Garrity In Memory of Michael Garrity Ann and Clarence Ohara Art Segal In Memory Of Marilynn Segal Franz Gerich Bonnie Jo Panagos Triangle Distributing Company Margarita and Robert Gomez Minna and Frank Patterson Yamaha Corporation of America Raejean C. Goodrich Carl B. Pearlston Beryl and Graham Gosling Marilyn and Jim Peters HEADLINER Timothy Gower Gwen and Gerry Pruitt Nancy and Nick Baker Alvena and Richard Graham Mr. and Mrs. Alex J. Ragone Janet Gray Norma and Gary Greene Robin Raymond Pegleg Entertainment, Inc. Roger Hale Joan and Dick Redmayne Masaye Stafford Julie and Costa Hase R.C. Reichelderfer Ronald Hinders Anastacio and Nash Rivera Donna and Carl Hinds Joan G. Robinson OPENING ACT Patricia Hines Laura and Gary Rose Mary and Robert Buell Family Trust Dr. Richard Hochberg Pam and Bruce Rose Marilynn and James Costantino Donald Hucker Katherine Rupley Virginia Czarnecki Marianne and Bob Hughlett, Ed.D. Naif Salman Susanne and John DeHardt The Hunter Family Mary and Jeff Scherbarth William Goodwin Chuck and Shirley Mabel and Dennis Schoonover Hedy Harrison-Anduha and J.S. Igarashi Mr. and Mrs. John D. Schulte Larry Anduha Grace and Tom Izuhara Kathleen Sidaris Muysean and Peter Madden Kent-Paranal Family Steven Siefert Sissy and Rich Martinez Kneeland Dr. Vina Spiehler Celia and Clarence Masuo Terry L. Koepke The Stapel Family Sylvia L. Osborne Michael Koher William R. Stringer Seal Methods, Inc. Steven Kosakura Gloria and Mike Sullivan Carol Webster and Chris Enterline Shirley Kotsonis L Scott Takahashi and Susan Markee The Kuhn Family Eunice and Jesse Thompson FAN Bette and Ken Kurihara Barbara A Truitt Cheryl Alcorn Linda and Harry Kusuda Amy Tsubokawa Joseph Aldama Kathy and Derrick Lai Angela and Sinclair Wang Carmen V. Ayroso Mr. and Mrs. Edward Le Blanc Julia Q. Weiman Barbara S. Behrens Dr. Trudy Le Clair and Mr. Ray Bradley Mary and Edgar Wellbaum Jayne and Louis Bellanca June and Harold Leach Tracy and James Winkler Mary Brough Judy and Jim Lewis Caron and Jeff Winston Kathy and Mark Brown Sue and Paul Liles Cheryl and Kerry Bryan Barbara and Jim Lockwood IN MEMORIAM Florence P. Buchanan Joyce and Barry Lovinger In Memory of Ellen King Jan Burnett Mr. and Mrs. George Mabuni In Memory of Patrick Kim Yoon Edison Cabacungan Jojo Isaac Madrid Yvonne and Dennis Cattell Dr. and Mrs. Donald McMillan Drs. Frances and Philip Chinn Ellie and Jim Monroe James Clancy Toni and Tom Morgan Betty DeGarmo Jean and Ardell Nease
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2 Friday, January 9, 2015, 8:00 PM Saturday, January 10, 2015, 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.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 presents
Sunday, January 11, 2015, 3:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHIES In TRIBUTE TO THE HOLLYWOOD ICONS, with a Female Film Legend” and Reel Award for “Best Actress.” The Hollywood Icons Orchestra, BILL JOHNSON portrays Griffiths portrayed the screen siren inMarilyn and Me and ap- one of the most recognized talents in the world: the late Bob peared as Monroe in Elton John’s Las Vegas concert, Red Piano. Hope, who became a part of the American cultural and social With his uncanny resemblance to Frank Sinatra, fabric via his television and radio shows and movies. Hope SEBASTIAN ANZALDO has wowed audiences coast to entertained troops all over the globe, and Johnson honors that coast. Anzaldo debuted his Ol’ Blue Eyes act on the televised legacy, appearing as Hope at the National WWII Museum’s hit show The Next Best Thing, Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Thanks for the Memories: Bob Hope & His All Star Pacific Tour. Impersonator. Anzaldo appeared in The Tribute to the Rat Pack Former award-winning journalist JIM MALMBERG im- show on the Las Vegas Strip, which paved the way for his gig personates Johnny Carson, who ruled the late-night talk-show with Sharon Owens (as Barbra Streisand) in Barbra & Frank: circuit with The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson for 30 The Concert That Never Was. years. Malmberg won first place in Ed McMahon’sStar Search TOM MULLICA is a one-of-a-kind act, especially competition and collected a “Best Comedian” Reel Award, when he transforms himself into radio and television legend which recognizes the nation’s top celebrity impersonators. Red Skelton. Acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest comedy ANDY DIMINO’s likeness to Rat Pack crooner Dean magicians, Mullica is the mastermind behind RED, a tribute Martin has taken the impersonator around the globe, where show to his old friend, Red Skelton, and the only show autho- he won over audiences in Berlin, Vienna, and Cairo. The rized by the Red Skelton estate. songwriter-actor is known for his detailed attention to Martin’s THE LINDY SISTERS will portray the iconic An- music and comedy style. drews Sisters. The Scene touted: The Lindy Sisters showed Called “one of the best Elvis acts in the world” by the “particular care … to accuracy of the trademark close harmo- late entertainment guru Dick Clark, RAYMOND MICHAEL nies, attitudes, and even the bits of choreography as done in LONG has performed to great acclaim as the King of Rock ‘n’ the original song presentations. [The Lindy Sisters’] harmony Roll. The award-winning high school teacher draws “frenzied and stagecraft was consistently first-rate. … Excellent!” and capacity audiences. … He has a large range and moves In the ’60s and ’70s, husband-and-wife Pop music team from rock bottom to peak notes without straining,” notes The Sonny & Cher charged onto the entertainment landscape with Atlanta Journal. the hits Baby Don’t Go and I Got You Babe and the Top 10 tele- Deemed “a veteran of the [Marilyn] Monroe look-alike vised shows The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and The Sonny circuit” by the Los Angeles Times, SUSAN GRIFFITHS won & Cher Show. Impersonators GARY OLINGER and HEIDI the Cloney Award for “Most Outstanding Impersonation of THOMPSON portray the celebrated musical duo. n
11 presents
ROB KAPILOW’S WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? THE SONGS OF JEROME KERN
Featuring
AMANDA SQUITIERI, SOPRANO and TODD STRANGE, TENOR
Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 7:30 PM
This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
PROGRAM
Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II – Bill (Show Boat, 1927) Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II – Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man (Show Boat, 1927) Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach – Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Roberta, 1933) Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II – All the Things You Are (Very Warm for May, 1939) Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields – Pick Yourself Up (Swing Time, 1936)
12 BIOGRAPHIES Academy Award winner Jerome Kern was series, which introduces youths to all things musical; and acknowledged by The New York Times as “one of America’s Citypieces, which celebrates American life – its history, foremost composers of music for the theatre and screen. … citizens, diversity, and destination – through collaborative Tunes which have become part of the native songbooks – compositions. like Ol’ Man River, Why Do I Love You?, They Didn’t Believe Kapilow claimed the top spot in the Fontainebleau Me, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes – poured from his keyboard Casadesus Piano Competition, and Second Prize in the with a regularity that was the envy and amazement of Antal Dorati Conductor’s Competition with the Detroit his contemporaries.” Kern is best known for his scores in Symphony. A featured composer on Chicago Public the Broadway musicals Show Boat and Sweet Adeline. He Radio’s prestigious Composers in America series, Kapilow received Oscars for The Way You Look Tonight, featured in is a recipient of an Exxon “Meet-the-Composer” grant the filmSwing Time, and The Last Time I Saw Paris from and awards from the American Society of Composers, Lady Be Good. Kern was posthumously inducted into the Authors and Publishers, which includes more than 300,000 Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. U.S. musicians, songwriters, lyricists, and publishers of all In a three-part format, ROB KAPILOW explores musical genres. Kapilow has spearheaded multiple musical THE SONGS OF JEROME KERN with soprano productions, from the Tony-winning Nine on Broadway AMANDA SQUITIERI and tenor TODD STRANGE. to the premiere of Frida for the opening of the Brooklyn A lively Q&A concludes the evening. It’s “the kind of Academy of Music’s Next Wave Festival. He wrote the enlightening musical seminar in which you hang on to award-winning book All You Have to Do Is Listen and its every word and note,” says The New York Times of the What follow-up, What Makes It Great? Short Masterpieces, Great Makes It Great? program. Composers. His latest album is Polar Express/Gertrude Long compared to legendary composer-conductor McFuzz, featuring works with Isabel Leonard and Nathan Leonard Bernstein and exalted as “Classical music’s greatest Gunn. evangelist” by the Boston Herald, Kapilow “gets audiences in Soprano AMANDA SQUITIERI has appeared in Il tune with Classical music at a deeper and more immediate Postino (LA Opera, Mexico, Vienna, Paris and Chile). She level than many of them thought possible,” hails the Los sang in Suor Angelica, A View From the Bridge, and Bitter Angeles Times. Sweet. Squitieri has been heard in Paris National Opera’s For more than a decade, Kapilow has brought the The Bartered Bride, LA Opera’s La Rondine, the Opera joys and wonder of music to audiences of all ages and Theatre of St. Louis’ A Little Night Music, and Michigan backgrounds with his What Makes It Great? presentations, Opera Theater’s L’elisir d’Amore. which dissect and examine the mysteries of music in Tenor TODD STRANGE specializes in Opera, terms everyone can grasp and appreciate. Part One is an Operetta, oratorio, musical theater, and session and concert entertaining discussion displaying Kapilow’s astounding gift work. A member of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and for observation and his animated teaching style. Part Two the Los Angeles Opera, Strange has performed with the features performances of the composition. The evening Arizona Opera, The Ohio Light Opera, Pacific Coast Opera, concludes with Part Three, a spirited Q&A on the work. Utah Festival Opera, and San Diego Opera. n Cited by The Boston Globe as “an educator, motivational speaker, and game show host, all rolled up in one,” Kapilow has built a loyal following and a name for himself worldwide. His renowned What Makes It Great? series is a recurring event in New York, Boston, Toronto, Washington D.C., and Cerritos. Kapilow’s accomplishments include the highly praised FamilyMusik
13 present s ROCKIN’ AT THE BEACH STARRING FRANKIE AVALON AND THE JAN & DEAN SHOW FEATURING DEAN TORRENCE AND THE SURF CITY ALL STARS
Sunday, January 18, 2015, 3:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHIES Dean Torrence and his band the Surf City All Stars successful acting career with featured roles in the wildly get the ROCKIN’ AT THE BEACH party started with Jan popular filmsBeach Party, Muscle Beach Party, and Bikini & Dean hits (such as The Little Old Lady From Pasadena and Beach, all of which also featured popular ex-Mouseketeer the No. One song Surf City) and other popular Surf music Annette Funicello. Avalon and Funicello soon became tunes. Teen idol Frankie Avalon commands the stage in the icons in American film history. Avalon also appeared in second half with hits that charmed generations. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Take, and John Wayne’s In the post-Twist/pre-Beatles era, crooner FRANKIE The Alamo. AVALON made audiences swoon with a catchy collection Along with high school buddy Jan Berry, DEAN of hits, including Bobby Sox to Stockings and the No. One TORRENCE co-founded the hit Surf-Rock duo Jan & songs Why and Venus. Avalon also charted with Just Ask Your Dean. The two scored a string of high-energy Surf and Heart, I’ll Wait for You, and A Boy Without a Girl. beach song hits, including Drag City, Dead Man’s Curve, A prodigy who won local contests playing the trumpet, Honolulu Lulu, and Ride the Wild Surf. Avalon scored televised appearances on The Perry Como The lineup also includes the SURF CITY ALL Show and The Jackie Gleason Show by the time he was 12 STARS, which consists of Al Jardine and David Marks, years old. Those television credits paved the way for a original members of the legendary Beach Boys band. n
14 present s THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
GEORGE HINCHLIFFE KITTY LUX JONTY BANKES PETER BROOKE TURNER WILL GROVE-WHITE LEISA REA DAVID SUICH RICHIE WILLIAMS
Saturday, January 24, 2015, 8:00 PM Sunday, January 25, 2015, 3:00 PM
The program will be announced from the stage.
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 GREAT changing the style or genre of the music by playing the piece BRITAIN puts on a show, there are no drums, pianos, on ukuleles. The Independent proclaimed: “Impressive solo backing tracks, or electronic trickery. Instead, audiences voices and an absolute mastery of strum, pluck, and twang can look forward to lots of catchy, foot-stomping tunes on ensured the sheer joy and beauty of the music was never lost ukuleles, a bit of comedy, and pure fun. in the comedy. Perfectly polished professionalism.” The group believes that all genres of music are The current group has been performing together more available for reinterpretation, as long as they are played on than 20 years, delivering standing-room-only concerts the ukulele. Expect anything from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana around the world, including Great Britain, Germany, via Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks. Sweden, Finland, Poland, France, United States, and Japan. Founded in 1985, the orchestra’s first gig instantly sold The ensemble has played at prestigious venues such as the out. The ensemble’s works have been used in films, plays, Sydney Opera House, The Royal Albert Hall, and New and commercials. The musical arrangements are often by York’s Carnegie Hall. It has been embraced by worldwide director and founder George Hinchliffe or by other members audiences, including members of the British Royal Family of the group. The focus is to bring out the spirit of the music and at the Houses of Parliament in London. n and remain faithful to the musical notes while actually
15 present s
COLLIN RAYE AND BJ THOMAS
Saturday, January 31, 2015, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHIES With his intoxicating blend of Country-Rock and During a prolific decades-long career,BJ THOMAS smooth balladry, COLLIN RAYE lit up the music charts has sold more than 70 million records, amassing two Dove with the No. One hits In This Life; My Kind of Girl; and Awards and five “Best Inspirational Performance” Grammys I Can Still Feel You. Nominated “Male Vocalist of the for timeless hits, including Hooked on a Feeling, (Hey Won’t Year” multiple times by the Country Music Academy and You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, American Country Music association, Raye shot to fame Whatever Happened to Old-Fashioned Love, and New Looks with Love, Me in 1991, which set the cornerstone for a From an Old Lover. Thomas’ iconic tune Raindrops Keep career built on meaningful songs that are often used in Fallin’ on My Head was featured in the1969 filmButch weddings, anniversaries, and memorial services. Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The song won an Oscar for Little Rock hit the music charts in 1994 and shed a “Best Original Song” and was inducted into the Grammy powerful spotlight on addiction and the struggle to recover. Hall of Fame. Not That Different pleaded for greater tolerance. The award- His recently released album The Living Room Sessions winning I Think About You exposed the exploitation of brings Thomas back into the spotlight, prompting praise women and children. After his granddaughter died, Raye from The New York Times, which said the crooner’s songs are wrote She’s With Me for families of special-needs children. “both cozy and fresh” and his voice is “still perfectly in tune, His social issues-oriented music and tireless charity work but with a lived-in country feel.” The new album, which earned Raye the “Humanitarian of the Year” Award in reworks Thomas’ tunes as duets with guests such as Keb’ 2001. Raye’s other hits include On the Verge; One Boy, One Mo’, Vince Gill, Richard Marx, and Lyle Lovett, also earned Girl; What the Heart Wants; Every Second; That Was a River; praise from Billboard, which declared: “BJ Thomas is one of Anyone Else; and If I Were You. His recent albums include music’s most versatile voices of all time. He’s had success the inspirational His Love Remains and Still on the Line, a with pop, gospel, A/C, and country over the years. So, it’s tribute to his longtime friend and Country music legend, no surprise that his influence has cut a wide path over each Glen Campbell, who is battling Alzheimer’s. of those formats.” n
16 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
Sunday, February 1, 2015, 3:00 PM
This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHY Buckle up for a zany ride when ENCHANTMENT the production features life-size puppets and masks to bring THEATRE COMPANY presents THE ADVENTURES to life the magic of creation and invention. OF HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON, based Enchantment Theatre Company utilizes large-scale on Crockett Johnson’s beloved book series. Armed with video animation, which not only creates Harold’s world of just his limitless imagination and a trusty purple crayon, a make-believe, but also provides the actors opportunities to curious little boy named Harold embarks on the journey of interact with the setting. a lifetime. He draws himself a moon and a path, which leads The Philadelphia Weekly cheered, “It’s not just the to a world of exploration in which he jets off to Mars (think superb design work and eye-popping special effects that shooting stars and spaceships!), joins a circus (where he make Enchantment Theatre’s shows unique. Beautifully tames a lion!), and meets a princess in an enchanted garden choreographed, the company’s movement-based productions (where a dragon roams, too!). effectively mix mime and dance into a stylized ballet of Adapted by Jennifer Blatchley Smith, Leslie Reidel, color and sound that entrances both the kids and their adult and Landis Smith and showcasing music by Charles Gilbert, companions.” n
17 Friday, February 6, 2015, 8:00 PM Saturday, February 7, 2015, 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.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 presents THE MIDTOWN MEN 4 STARS FROM THE ORIGINAL
CAST OF JERSEY BOYS
Not a performance of, not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys.
Sunday, February 8, 2015, 3:00 PM
This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHY As original cast members of Broadway’s Jersey Boys, into one,” proclaims The New York Times. they took the world by storm. In 2009, they struck out As The Midtown Men, the quartet has thrilled on their own as THE MIDTOWN MEN. Now on its crowds on concert stages and symphony halls throughout fifth national tour, the ensemble is bringing its magic to the United States, delighting television audiences with audiences everywhere, singing favorite ’60s hits from The performances on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, Beatles, The Rascals, The Turtles, Motown, The Four Katie, and The Chew. Seasons, and more. “Authenticity is the core of this musical In May, the group taped a public television concert brotherhood,” hails the New York Daily News. special in Newark, New Jersey. The energetic production reunites 4 STARS FROM The foursome recently released its first radio single, THE ORIGINAL CAST OF JERSEY BOYS: Tony All Alone on Christmas, written and produced by Rock and winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, Roll Hall of Famer Steven Van Zandt and backed by Bruce and Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer, who have appeared in Springsteen’s E Street Band. The Midtown Men performed more than 1,000 performances of the mega-hit. They have the song at the national tree-lighting ceremony in the an “air of the Rat Pack, Motown and a nightclub act rolled White House. n
28 presents
TRIBUTE TO GLENN MILLER AND THE BAND LEADERS FEATURING THE
TEX BENEKE ORCHESTRA, PETER MARSHALL, ANNA MARIA ALBERGHETTI, THE MILLS BROTHERS FEATURING JOHN MILLS AND THE CHORDETTES
Sunday, February 22, 2015, 3:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
29 BIOGRAPHIES The TRIBUTE TO GLENN MILLER AND airwaves and charts with Tiger Rag; Nobody’s Sweetheart; THE BAND LEADERS will get you In the Mood with an Dinah; Chinatown, My Chinatown; Sweet Sue; Paper Doll; afternoon of rollicking music from the Swing era. and You Always Hurt the One You Love. The concert features THE TEX BENEKE Known for their lush vocal sound, THE ORCHESTRA, known for playing songs that Glenn CHORDETTES began as a barbershop quartet Miller made famous – such as Chattanooga Choo Choo and specializing in traditional popular music. The ensemble’s (I’ve Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo. When Miller disappeared sound evolved with the changing musical landscape to on a 1944 flight to Paris, his widow appointed Tex Beneke yield hits such as Born to Be With You, Mr. Sandman, and to take over the Glenn Miller Air Force Band. The Eddie My Love. The group successfully straddled the fence group eventually evolved into the Tex Beneke Orchestra, between Pop and the then-emerging Rock ‘n’ Roll realm, which is currently under the leadership of saxophonist delivering the catchy Lollipop and Never on Sunday. The Jim Snodgrass, who has toured with the Beach Boys, Ella Chordettes was inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra. Fame in 2001. n Since his days as a band singer at age 15, PETER MARSHALL has tackled nearly every facet of entertainment: stage, screen, television, radio, and music. Best known as the host of the five-time Emmy-winning game show Hollywood Squares, Marshall also had roles on The Love Boat, WKRP in Cincinnati, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. He also appeared in the stage productions of Bye-Bye-Birdie and Broadway’s Skyscraper, 42nd Street, and La Cage Aux Folles. Italian singer-actress ANNA MARIA ALBERGHETTI, who earned a “Best Actress” Tony Award for her role in the Broadway hit musical Carnival, has also appeared in stage productions of West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Cabaret, and Camelot. A prodigy, Alberghetti has been performing since age 6 and made her singing debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall when she was 13-years-old. Alberghetti has been featured in the movies The Whole Shebang, Friends & Family, Here Comes the Groom, 10,000 Bedrooms, The Stars Are Singing, and The Chef Joachim Splichal’s Market Cafe Catering Last Command. combines award-winning cuisine and legendary The Vocal Hall of Fame inductee THE MILLS personalized service to create the most memorable events imaginable. BROTHERS, FEATURING JOHN MILLS hit the music charts with 71 singles. As youngsters, the brothers BOOK AN EVENT WITH US AND RECEIVE A complimentary Champagne toast with performed on street corners, imitating instruments with a minimum booking of 50 people. OR kazoos. When the teens forgot their kazoos once, they An upgrade to your bar package with a minimum booking of 100 people. improvised the sounds of musical instruments with their For more information, please CALL 714 556 2122 ext. 4202 voices while cupping their hands over their mouths, which or EMAIL [email protected]. became their musical breakthrough. The group lit up the
30 presents WILSON PHILLIPS AND BILLY OCEAN
Saturday, February 28, 2015, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHIES One of the best-selling female groups of all time, Rock history when Billboard declared its debut album the WILSON PHILLIPS shattered the Billboard chart with the best-selling album of all time by an all-female group. In Top 10 songs Release Me, Impulsive, and You’re in Love. The all, the album scored five Grammy nominations and two Pop trio’s Grammy-nominated Hold On won Billboard’s “Hot American Music Award nominations. The group’s latest 100 Single of the Year.” album, Dedicated, features covers of songs by the Beach Boys The group consists of Chynna Phillips, whose parents and the Mamas and the Papas. are John and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas, Born in Trinidad but raised in England, R&B-Soul- and the Wilson sisters Carnie and Wendy, daughters of Pop crooner BILLY OCEAN grew up influenced by Soul Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Friends since childhood, singers Otis Redding and Sam Cooke and Rock groups such the three women united in 1986 as band mates, citing as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Ocean’s “ace-in- Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, the Eagles, and Heart as their the-hole is his soothing, sensuous, somewhat rough-textured influences. voice,” raves the Los Angeles Times. In 1990, the Pop trio debuted with the Wilson Phillips Ocean has amassed a collection of Gold and Platinum album, which The New York Times called “an engaging high- records with an impressive roster of hits, which includes the gloss album of Pop-Rock songs that deal mostly with the Grammy-winning Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the complications of young love.” Run); Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car; Loverboy; and The record shot up the charts largely with the hit Hold There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry). When the Going On, which won Billboard’s “Hot 100 Single of the Year” and Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going was the theme song for the earned the trio American Music Award nominations for romantic adventure movie The Jewel of the Nile, featuring “Favorite Pop Single” and “Favorite New Artist” of 1990. Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito. Other songs – Release Me, You’re in Love, Impulsive, The The singer’s works include the Platinum albums Dream Is Still Alive – helped send worldwide album sales Suddenly, Love Zone, and Tear Down These Walls. His recent over the impressive 10-million mark. Wilson Phillips made albums include Because I Love You and Here You Are. n
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33 34 35 THE TICKET OFFICE is open 10 AM to 6 PM Monday Out of courtesy to the performers and fellow patrons, please through Friday and 12 Noon to 4 PM on Saturday. Hours are disconnect CELLULAR PHONES, PAGERS, AND extended until one-half hour past curtain on performance days. ALARM WATCHES before the start of the performance.
TICKETS can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discover or DOCTORS AND PARENTS should leave their seating American Express by calling (800) 300-4345 or (562) 916-8500, locations with exchanges or sitters and have them call or at cerritoscenter.com. Mail orders are processed as they are (562) 916-8508 in case of an emergency. received. Tickets cannot be reserved without payment. CAMERAS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT LOST TICKET AND TICKET EXCHANGE policies vary; PERMITTED in the Auditorium and must be checked at the however, there are no refunds. Call (800) 300-4345 for details. Coat Room.
GROUPS of 20 or more may purchase tickets at a 10 percent LOST ARTICLES can be claimed by calling (562) 916-8510. discount. Call (800) 300-4345. ELEVATORS are located near the Grand Staircase and access CHILDREN’S PRICES apply to children fifteen (15) years of each level of the Lobby. age and under. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket, sit in a seat, and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. PAY PHONES are located on the Orchestra level behind the We do not recommend children ages five (5) and younger attend Grand Staircase and near the restrooms on the Gold Circle level. unless an event is specifically described as suitable for that age. PHONIC EAR LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS HEADSETS FREE PUBLIC TOURS are conducted by appointment only. for the hearing impaired are available in the Coat Room at no Special tours can be arranged by calling (562) 916-8530. cost. To obtain a headset, a driver’s license or major credit card is required and is returned upon receipt of the equipment. PARKING is always free in the spacious lots adjacent to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. WHEELCHAIR locations are available in various areas of the Auditorium. For more information, call the Ticket Office at FULL-SERVICE BARS are located in the Grand Lobby on (800) 300-4345. the Orchestra level and on the Gold Circle level. Refreshments are not allowed in the Auditorium. LATE SEATING is determined by the performers and will generally occur during a suitable break in the performance. SMOKING: The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts is a non-smoking, e-cigarette/personal vaporizer-free, and tobacco- CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION VIEWING is available in free facility. the Lobby of each seating level and at the Lobby bar.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL technicians are on duty at all THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING performances. If you need first aid, contact an usher for assistance. ARTS’ Auditorium and Sierra Room are available for special events on a rental basis. For more information, call Special Event RESTROOMS are located behind the Grand Staircase on the Services at (562) 916-8510, ext. 2827. Orchestra level and at the Grand Staircase Landing on the Gold Circle level. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets purchased and resold by THE COAT ROOM is located behind the Grand Staircase. a second party are subject to cancellation.
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