CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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SEASON 14/15Season Brochure

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The stunning and colorful Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) illuminates the evening sky with beacons of light emanating from pyramid-shaped rooftops. The Grand Lobby features a sweeping spiral staircase that leads to elevated galleries. The auditorium seats move on floating air casters that can be configured into four different seating arrangements Arena, Concert, Lyric, and Recital. For each layout, movable acoustic ceiling panels ensure optimal sound quality. Every performance setting provides a unique entertainment experience.

The City of Cerritos is in the heart of the Los Angeles and Orange County metropolitan areas. The CCPA is situated in the Cerritos Towne Center, a bustling development of office, hotel, retail, and entertainment facilities. The CCPA is located directly off the 91 Freeway, 30 minutes southeast of downtown Los Angeles, 20 minutes east of downtown Long Beach, and 15 minutes west of Anaheim. Parking, directly adjacent to the venue, is always free.

CITY OF CERRITOSMark E. Pulido, MayorCarol K. Chen, Mayor Pro TemBruce W. Barrows, CouncilmemberJoseph Cho, Ph.D., CouncilmemberGeorge Ray, CouncilmemberArt Gallucci, City Manager

Look for the video camera icon throughout this brochure for shows with featured video clips. Watch them on the E-Catalog at ccpaecatalog.com or scan the QR code with your smartphone.

Performances with the Family Show icon have been specifically chosen for youngsters and families, and offer a

special ticket price for children age 15 and younger. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket.

Pictured on cover (clockwise from left): Jay Leno, Jake Shimabukuro, and I Love Lucy Live on Stage.

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2014-2015 SEASON LINEUP CCPA ENDOWMENT FUND

SPECIAL EVENTS/ FRIENDS OF ARTS EDUCATION

WHEN TO ORDER/ HOW TO ORDER

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20BROADWAY SERIESMark E. Pulido, MayorCarol K. Chen, Mayor Pro TemBruce W. Barrows, CouncilmemberJoseph Cho, Ph.D., CouncilmemberGeorge Ray, CouncilmemberArt Gallucci, City Manager

MEMORY LANE SERIES

PERFORMANCE PARTNER PROGRAMS

ROB KAPILOWS WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? SERIES

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YEAR AT A GLANCE

SEPTEMBER 2014

Street Corner Renaissance Opening for 6Jay Lenosatsun, sep 2728

OCTOBER 2014

Get the Led Out 6The American Led Zeppelinfri, oct 3

Sha Na Na sings the songs 6from the Hit Movie GREASEsat, oct 4

The Aerosmith Legacy Show 7Starring Draw the Linefri, oct 10

Vikki Carr 7Featuring Louie Cruz Beltran sat, oct 11

Mary Chapin Carpenter 7sun, oct 12

Sergio Mendes 8fri, oct 24

Peter Cetera 8sat, oct 25

Ariat Presents 8Josh Turner Roughstock and Rambler Tour fri, oct 31

NOVEMBER 2014

Jake Shimabukuro 9sat, nov 1

The New Christy Minstrels 18Still Under the Direction of Randy Sparks With Special Added Attraction Barry McGuiresun, nov 2

Broadway Swings 9fri, nov 7

California Guitar Trio 9and Montreal Guitar Trio sat, nov 8

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater 10sun, nov 9

Rob Kapilows What Makes It Great? 16Schubert Unfinished Symphonywed, nov 12

L.A. Mass Choir 17sat, nov 15

I Love Lucy Live on Stage 20frisat, nov 2829

DECEMBER 2014

An Irish Christmas 10fri, dec 5

Merry-Achi Christmas 10Sol de Mxico de Jos Hernndez, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, and Grandeza Mexicana Ballet Folkloricosat, dec 6

A Michael Feinstein Holiday 11Featuring Debby Boonefri, dec 12

Colors of Christmas 11With Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne, Jennifer Holliday, and Ruben Studdardsat, dec 13

Dave Koz and Friends 11Christmas Tour 2014 frisat, dec 1920

JANUARY 2015

Camelot 20frisat, jan 910

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Tribute to the Hollywood Icons 18sun, jan 11

Rob Kapilows What Makes It Great? 16The Songs of Jerome Kernwed, jan 14

Rockin at the Beach 12Starring Frankie Avalon and The Jan & Dean Show Featuring Dean Torrence and the Surf City All Starssun, jan 18

The Ukulele Orchestra of 12Great Britainsatsun, jan 2425

Collin Raye and BJ Thomas 12sat, jan 31

FEBRUARY 2015

Enchantment Theatre Company Presents 13The Adventures ofHarold and the Purple CrayonMusic by Charles Gilbert Book Adapted by Jennifer Blatchley Smith, Leslie Reidel and Landis Smith Based on the beloved book series by Crockett Johnsonsun, feb 1

Mamma Mia! 21frisat, feb 67

The Midtown Men 134 Stars From the Original Cast of Jersey Boyssun, feb 8

Tribute to Glenn Miller 19and the Band Leaders Featuring the Tex Beneke Orchestra,The Mills Brothers, Featuring John Mills; The Chordettes; and Peter Marshall sun, feb 22

Wilson Phillips and Billy Ocean 13sat, feb 28

MARCH 2015

BuddyThe Buddy Holly Story 21frisat, mar 67

Sandy Hacketts Rat Pack 14sun, mar 8

The Best of Doo-Wop Vol. II 14sat, mar 14

Its Magic! 14sun, mar 15

Rob Kapilows What Makes It Great? 16Pictures at an ExhibitionMussorgsky wed, mar 18

Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli 15Straighten Up & Fly Right:Tribute to Nat King Colefri, mar 20

Catch a WaveThe Beach Boys Show 17& Paperback WriterThe Beatles ExperienceA Special Concert BenefitingFriends of Arts Education sat, mar 21

Count Basie Orchestra 19With Special Guest Carmen Bradford sun, mar 22

Stayin AliveOne Night 15of the Bee Gees sat, mar 28

Rumplestiltskin 15sun, mar 29

APRIL 2015

One Night of Queen 16sat, apr 4

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Street Corner Renaissance Opening forJay Leno sat, sep 27, 2014, 8:00 pm sun, sep 28, 2014, 3:00 pmArena Configuration: $120/$100/$85/$75/$65

Funnyman Jay Leno opens the 20142015 Season at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in an evening of laughs and stand-up comedy. With the acclaimed entertainer at its helm, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno dominated late-night television, garnering an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy, Variety or Music Series. Leno is a best-selling author and speaker and a recipient of a Peoples Choice Award. He was recently inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. The a capella Doo-Wop ensemble Street Corner Renaissance opens the show.streetcornerrenaissance.com

Sha Na Na sings the songs from the Hit Movie GREASEsat, oct 4, 2014, 8:00 pmArena Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$35

Rock and Doo-Wop legend Sha Na Na performs the hits from the fun-filled musical movie Grease. Cast as the high school band Johnny Casino and the Gamblers in the film, Sha Na Na performs songs such as Rock n Roll Is Here to Stay, Those Magic Changes, Tears on My Pillow, Hound Dog, Born to Hand Jive, and Blue Moon. The iconic ballad Sandy, sung by John Travolta in the movie, was co-written by Sha Na Nas piano man, Screamin Scott Simon.shanana.com

Get the Led OutThe American Led Zeppelin fri, oct 3, 2014, 8:00 pmArena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35

Get ready to rock to the best of Led Zeppelin when Get the Led Out comes to Cerritos! In a high-energy tribute to its favorite band, Get the Led Out performs Led Zeppelins songssuch as Whole Lotta Love, Black Dog, and the Battle of Evermorenote for note, the way it was recorded, raves Philadelphia Magazine. The Philadelphia Inquirer said, Older fans could be heard bragging that they saw Zeppelin back in the day and that Get the Led Out is better. That might seem hard to believe until you witness the might and versatility of the players.gtlorocks.com

SEASON OPENER

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Vikki Carr Featuring Louie Cruz Beltran sat, oct 11, 2014, 8:00 pmArena Configuration: $68/$62/$55/$50/$40

With her Grammy-winning international hit It Must Be Him, Vikki Carr is one of the most celebrated voices in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. The three-time Grammy and Latin Grammy winners works include the Grammy-winning Spanish-language album Cosas del Amor and the hits The Lesson, Cant Take My Eyes Off You, For Once in My Life, and Pen in Hand. Singer and master percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran opens the show and performs with Carr. The Los Angeles Times praises him for his superheated Latin rhythms and free-flying Jazz sounds. vikkicarr.com louiecruzbeltran.com

The Aerosmith Legacy Show Starring Draw the Linefri, oct 10, 2014, 8:00 pmArena Configuration: $60/$55/$45/$40/$30

Draw the Line is the bomb they are Aerosmith! Steven Tyler

Featuring Draw the Line and hosted by original Aerosmith guitarist Ray Tabano, The Aerosmith Legacy Show epitomizes the sound, look, and feel of the four-time Grammy-winning Hard Rock band. Go Crazy at the only endorsed Aerosmith show, which showcases actual video footage and hits such as Walk This Way, Janies Got a Gun, Livin on the Edge, Pink, and Dude (Looks Like a Lady).drawtheline.net

Mary Chapin Carpentersun, oct 12, 2014, 7:00 pmArena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$35

Five-time Grammy-winning Country singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter performs with a joy that is infectious, heralds The Hollywood Reporter. Named Female Vocalist of the Year twice by the Country Music Association, Carpenter shattered the charts with her No. One singles Down at the Twist an