Overview

The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) is set to launch its 2016-17 season with a star-studded lineup featuring entertainment icon Sophia Loren. The season promises a variety of performances from renowned artists, including Grammy winners and Broadway stars.

Key details

  • Sophia Loren will open the season with "An Evening With Sophia Loren" on September 16 at 8 p.m.
  • The event will include a discussion of her career and a Q&A session with the audience.
  • Other featured performers this season include Roberta Flack, Clint Black, Olivia Newton-John, and Vanessa Williams.
  • Broadway stars Bernadette Peters and Kristin Chenoweth are also part of the lineup.
  • The season features three series: Broadway, Memory Lane, and Rob Kapilow’s What Makes It Great?
  • Discounts are available for series subscribers.
  • 3-D Theatricals will partner with CCPA to present Broadway classics.
  • Musicals to be performed include "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "Once on This Island," "Oklahoma!" and "Spamalot."
  • The Memory Lane series includes performances by Frankie Avalon, The Kingsmen, and a tribute to Glenn Miller.
  • Rob Kapilow’s series will feature works by Gershwin, Mozart, and Duke Ellington.
  • Ticket orders can be placed by mail, online, or by phone, with web sales starting July 15.
  • The CCPA Ticket Office will be closed on Mondays starting July 18.

Context

The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts has established itself as a prominent venue for high-quality performances, attracting a diverse range of artists and audiences. This upcoming season continues that tradition with a mix of music, theater, and engaging discussions.

What happens next

Ticket sales will begin soon, with online sales starting on July 15 and phone sales commencing on July 16. The anticipation for the season opener featuring Sophia Loren is expected to draw significant interest.

What we don't know yet

Details regarding additional performers and specific ticket prices have not been confirmed.