The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) commemorates its 20th anniversary in the 2012-2013 Season. Engelbert Humperdinck, who performed in the CCPAs first season, returns to kick-start the theaters 2012-2013 Season with concerts on August 18 and 19.
On January, 13, 1993, the CCPA debuted as Southern Californias newest and most innovative theater. Since then, the theater has become a cultural landmark for accessible and affordable world-class entertainment.
To mark its 20th anniversary on Sunday, January 13, 2013, the CCPA presents a performance by Grammy-nominated Pop singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, who has charmed generations of fans with hits that he wrote and performed himself (Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Laughter in the Rain, and Bad Blood) as well as those he penned for others (Captain & Tennilles Love Will Keep Us Together and Clay AikensSolitaire).
The 2012-2013 Season is filled with the greatest entertainers in music, dance, Broadway, and comedy. Country sensation
LeAnn Rimes, Grammy winner Los Lobos, Tony-winning Tap dance legend
Savion Glover, and comedians
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood are some of the popular performers scheduled to appear at the CCPA in coming months.
Special attractions feature Shaolin Warriors, L.A. Theatre Works
Jane Austens
Pride & Prejudice, and American Englishs The Complete Beatles Tribute. Favorite acts returning to the CCPA include Colors of Christmas, saxophonist Dave Koz, and Rob Kapilow with his acclaimed What Makes It Great? series.The 2012-2013 Broadway Series features the Rock n Roll celebration Smokey Joes Cafe, the Irish extravaganza Rhythm of the Dance, and the Tony-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof. The Memory Lane Series showcases Mitzi Gaynors My Life Behind the Sequins, The 54th Anniversary of The Folk Reunion, Tribute to Glenn Miller & The Vocal Groups (featuring the Tex Beneke Orchestra, The Four Freshmen, The Four Lads, The Lindy Sisters, and String of Pearls), and In the Mood.
The Classical Series offers performances by the award-winning Chamber music ensemble Ahn Trio, the dynamic Miró Quartet, and the acclaimed China National Symphony Orchestra.
Patrons receive discounts by subscribing to one or more series packages: Broadway, Memory Lane, Classical, and Rob Kapilows What Makes It Great? The popular Choose Your Own Season package offers theater-goers a 10-percent discount and the flexibility to customize their own season with five or more performances of their choice if orders are placed by Friday, August 3.Patrons can place a ticket-order request by mail, at www.cerritoscenter.com, or by calling (562) 467-8818. Order forms can also be dropped off at the Ticket Office during regular business hours. Live ticket sales begin on Saturday, July 21. Here is a comprehensive lineup of the CCPAs 2012-2013 Season:Great
Engelbert Humperdinck
SAT, AUG 18, 2012, 8:00 PM
SUN, AUG 19, 2012, 3:00 PMColin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
FRI, AUG 24, 2012, 8:00 PMBowzers Ultimate Doo-Wop Party Volume III
Featuring Sonny Turner, The Fleetwoods,
Danny & The Juniors Featuring Joe Terry, Lenny Welch, and
Bowzer & The Stingrays With Special Guest
Johnny Contardo Formerly of Sha Na Na
FRI, AUG 31, 2012, 8:00 PM
The Frontmen of Country
Featuring Tim Rushlow, Larry Stewart, and Marty Roe
FRI, SEP 7, 2012, 8:00 PMSociety of Seven Featuring Jasmine Trias & Joey Albert
SAT, SEP 29, 2012, 8:00 PMDoc Severinsen & The San Miguel Five
FRI, OCT 5, 2012, 8:00 PMA Night of Doo-Wop
Featuring The Legendary Teenagers, Lewis Lymon,
Terry Johnsons Flamingos, Jimmy Gallagher & The Passions,
Jimmy Clanton, The Murmaids, and The Royals
SAT, OCT 6, 2012, 8:00 PMDr. John & the Lower 911 and The Blind Boys of Alabama in
Spirituals to Funk
With Special Guests
WED, OCT 10, 2012, 8:00 PMTribute to Motown
Featuring Mary Wilson of The Supremes,
The Original Vandellas, and
The Contours With Joe Billingslea
FRI, OCT 26, 2012, 8:00 PMETHEL With Special Guest Todd Rundgren
Tell Me Something Good
THU, NOV 1, 2012, 8:00 PMDr. Andrew Weil
SUN, NOV 4, 2012, 3:00 PMManhattan Transfer Holiday Show
WED, DEC 5, 2012, 8:00 PMLeAnn Rimes Holiday Concert
FRI, DEC 7, 2012, 8:00 PMPhil Perry Opening for
The OJays
SAT, DEC 15, 2012, 8:00 PM
The Irish Tenors Holiday and Hits
THU, DEC 20, 2012, 8:00 PM
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012
With Special Guests
FRI, DEC 21, 2012, 8:00 PM
SAT, DEC 22, 2012, 8:00 PMLos Lobos
FRI, JAN 11, 2013, 8:00 PMNeil Sedaka
SUN, JAN 13, 2013, 3:00 PMRiders in the Sky
FRI, FEB 1, 2013, 8:00 PMFlamenco Vivo Featuring Paco Peña
FRI, FEB 15, 2013, 8:00 PMStreet Corner Renaissance Opening for
The Temptations
SAT, FEB 16, 2013, 8:00 PMJuan de Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All Stars
FRI, MAR 1, 2013, 8:00 PMGolden Oldies Rock n Roll Party
FRI, MAR 15, 2013, 8:00 PMSavion Glover
FRI, MAR 22, 2013, 8:00 PMSpecial Attractions
Steve Lippia: Simply Sinatra
FRI, SEP 28, 2012, 8:00 PMShaolin Warriors
WED, OCT 17, 2012, 8:00 PM
THU, OCT 18, 2012, 8:00 PMJohn Gabriel Magic Redefined
SAT, OCT 20, 2012, 8:00 PMDevil in Disguise: The Ultimate Elvis Halloween Bash
Featuring Mike Albert and Scot Bruce
SUN, OCT 28, 2012, 3:00 PMBallet Folklórico de México
SAT, NOV 3, 2012, 8:00 PMThe New York Tenors
SUN, NOV 11, 2012, 7:00 PMMerry-Achi Christmas
Sol de México de José Hernández,
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, and
Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company
SAT, DEC 1, 2012, 8:00 PM
Colors of Christmas
With Peabo Bryson, James Ingram,
and Special Guests
SUN, DEC 9, 2012, 7:00 PMCirque DOr Performed by Golden Dragon Acrobats
FRI, DEC 28, 2012, 8:00 PM
SAT, DEC 29, 2012, 2:00 PM
SUN, DEC 30, 2012, 2:00 PMJohn Muellers Winter Dance Party:
A Tribute to Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens
SAT, JAN 5, 2013, 8:00 PMMoonwalker: THE Reflection of Michael
Featuring Michael Firestone as Michael Jackson
FRI, JAN 18, 2013, 8:00 PMCountry Roads: The Music of John Denver
& Dan Fogelberg
SAT, JAN 19, 2013, 8:00 PML.A. Theatre Works Presents
Jane Austens Pride & Prejudice
FRI, JAN 25, 2013, 8:00 PMClassic Albums Live Fleetwood Mac Rumours
SAT, FEB 2, 2013, 8:00 PMSarakasi African Acrobats
SUN, FEB 10, 2013, 3:00 PMWomen of Ireland
SAT, FEB 23, 2013, 8:00 PMThe Pipes and Drums of The Black Watch
3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland
and the Band of the Scots Guards
WED, FEB 27, 2013, 8:00 PM
THU, FEB 28, 2013, 8:00 PMABBA The Concert
SAT, MAR 9, 2013, 8:00 PM
American English The Complete Beatles Tribute
SAT, MAR 16, 2013, 8:00 PMAll New 57th Annual Edition of
Its Magic!
SUN, MAR 24, 2013, 3:00 PMThe Hit Men
SAT, APR 6, 2013, 8:00 PMThe Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
SUN, APR 7, 2013, 3:00 PMBroadway Series
Smokey Joes Cafe
FRI, OCT 12, 2012, 8:00 PM
SAT, OCT 13, 2012, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PMRhythm of the Dance
FRI, FEB 8, 2013, 8:00 PM
SAT, FEB 9, 2013, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PMFiddler on the Roof
FRI, MAR 29, 2013, 8:00 PM
SAT, MAR 30, 2013, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PMMemory Lane Series
Mitzi Gaynor My Life Behind the Sequins
SUN, SEP 30, 2012, 3:00 PMThe 54th Anniversary of The Folk Reunion
SUN, FEB 17, 2013, 3:00 PMTribute to Glenn Miller & The Vocal Groups
Featuring the Tex Beneke Orchestra, The Four Freshmen,
The Four Lads, The Lindy Sisters, and String of Pearls
SUN, MAR 3, 2013, 3:00 PMIn the Mood
SUN, MAR 17, 2013, 3:00 PMClassical Series
Ahn Trio
SAT, OCT 27, 2012, 8:00 PMMiró Quartet
THU, JAN 31, 2013, 8:00 PMChina National Symphony Orchestra
THU, MAR 7, 2013, 8:00 PM
Rob Kapilows What Makes It Great? Series
Songs of Irving Berlin
WED, OCT 3, 2012, 7:30 PMBRAHMS Variations on a Theme by Haydn
WED, JAN 9, 2013, 7:30 PMBEETHOVEN Violin Concerto
WED, MAR 20, 2013, 7:30 PM
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