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CERRITOS CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
SEASON 15/16
SEASON BROCHURE
YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS,YOUR FAVORITE THEATER
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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.
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Pictured on cover (clockwise from left): Donny Osmond, Te Vaka, and Benise.
Performances with the Family Show
icon have been specifically chosen for
youngsters and families. Regardless of
age, everyone must have a ticket.
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.
CITY OF CERRITOS
Carol K. Chen, Mayor
George Ray, Mayor Pro Tem
Jim Edwards, Councilmember
Mark E. Pulido, Councilmember
Naresh Solanki, Councilmember
Art Gallucci, City Manager
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2015-2016 SEASON LINEUP
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CCPA ENDOWMENT FUND
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ROB KAPILOW’S
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? SERIES
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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MEMORY LANE SERIES
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WHEN TO ORDER/
HOW TO ORDER
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BROADWAY SERIES
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SEATING CHARTS/
TICKET INFORMATION
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PERFORMANCE PARTNER
PROGRAMS
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YEAR AT A GLANCE
SEPTEMBER 2015
Amazing Animals Donny Osmond
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Neil Sedaka
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The Isley Brothers
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Benise 7
sat, sep 19
sun, sep 20
sat, sep 26
Strings of Passion
sun, sep 27
Solid Soul
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sat, oct 3
Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India
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sun, oct 4
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, Astro,
& Mickey Virtue
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The Tenors fri, oct 16
sat, oct 17
The Folk Reunion With The Brothers Four and
The Kingston Trio 8
Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? Series
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sun, oct 18
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The Bronx Wanderers 18
Flashdance 20
Liverpool Mania The History of the Beatles
Starring American English
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Jon Secada 10
fri–sat, nov 6–7
fri, nov 20
sat, nov 21
With the Cal State Fullerton University
Symphony Orchestra
Mummenschanz 11
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
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sun, nov 22
wed, oct 21
Tommy Roe and Jay & The Americans
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Te Vaka 9
DECEMBER 2015
Libera 9
The Temptations 11
Merry-Achi Christmas Sol de México de José Hernández,
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fri–sat, nov 27–28
fri, oct 23
sat, oct 24
sun, oct 25
sat, oct 10
NOVEMBER 2015
sun, nov 1
DVOŘÁK—Symphony No. 8
OCTOBER 2015
Mavis Staples & Joan Osborne Starring Olate Dogs, San Diego Zoo Animal
Presentation Featuring Dr. Zoolittle and a Zoo
Educator, Kevin Johnson, and Dan Birch
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Steve Lippia Centennial Sinatra
fri, oct 30
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fri, dec 4
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles,
and Grandeza Mexicana Ballet Folklorico
sat, dec 5
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The TEN Tenors Home for the Holidays
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sun, dec 6
Fiesta Mexico-Americana Los Lobos
Joe Nichols 12
Colors of Christmas 13
Direct From Ireland Los Angeles Symphony Christmas Concert
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fri, jan 29
fri, dec 11
sat, dec 12
Johnny Mathis Christmas Show fri, dec 18
Dave Koz and Friends
Christmas Tour 2015 sat–sun, dec 19–20
sat, jan 16
Reunion of the Champagne Music Makers
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sat, jan 30
Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? Series
In the Mood 19
Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? Series
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sun, mar 6
From Brigadoon to My Fair Lady:
The Songs of Lerner and Loewe
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wed, mar 9
Tribute to the Follies Starring Tony Sandler, Olate Dogs, Raspyni
Brothers, Pete Barbutti, The Lindy Sisters,
Dorothy Kloss, Ken Prescott, Follies Dancers,
and the Follies Orchestra
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sat, mar 12
BEETHOVEN—Kreutzer Sonata
60th Anniversary of wed, feb 3
sun, mar 13
It’s Magic!
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Tap Factory 15
Barrage 8 17
The Producers 20
Cab Calloway Orchestra 19
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sun, mar 20
fri, feb 5
fri–sat, feb 12–13
British Isles of Wonder Featuring the Band of the Scots Guards and
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MARCH 2016
With Amanda Squitieri, soprano
With Blake Pouliot, violin and Hsin-I Huang, piano
sun, jan 17
fri, jan 22
Celtic Nights—Spirit of Freedom
FEBRUARY 2016
Featuring Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Arthur Duncan,
Bobby and Elaine, Mary Lou Metzger, Gail Farrell,
and the Champagne Music Makers Orchestra
Under the Streetlamp sat, jan 23
Cinderella
JANUARY 2016
The Best of Doo-Wop Vol. II With Special Guests Ballet Folklorico Mexicano
Moscow Festival Ballet Presents sun, dec 13
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A Celebration of Mexican American Heritage Featuring
The Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers
of The Black Watch 3rd Battalion
The Royal Regiment of Scotland
sat, feb 20
Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker and Little River Band
fri, mar 18
With Special Guest Alice Tan Ridley
APRIL 2016
Ragtime fri–sat, apr 1–2
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sat, feb 27
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SEASON OPENER
Donny Osmond
sat, sep 19, 2015, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $90/$85/$75/$65/$55
Since his teen-heartthrob years, during which
he charmed America with the hits Go Away
Little Girl and Puppy Love, Donny Osmond has
become the quintessential entertainer. Delighting
scores of fans as a Broadway star, actor, on-air
personality, television host, record producer, and
author, Osmond has sold more than 100 million
albums worldwide; 33 of them Gold records. This
year he released his 60th album, The Soundtrack
of My Life, which pays homage to the songs that
have influenced him.
Neil Sedaka
The Isley Brothers
Arena Configuration: $90/$85/$75/$65/$55
Arena Configuration: $90/$85/$75/$65/$55
sun, sep 20, 2015, 3:00 pm
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka
has won generations of fans with his No. One
hits Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Laughter in the
Rain, and Bad Blood, as well as those he wrote
for others who took their versions of Sedaka’s
songs to the top of the charts (Captain and
Tennille’s Love Will Keep Us Together and Clay
Aiken’s Solitaire). Sedaka, whose hits also include
Oh! Carol and Calendar Girl, to name a few, was
twice inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.
sat, sep 26, 2015, 8:00 pm
A musical institution, the Isley Brothers shook
up multiple musical genres from Funk to Soul
and R&B to Rock. With a broad spectrum of
hits—including Love the One You’re With; This
Old Heart of Mine; the Grammy-winning It’s Your
Thing; and Shout, which The New York Times said
“turned rock-and-roll upside down”—the band
clinched a spot in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame
and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
neilsedaka.com
donny.com
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Benise
Strings of Passion
sun, sep 27, 2015, 7:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $95/$75/$70/$60/$50/$29
$95 tickets include a meet and greet with Benise
In the brand-new Strings of Passion, Emmy
winner Benise delights with an electrifying
musical journey of Spanish Flamenco, Cuban
Salsa, and Brazilian Samba fused with classic
Rock anthems from Led Zeppelin, The Rolling
Stones, AC/DC, and The Eagles. This is World
music at its best as dancers deliver original
choreography in a showcase that embodies
the height of culture, theater, and the Spanish
Flamenco guitar.
Mavis Staples
& Joan Osborne
Solid Soul
sat, oct 3, 2015, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$40/$35
Get ready for a night of sheer Solid Soul. A
mainstay on the music charts with hits such as
the No. One I’ll Take You There, Grammy winner
Mavis Staples teams up with multi-Platinum
singer-songwriter Joan Osborne, whose trail of
hit songs, including One of Us, earned her seven
Grammy nominations.
mavisstaples.com
joanosborne.com
Bollywood Masala
Orchestra
and Dancers of India
sun, oct 4, 2015, 3:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35
In a lively musical journey from Rajasthan to
Mumbai, the Bollywood Masala Orchestra
and Dancers of India take audiences inside
the dynamic world of Indian music, dance, and
spirituality. It’s a vibrant feast of Indian sounds,
featuring a mix of Indian and Western instruments
such as bass drums, side drums, trombone, tabla,
dholak, harmonium, and clarinet.
bollywoodmasalaorchestra.com
benise.com
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The Tenors
fri, oct 16, 2015, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $80/$75/$65/$55/$50
Embraced worldwide for its exciting blend of
Classical and Contemporary Pop music, The
Tenors has performed at the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee, the Emmy Awards, and the Olympics.
The Canadian quartet topped the No. One spot
on Billboard’s Classic music charts with its album
The Perfect Gift. The group’s Lead With Your
Heart record went Platinum and won a JUNO
Award (the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy).
tenorsmusic.com
Amazing Animals
Starring Olate Dogs,
San Diego Zoo Animal Presentation
Featuring Dr. Zoolittle and a Zoo
Educator, Kevin Johnson, and Dan Birch
sat, oct 17, 2015, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: Adults $35
Children (15 and younger) $25
Calling all animal lovers! Join the fun with
America’s Got Talent champ the Olate Dogs,
which the Los Angeles Times called “impressive …
backflip-doing dogs.” The San Diego Zoo hosts
a live animal presentation featuring Dr. Zoolittle
and a zoo educator. Ventriloquist Kevin Johnson
and acclaimed magician Dan Birch deliver laughs
and amazement.
The Folk Reunion
With The Brothers Four
and The Kingston Trio
sun, oct 18, 2015, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $68/$65/$55/$45/$40
Currently celebrating its Golden Anniversary,
The Brothers Four invigorated the Folk revival
movement with the hits Greenfields, Yellow
Bird, Across the Wide Missouri, and the Oscarnominated The Green Leaves of Summer.
Grammy winner The Kingston Trio entertains
with Where Have All the Flowers Gone and the
No. One Billboard hit Tom Dooley. The groups
will share the stage to perform a two-song finale.
brothersfour.com
kingstontrio.com
olatedogs.com
kevinjohnson.tv
danbirch.com
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Angels Sing, Libera in America
Tommy Roe and
Jay & The Americans
Te Vaka
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$45
With a vibrant blend of South Pacific traditional
rhythms, indigenous instruments, and globally
influenced contemporary sounds, Te Vaka has
been described as one of the most original World
music acts on the international scene. The awardwinning musicians and dancers from Tokelau,
Tuvalu, Samoa, Cook Islands, and New Zealand
deliver a kaleidoscopic array of Pacific flavors in
a genre that is uniquely its own.
fri, oct 23, 2015, 8:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of hits with two of Pop-Rock’s
biggest icons. Tommy Roe, who toured with The
Beatles, lit up music charts with Sheila, Dizzy, and
Everybody. Vocal Group Hall of Fame band Jay &
The Americans stormed the Billboard charts with
She Cried, Cara Mia, Only in America, Come a
Little Bit Closer, and This Magic Moment.
tommyroe.com
jayandtheamericans.net
sat, oct 24, 2015, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$40
tevaka.com
Libera
sun, oct 25, 2015, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$55/$50/$45/$35
An international sensation, the Libera boys choir
has topped mainstream and Classical music
charts in several countries. With boys ages 7 to
16, Libera has performed at the Kennedy Center
Honors and Yankee Stadium and on the Today
show. Libera recently released a DVD and CD,
Angels Sing Libera in America, featuring the
ensemble’s special PBS concert. Songs from
the concert include Amazing Grace, What a
Wonderful World, and Ave Maria.
libera.org.uk
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Steve Lippia
Centennial Sinatra
fri, oct 30, 2015, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $60/$58/$55/$50/$45
“From the moment Steve Lippia starts
singing … you would swear that Frank
Sinatra has been resurrected.”
— New York Daily News
It’s a celebration of the life and timeless music
of Frank Sinatra as Steve Lippia takes audiences
on a musical journey from Ol’ Blue Eyes’ early
crooning days to the Sands in Las Vegas and his
epic concert at Madison Square Garden. Lippia
performs the legend’s biggest hits, including I’ve
Got You Under My Skin, The Lady Is a Tramp,
My Way, and The Best Is Yet to Come.
Liverpool Mania
The History of the Beatles
Starring American English
fri, nov 20, 2015, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$45
The Beatles mesmerized legions of fans all over
the world and struck gold on the music charts
with hit after hit, including She Loves You, I Want
To Hold Your Hand, Hey Jude, and Let It Be. Twist
and Shout along as American English pays tribute
to the Fab Four in Liverpool Mania with a look
back at the history and songs of the iconic band.
Jon Secada
sat, nov 21, 2015, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $70/$65/$60/$55/$45
Jon Secada, who began his music career as a
backup singer and songwriter for Miami Sound
Machine, is a two-time Grammy winner with the
albums Amor and Otro Día Más Sin Verte. Known
for the hits Just Another Day, Do You Believe
in Us, Angel, and Window to My Heart, Secada
has sold more than 20 million albums and was
christened the “Best-Selling Latin-American
Recording Artist” by the World Music Awards.
jonsecada.com
americanenglish.com
stevelippia.com
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Mummenschanz
sun, nov 22, 2015, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $55/$50/$45/$40/$35
Seen by millions in more than 60 countries,
Mummenschanz creates a humorously memorable
and purely nonverbal theater experience. With
inventive use of shadow and light and creative
expressive masks, the group explores timeless
truths and insights on the human condition in
a family-friendly spectacle that has sparked
imagination and dazzled audiences around the
world for decades.
mummenschanz.com
Rudolph
The Red-Nosed
Reindeer: The Musical
fri, nov 27, 2015, 7:00 pm
sat, nov 28, 2015,
12:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35
The beloved television classic Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the
stage this holiday season. See all of your favorite
characters as they come to life in Rudolph The
Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. It’s an adventure
that teaches us that what makes you different can
be what makes you special.
The Temptations
fri, dec 4, 2015, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $85/$75/$65/$55/$45
The Temptations returns to the Cerritos Center
for the Performing Arts with its timeless tunes.
The Grammy-winning Soul-R&B quintet performs
holiday tunes and its classic hits, which include
The Way You Do the Things You Do, My Girl, and
Papa Was a Rolling Stone.
thetemptations.com
rudolphthemusical.com
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Merry-Achi Christmas Sol de México
de José Hernández,
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles,
and Grandeza Mexicana
Ballet Folklorico
sat, dec 5, 2015, 7:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $86/$76/$65/$45/$35
Merry-Achi Christmas returns to the Cerritos
Center for the Performing Arts in a colorful and
traditional Mexican holiday celebration full of
seasonal songs, dance, and festive merriment.
Headlining the exciting extravaganza is the
nation’s premier Sol de México de José Hernández
Mariachi, which is joined by America’s first all-female
Mariachi—Reyna de Los Angeles—and the riveting
Grandeza Mexicana Ballet Folklorico company.
The TEN Tenors
Home for the Holidays
Joe Nichols
Arena Configuration: $70/$65/$55/$45/$40
The New York Times praised Country singer
Joe Nichols for his “elegant, understated
songs full of charming details,” such as the hits
Brokenheartsville, Tequila Makes Her Clothes
Fall Off, Gimmie That Girl, Sunny and 75, and
Yeah. The Grammy-nominated singer, whose
latest release is Hard to be Cool, performs his
timeless hits and holiday tunes.
sun, dec 6, 2015, 7:00 pm
Following 16 years of sell-out performances
enjoyed by more than 90 million worldwide, The
TEN Tenors has cemented its place as one of the
world’s most successful vocal groups. Celebrated
for their colorful repertoire, breathtaking
arrangements, and powerful live performances,
the Australian tenors have amassed six Platinum
and Gold records. With soaring versions of Joy to
the World, Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, Amazing
Grace, Winter Wonderland, Feliz Navidad, and
many more, Home for the Holidays is the perfect
way to celebrate the spirit of the season.
fri, dec 11, 2015, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $75/$65/$55/$45/$35
joenichols.com
thetentenors.com
soldemexicoonline.com
reynadelosangeles.com
grandezamexicana.com
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Colors of Christmas
With Peabo Bryson
and Guests
Johnny Mathis
Christmas Show
Arena Configuration: $100/$90/$75/$65/$55
The legendary Johnny Mathis spreads holiday
cheer with Yuletide tunes and his classic hits,
including Chances Are, It’s Not for Me to Say,
and Misty. Mathis has been inducted into the
Grammy Hall of Fame and was honored with the
Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of
Recording Arts and Sciences.
sat, dec 12, 2015, 8:00 pm
For 22 seasons, the popular Colors of Christmas
extravaganza has delighted audiences at the
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. The
lively annual tradition returns with Grammy
winner Peabo Bryson in an all-star lineup full of
holiday cheer and seasonal favorites.
fri, dec 18, 2015, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $110/$100/$95/$85/$75
Dave Koz and Friends
Christmas Tour 2015
sat, dec 19, 2015, 8:00 pm
sun, dec 20, 2015, 3:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $95/$85/$75/$60/$50
Celebrating its 18th anniversary, Dave Koz and
Friends Christmas Tour returns to Cerritos with
a festive, high-energy show filled with seasonal
tunes and cheer to get you into the holiday spirit.
davekoz.com
johnnymathis.com
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The Best of Doo-Wop Vol. II
Under the Streetlamp
Lyric Configuration: $75/$65/$55/$45/$35
Lyric Configuration: $80/$75/$70/$60/$50
sat, jan 16, 2016, 8:00 pm
Enjoy The Best of Doo-Wop Vol. II when the
genre’s icons unite! Jam with the Vocal Group
Hall of Fame band The Duprees (Have You
Heard, My Own True Love, and You Belong to
Me). The lineup also includes Jimmy Clanton
(Just a Dream, A Letter to an Angel, and Venus
in Blue Jeans); Milton Love, the original lead
singer of the Solitaires (Walking Along); and Tony
Middleton, original singer of the Willows (Church
Bells May Ring and My Dear Dearest Darling).
Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon (Tallahassee
Lassie and Palisades Park) also performs.
duprees.com
jimmyclanton.com
tonymiddletonmusic.com
freddycannon.com
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fri, jan 22, 2016, 8:00 pm
Let tight harmonies and slick dance moves take
you back to an era of sharkskin suits, flashy cars,
and martini shakers. Hot new vocal quartet
Under the Streetlamp performs classics from
the American radio songbook. With the rapport
of a modern-day Rat Pack, the group (including
leading cast members of the Tony-winning
musical Jersey Boys) delivers Doo-Wop, Motown,
old-time Rock ’n’ Roll, and favorite songs from
The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and
the Four Seasons.
underthestreetlamp.com
Fiesta Mexico-Americana
A Celebration
of Mexican American Heritage Featuring
Los Lobos
With Special Guests
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano
sat, jan 23, 2016, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $70/$65/$60/$50/$40
This brand-new multimedia production spotlights
the Mexican-American experience through song,
dance, music, and film. Grammy winner Los Lobos
and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano dancers unite to
celebrate the traditions and notable achievements
of Mexican-Americans throughout history.
loslobos.org
balletfolkloricomexicano.org
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Direct From Ireland
Celtic Nights—
Spirit of Freedom
Moscow Festival Ballet
Presents
Cinderella
fri, jan 29, 2016, 8:00 pm
sat, jan 30, 2016, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $60/$55/$50/$45/$40
Lyric Configuration: $55/$50/$45/$40/$30
Celtic Nights—Spirit of Freedom showcases the
story of Irish independence, beginning 100 years
ago with the 1916 Easter Rising. In an evening of
music, song, dance, and storytelling, the show
highlights the rich Irish heritage by turning the
spotlight on the struggles of a people fighting to
gain freedom, independence, and true democracy.
In an exuberant production featuring exquisite
costumes, lush scenery, and a rhapsodic score, the
Moscow Festival Ballet brings to life the timeless
tale of Cinderella. Featuring the grand music of
Sergei Prokofiev, the production effortlessly unites
romantic storybook Ballet and hearty physical
comedy (think funny evil stepsisters) in this
Russian spin on the favorite fairy tale.
gfdpromotions.com/celticnights.php
Tap Factory
fri, feb 5, 2016, 7:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: Adults $35
Children (15 and younger) $25
Often likened to Stomp and The Blue Man Group,
the award-winning France-based Tap Factory
has grooved its way to an identity all its own. In
an electrifying feast for the eyes, the renowned
dancers and musicians from all over the world serve
up an explosive blend of music, percussion, dance,
and acrobatics—laced with constant comedy.
tapfactory.com
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British Isles of Wonder
Featuring the Band of the
Scots Guards and
The Pipes, Drums, and
Highland Dancers of
The Black Watch 3rd Battalion
The Royal Regiment of Scotland
sat, feb 20, 2016, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35
The Band of the Scots Guards joins The Pipes,
Drums, and Highland Dancers of The Black Watch
3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland to
celebrate the music of Scotland, England, Ireland,
and Wales. The family-friendly show features a unique
blend of music, pageantry, and history highlighted
by traditional Folk music and military tunes.
theblackwatch.co.uk
Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker
and Little River Band
sat, feb 27, 2016, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $75/$70/$65/$60/$50
Bassist Lee Rocker was one of the founders of
the Grammy-winning Rockabilly group Stray Cats,
which pounced up the music charts with the
hits Stray Cat Strut, (She’s) Sexy + 17, and Rock
This Town. One of the biggest acts to emerge
from Australia, Little River Band broke into
the U.S. market with a string of gems, including
Reminiscing, Lady, Lonesome Loser, and Take
It Easy on Me. Currently celebrating its 40th
anniversary, the band includes Wayne Nelson, Greg
Hind, Chris Marion, Rich Herring, and Ryan Ricks.
leerocker.com
littleriverband.com
Tribute to the Follies
Starring Tony Sandler, Olate Dogs,
Raspyni Brothers, Pete Barbutti,
The Lindy Sisters, Dorothy Kloss,
Ken Prescott, Follies Dancers,
and the Follies Orchestra
sat, mar 12, 2016, 6:30 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$40
Tribute to the Follies (a salute to the Ziegfield
Follies, the Follies Bergere, and the Palm Springs
Follies), features variety performers Tony Sandler
(of the popular Sandler and Young singing duo),
Olate Dogs (winners of America’s Got Talent),
and world-champion comedy jugglers the Raspyni
Brothers. Also appearing are musician-comedian
Pete Barbutti, The Lindy Sisters vocal group,
veteran showgirl Dorothy Kloss, and singerdancer Ken Prescott. The Follies Dance Troupe
and Follies Orchestra also perform.
tonysandler.com
olatedogs.com
raspyni.com
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thelindysisters.com
hooferproduction.com
ROB KAPILOW’S
WHAT MAKES IT
GREAT? SERIES
Enjoy the entire three-event series for just $117.
60th Anniversary of
It’s Magic!
sun, mar 13, 2016, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$40
“A must for magic buffs of all ages.”
— Los Angeles Times
With a cast of award-winning performers from
around the world, including Hollywood’s Magic
Castle and Las Vegas, the It’s Magic! extravaganza
leaves audiences speechless and spellbound with
sleight-of-hand illusions, stage tricks, and comedy
and variety acts. It’s “the best magic show in town!”
cheers the Los Angeles Times.
itsmagicshow.com
Rob Kapilow “gets audiences in tune with Classical
music at a deeper and more immediate level
than many of them thought possible,” hails the
Los Angeles Times. In a three-part format,
Kapilow dissects a musical composition. The pieces
are performed, and a lively Q&A concludes the
evening. “You hang on to every word and note,”
says The New York Times.
Barrage 8
fri, mar 18, 2016, 8:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$45
With an exciting mix of contemporary World
music and pulsating modern rhythms, the hip
Barrage 8 has taken the music world by storm.
Featuring all the instruments in the modern string
family (the “8” in the name is a reimagining of the
string octet: 4 violins, 2 violas, cello, and double
bass), the group drives a rich sonic palette and
invigorating stage show.
barrage8.com
robkapilow.com
DVOŘÁK—Symphony No. 8
With the Cal State Fullerton University
Symphony Orchestra
wed, oct 21, 2015, 7:30 pm
Lyric Configuration: $55
BEETHOVEN—Kreutzer Sonata
With Blake Pouliot, violin
and Hsin-I Huang, piano
wed, feb 3, 2016, 7:30 pm
Recital Configuration: $55
From Brigadoon to My Fair Lady:
The Songs of Lerner and Loewe
With Amanda Squitieri, soprano
wed, mar 9, 2016, 7:30 pm
Recital Configuration: $55
To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com.
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MEMORY LANE SERIES
The Memory Lane Series offers four
performances for just $228.
REUNION OF THE
The Bronx Wanderers
sun, nov 1, 2015, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$45
The Bronx Wanderers delivers a high-octane evening of Rock favorites
from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Jam to the infectious musical energy of an
era that spawned classics such as American Graffiti, Happy Days, and
A Bronx Tale. The father-son trio churns out nonstop hits that have
excited generations of fans, including Runaway, Teenager in Love, There’s
a Kind of Hush, Tie a Yellow Ribbon, and Put Your Head on My Shoulder.
thebronxwanderers.com
Reunion of the Champagne Music Makers
Featuring Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Arthur Duncan,
Bobby and Elaine, Mary Lou Metzger, Gail Farrell,
and the Champagne Music Makers Orchestra
sun, jan 17, 2016, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$50/$40
It’s a reunion of The Lawrence Welk alumni club! The all-star show
features the iconic variety television show’s regulars, including Ralna
English, who thrilled fans with duet partner Guy Hovis. The lineup also
includes tap dancer Arthur Duncan, dance team Bobby and Elaine,
singer-dancer Mary Lou Metzger, and singer-songwriter Gail Farrell. The
Champagne Music Makers Orchestra provides musical accompaniment.
ralnaenglish.com
guyhovismusic.com
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Purchase the Memory Lane Series to receive the best seats and receive a 10 percent discount (see page 24 for information).
In the Mood
sun, mar 6, 2016, 3:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $65/$60/$55/$45/$35
During a time of war, it was the music that united a nation. This jazzy,
spirited tribute to the 1940s Swing era features singers, dancers, a Big Band
orchestra, and tunes from icons of the time, including Artie Shaw, Duke
Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Goodman. Much more than a concert,
it’s an authentic and inspiring celebration of American history and culture.
inthemoodlive.com
Cab Calloway Orchestra With Special Guest Alice Tan Ridley
sun, mar 20, 2016, 3:00 pm
Lyric Configuration: $62/$58/$55/$48/$45
With Cab Calloway’s grandson C. Calloway Brooks at its helm, the Cab
Calloway Orchestra delivers hot Jazz, Blues, Boogie, and Swing, delighting
crowds all over the country. The group’s famous songs include Minnie the
Moocher (Hi-De-Ho), Stormy Weather, and It Ain’t Necessarily So. Called
New York’s best-kept secret, Alice Tan Ridley emerged from the Big Apple’s
subway platform and rocked the nation on America’s Got Talent with a voice
that the New York Post called “electrifying.”
cabcalloway.cc
alicetanridley.com
To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com.
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BROADWAY SERIES
The Broadway Series offers the best
seats for as little as $141 for three shows.
FROM THE AWARD WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER OF
MEMPHIS AND JERSEY BOYS
DATE•THEATRE
Flashdance
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fri, nov 6, 2015, 8:00 pm
sat, nov 7, 2015, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Lyric with Pit Configuration: $68/$60/$55/$50/$40
Flashdance tells the electrifying and inspiring
story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill
welder by day and a bar dancer by night, who
has grand dreams of becoming a professional
performer. Featuring Maniac, Gloria, Manhunt,
I Love Rock & Roll, and the Oscar-winning song
Flashdance …What a Feeling, the production
is a lesson about love and its power to fuel the
pursuit of dreams.
flashdancethemusical.com
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The Producers
Ragtime
Lyric with Pit Configuration: $68/$60/$55/$50/$40
Lyric with Pit Configuration: $68/$60/$55/$50/$40
fri, feb 12, 2016, 8:00 pm
sat, feb 13, 2016, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Based on comic veteran Mel Brooks’ Oscarwinning film, The Producers is the story of a
down-on-his-luck theatrical producer and his
mousy accountant. The two concoct the ultimate
scam: Raise more money than needed for a surefire Broadway flop and pocket the difference.
This comedic masterpiece holds the record for
the most Tonys garnered, including “Best Musical”
and “Best Score.” Show contains mature content
and is recommended for age 14 and older.
fri, apr 1, 2016, 8:00 pm
sat, apr 2, 2016, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
The Tony-winning Ragtime returns in an allnew touring production. Set in turn-of-the-20th
century New York, the stories of an upper-class
wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a
daring young Harlem musician unfold—all three
united by their desire and belief in a brighter
tomorrow. It’s a timeless celebration of what life
could (and should) be!
Purchase the Broadway Series to receive the best seats and receive a 10 percent discount (see page 24 for information).
PERFORMANCE PARTNER PROGRAMS
UB40
Featuring Ali Campbell, Astro, & Mickey Virtue
sat, oct 10, 2015, 8:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $90/$85/$75/$65/$55
The legendary voice of UB40, Ali Campbell unites with founding members
Astro and keyboard player Mickey Virtue to present the Reggae troupe’s top
hits. The Grammy-nominated band topped the music charts with the hits Red
Red Wine, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Rat in Mi Kitchen, and Cherry Oh Baby.
Los Angeles Symphony Christmas Concert
sun, dec 13, 2015, 7:00 pm
Arena Configuration: $80/$65/$50/$35/$25
Los Angeles Symphony presents a holiday concert showcasing classic Opera
arias, Korean art songs, Christmas music, and pieces by George Frideric
Handel, Charles Gounod, and Georges Bizet. Maestro Hyun S. Joo leads 50
musicians, a 50-member choir, and three featured soloists.
The 10 percent Choose Your Own Season discount does not apply to this show.
The 10 percent Choose Your Own Season discount does not apply to this show.
This show will have a no refund, no exchange policy.
ub40.org
lasymphonyorchestra.org
To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com.
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CCPA ENDOWMENT FUND
Since its opening in 1993, the Cerritos
Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) has been
recognized as a landmark cultural destination for
the Southern California region.
The visionary leadership displayed by the Cerritos
City Council in developing this magnificent theater
was matched by its unwavering commitment to
guarantee adequate ongoing financial support for the
venue’s operation. To accomplish this goal, the Cerritos
City Council founded the CCPA Endowment Fund
in 1994. In establishing the Endowment Fund, the
Cerritos City Council made an unequivocal pledge
to future generations of Southern Californians by
dedicating funds to ensure that the CCPA remains a
welcoming, accessible, and affordable venue where
patrons can experience the joy of entertainment and
cultural enrichment.
CCPA Associates receive benefits commensurate
with their level of support. These benefits range
from a subscription to the CCPA’s Premier News
publication to advance ticket-purchase privileges
and preferred parking. Contributions to the CCPA
Endowment Fund are tax deductible.
The Cerritos City Council thanks you for taking the
time to consider making a commitment to the future
of Southern California arts and entertainment. To
become a CCPA Associate, fill out the Ticket Order
form enclosed with this Season Brochure.
For more information about the CCPA
Endowment Fund, please contact the CCPA
Administrative Offices at 562-916-8510.
The Cerritos City Council invites you to become a
CCPA Associate and help secure a place in Southern
California for the broad-based arts and entertainment
programming that is the CCPA’s hallmark.
The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2015–2016 Season Sponsors
for their generous support.
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Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats and receive a 10 percent discount (see page 24 for information).
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Cerritos Center for the
Performing Arts has a well-deserved
reputation as one of Southern California’s premier
event locations. An elegant ambiance and exemplary
customer service are our hallmarks. Our eventplanning professionals have created stylish
memorable events for celebrities and royalty,
as well as for your friends and neighbors. The
success of your wedding, meeting, or banquet is
our greatest reward. We know that each event
we host is unique, and we take pride in our ability
to anticipate your needs and provide personal
touches that will make your special event one to
remember for years.
To tour the Cerritos Center for the Performing
Arts, to reserve a time and date for an event,
or to discuss your event needs with one of our
knowledgeable Special Events Services staff,
please call us today at 562-467-8834. Facility
rental information is also available at
cerritoscenter.com.
To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com.
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WHEN TO ORDER
You may place an order to request tickets for the 2015–2016 Season at any time by:
1. Drop Off — Ticket office hours are Monday – Friday from 10 am–6 pm and Saturday from 12 pm–4 pm.
2. Internet — Go to cerritoscenter.com, choose Next Season Order Form under Quick Links, and complete the
online Order Form.
3. Mail — Mail your complete order with payment to the address listed at the bottom of this page.
4. Phone — Ticket office hours are Monday–Friday from 10 am–6 pm and Saturday from 12 pm – 4 pm.
Call 800-300-4345 to place an order. Due to the potentially high volume of calls and time needed to place a
telephone order, there may be an extended waiting period. We appreciate your patience while staff provides
quality customer service to all patrons.
PROCESSING
HOW TO ORDER
1 MAKE YOUR CHOICES
Discount offers apply to original ticket order only. Tickets added at a later date will be sold at the single-ticket price.
Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket.
a. Series — Select from one of our 3 exciting discount series packages. Series subscribers have
the option to renew the same seats in their series packages each season. Discount series
packages are available through the first event of each series.
yy Memory Lane Series
yy Broadway Series
yy Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great? Series
Orders are filled by Group categories listed below, on a first-come, first-served basis within each category.
Processing of Group 1 and 2 orders will begin in late June and will be completed by July 16, 2015. Your seat
location may vary for each show, but you will receive the best seats available when your ticket order is filled. The
acceptance of an order by the CCPA Ticket Office does not guarantee that your requested price level or tickets
will be available at the time of seating.
b. Choose Your Own Season — Customize your order by selecting 5 or more performances and receive a 10%
discount. Single-ticket prices apply when selecting the Choose Your Own Season option. Choose Your Own
Season discount is available until July 31, 2015 and applies only to events listed in the 2015–2016 Season
Brochure. Performance Partner Program events are not eligible for the discount and do not count toward
the 5 or more events needed for the discount.
Group 1 — To qualify for Group 1, you must be:
yy A Cerritos resident (proof of residency is required — payment must match billing address in Cerritos), or
yy A CCPA Associates contributor between $500 and $2,500 (for information on becoming a CCPA Associates
contributor, please see page 22 or go to the Endowment Fund tab under the Get Involved section of the website).
All contributions must be current by June 22, 2015, or
yy Purchasing one or more Series discount packages. See Series listing under “How to Order,” or
yy Renewing a Choose Your Own Season package (must have purchased one in the 2014-2015 Season).
c. Single Tickets — Discounts do not apply when ordering fewer than 5 events. Exchange privileges are not
available on single-ticket orders.
Group 2 — To qualify for Group 2, you must be:
yy Purchasing a Choose Your Own Season package (5 or more events).
Single Ticket Orders (purchasing 4 events or fewer)
We will accept single ticket order requests at any time. Processing of all single ticket order requests will begin upon
completion of Group 1 and 2 orders, but are not guaranteed to be completed before live ticket sales. On July 17, 2015
our website goes LIVE for real-time sales. We will begin taking orders in real-time via phone and walk up on
July 18, 2015 at 12 pm.
NOTE ON DEMAND FOR TICKETS
The CCPA has limited-seating capacity, therefore some price zones and performances sell out quickly. We will do our
best to fulfill your entire request, but not all requests can be honored. If we cannot meet your ticket request, we will follow
the guidelines chosen on your order form. If you do not indicate a preference, we will give you the best-available seats and
a refund will be processed, if applicable.
PROCESSING TIMELINE
Late June – July 16, 2015 — Ticket Office will fill order requests for the 2015–2016 season in the order received for
Group categories 1 and 2. Processing of all single ticket order requests will begin upon completion of Group 1 and 2
orders, but are not guaranteed to be completed before live ticket sales.
July 17, 2015 — Real-time processing of orders begins on the website cerritoscenter.com at 12 pm.
July 18, 2015 — Begin taking orders in real time. Real-time processing of orders may be done via phone or at the
Ticket Office starting at 12 pm.
July 31, 2015 — Last day to purchase a Choose Your Own Season package and receive a 10% discount.
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2 TOTAL YOUR ORDER FORM
3 COMPLETE THE PERSONAL AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Our preferred method of payment is by credit card. A current billing address and phone number are required
to purchase tickets.
4 PLACE YOUR ORDER
See “When To Order” section for information on requesting tickets and the order process. To access the online
order form, go to cerritoscenter.com and click on Next Season Order Form under Quick Links and log into the
system. If you are having trouble accessing your account, please call the Ticket Office or request to have your
password e-mailed to you. To bypass sections of the order form that you are not interested in, click on the Next
button. After adding your events, please click Update Cart to show your complete order in the shopping cart.
HELPFUL HINTS
To ensure that our e-mails reach you, please add TicketOffice@cerritoscenter.com to your e-mail address book.
Make a copy of your order form for your records. Provide us with your e-mail address so we can communicate with
you more effectively. Check your order thoroughly upon receiving tickets.
REGULAR TICKET OFFICE
HOURS
Monday – Friday, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 4 pm
On performance days, open two hours prior to
the performance and until 1⁄2 hour past curtain.
MAILING ADDRESS
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Attention: Ticket Office
12700 Center Court Drive
Cerritos, CA 90703
Purchase five or more events to receive the best seats. and receive a 10 percent discount (see page 24 for information).
THE CCPA OFFERS ALL PATRONS
THEATER CONFIGURATIONS
REFUNDS
Seating charts are color coded by
theater section/level, not by price.
All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds on tickets
unless a performance is canceled and not replaced.
Refunds are made only 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.
ARENA
UPPER
CIRCLE
SEATING
CAPACITY
1,747
UPPER
TIER
GOLD
CIRCLE
EXCHANGES
Exchanges are only available on Series Subscriptions
and Choose Your Own Season packages. Tickets
must be returned no later than 24 hours prior to the
performance. You may select a new event within the
current season or receive a gift certificate. There is a
$6-per-ticket service charge for exchanges. In order to
process the exchange, we need to have the tickets in hand.
All exchanges must be done by the original purchaser.
GRAND
TIER
ORCHESTRA
STAGE
300
200 100
100
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL
200
LEVEL LEVEL
300
LEVEL
First 17 rows are not sloped
LYRIC
UPPER
CIRCLE
SEATING
CAPACITY
1,425
UPPER
TIER
GOLD
CIRCLE
ORCHESTRA
300 200 100
If 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
acknowledgments will go to the original purchaser.
ONLINE TICKET BROKERS
AND TICKET RESALE SERVICES
GRAND
TIER
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE TICKET DONATIONS
STAGE
100 200 300
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL
Lyric With Pit and Recital begin with row E
Tickets to all performances presented by the CCPA are
available exclusively through the theater’s Ticket Office
and official website cerritoscenter.com. The CCPA
does not work in conjunction with any other ticketing
organization or websites. Using a search engine to find
our website may result in your being directed to a Ticket
Broker or Ticket Resale Service site. Make sure that
cerritoscenter.com is in the web address field and that
• RESERVED SEATING FOR EVERY EVENT
• FREE AND WELL-LIT PARKING
you are purchasing tickets at the same price that is
listed in our brochure. If seating issues occur on the
night of the performance involving tickets purchased
through a broker or resale service, the CCPA reserves
the right to ask the current ticket holder to purchase
new tickets for the performance.
The CCPA reserves the right to revoke all advance
purchase, refund, and exchange privileges extended to
a ticket’s original purchaser if those tickets are placed
with online ticket brokers or other ticket sales services
at prices that exceed the ticket’s face value.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SEATING
Wheelchair accessible seats are available for all
performances at the CCPA. Accessible wheelchair
locations are provided for patrons who will remain in
their wheelchair for the duration of the performance
and will not be made available for non-disabled
patrons. Patrons wishing to purchase wheelchair
accessible seats may be asked to provide visual
confirmation or documentation stating the need for
wheelchair accessible seats, to prevent the fraudulent
purchase of tickets by patrons without a disability.
A limited number of companion seats are available in
the same row as the wheelchair accessible seating.
LOST TICKETS
There is a $6-per-ticket service charge for replacing
lost tickets.
TICKETS FOR CHILDREN
Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket
and sit in a seat. Many CCPA performances are
not recommended for children ages 5 and younger.
Please call the CCPA Ticket Office for information
about appropriate shows for younger audiences.
GROUP SALES
For groups of 20 or more, call the Ticket Office at
800-300-4345 for a discount. This discount is not
applicable for Family Pack pricing or on Performance
Partner Programs, and may be limited for shows in
the Broadway Series. Orders received prior to July 6,
2015 will be seated after the Group 1 and 2 categories
listed on page 24 under “Processing” and prior to
single ticket sales.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
CCPA 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. Gift certificates cannot be redeemed on
Performance Partner Programs.
All performers, programs, and dates
are subject to change. Seating maps
for all configurations are available at
cerritoscenter.com.
UPGRADES
To upgrade your seat location for a performance,
bring your current tickets to the Ticket Office. At the
time of your upgrade request, we will ask for a credit
card number, which automatically will be charged the
difference in ticket price and a $6-per-ticket service
charge if an upgrade becomes available. Upgrades are
not a guarantee.
For more information about
programs and policies, or to place
an order, call 800-300-4345 or
visit cerritoscenter.com.
To place an order, call 800-300-4345 or go to cerritoscenter.com.
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