2021-2022 Performing Arts Season: The Curtain Rises Again
Cabaret in the Courtyard
THE MUSIC OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
Hear songs from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, The Sound of Music, and more.
SEP 11-12
Cabaret in the Courtyard
THE SOUNDS OF THE 70S
An incredible roster of singers, backed by our resident CITC Band, will be performing songs by the likes of ABBA, Carly Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and more!
OCT 8-9
CHRIS BOTTI
Award-winning trumpeter and composer, Chris Botti brings a night of extraordinary jazz!
SAT // OCT 16 // 7:30 PM
SPONSORED BY GIALOA ITALIAN KITCHEN
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
This rock-concert staging, featuring an incredible cast of 19 in beautifully vibrant costumes, backed by a 15-piece band on stage, and scenic projections, tells the story about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son through the original musical’s unforgettable songs including “Those Canaan Days,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door To Me.”
NOV 5-7
Jean Will Presents
OPERA’S GREATEST MOMENTS
Be thrilled by a brilliant cast of international singers, a full-orchestra, the Center Chorale, and the Pacific Chorale, as they perform selections and scenes from the world’s greatest opera music.
SUN | NOV 7 | 4:00 PM
BALLET HISPÁNICO
Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. Ballet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance performances; transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences.
FRI | NOV 12 | 7:30 PM
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
Emmy-nominated TV show, WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? proudly presents their improv tour
SUN | NOV 27 | 7:30 PM
IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA
The hugely popular holiday show “Irish Christmas in America” brings a fascinating performance of music, song, dance, and stories of seasonal Irish traditions
WED |DEC 1 | 7:30 PM
COCKTAIL HOUR: SONGS OF THE RATPACK
A New Year’s Eve Celebration
Songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
FRI | DEC 31 | 6:00 & 10:00 PM
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH
DAVID FOSTER – HITMAN TOUR
Foster’s hits include Celine Dion’s “Because You Loved Me”, Whitney Houston’s “The Bodyguard”, Earth Wind and Fire’s “After The Love is Gone”, Chicago’s “You’re The Inspiration”, Josh Groban’s “You Raised Me Up”, Michael Buble’s “Home”, Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable”, and many, many, more.
THU | JAN 20 | 7:30 PM
AN EVENING WITH
ITZHAK PERLMAN (STORIES and MUSIC)
The culmination of many years of Mr. Perlman sharing the story of his life and career through anecdotes, musical pieces, and personal photos from his archives.
TUE | JAN 25 | 7:30 PM
IN CONVERSATION WITH
JOHN LEGUIZAMO
An intimate non-scripted journey through Leguizamo’s life and career with an interactive audience Q & A at the end of the show.
SAT | JAN 29 | 7:30 PM
JESSE COOK
Guitarist Jesse Cook merges the worlds of flamenco, classical, and jazz.
SUN | JAN 30 | 7:30 PM
JOSHUA BELL WITH LARISA MARTINEZ
VOICE AND THE VIOLIN
GRAMMY Award-winning violinist is joined by Opera sensation Larisa Martinez.
WED | FEB 2 | 7:30 PM
MOTOWN: THE MUSIC THAT CHANGED AMERICA
The hits of Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, and more.
FEB 11-12
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
TEN TENORS
Australia’s premier vocal group The Ten Tenors are bursting back onto stages across America with a special Valentines tour.
WED | FEB 16 | 7:30 PM
INTIMATE CLASSICS
LARISA MARTINEZ
The internationally acclaimed soprano who has been recently seen as Violetta in Wichita Grand Opera’s La Traviata, as Sophie alongside tenor Piotr Beczala in Werther, and as Maria in West Side Story alongside tenor Michael Fabiano.
SUN | FEB 27 | 3:00 PM
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT
Starring Lulo Reinhardt, Germany’s Latin Swing master; contemporary classical guitarist Stephanie Jones from Australia and two-hand “tapper” Alexander Misko from Russia, along with the brilliant Italian jazz guitarist and vocalist Eleanora “Lele” Strino.
WED | MAR 2 | 7:30 PM
BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MEXICO DE AMALIA HERNANDEZ
Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico brings together the music, dance, and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era.
THU | MAR 10 | 7:30 PM
This project received support from the California Arts Council, WESTAF (the Western States Arts Federation), and the National Endowment for the Arts.
INTIMATE CLASSICS
CHENG² DUO
Captivating audiences and critics alike, the “brilliant” (The Times, UK) Cheng² Duo distinguishes itself with its uncompromising musical integrity, undeniable chemistry, and unparalleled communication with its listeners. The Chinese-Canadian brother-and-sister duo is formed by cellist Bryan ChenG and pianist Silvie Cheng.
SAT | MAR 12 | 3:00 PM
MEOW MEOW
Post-post-modern diva Meow Meow has hypnotized, inspired, and terrified audiences globally with unique creations and sell-out seasons from New York’s Lincoln Center and Berlin’s Bar Jeder Vernunft to London’s West End and the Sydney Opera House.
SUN | MAR 27 | 7:30 PM
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE: A CONVERSATION WITH JON HEDER, EFREN RAMIREZ, & JON GRIES
This unique evening includes a full screening of “Napoleon Dynamite” followed by a lively, freewheeling, moderated discussion with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro), and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico).
THU | APR 7 | 7:30 PM
ONCE
Once is the smash-hit, Tony-Award-winning show about the power of music and following your dreams, wherever they may take you.
APR 22 – MAY 1
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Don’t miss this acclaimed Broadway musical about the life-changing thrill of first love in this limited engagement.
JUN 17-19