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Dear Friend:
The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) offers a sterling January lineup!
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WED, JAN 19, 7:30 PM
ROB KAPILOW'S
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? SERIES
The Music of Stephen Sondheim
In his acclaimed What Makes It Great? series, Rob Kapilow celebrates The Music of Stephen Sondheim with insight into the Oscar-Tony-Grammy-winning composer’s works. One of the most revered figures in American musical theater, Sondheim is the mastermind behind the iconic scores A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and West Side Story. With soprano Sally Wilfert and tenor Michael Winther, Kapilow unravels the beauty of Sondheim’s music, helping listeners appreciate the compositions in new ways. A Q&A concludes the evening.
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FRI, JAN 21, 8:00 PM
AL JARREAU
With six Grammys, including “Best Male Pop Vocalist” and “Best Male Jazz Vocalist,” Al Jarreau has garnered the devotion of fans worldwide with hits such as Never Givin’ Up, Moonlighting, and After All. The Los Angeles Times called him a “marvelous creator of sound and rhythm.”
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SAT, JAN 22, 8:00 PM
AN EVENING WITH
ROBERTA FLACK
An Evening With Roberta Flack is sold out. To be placed on the waiting list, please contact the Ticket Office at (562) 467-8830.
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SUN, JAN 23, 3:00 PM
BALLETX
With its bold contemporary approach, BalletX redefines the realm of Classical dance. Founded by award-winning dancers-choreographers Matthew Neenan and Christine Cox, the Philadelphia-based company combines emotion, intimacy, and athleticism to give traditional Ballet a fresh spin. See this superb troupe in action in a CCPA program highlighting Still@Life, Beside Myself, and Frequencies.
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WED, JAN 26, 7:30 PM
MARTINA FILJAK, PIANO
The Cleveland Plain Dealer calls award-winning Croatian pianist Martina Filjak “a musician of unusual sophistication, discipline and personality.” Her recital features Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart – Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-flat Major, K. 333; Johannes Brahms – Ballade No. 1 in d minor, Op. 10 and Ballade No. 3 in b minor, Op. 10; Franz Liszt – Ballade No. 2 in b minor; Sergei Prokofiev – Sonata No. 4 in c minor, Op. 29 from Old Notebooks; Alexander Scriabin – Prelude and Nocturne for the Left Hand, Op. 9; and Mily Balakirev – Islamey, Oriental Fantasy.
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FRI, JAN 28, 8:00 PM
SAT, JAN 29, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
SUN, JAN 30, 2:00 PM
A CHORUS LINE
In the Tony-winning musical A Chorus Line, aspiring dancers are subjected to a grueling audition that forces them to candidly discuss their childhood, dreams, and personal struggles. The 17 dancers bare their emotional, funny, and heartbreaking stories onstage, and in the end eight are chosen for the chorus line. This show contains strong language and adult themes and is recommended for mature audiences only.
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Purchase tickets at www.cerritoscenter.com or by calling the Ticket Office at (562) 467-8830.
Best regards,
Dianne Cheney
Executive Director
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Box 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.
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