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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 Boston, 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].

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presents ETHEL MUSIC OF THE SUN With Guest ROBERT MIRABAL JENNIFER CHOI, CORNELIUS DUFALLO, VIOLIN RALPH FARRIS, DOROTHY LAWSON,

Wednesday, October 26, 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 PROGRAM SEASONArrival Marcello Zarvos Chant Jeff Peterson/ETHEL Run to the Sun Robert Mirabal Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector Terry Riley Wind in High Places John Luther Adams arranged for quartet by John Luther Adams INTERMISSION

Solo for Robert Mirabal

Senescence Music Cornelius Dufallo

Solstice Suite (Poetry by Harry Smith) Ralph Farris

Lost Beautiful Spirit Jess Bilagody

Finale ETHEL/Peterson/Mirabal/Osborne/Ybarra

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BIOGRAPHies For thousands of years, mankind has turned to the sun for Hartman, which won a Grammy for “Best Vocal .” inspiration, whether spiritual, philosophical, or poetic. Inspired “They own their music, and when they want it to roar, they by the sun mythology of Native Americans, MUSIC OF THE roar,” hailed the Times. SUN teams the acclaimed string quartet ETHEL with guest The evening also highlights Mirabal’s compositions as ROBERT MIRABAL. well as of ancient Native American music for Called “extraordinarily skilled, passionate ” by strings, flutes, percussion, and voices. Borrowing from the , ETHEL was founded in 1998 by Juilliard- sounds of West Africa and , Japanese Taiko drumming, trained violist Ralph Farris, cellist Dorothy Lawson, and violin- Celtic music, Rock, and Hip-Hop, Mirabal created his own ists Cornelius Dufallo and the recently retired Mary Rowell. blend of traditional and popular music. Taking over for Rowell is Jennifer Choi, once a member of the His Song Carrier and Warrior Magician are filled award-winning Miró String Quartet, who has been hailed by with “exquisitely nuanced flute playing,” praised The New York Seattle Weekly for her “intense, spectacularly virtuosic play.” Times. From a Painted Cave brought Mirabal greater national Boldly exploring new synergies between tradition and acclaim. The Grammy winning -singer-storyteller has technology, ETHEL has toured the world appearing at the also been honored with a National Endowment for the Arts , the , the Kennedy Center, Award and the New York Dance and Performer’s Bessie Award FIAC in Mexico, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. for composition. His Johnny Whitehorse Totemic Flute Chants With a sound that has been described as Bluesy, hard- CD garnered a 2007 Grammy for “Best Native American Mu- swinging, and playful, ETHEL defies categorization. The quar- sic Album.” tet’s albums include the debut ETHEL, which Billboard chose A celebrated painter, poet, and playwright, Mirabal is as a “Best Album”; Oshtali; and Light. The group was featured the author of Running Alone in Photographs and A Skeleton of a on Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Bridge. n

6 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents MAX MAVEN THINKING IN PERSON: AN EVENING OF KNOWING AND NOT KNOWING Directed by AMIT ITELMAN

Friday, October 28, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy Orson Welles wrote that MAX MAVEN has “the most complished through psychological subterfuge that he himself original mind in magic.” The New York Times observed that has cunningly created … If mystery does indeed give magic Maven’s “category-defying mind-reading show veers into con- its meaning, then the enigmatic persona of Maven makes us ceptual art.” People magazine hailed his work as “a new form ever mindful of the art that is hidden in the mystery of magic.” of participatory theater.” The Los Angeles Times stated that Fittingly, Maven was recently the subject of a documentary his “improvisational skill is enhanced by a charismatic animal by Donna Zuckerbrot that was part of the Enigmas series on magnetism.” Audiences in more than three dozen countries Canada’s Vision network. agree. Thinking in Person was developed in 1988 and His television credits include appearances on every was presented at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, followed by major U.S. network; guest-starring on such diverse shows as several runs at other venues in Southern . In 2004, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, General Hospital, and Top Chef Masters; a greatly revised version of the show directed by Amit Itelman hosting eight specials in Japan (performing in Japanese); and premiered at the Theater in Hollywood. Since then, appearing on shows across Europe and Asia. He starred in the Maven has performed the show in seven different countries. series Something Strange with Max Maven for HTV in England Maven has a fascinating history. He has been a radio and The MAXimum Dimension for TVO in Canada. announcer, graphic designer, author, pianist, teacher, singer, Maven is known for his pioneering work in interactive actor, lecturer, screenwriter, composer, advertising consul- broadcasting. He created the groundbreaking video Max Ma- tant, and chef. He reads more than 150 books and magazines ven’s Mindgames for MCA. Maven has also delved into com- each month and this constant flow of information provides a puter gaming, creating an interactive disk entitled Max Magic continual stimulation of new ideas for presenting his uncanny for the Philips CD-I system; in its first few months of release it abilities. n won six industry awards. When Magic magazine published a list of the 100 most Personal Management for Max Maven: David Belenzon influential people in the field during the th20 century, Maven www.Belenzon.com was included: “most of Maven’s mind-boggling feats are ac- www.MaxMaven.com

7 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents MARVIN HAMLISCH FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD With Guest GARY MAUER

Sunday, October 30, 2011, 3:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies MARVIN HAMLISCH is the mastermind com- Tonys, and a Pulitzer Prize. poser behind the musicals A Chorus Line, They’re Playing Hamlisch holds the position of principal pops con- Our Song, , and Sweet Smell of Success. ductor for the Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee He scored the films The Way We Were, The Sting, Sophie’s Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Pasa- Choice, Ice Castles, and The Informant. In FROM BROAD- dena Symphony and Pops, Seattle Symphony, and San WAY TO HOLLYWOOD, the Oscar-Grammy winner Diego Symphony. He was musical director and arranger of takes audiences on a musical journey from the stage to the Barbra Streisand’s 1994 concert tour of the screen. and England and the television special Barbra Streisand: The The composer for more than 40 films, Hamlisch has Concert, for which he earned two Emmys. been praised as “a sensitive pianist, a gifted conductor, GARY MAUER has lit up Broadway stages with his an excellent arranger, a composer of originality” by The acclaimed roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Indianapolis Star. Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer hails his stage and Show Boat. As the featured soloist in the world tour presence, calling him “the funny, self-effacing, storytelling of The Music of , Mauer performed in raconteur with a stand-up comic’s sense of timing and a win- Japan, Australia, England, Scotland, and New York’s presti- ning way with a punch line.” gious Radio City Music Hall. His other credits include Jesus The Juilliard graduate’s accolades include three Os- Christ Superstar, The Pirates of Penzance, , and cars, four Grammys, four Emmys, three Golden Globes, four West Side Story. n

8 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents MORGENSTERN TRIO

CATHERINE KLIPFEL, CORDULA MERKS, VIOLIN EMANUEL WEHSE, CELLO

Friday, November 4, 2011, 8:00 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.

The Morgenstern Trio appears by with Marianne Schmocker Artists International, USA.

BIOGRAPHY MORGENSTERN TRIO has gripped the interna- The three have played at prestigious festivals, including the tional Classical music limelight with its mastery of the pia- Pablo Casals Festival in France, the Festspiele Mecklen- no, violin, and cello. The ensemble won the 2010 esteemed burg-Vorpommern, the Heidelberger Fruehling, the WDR Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award. Musikfest, and Finland’s Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival. The trio, which claimed the top prize at the International The Folkwang Hochschule in Essen appointed the group Joseph Haydn Competition, was also recognized in the 5th “Ensemble in Residence” in 2008 and 2009. Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition and For the 2009 and 2010 seasons, the Morgenstern Trio the prestigious ARD Music Competition in Munich. was selected by ECHO (European Concert Hall Organiza- Morgenstern Trio consists of pianist Catherine Klip- tion) for the Rising Star Series, which grants debut concerts fel, violinist Stefan Hempel, and cellist Emanuel Wehse in major European venues in Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam, (Cordula Merks steps in for Hempel in this performance). Cologne, Brussels, Birmingham, and Stockholm. n

9 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents THE BACKBEATS

Opening for STREET CORNER SYMPHONY

Saturday, November 5, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies Contestants on NBC’s The Sing-Off, The Backbeats A Nashville-based a cappella outfit and The Sing-Off and Street Corner Symphony deliver a rousing evening of runner-up, STREET CORNER SYMPHONY charms electrifying vocals and commanding music. with a unique, laid-back Southern Soul and Gospel touch. THE BACKBEATS shook up the a capella scene with The group, consisting of members from all over the south- its engaging , luscious harmonies, and impressive east United States, was formed in 2010 for the purpose of vocal percussion. Consisting of members from competing competing in the NBC music reality show competition The collegiate ensembles, these 20-somethings from around the Sing-Off. country are developing an exciting new sound that is tak- The group includes bass tenor Adam Chance; high ing the by storm. With diverse experience tenor John Martin; operatic baritone Mark McLemore and in songwriting, musical theater, business, and film, each his sibling, tenor Jon; and baritone Richie Lister and his performer brings a unique perspective to this supergroup, brother Jeremy, who sings tenor. n creating a collectively original and soulful sound.

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Featuring THE CRYSTALS, FRANKIE FORD, KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTONES, and ’ CLEVE DUNCAN

Friday, December 2, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies Get into the HOLIDAY DOO-WOP spirit with the ment Award from The South Music Associa- genre’s biggest acts, beginning with THE CRYSTALS, tion. A first-class act, Ford has performed in prestigious one of the most successful female bands of the 1960s. The venues across the globe, including London’s Royal Albert ensemble charmed audiences and critics with the timeless Hall, the , the Greek Theatre in Los An- jewels Da Doo Ron Ron, Then He Kissed Me, and the band’s geles, Hollywood’s Universal Amphitheatre, the New Or- No. One single He’s a Rebel. The Crystals helped redefine leans Superdome, and The Lincoln Center in New York. the girl-group style with raw songs like He Hit Me (And KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTONES rocked It Felt Like a Kiss), which exposed domestic violence; and with the signature song Looking for an Echo. Vance, who Uptown, about a man who finds strength and pride when was inducted into the in 2002, he visits his love who lives uptown. was welcomed into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in The evening also features FRANKIE FORD, the 2007. “ Dynamo” best known for the Top 20 hit Sea The lineup also features CLEVE DUNCAN, an Cruise. Ford was inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame, original founding member of THE PENGUINS, the Vo- Louisiana Treasures Hall of Fame, and The Gulf Coast cal Group Hall of Fame band that wooed Americans with Music Hall of Fame. He received the Lifetime Achieve- the solid Rock classic Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine). n

11 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents NA LEO A HULA CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 3, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy Na Leo Pilimehana brings the spirit of the islands to friends Nalani Choy, Lehua Kalima Heine, and Angela Cerritos in NA LEO A HULA CHRISTMAS, performing Morales, who had their first hit as high school seniors when holiday tunes and the group’s greatest hits. they entered a Hawaiian youth talent contest with the origi- One of the most popular and biggest-selling female nal song Local Boys. Hawaiian groups in the world, Na Leo Pilimehana has won The tune ruled the top spot on music charts and won more than 20 Hoku Music Awards (’s equivalent of the prestigious Hoku Music Award, becoming one of the the Grammys), including honors for the hits Friends, Fly- best-selling songs in the islands’ history. ing With Angels, Rest of Your Life, I Miss You My Hawai’i, The three women compose, record, perform, and run Saving Forever, and the No. One song Local Boys. The trio’s their own . However, “what they do best [is] Christmas Gift and Christmas Gift 2 garnered Hoku awards make use of wonderful harmonies together to create textures for “Christmas Album of the Year.” of sound that feed into an easy listening, Adult Contempo- In Hawaiian, Na Leo Pilimehana means “voices rary format,” praised the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. blending together in warmth.” The band was the first female Na Leo Pilimehana also operates an outreach program ensemble from Hawaii to reach the Top 20 on the Adult called Flying With Angels, which mentors local schoolchil- Contemporary music chart. The group includes childhood dren and aims to inspire kids through the power of music. n

12 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents CHRISTMAS SHOW , DONOVAN TEA, and BOBBY POYNTON

Sunday, December 4, 2011, 3:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy In the early 1960s, The Lettermen rocked the music and “Live!”, Goin’ Out of My Head, Best of The Lettermen, charts with the single . The three and – The Lettermen trio has enjoyed inter- young men in lettered sweaters secured their position in the national acclaim with successful tours in Japan, the Philip- world of entertainment with the follow-up tune, When I Fall pines, China, Thailand, , Korea, Hong Kong, in Love, which paved the way for more than 100 million Germany, France, South America, Canada, Mexico, and records sold worldwide. The Pop group has dazzled genera- Saudi Arabia. The men have sung and recorded in more tions of fans with its signature repertoire of love songs, than 14 languages. The group has toured with entertain- including Put Your Head on My Shoulder, Come Back Silly ment powerhouses George Burns, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Girl, Hurt So Bad, and Goin’ Out of My Head/Can’t Take My , and Sammy Davis, Jr. Eyes Off of You. The group’s recent albums include The Lettermen: Fa- Dubbed by Billboard magazine as “The Greatest vorites; The Lettermen: Best of Broadway; The Lettermen: Live Romantic Vocal Group of All Time,” The Lettermen was in the ; and the holiday record The Most Wonderful inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. This Time of the Year. The Lettermen’s 2010 New Directions, a all-time American iconic group celebrates the holidays in collaboration with Les Brown Jr.’s New Band of Renown, THE LETTERMEN CHRISTMAS SHOW. garnered rave reviews and three Grammy nominations. n With 18 Gold albums – including The Lettermen!!!...

13 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents KEB’ MO’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy When Keb’ Mo’ emerged on the music scene in the popular acclaim. His second album, Just Like You – which ’90s, he breathed new life into the acoustic Blues style with featured guest appearances from Hall of a distinctive sound that embraced multiple eras and genres, Famer Jackson Browne and nine-time Grammy winner including Pop, Rock, Folk, and Jazz colored with touches of Bonnie Raitt – permanently secured Keb’ Mo’s influence Soul and folksy storytelling. His refreshing mixture of Pop and standing in the musical realm. His 2001 album The music and understated Blues cemented his reputation as a Door, the 2002 Big Wide Grin, and 2007’s Suitcase earned major concert draw, earning him a string of Grammy awards Grammy nominations for “Best Contemporary Blues Album for the albums Keep It Simple, Slow Down, and Just Like You. of the Year.” His latest album, The Reflection, is a 12-song In KEB’ MO’ HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, the set featuring duets with India.Arie and Vince Gill and singer- delivers original music and holiday songs performances by , Marcus Miller, , with what Billboard calls his “gutsy playing and impas- and world-renowned studio musician David T. Walker. Keb’ sioned vocals.” Mo’ was named W.C. Handy’s “Contemporary Blues Male Born Kevin Moore, Keb’ Mo’ grew up on Gospel Artist of the Year” in 1999 and 2000. He won “Song of the music, playing the guitar, trumpet, and French horn. Dis- Year” with 1999’s Soon as I Get Paid and “Country/Acoustic covered by legendary Roots violinist Papa John Creach of Blues Album of the Year” with the 1994 debut Keb’ Mo’. the great groups Hot Tuna and Jefferson Starship, Keb’ Mo’ Keb’ Mo’s acting credits include several episodes on earned the chance to tour and play with tremendous Blues the , a role as a Delta talents such as Big Joe Turner and Harmonica Fats. Bluesman in the 1990 play Rabbit Foot, and a portrayal of Robert His debut album, Keb’ Mo’, featuring Bluesman Robert Johnson in the docudrama Can’t You Hear the Wind Howl? Johnson’s songs Come on in My Kitchen and Kind Hearted TNT’s television series Memphis Beat has featured his music. Keb’ Woman Blues, was certified Gold and earned critical and Mo’ was inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk in 2007. n

14 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents THE RONNIE MILSAP TRIO HOLIDAY SHOW

Friday, December 9, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy THE RONNIE MILSAP TRIO HOLIDAY SHOW laborated with Elvis Presley on the hits Kentucky Rain and features classic hits and seasonal favorites by one of Country Don’t Cry Daddy. music’s biggest headliners. Ronnie Milsap’s illustrious career Although he was making a name for himself as a includes a long list of honors from the Country Music Asso- versatile studio musician, Milsap was intent on being in the ciation, Academy of Country Music, and Billboard magazine. middle of the action and center-stage. In 1974, he scored his He won Grammys for Make No Mistake, She’s Mine; Lost first of about 40 No. One hits with the Country single Pure in the Fifties Tonight; (There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me; (I’m a) Love. He continued to dominate the Country charts with Stand by My Woman Man; and Please Don’t Tell Me How the Let My Love Be Your Pillow and What a Difference You’ve Story Ends. Made in My Life. Milsap was born with a congenital disorder that left His success spilled over into the Pop and Adult Con- him almost totally blind. He was raised by his grandparents temporary genres thanks to the universal appeal of hits such until age 5, when he enrolled at a North Carolina school for as Smokey Mountain Rain, I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the the blind. Milsap’s instructors noticed his musical talents World, and Any Day Now. With his first foray into Gospel and he soon began studying Classical music formally, even- music, Milsap revisits his North Carolina roots in Then Sings tually mastering the violin and piano. While pursuing a law My Soul: 24 Hymns and Gospel Songs, filled with what USA degree, a chance meeting with Ray Charles inspired Milsap Today calls his “gentle, creamy vocals.” to seek out a career in music. He moved to Memphis, where Milsap was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1976 he joined forces with super-producer Chips Moman and col- and the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2002. n

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presents COLORS OF CHRISTMAS With , , , and

Saturday, December 10, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

16 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHIESSEASON Backed by a full orchestra and a Gospel choir, Peabo barmaid, in the 1989 London world premiere of the mega Bryson, Jennifer Holliday, Lea Salonga, and Ben Vereen in- hit musical . Her work in the tragic love story, dividually and collectively deliver greatest hits and yuletide set in 1975 during the fall of Saigon, earned Salonga a Tony favorites in the CCPA’s holiday spectacle COLORS OF Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, and the Drama Desk CHRISTMAS. and Outer Critics Circle honors. The role opened doors to Cited by Billboard for his “premier silky” vocals, more opportunities and acclaim, with Newsday hailing that renowned R&B and Soul singer PEABO BRYSON has Salonga “lights up” the stage as the first Asian to portray the rocked music charts with the No. One song If Ever You’re in street waif Eponine in the Broadway musical Les Misérables. My Arms Again; By the Time This Night Is Over; What You Salonga’s portrayal of a Chinese immigrant in the Won’t Do for Love, a duet with Natalie Cole; and Tonight I successful reinterpretation of ’s Celebrate My Love, a collaboration with Roberta Flack. showed off her “great prowess” as a singer, Bryson won Grammys for his duet with Céline Dion; praised the New Yorker. She was nominated as “Best Lead Beauty and the Beast; and his Oscar-winning duet with Re- Actress in a Musical” by the L.A. Stage Alliance, which gina Belle, , from the hit movie . hands out the Ovation Awards. Flower Drum Song, consid- Throughout his career, Bryson has amassed a faithful fan ered by Time magazine as one of the top 10 Broadway shows base, critical acclaim, Gold albums, and a plethora of awards of 2002, was nominated for a Tony Award, the Outer Crit- and honors for a long string of popular hits, including Count ics Circle Award, and the . The cast on Me, I Promise I Do, and Don’t Make Me Cry. His stir- recording, led by Salonga, was a top contender at the 2003 ring 2007 song Missing You became an anthem for the U.S. Grammy Awards for “Best Musical Show Album.” troops stationed in Iraq. Salonga’s other productions include , Vocal powerhouse JENNIFER HOLLIDAY col- , , , and an international lected a Tony and a Grammy with her powerful rendition tour of . She was the singing voice of Princess of And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going from the Broadway Jasmine in Disney’s Oscar-winning Aladdin. She has been musical and followed up with a second Grammy featured on the daytime As the World Turns and for the soul-stirring song Come Sunday. A veteran of musical the televised medical drama E.R. theater and the Soul genre, the songstress has recorded with His portrayal of Judas in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s entertainment icons from Barbra Streisand to Quincy Jones Jesus Christ Superstar earned BEN VEREEN a Theatre and the late “King of Pop” . World Award and a Tony Award nomination. His work in The New York Times says Holliday is able to unite “the the Broadway production Pippin scored Vereen a Tony and worlds of black Gospel singing and Broadway musical the- a . Vereen garnered an Emmy nod as ater in a way that no other singer has done. Most everything Chicken George in the groundbreaking television mini- she touches takes on the emotional urgency of Gospel.” series Roots and took home the award for the 1978 musical This is evident in her Pop debut album , which special Ben Vereen … His Roots. the newspaper hailed as “confident, sophisticated” and He has appeared in Bob Fosse’s film All That Jazz and “bursting with spirit and intelligence.” stage productions of , Fosse, and Wicked. For televi- Holliday’s other Broadway musical credits include Chi- sion, he’s appeared in Touched by an Angel, Oz, and The cago; Grease; Harlem Suite; Down-Hearted Blues: The Story Intruders. n of ; and Sing Mahalia, Sing: The Story of Mahalia Jackson, the first “Queen of Soul.” Her television appear- ances have included Ally McBeal, Touched by an Angel, and The Love Boat. At age 17, LEA SALONGA shot to international stardom when she was tapped to play Kim, a Vietnamese

17 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents BLUE SUEDE CHRISTMAS: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS HOLIDAY BASH

Sunday, December 11, 2011, 3:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies Nominated for 14 Grammys, cultural icon Elvis Pres- Bearing a striking resemblance to the Elvis, ley won three. He received the Grammy Lifetime Achieve- Bruce has dazzled crowds worldwide – including royalty – ment Award at age 36 and was inducted into the Rock and with his ability to sing, strum a guitar, and swivel his hips. Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the He “has got it going on, his voice is so uncannily like the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of ‘King’s’ you’ll think you’re in Blue Hawaii,” hailed The Nash- Fame. A holiday homage to the late “King,” BLUE SUEDE ville Tennessean. Bruce portrayed the rocker on the televi- CHRISTMAS: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS HOLIDAY sion show Elvis in Hollywood and in music videos with Faith BASH is “the closest [you] can get to Elvis in the flesh,” Hill and Sheryl Crow. raves CNN. Albert has earned awards and accolades for his re- The critically acclaimed tribute, which has sold-out spectful portrayal of Elvis in his later years. An appearance across the nation, features renowned Elvis entertainers Scot on the Oprah show garnered Albert fans throughout the Bruce as the younger heartthrob and Mike Albert as the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. n older rocker.

18 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents CANADIAN TENORS HOLIDAY SHOW

Wednesday, December 14, 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 the CANADIAN TENORS HOLIDAY SHOW, shared the stage with Andrea Bocelli) to the Mandalay Bay the quartet delivers seasonal favorites, including tunes from in and ’s Madison Square Garden. its Christmas record, The Perfect Gift, which was No. One The tenors have appeared with Sting, Sheryl Crow, Sarah on Billboard’s Classical music chart and in the Top 10 on McLachlan, , Neil Young, and Paul McCartney. the Holiday Albums list. Members of the group include Vic- The group has performed for presidents Barack Obama, Bill tor Micallef, Clifton Murray, Remigio Pereira, and Fraser Clinton, and George W. Bush; prime ministers Tony Blair Walters. and Stephen Harper; President Shimon Peres; and Queen The Canadian Tenors has crisscrossed the globe thrill- Elizabeth II. ing millions of music lovers with magical voices, a sense of The Tenors’ Christmas special, Season of Song: The humor, and a unique repertoire sung in English, French, Canadian Tenors and Friends, garnered more than a million Spanish, and Italian to reflect the members’ multicultural viewers per airing. Special guests included , heritage. The foursome has received rave reviews and Paul Anka, Charice, Stephan Moccio, and Justin Bieber. n standing ovations from the Tel Aviv Opera house (where it

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presents DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2011

With Special Guests RICK BRAUN, JONATHAN BUTLER, and

Friday, December 16, 2011, 8:00 PM Saturday, December 17, 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 BIOGRAPHIESSEASON The Seattle Times praised six-time Grammy nomi- which confirmed his position in popular music. Butler’s nee DAVE KOZ, citing in particular his “clean, fluid collection of diverse albums includes Surrender, The sax lines, which have been heard on a variety of re- Worship Project, Jonathan, and Brand New Day. cordings, from U2’s R&B remix of When Love Comes At age 19, Dutch saxophonist CANDY DULFER to Town … to albums by Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, was nominated for a Grammy for her solo debut album Richard Marx, Gladys Knight, and Donny Osmond.” Saxuality. Her solid reputation and talent have paved The Platinum-selling saxophonist-composer has sold the way for successful collaborations with music greats millions of albums worldwide, including Lucky Man, Prince, Van Morrison, Dave Stewart of the Euryth- the holiday CDs December Makes Me Feel This Way, mics, , and Lionel Richie. With a style , and , which was that Smooth Jazz Daily called “unique and nonconform- nominated for a Grammy and an “Image Award” from ist,” Dulfer ruled the Billboard charts with the albums the National Association for the Advancement of Candy Store and . She also claimed Colored People. Since 1994, Koz has hosted the popu- the top spot on the R&R Smooth Jazz Chart with L.A. lar syndicated radio program The Dave Koz Radio Show, Citylights. n which spotlights who’s who and the latest sounds in the Smooth Jazz genre. Koz’s latest record, Hello , contains the chart-topping hit Put the Top Down. Called “sweet-toned yet funky” by the Los Angeles Times, celebrated trumpeter RICK BRAUN rocked the Smooth Jazz scene with the No. One album Shake It Up, a collaboration with Grammy winner Boney James; and RnR, a joint project with sax player that also shot to the top spot on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart in 2007. Braun set a record at the 2002 Na- tional Contemporary Jazz Awards, winning five honors, including “Best Male Artist”; “Best Brass Player”; “Best Album” for the No. One Kisses in the Rain, which also won “Song of the Year”; and “Best Collaboration” for Shake It Up. He was chosen “Adult Alternative Artist” of 1995 by the Gavin radio trade magazine, which feted his Beat Street album as the year’s best “Adult Alterna- tive” recording. Two-time Grammy nominee JONATHAN BUTLER broke racial barriers and stereotypes with his first single, Lies, which was the first song by a black musician to be played on white radio stations in South Africa. The hit propelled Butler into the international limelight and he followed with the Grammy-nominated instrumental Going Home and the ballad Sarah, Sarah,

21 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents MICHAEL GRIMM AND CELTIC SPRING With HEATWAVE YOUTH JAZZ & SHOW BAND, DANA DANIELS, MICKEY O’CONNOR, CHUCK JONES & CO., and BRUCE BLOCK

Friday, December 30, 2011, 7:00 PM

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

22 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHIESSEASON With his soulful voice and Southern appeal, MICHAEL studied with Marcel Marceau and at Jacques Lecoc’s school GRIMM charmed millions of viewers and was crowned the in Paris. Season Five winner on America’s . The singer- Magic Magazine praised internationally acclaimed songwriter’s victory included a $1-million prize and the illusionist CHUCK JONES & CO.’s performances as headline spot on the first national America’s Got Talent tour. “solid, professional, fast-paced.” Magician Chuck Jones has Raised by his grandmother, who favored Country musicians, been showered with a long list of honors, including the Grimm was greatly influenced by legends Ernest Tubb, Hank prestigious Performing Fellowship Award from Hollywood’s Williams, George Jones, and Ray Price. Grimm’s albums world-famous and the Showmanship Award include I Am Michael Grimm, Leave Your Hat On, and the from the Society of American Magicians. He and his wife recent Michael Grimm, which debuted at No. 13 on the U.S. also received the Dragon Award, which is reserved for a chart. husband-and-wife team that excels in six different areas of Champion fiddle and dance group CELTIC SPRING, magic. a Season One finalist on America’s Got Talent, includes six Funnyman BRUCE BLOCK, who rounds out the eve- siblings – all classically trained violinists – who play the ning’s impressive lineup, received the 2005 “Best of Las Vegas fiddle and step-dance while backed by their mother on the Award” from the Las Vegas Review Journal, which called him keyboard and their father on percussion. Often referred to “really fresh … truly mental” with his “traditional magic with as the Von Trapp family of Irish music, Celtic Spring has a ‘Saturday Night Live’ sensibility.” n thrilled fans across the United States, Canada, Austra- lia, and Europe with its elaborate costumes and exciting combination of reels, jigs, and hornpipes. Expressive vocals and the champion Irish dancers’ graceful agility, precise choreography, and intricate footwork have earned the troupe international recognition and honors. Good Morning America called the ensemble “an amazing family” that gives an “incredible performance.” Sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of the Coach- ella Valley, the HEATWAVE YOUTH JAZZ & SHOW BAND provides the musical accompaniment for the evening. The members, who range in age from 13 to 18, perform music from the old sounds of Count Basie to the upbeat tunes of the Black Eyed Peas. Known for his brand of clean humor, comedian- magician DANA DANIELS claimed the 2010 “Stage Magician of the Year” honor by the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood. Often accompanied by his psychic par- rot Luigi, Daniels has opened for Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Ray Romano, Tony Orlando, and Charo. Daniels’ television appearances include Stand Up Live, Evening at the Improv, CBS Morning Show, Masters of Illusions, Lance Burton’s Gue- rilla Magic, and Thou Shalt Laugh 4. World-renowned juggler MICKEY O’CONNOR, who got his start as a street performer, has entertained fans globally with his juggling and physical comedy. O’Connor

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TICKET BROKERS • Instead of supporting the performers and Tickets to all performances at the Cerritos Center for organizations that work hard to put on the events the Performing Arts (CCPA) are available exclusively that you enjoy, you are rewarding people and through the theater’s Ticket Office and official website businesses that only make it difficult for real fans like www.cerritoscenter.com. The CCPA does not work in yourself from seeing your favorite performers without conjunction with any other ticketing organizations or being charged a premium. websites. Purchasing from a ticket broker, scalper, or unauthorized website is never a good idea because: Following are some tips to ensure that you are purchasing from the CCPA: • You will always pay more than face value for each ticket. In many cases, the tickets you purchase from • Visit or call the Ticket Office directly at (800) 300- a broker are not as good as what is available directly 4345 during regular business hours. Our friendly and through the CCPA Ticket Office. knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to help • We cannot guarantee the authenticity of the tickets. with your ticketing questions or needs. • In the event that there is an issue with your tickets • Do not use a search engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.) or if they are found to be inauthentic, we cannot help to find our website. Many search engines make money you because you did not purchase the tickets from by listing various website addresses before ours. These the theater; you will be asked to purchase new tickets other websites are unauthorized to sell tickets to our to watch the performance or leave the premises. The events. Instead, type www.cerritoscenter.com into the face value on the tickets you are holding cannot be website address field. applied towards the purchase of new tickets. • Make sure that you are purchasing from the official • Ticket brokers often purchase wheelchair locations CCPA website. Look at the website address and make and sell them as regular seats. Not only does this sure that www.cerritoscenter.com is at the beginning practice prevent you from attending the performance, of the website address listed. If it is, you may safely it also prevents us from selling these seats to patrons continue with your transaction. If it is not, close the that do need wheelchair accessibility. page and start over as you are on an unauthorized site. • We cannot replace any lost or stolen tickets. • We cannot contact you with any information Online Ticket Brokers and Ticket Resale Services: regarding show cancellations, performer lineup The CCPA reserves the right to revoke all advance changes, or rescheduled events. All correspondence purchase, refund, and exchange privileges extended to a will be made to the original ticket purchaser who may ticket’s original purchaser should such tickets be found not notify you of changes made to the performance. placed with online ticket brokers or other ticket sales services at prices in excess of the ticket’s face value.

SIMPLIFY YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Mom Jane Sure to please everyone on your list, the gift $50 certificates are available in any denomination, with no expiration date. Available now at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Office. Call (562) 916-8500 or visit www.cerritoscenter.com.

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$499 or less $6,000 or more  Tax deduction All previous benefits, plus…  Subscription to CCPA Associates  Access to CCPA Associates Concierge Line Premier News newsletter  Private, in-person CCPA season ticket  Other special CCPA Associates informational purchase appointment mailings throughout the year  Access to the upgraded CCPA Associates  Public acknowledgement, for one year, Hospitality Suite on performance evenings of your contribution in Premier News,  One “Photo With the Star” opportunity per season On Stage performance programs, (contributor’s choice of event, as available) and on the CCPA Associates Wall   $12,000 or more $500 or more All previous benefits, plus… All previous benefits, plus…  Preferred parking for CCPA-produced performances  Advance e-mail notice of added shows  Private “Behind the Scenes” Theater Tour and participation in pre-sales with lunch for eight period for added performances  One additional “Photo With the Star” opportunity per season  (contributor’s choice of event, as available)

$1,500 or more  All previous benefits, plus…  Facility fee waived for ticket exchanges, if applicable $20,000 or more  Passes that allow CCPA Associates and All previous benefits, plus… their accompanying guests access to the  Invitation for you and up to 11 of your guests CCPA Associates Hospitality Suite prior to the show to an Executive Director’s Show Night Reception and during intermission at their choice (contributor’s choice of event, as available) of two performances during the season  Ten complimentary tickets to shows for which they have tickets in the performance season

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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.

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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