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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 leading to

elevated galleries. The auditorium seats

move on floating air casters that can be moved into five

different seating arrangements – Arena, Concert Hall, Lyric,

Recital, and Cabaret. For each auditorium arrangement,

acoustic ceiling panels move to ensure optimal sound quality.

Every performance setting provides a unique entertainment

experience. The City of Cerritos is located in the heart of

the Los Angeles and Orange County metropolitan areas.

The CCPA is situated in the Cerritos Towne Center,

a remarkable 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 is always free.

City of Cerritos

Laura Lee, Mayor

Jim Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem

Bruce W. Barrows, Councilmember

Joseph Cho, Ph.D., Councilmember

John F. Crawley, Councilmember

Art Gallucci, City Manager

Pictured on cover: Chee-Yun, Wu Man, Shidara, Richard Alston Dance Company, and Gipsy Kings

The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2007-2008 Season Sponsors for their generous support.

The Cerritos Center for the Performing

Arts is pleased to announce that orders

for the 2008-2009 Season will be

accepted beginning March 18, 2008.

Mark your calendar today to reserve

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The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2007-2008 Season Sponsors for their generous support.

CHEE-YUN, VIOLINJi-Eun Kang, pianoWED, JAN 30, 2008, 7:30 PMRecital Configuration: $23/$17.50 Students/Teachers

Korean-born violinist Chee-Yun is a quintessential performer, combining flawless technique, beautiful tone, and a compelling stage presence. Since first winning the “Grand Prize” of the Korean Times Competition in Seoul at the age of 8, she has dazzled audiences and critics on five continents. Chee-Yun has performed with many of the world’s foremost orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the London Philharmonic, and the San Francisco Symphony led by Michael Tilson Thomas. She has also performed during the inaugural season of Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall and has made multiple appearances at the Kennedy Center.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA KREMLINMisha Rachlevsky, conductorFRI, FEB 1, 2008, 8:00 PMRecital Configuration: $37/$26.50/$20Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, founded and led by Misha Rachlevsky, has earned national and international recognition as one of Russia’s leading ensembles. Since its formation in 1991, the orchestra, which includes some of Russia’s finest young string players, has carved a niche for itself under the creative baton of its founder and music director. Whether it is the ensemble’s highly acclaimed CDs or its mesmerizing concerts, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin’s warmth and high energy create memorable performances that stay with listeners long after the last note has been played.

www.chee-yun.net

Program:VITALI - Chaconne for Violin and ContinuoSTRAUSS - Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18DE FALLA - Suite Populaire EspagnoleSAINT-SAËNS - Sonata No. 1 in d minor, Op. 75

TEATRO LIRICO D’EUROPA

TOSCAFRI, FEB 8, 2008, 8:00 PMSAT, FEB 9, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric with Pit Configuration: $38/$26.50/$21 Friday$40/$26.50/$21 SaturdayThe love affair between painter Mario Cavaradossi and Opera diva Floria Tosca is played out in Puccini’s masterpiece Tosca. Rome in the 19th century is the setting for this tragic story of the beloved Tosca, whose innocence is destroyed by the realities of the Napoleonic Wars and the manipulations of the evil Baron Scarpia. Friendship, love, and patriotism are all tested in this magnificent melodrama performed by Europe’s leading international touring Opera company. Teatro Lirico D’Europa’s Tosca is filled with intriguing characters and the thrilling music of Puccini, making it a must-see. Presented with full orchestra and chorus in its original Italian with English supertitles, it is a powerful and moving production.

www.chamberorchestrakremlin.ru

Program:ELGAR - Serenade in e minor, Op. 20SHOSTAKOVICH - Symphony for Strings, Op. 118BRAHMS - Sextet No. 1 (orchestral version)

“Teatro Lirico D’Europa delivered handsomely… where it really counts. In the voice department. They sure did sing.” –Boston Herald

Music by Giacomo Puccini

Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and

Luigi Illica after the play La Tosca by Victorien Sardou

www.jennykellyproductions.com

THE MOSCOW CIRCUSSUN, FEB 10, 2008, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PMLyric Configuration: $20 Adults/$14 Children 12 and younger

www.moscowcircus.biz

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THE GOIN’ SOUTH BANDWED, FEB 13, 2008, 7:30 PMSierra Cabaret: $22.50

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PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERSOPENING FORTHE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS’ BILL MEDLEY

SAT, FEB 2, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $57/$45/$33SUN, FEB 3, 2008, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $57/$45/$33

www.righteousbrothers.com www.paulrevereraiders.com

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MOISEYEV DANCE COMPANYFRI, FEB 15, 2008, 8:00 PMSAT, FEB 16, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $42.50/$30/$22.50Proclaimed by audiences and critics alike as the greatest of all the Folk dance troupes, Russia’s Moiseyev Dance Company continues to pay tribute to artistic traditions of the world, melding them with the refined virtues of Classical Ballet, and setting ever-higher standards in the performance of Folk dance. Spectacular displays of agility and physicality are demonstrated with dazzling leaps, flying barrel rolls, and remarkable splashes of strength and stamina. Lavish costumes and spirited music are intertwined with the magnificent choreography of founder and creator Igor Moiseyev in a show that is more than dance – it is living history.

“A grand mix of theater, dance, and cultural anthology….all rolled into one…quite simply, breathtaking.”

–Chicago Sun-Times

LES BROWN BAND OF RENOWNTHE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY TOURSUN, FEB 17, 2008, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $62/$47/$32The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Les Brown Band of Renown as “The Longest-Running Musical Organization in the History of Popular Music” and the ensemble was named “America’s Best Dance Band” for 10 consecutive years by Downbeat magazine. The band has 10 No. One hit songs, including I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm and Sentimental Journey. Share an unforgettable afternoon with the stars of the hit PBS show Branson Jubilee in a concert filled with music and memories.

www.lesbrownsbandofrenown.com

GRANVILLE VAN DUSEN IN THE MEMOIRS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNWritten by Peter King Beach Directed by Delbert Mann

FRI, FEB 22, 2008, 7:30 PMSAT, FEB 23, 2008, 7:30 PMSierra Theater: $25

www.tonykenny.com

www.morrisdayandthetime.com

www.ridersinthesky.com

TONY KENNY’S IRELANDFRI, FEB 22, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $50/$37.50/$25Ireland’s three-time “Entertainer of the Year” Tony Kenny presents

a Celtic extravaganza that will have you singing, toe-tapping, and laughing. The celebrated star of Jury’s Irish Cabaret for 20 years, Kenny, his talented daughter Victoria Kenny, Irish comic Richie Hayes, the acclaimed Dublin City Dancers, and traditional Irish musicians take you on a magical journey filled with music, dance, and merriment. A portion of this program’s proceeds will be used to support the arts education activities of the Friends of Arts Education.

Lyric Configuration: $51/$41/$27.50Saddle up for a high-spirited, action-packed Western show filled with original songs and slapstick comedy! The Grammy award-winning group Riders In The Sky is most widely known for its hit song Woody’s Roundup from the 1999 Walt Disney/Pixar animated classic Toy Story 2. Now these cowboys are back on the road with their popular Riders Radio Theater program, an engaging production loosely based on shows from the Golden Age of Radio. The show is emceed by Texas Bix Bender, with special sound effects provided by SFX wizard Professor Zeno.

RIDERS IN THE SKYRIDERS RADIO THEATER …ON THE ROAD!SUN, FEB 24, 2008, 3:00 PM

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MORRIS DAY & THE TIMESAT, FEB 23, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $52/$40/$25“What time is it?” was the question all ‘80s Funk and R&B fans knew the answer to! Featured in the popular film and soundtrack Purple Rain, Morris Day & The Time created a dance sensation with The Bird and Jungle Love. The group followed up with riveting jams such as 777-9311, Gigolos Get Lonely Too, and Wild and Loose.

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ROBERT KAPILOW’S WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? SERIESMOZARTCLARINET CONCERTOFEATURING THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONICDeborah Avery, clarinet soloistWED, FEB 27, 2007, 7:30 PMRecital Configuration: $22.50

The quirkier the composer, the more fascinating are Robert Kapilow’s brilliant demonstrations of What Makes It Great? In a three-part format, Kapilow introduces composers and their music, helping audiences to hear the works in new and exciting ways.

JOYCE COOLING AND CRAIG CHAQUICOFRI, FEB 29, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $57/$46/$30In 1997 Joyce Cooling was known as one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and popular local guitarists when her first single, South of Market, and her debut CD, Playing It Cool, soared to No. One on the Gavin and Radio & Records Smooth Jazz charts. Craig Chaquico is part of Rock ‘n’ Roll history, spending four decades as the lead guitarist, songwriter, co-producer, and arranger of the legendary, multi-Platinum-selling groups Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Starship. Today he is recognized as one of the leading guitar players in Smooth Jazz.

www.joycecooling.com www.craigchaquico.com

JOHN HAMMOND AND MARCIA BALLSAT, MAR 1, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $50/$35/$22.50Grammy award-winning Blues veteran John Hammond has spent 40 years entertaining Blues and Rock audiences around the world. A treasure of American Roots music, Hammond’s legacy

includes more than 30 albums that define the best of traditional songs and contemporary music that honors the past. Singer-pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her deeply emotional brand of Southern Boogie, rollicking Roadhouse Blues, and heartfelt ballads. The Boston Globe hails the three-time Grammy-nominated Ball as “one of the most compelling torchbearers for Gulf Coast R&B.”

www.rosebudus.com/hammond www.marciaball.com

MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOYSUN, MAR 2, 2008, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $42/$32/$22With 45 years, 35 albums, three Grammy Awards, and a trophy case full of almost every award imaginable, the Mighty Clouds of Joy is a Gospel national treasure. The group has performed everywhere from church houses to the White House, and with everyone from the Rolling Stones to Paul Simon. Experience the glory of the Mighty Clouds of Joy and fill your heart with spirit, songs, and soul.

JOSÉ FRANCH-BALLESTER AND THE JUPITER STRING QUARTETWED, MAR 5, 2008, 7:30 PMRecital Configuration: $23/$17.50 Students/Teachers

In 2004 The Jupiter String Quartet captured the Grand Prize in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and First Prize in the Banff International String Quartet Competition. Since

then, the quartet has taken top honors at the 2005 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and received the 2006 Chamber Music America “Cleveland Quartet Award.” In his native Spain, young clarinetist José Franch-Ballester won First Prize in the Competition of the Cultural Council of Valencia for three consecutive years. In 2004 he earned First Prize in the Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Performing together, these two musical forces prove that the next generation of virtuoso musicians has arrived.

www.mightycloudsofjoy.com

www.yca.org/Franch-Ballester.html www.jupiterquartet.com

Program:BEETHOVEN – Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135KOVACS – Hommage à Manuel de FallaMOZART – Quintet in A Major for Clarinet and Strings, K. 581

www.moirasmiley.com

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MOIRA SMILEY & VOCOTHU, MAR 6, 2008, 7:30 PMSierra Cabaret: $22.50Moira Smiley & VOCO is a fiery Folk Roots band with exquisite vocals that create a joyous and energetic sound. Smiley’s songwriting and voice combine with VOCO’s sounds and vocals to bring high energy to the stage with original songs and creative instrumentals.

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CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETYOF LINCOLN CENTERFRI, MAR 7, 2008, 8:00 PMRecital Configuration: $38/$26.50/$20Since its inception in 1969, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) has been dedicated to bringing the art of Chamber music to a wide range of audiences. The artistic core of CMS is a multi-generational, dynamic repertory company of expert Chamber musicians who form an evolving musical community. Through its performance, education, recording, and broadcast activities, it draws more people to Chamber music than any other organization of its kind.

Program: Music for WindsMOZART – Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and WindsFRANÇAIX – Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, and BassoonPOULENC – Trio for Piano, Oboe, and BassoonBEETHOVEN – Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Winds, Op. 16

www.ramseylewis.com

AN EVENING WITH THE RAMSEY LEWIS TRIOSAT, MAR 8, 2008, 8:00 PMRecital Configuration: $55/$42.50/$30

GIPSY KINGSFRI, MAR 14, 2008, 8:00 PMSAT, MAR 15, 2008, 8:00 PMArena Configuration: $100/$88/$75/$45The Gipsy Kings, which consists of two bands of brothers, has enthralled global audiences by marrying South America’s colorful Rumba rhythm with playful flashes of Flamenco. The troupe became an international phenomenon with Bamboleo, from its self-titled 1987 debut album, and has long reigned as No. One on Billboard magazine’s World Music and Latin charts.

www.gipsykings.com

THAT’S ITALIAN!A BIG BAND MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA STARRING JULIUS LA ROSA, PETE BARBUTTI, DICK CONTINO, AND FRANKIE RANDALLSUN, MAR 16, 2008, 3:00 PMArena Configuration: $57/$45/$33Put Julius La Rosa, Pete Barbutti, Dick Contino, Frankie Randall, and an orchestra together and what do you get? You get That’s Italian!, a Big Band musical extravaganza. The show is made from a recipe certain to delight audiences: Begin with Sinatra-era entertainers; add some singing, humor, and camaraderie; spice it up with a Big Band orchestra; and serve live on stage! That’s entertainment. That’s a fun-filled afternoon. That’s Italian!

NOCHE FLAMENCAFRI, MAR 21, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $48/$37.50/$28The explosive passion of Flamenco ignites in the powerful performances of Noche Flamenca. Founded in Spain by Martin Santangelo and Soledad Barrio, the company stresses the integration of the three essential elements of Flamenco: the dance, the music, and the song. Each element inspires the others for an unforgettable experience.

www.thatsitalian.org

www.nocheflamenca.com

AN EVENING WITH ROBERT CRAYSAT, MAR 22, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $45/$35/$25Few Blues musicians have managed to accomplish as much crossover success as five-time Grammy winner Robert Cray, who has wooed fans for more than two decades with an enticing brew of R&B, Blues, and Soul. Since entering the Pop mainstream in 1986 with Smoking Gun from his breakthrough album Strong Persuader, Cray’s soulful

sound has bridged the Contemporary Blues and Traditional worlds with a succession of hits, including Bad Influence, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, and False Accusations.

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www.chambermusicsociety.org

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SOPHIE B. HAWKINS AND JANIS IANWED, MAR 26, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $45/$33/$20In 1992 Sophie B. Hawkins burst onto the music scene and earned a Grammy nomination for “Best

New Artist” and a Top Five single, Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover. But the iconoclastic singer-songwriter refused to be labeled, and followed with As I Lay Me Down, a song that made history as the longest-running single in Billboard chart history. Two decades earlier, Janis Ian made history as the female singer-songwriter who earned five Grammy Award nominations for the timeless Seventeen. Today, Ian is as passionate and poignant as ever, with a legacy of 18 albums and such enduring classics as Society’s Child, Stars, and Jesse.

SHIDARAFRI, MAR 28, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $46/$36/$28

www.shidara.co.jp

www.nystage.com

TAP KIDSSAT, MAR 29, 2008, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PMSUN, MAR 30, 2008, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $20 Adults/$14 Children 12 and younger

Family Treasures Special: Four or more tickets $12.50 eachAn extraordinary group of young Tap dancers takes center stage in a performance that celebrates the American art of Tap dancing and the energy of youth. These remarkable young performers make a long-cherished tradition crackle with contemporary electricity.

ARTURO SANDOVALFRI, APR 4, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $52/$36/$25A protégé of the legendary Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval is recognized as one of the most brilliant and virtuosic musicians of our time. Winner of the 2007 Latin Grammy Award for “Best Latin Jazz Album” for his release Rumba Palace, Sandoval has evolved into one of the world’s most revered guardians of Jazz trumpet, delivering the best in Cuban Jazz.

AN EVENING WITH SONNY ROLLINS

SAT, APR 5, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $60/$48/$36Sonny Rollins is one of the last of a generation of Jazz giants. His majestic saxophone playing has illuminated the music scene for more than 50 years and he remains a musician at the top of his game. A Rollins concert is a pure expression of masterful improvisation and a rare encounter with a man who has been called “the last Jazz immortal.”

www.arturosandoval.com

www.sonnyrollins.com

www.sophiebhawkins.com www.janisian.com

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ALMOST HEAVEN: SONGS OF JOHN DENVERSUN, APR 6, 2008, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $45/$33/$21Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver is a revue of the late singer-songwriter’s captivating and insightful music. Originally conceived by producer Harold Thau, directed by Tony Award nominee Randal Myler, and adapted by Peter Glazer, the show features nearly 30 of John Denver’s most popular songs, including Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders, Annie’s Song, Leaving on a Jet Plane, and Calypso. The songs are performed against a backdrop of visual images of America in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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JUILLIARD STRING QUARTETFRI, APR 11, 2008, 8:00 PMRecital Configuration: $38/$26.50/$20

Joel Smirnoff, violin Ronald Copes, violin Joel Krosnick, cello Samuel Rhodes, violaThe Juilliard String Quartet champions the cause of Chamber music through

instruction and public performance. It has, from its beginning and throughout its career, been recognized for its bold interpretation of the classics, with an equal and parallel tradition of advocating new music; a vibrant combination of the familiar and daring. The New York Times states, “The Juilliard continues to amaze with the freshness and intensity it invariably brings to every corner of its vast repertory.”

AXIS DANCE COMPANYJudith Smith, artistic directorFRI, APR 18, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $37/$27/$22.50Since 1987 AXIS Dance Company has been creating an exciting body of work developed by dancers with and without disabilities. The company has become internationally recognized for its high artistic standards. Under the artistic direction of Judith Smith, the company has developed a powerful repertory that includes works by Bill T. Jones, Joe Goode, and Joanna Haigood, as well as by its own members. One of only a few companies of its kind, AXIS Dance Company challenges our perceptions about what dance is, and what it can be. Funded in part by the National Dance Project

of the New England Foundation for the Arts,

with lead funding from Doris Duke Charitable

Foundation. Additional funding provided by

The Andrew W. Mellon

Foundation, The Ford

Foundation, and

JP Morgan Chase.

THE GRASS ROOTS FEATURING ORIGINAL LEAD SINGER ROB GRILL AND THE LOVIN’ SPOONFULSAT, APR 19, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $56/$46/$27.50

Program:HAYDN - Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 6SHOSTAKOVICH - Quartet No. 13 in b-flat minor, Op. 138BEETHOVEN - Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1

www.juilliardstringquartet.org

“The artist most responsible for bringing the pipa to the Western World…” –Los Angeles Times

www.cgtrio.com

Program to include:WaypointChoreography by Margaret Jenkins

Dancing to MusicChoreography by Victoria Marks

WU MAN, PIPAANCIENT DANCESSAT, APR 12, 2008, 8:00 PMRecital Configuration: $35/$25/$20Wu Man is a master of the pipa, a lute-like Chinese instrument with a history of more than 2,000 years. The first student to graduate with a master’s degree in pipa from the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, Man is an outstanding exponent of the traditional repertoire as well as a leading interpreter of Contemporary music. She was featured with Yo-Yo Ma in his Silk Road Project tours and recordings, and has collaborated with Terry Riley, Philip Glass, and the Kronos Quartet. Ancient Dances, a collaborative multimedia work by composer Chen Yi, videographer Catherine Owens, and Man, combines projections of Chinese calligraphy with pipa music.

CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIOWED, APR 16, 2008, 7:30 PMSierra Cabaret: $22.50

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Exploration is the name of the game in this fun-filled, entertaining show. In Dino Rock’s A Dinosaur

Book of World Records, there is much to be discovered with the help of singing and

dancing prehistoric reptiles. You’ll meet record-holding creatures from the Mesozoic Era like Sheoow Sheoow the microraptor (the smallest), Gabi Gallimimus (the fastest), Arabela Archaeopteryx (the most confused), Thumbs the Iguanodon (the first plant-eater identified), and a few other

surprises. Help them unearth information about nature’s own real-life monsters – the dinosaurs – in this prehistoric fossil fantasy.

DINO ROCK INA DINOSAUR BOOK OF WORLD RECORDSSUN, APR 20, 2008, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $20 Adults/$14 Children 12 and younger

Family Treasures Special: Four or more tickets $12.50 each

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Program to include:WaypointChoreography by Margaret Jenkins

Dancing to MusicChoreography by Victoria Marks

DINO ROCK INA DINOSAUR BOOK OF WORLD RECORDSSUN, APR 20, 2008, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $20 Adults/$14 Children 12 and younger

Family Treasures Special: Four or more tickets $12.50 each

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK TUE, APR 22, 2008, 8:00 PMRecital Configuration: $37.50/$27.50/$20Founded in 1973, Grammy award-winning ensemble Sweet

Honey in the Rock continues its soulful legacy that includes a unique style blending traditional Gospel, Jazz, Blues, and Reggae. The group possesses a stunning sound rooted in the rich textures of African-American traditions. Throughout the years, Sweet Honey in the Rock has inspired audiences and received numerous awards for its musical virtuosity.

GREEN EGGS & HAMADEUSRobert Kapilow, composer and conductor WITH ORCHESTRAWED, APR 23, 2008, 6:30 PMLyric Configuration: $22.50 Adults/$14 Children 12 and younger

Family Treasures Special: Four or more tickets $12.50 eachIn this ingenious and unique program, Robert Kapilow presents his critically acclaimed Green Eggs & Hamadeus, the first musical setting of a Dr. Seuss work, Green Eggs and Ham. The show provides children with an entertaining introduction to Opera. Kapilow uses a variety of musical styles from Classical to the Blues in a colorful narrative, proving that Opera can be tremendous fun. Green Eggs & Hamadeus includes pieces by Kapilow, as well as Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, to compose an evening of lively discussion and performance for children and adults of all ages.

ROBERT BELINIC, GUITARWED, APR 30, 2008, 7:30 PMRecital Configuration: $23/$17.50 Students/Teachers

Acclaimed by the New York press as “a consummate musician of grace and stature

who turns mere notes into magic,” Croatian guitarist Robert Belinic earned international recognition when he became the first guitarist to win the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in 2002. Since then he has performed at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, and La Jolla Music Society; has appeared as part of the John E. Marlow Guitar Series in Washington, D.C., and Florida’s Gainesville ProMusica Concert Series; and has earned distinction at the 2006 Parkening International Guitar Competition.

www.sweethoney.com

Program:

BACH - Präludium, Fugue, and Allegro in E-flat Major, BWV 998WERTHMULLER - Sonata in A Major, Op.17 MANGORÉ - Julia Florida (Barcarola), Cueca (Danza popular de Chile), Aire de Zamba, Un Sueño en la FlorestaCAGALJ - Three Croatian piecesBROUWER - SonataLAURO - Three Venezuelan Folk dances

www.yca.org/belinic.html

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www.gurtmanandmurtha.com/mikado.htm

CARL ROSA OPERA COMPANY PRODUCTION OF GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S

THE MIKADOFRI, MAY 2, 2008, 8:00 PMSAT, MAY 3, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric with Pit Configuration: $39/$26.50/$21 Friday$41/$26.50/$21 Saturday Pity Nanki-Poo’s love life. The son of the Mikado has exiled himself after he learns he must marry Katisha instead of his beloved Yum-Yum, who is bequeathed to her guardian Ko-Ko. But happiness is attained at the end of a series of misadventures for the lovesick foursome in Gilbert & Sullivan’s satirical Operetta. Carl Rosa Opera’s new production of The Mikado is a historic re-creation of the original authorized Savoy production of 1885. Gilbert’s authenticated prompt book is the source for the direction, staging, and choreography. This production presents a faithful reproduction of the original stage settings, together with historic costumes.

ED MCMAHON’S MEMORIES OF THE TONIGHT SHOWSUN, MAY 4, 2008, 3:00 PMLyric Configuration: $52/$40/$28Enjoy an afternoon of comedy, conversation, and unforgettable videos from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Ed McMahon, the legend who coined the phrase “Heeeere’s Johnny!,” pays tribute

to three decades of an American institution. McMahon’s 30-year career as the announcer on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson makes him the ideal host to take audience members on a walk down memory lane, as he reveals funny and moving stories about his experiences on America’s most famous late-night talk show.

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LYNDA CARTER SUN, APR 27, 2008, 3:00 PMCabaret Configuration: $60/$50/$40/$27.50Before she was Wonder Woman and before she was crowned Miss

World USA, Lynda Carter was known as a leading lady of song, performing in venues from Las Vegas to the Catskills. Throughout her television and film career, she never gave up the stage, starring in the West End production of Chicago, appearing in concerts from coast to coast, and showcasing her vocal and dancing talents on a variety of television specials.

John Byner has made millions laugh since 1964, when he first appeared on Merv Griffin’s Talent Scouts. Byner has done it all – from starring in such series as Comedy on the Road, Relatively Speaking, and The John Byner Comedy Hour to performing on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Carol Burnett Show, and The Tonight Show.

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www.johnbyner.com

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ANNIEFRI, MAY 9, 2008, 8:00 PMSAT, MAY 10, 2008, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PMSUN, MAY 11, 2008, 3:00 PMLyric with Pit Configuration: $41/$31/$22.50 Friday Evening

$41/$31/$22.50 Saturday Matinee

$50/$39/$28 Saturday Evening and Sunday Matinee

JON KIMURA PARKERFRI, MAY 16, 2008, 8:00 PMRecital Configuration: $35/$25/$20Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jon Kimura Parker’s extraordinary career has taken him from Carnegie Hall and the

Sydney Opera House to Baffin Island and Zimbabwe. A true Canadian ambassador of music, he has given two command performances for Queen Elizabeth II, special performances for the United States Supreme Court, and concerts before the prime ministers of Canada and Japan. As a guest soloist, Parker has performed with the New York Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra.

THE FOLK REUNION FEATURING THE BRANDYWINE SINGERS,THE HIGHWAYMEN, AND THE LIMELITERSSAT, MAY 17, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $52/$37/$27.50

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Program:LOUIE - Scenes From a Jade Terrace (20th Anniversary Performance)SCHUMANN - Carnaval: Scénes mignonnes sur quatre notes, Op. 9STRAVINSKY (arr. PARKER) - The Rite of Spring

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www.folkera.com/brandywine“A winner!” –Daily Variety

THE LAURA LOVE DUOWED, MAY 14, 2008, 7:30 PMSierra Cabaret: $22.50The New York Post says, “Make room for Laura Love, the most original female singer to make music since Ani DiFranco.” Love, who refers to her music as “Folk-Funk” or “Hip-Alachian,” performs music that reflects numerous influences. With performances at Carnegie Hall and an impressive discography, Love has emerged as one of the music business’ unique treasures. The other half of The Laura Love Duo, Jen Todd, was a founding member of the legendary Seattle Folk-Pop trio 3 Track Mind.

TO ORDER TICKETS CALL 800-300-4345 OR GO ONLINE TO WWW.CERRITOSCENTER.COM

THE SQUIRTSOPENING FORRICK SPRINGFIELDWED, MAY 21, 2008, 8:00 PMArena Configuration: $52/$40/$27.50Singer, songwriter, musician, and television heartthrob Rick Springfield wrote and performed some of the best-crafted power Pop and Rock hits of the 1980s. Selling more than 18 million records and charting more than 17 Top 40 hits – including Jessie’s Girl, Affair of the Heart, Don’t Talk to Strangers, and I’ve Done Everything for You – Springfield continues to rock audiences with his unstoppable energy and unique concert style. Springfield’s band, The Squirts, opens the concert.

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www.rickspringfield.com

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JACK TEMPCHINOPENING FOR JOHNNY RIVERSWED, MAY 7, 2008, 8:00 PMLyric Configuration: $40/$32/$25A blend of Rock, Blues, Folk, and Motown, Johnny Rivers’ music infiltrated the airwaves in the 1960s and 1970s. A two-time Grammy award-winning singer-guitarist, Rivers

charted 17 Top 40 hits, taking on the British Invasion with such now-classics as Secret Agent Man, Poor Side of Town, Memphis, Baby I Need Your Lovin’, Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancin’), and Rockin’ Pneumonia – Boogie Woogie Flu. Musician and songwriter Jack Tempchin, known for writing The Eagles’ Peaceful Easy Feeling, opens the concert.

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CANCELED

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TO ORDER TICKETS CALL 800-300-4345 OR GO ONLINE TO WWW.CERRITOSCENTER.COM

UPGRADESTo improve your seat location within the same performance, you may bring your current tickets to the Ticket Office to be held for upgrade. At the time of your upgrade request, we will ask for a credit card number that will be automatically charged the difference in ticket price and a $6 per ticket service charge if an upgrade becomes available.

TICKETS FOR CHILDRENRegardless of age, everyone must have a ticket and sit in a seat. Many CCPA performances are not recommended for children under the age of 5. Please call the CCPA Ticket Office for information about shows appropriate for younger audiences. Children’s ticket prices apply to patrons ages 12 and younger.

GROUP SALESFor a discount on ticket prices for groups of 20 or more, please call our Ticket Office at 800-300-4345.

GIFT CERTIFICATESCCPA Gift Certificates can be redeemed toward the purchase of tickets only. Gift Certificates have no expiration date and must be presented at the time of redemption.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMS AND POLICIES PLEASE CALL: 800-300-4345 or visit our website at www.cerritoscenter.com

THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OFFERS ALL PATRONS: • Reserved seating for every event. • Free and well-lit parking.

All programs and dates are subject to change.

REFUNDSAll ticket sales are final. There are no refunds on tickets unless a performance is cancelled and not replaced. Refunds are only made to the original purchaser. All performers, programs, and seating configurations are subject to change without prior notice. No refunds will be offered on previously purchased tickets if a promotional price is offered at a later date.

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE TICKET DONATIONSIf you are unable to attend a performance, your tickets may be donated to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) as a tax-deductible contribution. Tickets must be returned to the ticket office two hours in advance of the performance, enabling the CCPA to make your seats available for resale. Tax-deductible contribution acknowledgements will go to the original purchaser.

ONLINE TICKET BROKERS AND TICKET RESALE SERVICESThe CCPA reserves the right to revoke all advance purchase, refund, and exchange privileges extended to a ticket’s original purchaser should their tickets be found placed with online ticket brokers or other ticket sales services at prices in excess of the ticket’s face value.

LOST TICKETSThere is a $6 per ticket service charge for replacing lost tickets.

List the events, date, time, quantity, and ticket price of the events you wish to purchase below

• Seating is on a best available basis.

• The price you have requested may not be available at the time we receive your order.

• Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket.

• All sales are final and non-refundable.

Requests for tickets that are within 10 days of the event will be held at the Ticket Office for will call pick up.

You will need to present a photo ID and the credit card you used to purchase your tickets in order to pick them up.

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