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SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2011–2012 SEASON SPONSORS

The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2011–2012 Season Sponsors for their generous support of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

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

2 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Eric Eltinge Dr. Richard Hochberg Vanessa Lewis Teri Esposito Kay and Wyn Holmes Sue and Paul Liles Kim Evans Cindy Horita Jeffrey J. Lim Richard Falb Jon Howerton Judith and Dr. Henry Louria Renee Fallaha Christina and Michael Hughes Nancy and Stephen Lutz Dr. Stuart L. Farber Melvin Hughes Peter and Muysean Madden Heather M. Ferber Marianne and Bob Hughlett, Ed.D. Laura and Sergio Madrigal Steven Fischer Mrs. Susan Hunsinger Johnny Magsby The Fish Company Jay Hurtado Mary Majors Elizabeth and Terry Fiskin Robert M. Iritani Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Manalang Sue and Mike Fitzsimons Mark Itzkowitz Stephen Mao Louise Fleming and Tak Fujisaki Grace and Tom Izuhara Eleanor Marlow Jesus Fojo Sharon Jacoby Dr. and Mrs. Max B. Martinez Anne Forman David Jaynes Sissy and Rich Martinez Dr. Susan Fox and Frank Joan Jefferson Mary and Donald Martini Frimodig Dr. Warren D. Johnston Janice Kay Matthews Sharon Frank Cathy and Rich Jones Pansy and Robert Mattox Teresa Freeborn and Douglas Cathy and James Juliani Cecilia and Ronald Maus Regelout Mary Ann and Steve Kahanic Cindy and Doug Maxwell Roberta and Wayne Fujitani Luanne Kamiya Janet McCarty Elaine Fulton Gloria and Sherman Kappe The McCune Family Samuel Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. George Katanjian Aliene Mcgrew JoAnn and Art Gallucci Marylou and Allan Kennedy Farley McKinney Therese Galvan Roland Kerby Dr. and Mrs. Donald McMillan Arthur Gapasin Dr. Aaron Kern Terry and Dave McMurtrey Gayle and Michael Garrity Fay and Lawrence Kerneen David Medellin Jan Gaschen The Kerr Family Maureen and Mike Mekjian Michael Gautreau Joseph Kienle Ursula and Lawrence Melvin Franz Gerich Carol Kindler Barbara and Edwin Mendenhall Karen and Larry Gibson James King Diana Merryman Roxanne and Alan Goldin Jacky and Jack Kleyh Todd Meyer The Goldsmith Family Shirley and Kenneth Klipper Luzviminda Miguel Margarita Gomez Karen Knecht Hassan Milani Raejean Goodrich Lee M. Kochems and Vincent Gary Miller William Goodwin J. Patti Kathleen Miller Shirelle Gordon-Thompson Jerry Kohl Dr. Marjorie Mitchell Beryl and Graham Gosling Dawn Marie Kotsonis Ellie and Jim Monroe Timothy Gower Shirley Kotsonis Anthony R. Montero Marguerite and Werner Graf Ann Kough Patricia Moore A. Graham and M. Marion Bette and Ken Kurihara Becky Morales Alvena and Richard Graham Linda and Harry Kusuda Toni and Tom Morgan Susan and Dr. Robert Green Sue and Mati Kuuskmae David Moromisato Norma and Gary Greene Patrice and Kevin Kyle Kris Moskowitz Kenneth Greenleaf Cathy LaBare Cortland Myers Guerra Family Carl Laconico Chidori Nakamura Rosemary Escalera Gutierrez Kathy and Derrick Lai Stan Nakamura Robert C. Haefele Nelson Lane Naz The Cat Roger Hale Jill and Rick Larson Jean and Ardell Nease Jo and Paul Hanson David Latter Alan Negosian Mark Harding Earnestine Lavergne A.J. Neiman Lois and Thomas Harris June and Harold Leach Wendy and Mike Nelson Valarie and Mike Harris Mr. Edward Le Blanc Nelson-Dunn, Inc. Julie and Costa Hase Dr. T. LeClair and Mr. R. Bradley Ronald Nichols Howard Herdman Paolo Ledesma Jill and Michael Nishida Saul Hernandez Keith Lee Toby Nishida Charles Hess Peter J. Leets Linda Nomura Molly Hickman Helen Leonard Diane Norris Charles E. Hirsch Jack Lewis Margene and Chuck Norton Ping Ho Marcia Lewis and John McGuirk Cathryn O’Brien-Smith

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Edward Ogle Olivette Shannon Laura H. and John D. Ann and Clarence Ohara Kristi Shaw Williams Karen Ohta Drs. Mary and Steven Sherman Lee Williamson Sylvia L. Osborne Ron Shestokes Merrillyn Wilson Kathy and John Owsinski The Douglas Lane Shulby, Sr. Caron and Jeff Winston P.P. Mfg. Co. Inc., Ronald Burr Family Pornwit Wipanurat George Palomino Kathleen Sidaris David Wolpe Bonnie Jo Panagos Steven Siefert Charles Wong D Parsons Neil Siegel Robert Worley Mary Ellen Pascucci Maureen and A.J. Siegrist Candy and Jim Yee Minna and Frank Patterson Dorothy Simmons Eunee and Frank Yee Angela and Devy Paul Eric Simpson Jeanette Yee Marilyn and James Peters Benjamin Singer Basha Yonis John Peterson Loren Slafer Ruthann Yuhas Pettersen Family Sylvia Sligar Barbara Yunker Francisco Philibert Carol and Rob Smallwood Xavier Zavatsky Frances Pianelli Nancy Sur Smith John W. Zlatic Judith Pickup Toula Smith Jackie and Joe Ploen Kevin Speaks IN MEMORIAM Merrill Plou Kerry Spears In Memory of Voneta Aday Forrest Poorman Dan Stange and Edward Bowlen Elizabeth and Greg Prevost Kris and Robert Steedman In Loving Memory of Carol Gwen and Gerry Pruitt Gale Stein M. Behan Crista Qi and Vincent Chung Donna Stevens In Memory of Mrs. Edna Susan Ragone Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Strawther Kuwahara Dr. Marjorie and Frank Ramirez Richard Strayer In Loving Memory of Ethel Karen Randall William R. Stringer Lee Robin Raymond A.J. Taen In Memory of Mr. Leon F. Ellyn and Alan Reback Susan and Scott Takahashi Lee Kathy Reid Nora and Winford Teasley Rosalie Relleve Ken Thompson Nikki and Dennis Repp Karen Tilson Betty and Nash Rivera Joann Tommy Sharon V. Robinson Sharon Touchstone Rockwell Collins Lillian K. Triggs Harriet and William Rodiger Jean Tuohino Rick and Audrey Rodriguez Maria Tupaz Laura and Gary Rose Alex Urbach Lynn Rose June and Sonny Van Dusen Patricia Rose Dorothy and Robert Van Jean Rothaermel Nice Vivian and Tom Rothwell Tim VanEck Shirley Rundell Mr. and Mrs. L. Van Pelt Tom Sakiyama Maria Von Sadovszky Steve Salas and Steven P. Diane and Fred Vunak Timmons Charles Wadman Christine and Dennis Salts Laura Walker Monica Sanchez Donna and Robert Walters Sheri Sands Angela and Sinclair Wang Janed and Richard Sax Karen and Robert Webb Roberta and Gary Schaeffer Carol Webster and Chris Mary and Robert Scherbarth Enterline Mildred Scholnick Darlene Weidner Mabel and Dennis Schoonover Marijke and Tim Weightman Jerome Schultz Anita and David Weinstein Cindy Scotto Lynne and Ken Wellty Mary Serles Sandee and Mike Welsh William Shakespeare Helen Williams Giving level designations are based on the cumulative giving of the named contributor. Lists are updated in July and January. To request a change to your listing, please call (562) 916-8510 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

4 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents DICK FOX’S GOLDEN BOYS Starring , FABIAN, and

Saturday, July 16, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

5 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHies SEASONDICK FOX’S GOLDEN BOYS, ’s teen into show business at age 14 and stole the national spotlight idols and longtime friends, reunite for a fun-filled nostalgic after well-received appearances on American Bandstand. The evening of their classic hits. Under producer Dick Fox’s Philly teen idol wowed fans and music industry executives lead, the three entertainers have played to packed venues with hits such as I’m a Man, About This Thing Called Love, in Atlantic City and , including performances on This Friendly World, Hound Dog Man, Tiger, and his signa- the American Music Awards, Miss Teenage America, and the ture song Turn Me Loose. televised special Command Performance: An All Star Salute to A veteran on the Billboard music charts, Fabian was the President. also a major box-office draw, with acting roles in more than In the post-Twist/pre-Beatles era, crooner FRANKIE 30 films, including Hound Dog Man, North to Alaska, High AVALON made audiences swoon with a catchy collection Time, and Ride the Wild Surf. He was inducted into the of hits, including , the Top 10 hit De Philadelphia Hall of Fame and awarded a star on the Hol- De Dinah, and the No. One songs Why and Venus. Avalon lywood Walk of Fame. also charted with the songs , I’ll Wait for BOBBY RYDELL debuted in the late ’50s as a regular You, and . The Philadelphia native’s on American Bandstand, delighting screaming fans with music was widely considered one of the defining sounds of Kissin’ Time and We’ve Got Love. The teen idol followed up Pop music of the era. with more Billboard favorites such as Ding-a-Ling, Swingin’ A child prodigy who won local contests playing the School, Wild One, Forget Him, and Volare – the tune that trumpet, Avalon scored televised appearances on The Perry “gave Rydell street cred all over the globe,” said the New Como Show and The Jackie Gleason Show by the time he York Daily News. With more than 30 Top 40 hits to his was 12 years old. Those television credits paved the way for credit, Rydell easily earned a spot on Billboard magazine’s list a successful acting career with featured roles in the wildly of Top Five entertainers of the era. popular films Beach Party, Muscle Beach Party, and Bikini Rydell’s numerous television appearances – on The Red Beach, all of which also featured popular ex-Mouseketeer Skelton Show and The Milton Berle Show – led to collabora- Annette Funicello. Avalon and Funicello soon became tions with entertainment greats such as Ed Sullivan, Jack icons in American film. Avalon also appeared in Voyage to the Benny, , and Perry Como. Rydell had notable Bottom of the Sea, The Take, and John Wayne’s The Alamo. roles in the musical West Side Story and the hit film Bye Bye Born Fabiano Anthony Forte, singer FABIAN broke Birdie, opposite screen siren Ann-Margret. n

6 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents

Sunday, July 17, 2011, 7:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy Named male vocalist of the year by both the Country You Now. followed in 1995 and was Platinum Music Association and the Academy of , certified, producing the Top Five hits Untanglin’ My Mind, prolific singer- CLINT BLACK dominated the , , and the No. One song airwaves and music charts with timeless hits such as Noth- Summer’s Comin’. ing’s News, , Nobody’s Home, and Like the Black was honored with a 1996 Hollywood Walk of Rain. Fame star, becoming one of only four Country music acts Black is applauded in the industry not only for his to claim that achievement at the time. His 2004 Spend My performances, but also for writing his own songs. In 1989, Time was also well received. Featuring the hits The Black’s debut, Killin’ Time, was named by Country Music Boogie Man and My Imagination, the album soared to the top Television as one of the “100 Greatest in Coun- of Billboard’s Independent Albums chart. try Music,” launching a meteoric rise. Praised by critics as In addition to his music career, Black has enjoyed a a return to the more traditional sounds of the genre, the prolific acting career with a role in the 1994 film Maver- record boasted No. One hits – including Walkin’ Away and ick, which featured Jodie Foster and James Garner. More Nobody’s Home – earning Black much acclaim, including film work followed, including roles in : The the Academy of Country Music “Album of the Year” Award Legend of Cadillac Jack; Going Home; Anger Management; and “Single of the Year” honor for A Better Man. and Flicka 2. Black has appeared on the television programs Black’s follow-up, , quickly The Larry Sanders Show, Las Vegas, King of the Hill, Extreme went Triple Platinum and sent him back to the top of the Makeover: Home Edition, and the hit reality series Celebrity music charts with the singles and Where Are Apprentice. n

7 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents

Friday, July 22, 2011, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy The longtime frontman for Chicago, PETER Cetera’s chart-busting momentum continued with CETERA contributed to the band’s biggest songs, includ- the Grammy-nominated , a No. One ing You’re the Inspiration; Hard to Say I’m Sorry; Hard Habit duet with Gospel crooner . After All, a Top 10 to Break; and Baby, What a Big Surprise. After 18 years with corroboration with Cher, was featured on the soundtrack of the group, Cetera left Chicago and embarked on a solo the movie Chances Are. Other films featuring Cetera’s songs career with the ballad , the theme song for the include Three Men and a Baby, Princess From the Moon, and blockbuster movie The Karate Kid II. The tune earned him Pretty Woman. Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy nominations. It was Cetera’s many other hits include Even a Fool Can See; singled out by BMI Film & TV and the American Society ; the No. One song Restless Heart; and of Composers, Authors and Publishers for being the most Feels Like Heaven, a duet with Chaka Khan. n performed song from a motion picture.

8 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents DON McLEAN

Saturday, July 23, 2011, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy In 1969, DON MCLEAN recorded his first album, writers” by the , McLean has amassed Tapestry, in Berkeley, which at the entangled in more than 40 Gold and Platinum records worldwide with student protests and riots that made headlines all over the a vast and varied repertoire that includes Vincent (Starry world. The album, featuring the hit singles And I Love You Starry Night), the international No. One song Crying, Since I So and Castles in the Air, garnered critical acclaim and wide Don’t Have You, and It’s Just the Sun. His international allure commercial success. However, it was the singer-songwriter’s strengthened with Love in My Heart, Can’t Blame the Wreck 1971 release of American Pie that catapulted him into the on the Train, and Eventually. His songs have been recorded international limelight. Thirty years later, the song proved by singers from every musical genre, including Madonna, its enduring appeal when it was chosen as one of 365 “Songs who had a No. One version of American Pie, and George of the Century” compiled by the Recording Industry As- Michael, who recorded The Grave, which protested the Iraq sociation of America and the National Endowment for the War. Arts. In 2002, American Pie was inducted into the Grammy In 2004, McLean was inducted into the Popular Music Hall of Fame. ’ Hall of Fame. His Addicted to Black album was Called “one of America’s most enduring singer-song- released in 2009 to great acclaim. n

9 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents ANDERSON and PAUL RODRIGUEZ

Friday, July 29, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies In 1984, LOUIE ANDERSON made his television Award for its depiction of the proper treatment of animals. debut on The Tonight Show Starring . Show- Anderson’s best-selling books include Dear Dad – time and HBO specials followed, along with appearances on Letters From an Adult Child and the self-help work Goodbye programs hosted by and , making Jumbo ... Hello Cruel World. Anderson a household name. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, revered as one of the first Named one of the “100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedi- Latin Kings of Comedy, has performed featured roles in Ali, ans of All Time” by Comedy Central, Emmy winner Ander- Quicksilver, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, A Cinderella Story, Born son has appeared on the Grace Under Fire, the drama in East L.A., and Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore. Touched by an Angel, and the medical drama Chicago Hope. Rodriguez was recognized with the Ruben Salazar He scored big-screen roles with Coming to America (starring Award by the National Council of La Raza, one of the Eddie Murphy) and the blockbuster hit Ferris Bueller’s Day largest Hispanic civil-rights and advocacy organizations Off (featuring Matthew Broderick). Anderson, who emceed in America. The accomplished writer-director-producer’s the late-night series Comedy Showcase, was also host of the acclaimed projects include the comedy concert film The popular television game show Family Feud. He produced and Original Latin Kings of Comedy (featuring Cheech Marin, created the acclaimed animated series Life With Louie, based George Lopez, and Carlos Mencia), A Million to Juan, the on his own childhood in a family of 11 kids. Anderson won movie Without Men, Mis Videos Locos Con Paul Rodriguez, two Emmys and three Humanitas Prizes for his writing on and the stand-up concert DVD Comedy Rehab. n the children’s animated series, which also earned a Genesis

10 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents BAND FROM TV , GUITAR SCOTT GRIMES, KEYBOARDS , DRUMS BOB GUINEY, VOCALS , GUITAR JESSE SPENCER,

Saturday, August 6, 2011, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy The Times observed of BAND FROM love for making music. However, the performance generated TV: “Lost meets Heroes, crossed with , overwhelming interest, inspiring Grunberg to form a celeb- a little reality TV and a – what’s not to love?” Mem- rity band that could raise awareness and money for worthy bers of the supergroup – including drummer Greg Grunberg charitable causes. (Love Bites), guitarist Adrian Pasdar (Heroes), guitarist Organizations benefiting from Band From TV con- James Denton (Desperate Housewives), keyboardist Scott certs include TalkAboutIt.org, The Conservation Fund, Grimes (E.R.), singer Bob Guiney (), and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, The Art of Elysium, The violinist Jesse Spencer (House M.D.) – will donate their Indiana University-Kenya Partnership, Taia Peace Founda- individual performer fees to various individual charities of tion, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the National Coalition their choice. The lineup also includes special guest vocalist Against Domestic Violence, Save the Children, Lupus L.A., Teri Hatcher, who won a 2005 “Best Actress” Golden Globe and the Guitar Center Music Foundation. for her role on Desperate Housewives. The band’s debut album, Hoggin’ All the Covers When Grunberg was asked a few years ago to play a Unleashed, featured all-time favorite tunes such as Viva Las gig with fellow celebrities at the House of , it was just Vegas, , You Really Got Me, Pink Cadillac, a simple jam session with buddies who shared a common Lean on Me, and Papa Loved Mama. n

11 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents KIRK WHALUM and KEIKO MATSUI

Friday, August 12, 2011, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. BIOGRAPHies Legendary pianist Bob James discovered saxo- ous times for Dove Awards and the NAACP Image Award. phonist KIRK WHALUM in and invited the Keyboardist KEIKO MATSUI has dazzled legions then-unknown musician to tour with him. This paved the of fans and critics with her Jazz-charting albums Sapphire, way for Whalum’s successful career and ensuing albums, Dream Walk, Whispers From the Mirror, The Road …, and which include Colors; Cache; The Gospel According to Jazz Deep Blue. Her unique musical formula blends Asian and Chapter III; Everything Is Everything: The Music of Donny Western influences, making her one of Billboard’s No. One Hathaway; and the Grammy-nominated Joined at the Hip, a female Contemporary Jazz figures and a two-time recipient collaboration between Whalum and James. of the Oasis Award for “Best Female Smooth Jazz Artist of “When you experience … Whalum’s music, you are the Year.” The calls Matsui’s performances enchanted with an inspiration that can reach the depths of “precise and accurate, executed with … articulation.” your soul,” cheers Smooth Jazz Times. Much of Matsui’s music and compositions revolve The tenor-saxophonist has collaborated with industry around nature, including A Drop of Water, Night Waltz, greats Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, , Lu- Cherry Blossom, Full Moon and the Shrine, and her most ther Vandross, and . Whalum’s work is featured recent, Moyo (Heart & Soul in Swahili). in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, including The Aside from her Smooth Jazz Awards, Matsui garnered Prince of Tides, Boyz n the Hood, and The Bodyguard. An the 1997 Essence Award from the American Society of 11-time Grammy nominee, Whalum won his first Grammy Young Musicians, which honors talents whose “vitality Award for “Best Gospel Song” (It’s What I Do featuring tends to capture the very spirit and soul of audiences world- Lalah Hathaway) along with his lifelong friend and writer wide.” She was also nominated – along with Pat Metheny, Jerry Peters. Whalum has also won two Stellar Awards Boney James, and Fourplay – for “Best Jazz Album of 1995” (Gospel music’s highest honor) and was nominated numer- at the prestigious Soul Train Music Awards. n

12 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents WORLD CLASSIC ROCKERS

Saturday, August 13, 2011, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy WORLD CLASSIC ROCKERS (WCR) presents clude Michael Monarch, an original founding member and an exciting evening jam-packed with Rock ‘n’ Roll classics lead guitarist of Steppenwolf; Aynsley Dunbar, the original such as , Black Woman, Sweet Home drummer for Journey (Wheel in the Sky, Lights, and Feeling Alabama, More Than a Feeling, Hold the Line, Magic Car- That Way); Randall Hall of Lynyrd Skynyrd (Sweet Home pet Ride, Anyway You Want It, and Rosanna. For 14 years, Alabama and Free Bird); Greg Walker of Santana (She’s Not the ultimate all-star classic Rock band WCR has brought There, Stormy, and Open Invitation); vocalist Fran Cosmo audiences to their feet at concerts across the , of Boston (Walk On and Corporate America); and Fergie Europe, the Far East, and Africa. Frederiksen of TOTO (Rosanna, Hold the Line, and Africa). Formed in 1997 by Nick St. Nicholas of Steppenwolf Also part of the WCR team is lead guitarist and Juil- (Born to Be Wild), WCR was created to appeal to an entire liard School of Music graduate David Coyle (guitar, percus- generation of fans by combining the talents of the most sion, and background vocals) and Mark Hoyt (keyboards prominent musicians, singers, and songwriters from the and background vocals). n industry’s most iconic bands. Other members of WCR in-

13 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents & THE WILDCATS With Special Guests DANNY & THE JUNIORS and COMEDY HOST SCOTT WOOD

Sunday, August 14, 2011, 3:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies CHUBBY CHECKER & THE WILDCATS has tour with music greats such as Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, kept generations of audiences twisting with Billboard- and Buddy Holly. The group was a regular on the popular charting hits. Chubby Checker ignited the international American Bandstand and the television shows The Big Record Twist craze with Twistin’ the Night Away and his signature and Nashville Now. The recipient of the Philadelphia Music song, The Twist, which catapulted to No. One in 1960 and Alliance Achievement Award, Danny & The Juniors was again in 1962. He scored a “Best Rock & Roll Recording” inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003. Grammy for the catchy Let’s Twist Again. Known as “Mr. Punchline,” SCOTT WOOD is The hits kept coming with the No. One Pony Time, noted for his “clean” brand of family-friendly comedy. His Knock Down the Walls, The Fly, , Twist rapid-fire one-liners and off-the-cuff improv earned him the Around the Clock, Slow Twistin’, Dancin’ Party, Popeye the title of “Stand-up Comedy Champion” after winning the Hitchhiker, The , Birdland, Twist It Up, and Loddy Discovery ’97 Talent Search. Wood has brought down the Lo. In 2007, Chubby Checker dominated the No. One spot house with his hilarious routines at The Comedy Store, The again with Knock Down the Walls, which ruled Billboard’s Ice House, The Laugh Factory, and the Sahara Hotel in Las dance chart. Vegas. DANNY & THE JUNIORS charged into music The native Californian is an accomplished impres- history with Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay and the dance sionist with more than 300 celebrity and animated voices in classic Twistin’ USA. Influenced by Frankie Lymon and his repertoire, including Bill Clinton, Rush Limbaugh, John the Teenagers, the Four Lads, The Four Freshmen, and the Travolta, Nicholas Cage, Kelsey Grammer, , Schoolboys, Danny & The Juniors began as a band of teen Frank Sinatra, and Willie Nelson. Wood is a contribut- friends who performed in the early 1950s as The Juvenaires. ing joke writer for The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and the The group’s original tune, At the Hop, claimed Gold comedy magazine Laugh-Line. n distinction, paving the way for Danny & The Juniors to

14 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents

Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy By the time he was 5 years old, JOHN MICHAEL Billboard, the American Country Music Association, and MONTGOMERY, who learned how to play the guitar from American Music Awards. his musician father, was already performing in public. By age Other acclaimed albums – What I Do the Best, Leave 15, the Danville, Kentucky-born Montgomery was a regular a Mark, , Brand New Me, and Pictures – scored fixture in the local scene. After high school, he blazed his Montgomery fans and critics’ thumbs-up. His repertoire is way into the Country music spotlight with his 1993 debut diverse and vast in range and tone. The 2003 hit Letters album, Life’s a Dance, which soared quickly up the charts From Home tells of a soldier fighting in an overseas war. His with the hits I Love the Way You Love Me, Kickin’ It Up, Be sense of humor shines in With My Shirt On and Mad Cowboy My Baby Tonight, If You Got Love, and Rope the Moon. Iconic Disease. Drunkard’s Prayer and All in a Day explore dramatic songs like and Sold (The Grundy County Auction facets of human existence. With Brothers ’Til the End, Mont- Incident), the No. One singles of 1994 and 1995 respective- gomery celebrates the musical family background that led ly, helped pave the way for top male vocalist honors from both he and his brother Eddie to the top of the charts. n

15 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents

Friday, August 19, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy WILSON PHILLIPS consists of , The record shot up the charts largely with the hit Hold whose parents are John and of the Mamas On, which won Billboard’s “Hot 100 Single of the Year” and and the Papas, and the Wilson sisters Carnie and Wendy, earned the trio American Music Award nominations for daughters of Brian Wilson of (who per- “Favorite Pop Single” and “Favorite New Artist” of 1990. forms at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on The song was recently featured in the movie Bridesmaids. Saturday, August 27). Friends since childhood, the three Other songs – Release Me, You’re in Love, Impulsive, The women united in 1986 as bandmates, citing , Dream Is Still Alive – helped send worldwide album sales Steely Dan, the Eagles, and Heart as their influences. over the impressive 10-million mark. Wilson Phillips made In 1990, the Pop trio debuted with the Wilson Phillips Rock history when Billboard declared its debut collection album, which called “an engaging high- the best-selling album of all time by an all-female group. gloss album of Pop-Rock songs that deal mostly with the The album scored five Grammy nominations and two complications of young love.” American Music Award nominations. n

16 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents

JDREW and YOUNG JINSU Opening for BURNHAM and

Saturday, August 20, 2011, 7:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies Hip Hop forces JDREW and YOUNG JINSU have Alicia Keys and Whitney Houston, JASMINE V was born shared the stage with Bow Wow and the Wu Tang Clan. Jasmine Villegas. Grabbing headlines and attention since Seventeen magazine called BURNHAM “the new she was 4 years old, Jasmine V started touring at age 11. She Jonas brothers!” One of Island Def Jam’s newest talents, the has performed in Bieber’s , and also appeared Vermont-based Burnham siblings – Forrest (vocals), Alex in his Baby video. A dynamic singer with a budding acting (guitar), and Andre (bass and keyboards) – have opened for career, Jasmine V had featured roles in That’s So Raven, My teen idol on his widely successful My World Wife and Kids, and music videos for and Pop tour. Burnham’s debut, Almost Famous, features the popular Rocker . single Catch Me if You Can. Recently named a “Most Powerful Woman on Twit- “Jasmine V is a young starlet capturing the heart of ter,” Jasmine V has nearly 50 million YouTube hits, more America with her beautiful voice and soothing harmonies than 175,000 Facebook fans, and more than 600,000 Twit- … definitely a girl on the move to superstardom!” hails Glit- ter followers. n ter magazine. With a vocal range often compared to icons

17 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY and JESSE COOK

Thursday, August 25, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies Hailed by Billboard as “an ever-evolving powerhouse of soothed him with music by Gypsy guitar legend Manitas de Contemporary Jazz,” ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY is celebrat- Plata. In 2008, Cook won the silver medal for “Flamenco ed for its intoxicating fusion of Smooth Jazz with New Age, Guitarist of the Year” as part of magazine’s Reggae, and World music. The band has garnered acclaim prestigious Players Choice Awards. worldwide for its albums This Way and Beautiful Game, Growing up in Camargue in the south of France, which soared to the Top Five on Billboard’s Contemporary Cook has always been influenced by Gypsy music, which is Jazz chart. evident in his 2001 Juno award-winning album Free Fall and Acoustic Alchemy was born in the 1980s with Virgin his Billboard-charting records Tempest and Nomad. In 2008, Airlines. To gain an edge on the bustling international flight Cook dominated both the Smooth Jazz radio charts (with market, the air carrier offered live entertainment, hiring the his single Café Mocha) and the Billboard New Age chart British ensemble Acoustic Alchemy to perform on flights with the Juno award-nominated Frontiers. One Night at the from England to the United States. The band’s popularity took Metropolis, which captured a spectacular concert during the off with the rise of the New Adult Contemporary radio format. 2006 Jazz Festival, was also considered for a Juno Acoustic Alchemy’s debut album, Red Dust & Spanish Award for “Music DVD of the Year.” Lace, grabbed headlines and became an instant hit with Mr. For his recent The Rumba Foundation album, Cook Chow, a song that fused aspects of Chinese music with Reg- traveled to Bogota, Colombia, where he weaved traditional gae. The follow-ups – Natural Elements, Blue Chip, and Back Vallenato Folk music with the infectious beats of Spanish on the Case – all received wide acclaim. Acoustic Alchemy’s Rumba Flamenco. (Cult)ure Magazine called the collection 2001 AArt album was nominated for a Grammy Award. Jazz “excellent” and cited its “sultry rhythms, intriguing use of Monthly declared 2007’s This Way record “hands down one of vocals, and beautiful insertions of strings and drums.” the best contemporary Jazz discs of the year.” Cook, who has opened for legends B.B. King, Diana Flamenco-Jazz-World music virtuoso JESSE COOK, a Krall, and the late Ray Charles, has headlined Jazz festivals three-time recipient of the Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for in Dubai, Singapore, Poland, and England. He has also col- “Guitarist of the Year,” has had an ongoing love affair with laborated with The Chieftains and British soprano Char- Flamenco music since his toddler days, when his parents lotte Church. n

18 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents BRIAN WILSON

Saturday, August 27, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy BRIAN WILSON was only a teen when he began to Achievement. create albums that were later designated Gold and featured His 2004 SMiLE album debuted to sterling reviews, classics such as Fun, Fun, Fun; Don’t Worry Baby; Help Me earning Wilson his first Grammy Award for “Best Rock In- Rhonda; ; and Wouldn’t It Be Nice. Wilson strumental Performance” for Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow. The Brian was named one of “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Wilson Presents SMiLE DVD set garnered the musician yet , with the magazine noting that his “songs cel- another Grammy nomination in 2005. He was recognized ebrated an idealized California teenhood – surfing, driving, in 2007 for his lifetime contributions with the prestigious dating – and his productions were glossy perfection with an Kennedy Center Award. Later that year, he released the ultra-smooth blend of guitars and vocal harmonies.” critically acclaimed That Lucky Old Sun, which Rolling Stone In 1990, Wilson’s was reissued, finally earn- called his “strongest new work in years.” ing the album its long overdue recognition and pushing it to When George Gershwin’s estate asked Wilson to Platinum status. The 1997 The Pet Sounds Sessions box set adapt some of the legendary composer’s unfinished songs, scored a Grammy nomination for Wilson. it led to the 2010 album Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin. A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Wilson The record features Wilson’s versions of his all-time favorite was feted in 2001 at An All Star Tribute at Radio City Gershwin tunes and new numbers constructed from song Music Hall. He was the only American rocker at the 2001 fragments left unfinished when Gershwin died in 1937 of a Queen’s Jubilee, sharing the stage at Buckingham Palace brain tumor at age 38. The album sailed straight to the top with Sir Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton. In 2003, Wilson of the Billboard Jazz Chart. n won the UK’s prestigious Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime

19 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents THE ULTIMATE DOO-WOP SHOW THE CONTOURS Featuring SYLVESTER POTTS, With THE SPANIELS, KATHY YOUNG, THE VIBRATIONS, THE OLYMPICS, THE VOLUMES, PAUL & PAULA, THE PENTAGONS’ JOE JONES, THE ROYALS OF , and THE BLUE SUEDE ORCHESTRA

Saturday, September 10, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

20 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHies SEASONTHE ULTIMATE DOO-WOP SHOW showcases The concert also features Pop duo PAUL & PAULA. the best of the genre with an enviable lineup that kicks off Hailed for Hey Paula, which soared to the No. One spot with THE CONTOURS FEATURING SYLVESTER on the Pop and R&B charts, the twosome followed up POTTS. Revered for its dazzling choreography, impec- with the Top 10 song Young Lovers. cable harmonies, and timeless Motown grooves, the group With JOE JONES as its lead, THE PENTAGONS has charmed generations of fans with the tunes Shake emerged in the early-’60s neo-Doo-Wop renaissance era Sherry and the music chart favorite Do You Love Me [Now with a repertoire that embodied classic ’50s harmonies That I Can Dance], featured in the blockbuster movie Dirty with a twist of Soul. The group hit the music chart with Dancing. To Be Loved (Forever). THE SPANIELS, best celebrated for the hits Good- Formed in 2005, THE ROYALS OF SAN DIEGO night Sweetheart Goodnight and Baby It’s You, is considered re-creates the East Coast street corner sound from the late the first successful Midwestern R&B group and is credited ’50s and early ’60s. The ensemble consists of baritone and with originating the trend of using Tap dance routines in lead vocalist Peter King, second tenor Kevin Jones, and live shows. Inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in bassist Jim Carkagis. 2005, the band won over critics and fans with The Ballad Providing the musical accompaniment for the of Davy Crockett and You Painted Pictures. The group won evening is THE BLUE SUEDE ORCHESTRA (Harlem the 1990-1991 Rhythm & Blues Foundation’s Pioneer Nocturne). n Award. When she was 14, KATHY YOUNG was discovered in the audience of an L.A. teen dance program headed by deejay and game-show host Wink Martindale. Weeks later, she made a permanent mark on the music industry with the No. One song A Thousand Stars, which achieved Gold-record status. Young followed with the singles Happy Birthday Blues and Magic Is the Night, both of which landed on the music charts. The young songstress toured North America with an array of music legends, including Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley, Connie Fran- cis, Ray Charles, and Neil Sedaka. Soul group THE VIBRATIONS made its mark in music history with My Girl Sloopy (i.e. Hang on Sloopy), Stranded in the Jungle, and Love in Them Thar Hills. Doo-Wop band THE OLYMPICS contributed to the Hully Gully line-dance craze that Americans fell in love with in the late ’50s and early ’60s. Some of the ensemble’s memorable Billboard-charting hits include Western Movies, Shimmy Like Kate, and The Bounce. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960, THE VOLUMES sailed into the spotlight with its hit I Love You. Peaking at No. 22 on the 1962 chart, the song was a mix of Doo-Wop and Latin beats. The group’s My Road Is the Right Road made a splash on the Soul scene in the .

21 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Ray chen, violin JULIO ELIZADE,

Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 7:30 PM

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

Please hold your applause until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation.

As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance.

22 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON PROGRAM Sonata in g minor from Devil’s Trill Giuseppe Tartini Larghetto Affettuoso (1692-1770) Allegro Moderato arr. Fritz Kreisler Andante Allegro assai-Andante-Allegro assai

Sonata in A Major César Franck Allegretto Moderato (1822-1890) Allegro Recitativo-Fantasia Allegretto poco mosso INTERMISSION Chaconne from Partita in d minor Johann Sebastian Bach Allemanda (1685-1750) Corrente Sarabanda Giga Ciaccona

Legende, Op. 17 Henryk Wieniawski (1835-1880)

Variations on the Original Theme, Op. 15 Henryk Wieniawski

BIOGRAPHies Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, violin marvel but his sense of pacing in the music that is so striking. … RAY CHEN was accepted to the prestigious Curtis Insti- This is a hugely exciting debut album.” tute of Music at age 15. He has made an international name Word has spread worldwide about the young talent for himself as winner of the 2009 Queen Elisabeth Compe- and his acclaimed performances in , Hamburg, , tition and the 2008 Yehudi Menuhin Competition. Chen Munich, Zurich, and Dresden. Chen’s festival engagements “makes a beautiful sound but doesn’t get lost in tone for its include Verbier, Ravinia, Schleswig-Holstein, and Dresdner own sake; he knows how to make a sound that feels exactly Festspiele. right for the piece in question,” praises . Joining Chen on stage is pianist JULIO ELIZALDE, In January 2011, Chen released his premiere album, who was praised by The New York Times for his “catlike ease” Virtuoso, to glowing reviews. The Chicago Tribune named at the keyboard. The native and Juilliard the album “CD of the Week,” saying: “With a tone ranging graduate is gaining widespread recognition for his musical from finely spun to deep burgundy, complete technical and depth and creative insight with performances at Carnegie elegant musical command, he makes each piece his own. Hall and Alice Tully Hall in , the John F. Keep your ear on Ray Chen. … He is an exceptional tal- Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, ent.” BBC Music Magazine concurred: “It’s violin playing of D.C., and Jordan Hall in Boston. n the highest order. It’s not just Ray Chen’s superb technique,

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MASTERS OF ILLUSION

Friday, September 16, 2011, 8:00 PM Saturday, September 17, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

24 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHIES SEASONBased on the popular award-winning television honors from the Branson Critic Association, and “En- series Masters of Illusion: Impossible Magic, this enchant- tertainer of the Year” from the International Magician’s ing live performance also features laugh-out-loud comedy Society. routines and mesmerizing mentalists. TV Guide called the Often described as David Copperfield meets Mari- splashy production “fascinating to watch and a delight to lyn Manson, DAN SPERRY earned the distinction of all.” most original magician on FOX’s “World Magic Awards.” Featured magicians include ED ALONZO (“the Sperry – who has toured Canada, Greece, and Italy – has Misfit of Magic”) who has performed in Greece, Brazil, appeared on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2010, where and Malaysia. He has appeared on The Ellen Degeneres he dazzled judges and voters with an offbeat trick of mak- Show, Evening at the Improv, Gorilla Magic on Animal ing a lifesaver appear from his throat. n Planet, E! True Hollywood Story, NBC’s Las Vegas, and The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. FARRELL DILLON has performed for The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Harrah’s Enter- tainment Properties, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. An honors graduate of the prestigious Chavez Studio of Magic, Farrell has a unique style that creates a perfect blend of magic, comedy, skill, and illusion. Hailed for large-scale stage shows, MARK KALIN and JINGER LEIGH were voted 1998 “Magicians of the Year” by the prestigious Academy of Magical Arts. At the 2000 World Magic Awards, they received the “Best Magic Review” honor for Carnival of Wonders. The pair is known for an awe-inspiring finale that featured making a Boeing 747 jet airliner disappear. Acclaimed entertainer DARREN ROMEO won the 1996 Milbourne Christopher Award from the Soci- ety of American Magicians for his notable contributions to the art of magic. A popular act at Caesars Magical Empire, Romeo has also performed in the Caribbean, Alaska, Spain, and Germany. His show at the Las Vegas Flamingo Hilton led to an opportunity to collaborate with Sin City icons Siegfried and Roy, who sponsored and trained Romeo. Romeo received the 1999 World Magic Award for “Best Up & Coming Magician,” the “Magician of the Year” title from the , “Show of the Year”

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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 under the age of six (6) 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.

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