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The 2019-2020
Season

We create opportunities
for the exchange of
ideas that fuel our
fundamental curiosities
while challenging and
positioning us to see
the world beyond the
lenses of our own lived
experiences.

WELCOME!

A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It is with tremendous pride that I welcome you to a new season at the Luckman
Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA, the University’s home for professional
visual and performing arts. The Luckman is a beacon and resource of cultural
discovery for the campus and for the community at large. Being an integral
part of these communities is something we cherish and value. Over the years,
the Luckman has presented artists from around the corner and around the
world; idols, icons, legends, and luminaries.

Together, we’ve shaped the cultural landscape of our city with over a thousand
presentations and exhibitions that have contributed profoundly to the multi-
layered renaissance that has helped position Los Angeles as a cultural capital.
With each presentation, we create opportunities for the exchange of ideas
that fuel our fundamental curiosities while challenging and positioning us to
see the world beyond the lenses of our own lived experiences. In the process,
we celebrate and explore the unique cultural diversity that lives in each of us
and reaffirms our connection.

It is your continued support that validates our commitment to the belief that
the arts enrich life in ways that nothing else can. I thank you, our patrons, for
making the Luckman your home for these beautiful experiences.

Enjoy the season!

Wendy A. Baker
Executive Director, Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA

The 2019-2020
Season

PRESENTATIONS
Aug 24 Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet
Sep 21 BD Wong
Sep 28 Carlos Peña Big Band
Oct 12 Nella
Oct 19 Nrityagram Dance Ensemble
Oct 27 Paco de Lucía Project
Nov 30 Grandeza Mexicana

Dec 7-8 & 14-15 Nutcracker
Jan 25 Valentina
Feb 29 jackbenny

Mar 14-15 Mummenschanz
Apr 3-5 LA Dance Fest
May 2 John Waters
May 9 San Cha
Jun 6 Sheila E.

LUCKMANPLUS
Mar 24 Arts & Ideas
May 9 World Arts Day

FILM SCREENINGS
Sep 13 Romeo & Juliet
Nov 9 Timon of Athens
Feb 28 Asian-American Film Festival
Mar 24 Festinema
Apr 1 King John

RAIFORD ROGERS

MODERN BALLET

August 24, 2019 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

“Raiford Rogers’ latest colorful moving pictures lift
off from stage...A grand sense of freedom!”
- Los Angeles Times

Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet returns to the Luckman stage presenting
the world premiere of Act 2: Garden of Untamed Roses. The new ballet
is the second act of Rogers’ 2018 critically acclaimed Naivete of Flowers.

The objective of the ballet is to give an essence of grass or flowers blowing
in the wind, and artist Mike Nava will again create a series of projected
abstract paintings for the ballet’s backdrop that accentuate the illusion.

The full-length ballet, Naivete of Flowers (Acts 1 & 2), is set to the
music of Lloyd Rodgers’ 1986 The Little Prince. The choreography
accents Rodgers’ post-minimalist style, so the performers reveal a sense
of freedom filling the stage with beautiful imagery.

Raiford Rogers is an acclaimed choreographer who has created over
50 ballets including numerous collaborative pieces with prominent
musicians and artists. His works have been performed throughout
the US, Europe, and Latin America, and have twice awarded him the
National Endowment for the Arts Choreographer Fellowship.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

ROMEO & JULIET

HD FILM SCREENING

September 13, 2019 | 1:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

Canada, 2018
Run Time: 180 minutes

Directed for stage by Scott Wentworth
Produced and Directed for film by Barry Avrich

Sara Farb as Juliet
Antoine Yared as Romeo
Seana McKenna as Nurse
Evan Buliung as Mercutio

A long-simmering animosity between two families of Verona has
recently boiled over, with members of the rival households brawling in
the streets. Falling headlong in love, Romeo and Juliet defy the long-
simmering hatred between their families. But daring to love one’s enemy
comes with a terrible cost, as the needless sacrifice of young lives brings
this heartbreaking story to its tragic conclusion.

Canada’s Stratford Festival is North America’s largest classical repertory
theatre company. Each season, they present a dozen or more productions
in four distinctive venues. They produce classics, contemporary dramas
and musicals, with special emphasis on the plays of Shakespeare. The
Luckman is pleased to partner with the Stratford Festival to screen the
high-definition recordings of these live performances.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

BD WONG

September 21, 2019 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

A lecture on cultural diversity by one of Hollywood’s
most prolific and multifaceted actors.

Award-winning actor BD Wong is one of America’s most versatile
performers. BD has been on screens big and small for the last 20 years,
appearing in such hits as Law & Order: SVU, Oz, Gotham, Jurassic Park,
and Jurassic World. He received an Emmy nomination for his role as
Whiterose and Minister Zhang in USA Network’s Mr. Robot.

His Broadway debut in M. Butterfly earned him a Tony Award, Outer
Critic’s Circle Award, Theatre World Award, Clarence Derwent Award,

and Drama Desk Award, making him the only actor to ever win all five
major New York theatre awards for a single role.

BD’s experiences in an industry fraught with rejection, typecasting, and
racism have given him a sharp perspective on the subjects of diversity
and equality. Lauded for his resonant and inspirational messages, he
speaks on issues such as self-image, Asian-American parental pressure,
the “model-minority myth,” and the challenges of multiple identities.

BD Wong makes his Luckman stage debut with a lecture focusing on
these topics. The evening will conclude with an on-stage Q&A where
audience members will have the opportunity to engage with Mr. Wong.

Event Partner:

CARLOS PEÑA

Y SU BIG BAND

September 28, 2019 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

“One of the consecrated voices of international music.”

- Prensa Libre

Carlos Peña is a Guatemalan singer song-writer who won critical acclaim
after winning the second edition of Latin American Idol in 2007. He
moved on to record his first record breaking album “Con Una Canción,”
which reached double platinum in its first 24 hours after it’s release,
positioning him as the most successful Latin American Idol artist.

He has been a part of the Movistar Fest tour in Guatemala, El Salvador,

Nicaragua, and Panama sharing the stage with Alex Syntex, Moderato,
and Reyli. In addition he went on a world tour singing alongside Latin
Grammy Winner Anahí, performing in countries such as Romania,
Serbia, Croatia, Spain, England, Poland, Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.

After Mr. Peña’s Latin American Idol win, the success of his first two
albums and multiple tours, Editorial Santillana-Aguilar launched the
biographical motivational book “Queonda with Carlos Peña.”

Special thanks: Event Partner:

NELLA

October 12, 2019 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

“Distinctive and soulful artistry.”

- Gustavo Dudamel

Nella Rojas is an exceptional singer-songwriter from the Venezuelan
Island of Margarita. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee School of
Music in Boston, her music is a meeting place for her country’s folklore
roots, the influence of her contemporaries, and the music of Spain’s
Andalusian region from where she draws creative inspiration. Her voice’s
distinct timbre, which she poetically describes as “quebrada” (meaning
broken) in her hit song “Me llaman Nella,” has garnered the attention of
audiences around the world.

Nella, who has already garnered the support of Latin pop star Alejandro
Sanz, has performed with a variety of artists such as Jennifer Lopez,
Carlos Vives, Luis Enrique, and Susana Baca. More recently, Nella was
asked to join the stellar cast of Oscar Award winner Asghar Farhadi’s
new film, Everybody Knows, featuring Javier Bardem, Ricardo Darín,
and Penélope Cruz, where she sings songs exclusively written for the
screenplay by composer & producer Javier Limón.

Nella comes to the Luckman to perform the songs featured in Farhadi’s
film, as well as Venezuelan folk songs and her own compositions.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

NRITYAGRAM

DANCE ENSEMBLE

October 19, 2019 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

“One of the most luminous dance events of the year!”

- New York Times

The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India was established in 1990 to
preserve India’s 2,000-year-old classical dance traditions. Nrityagram,
which means “dance village,” was established in a rural setting as an ideal
place for studying dance according to ancient Indian tradition, which
involves direct training from guru/maestro to shishya/disciple, and full-
time dedication to the art. Here the dancers not only spend several
hours in practice and rehearsal, but also interact with visiting musicians,

composers, and scholars. Many company members participate in
outreach programs for children in nearby villages. In short they live and
breathe Odissi.

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble is much more than a dance company. It is
a crucible of inspiration and ideas, a coming together of creative minds,
which push themselves to the absolute limits of their abilities. A space
where dancers, musicians and choreographers live together for years,
developing their ideas, perfecting their technique and complementing
their learning of dance with a knowledge of mythology and the epics,
Sanskrit, yoga, meditation and the martial arts.

Event Partner:

FLAMENCO FANTASIES

THE PACO DE LUCÍA PROJECT

October 27, 2019 | 7:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

“Flamenco is alive after Paco de Lucia.”

- NPR

Created by 10-time Latin Grammy winner Javier Limón, The Paco
de Lucía Project reassembles the original band that toured with the
legendary flamenco guitarist for the last 10 years of his career. A
longtime collaborator and producer of Paco de Lucía, Javier Limón brings
the secrets of flamenco at the highest level to create an experience
that honors de Lucía’s legacy while paving a new path into the future of
flamenco. He was widely considered to be the world’s premier flamenco

guitarist and by many to be Spain’s greatest musical export. He has had
a revolutionary influence on flamenco music, both as a composer and
otherwise. His impact on flamenco guitar has been compared to that of
Andrés Segovia’s on classical guitar.

Throughout his prolific 50 year career, he performed and recorded with
musical legends such as Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Carlos Santana and
Al Di Meola, and many others.

The Paco de Lucía Project features de Lucía’s nephew, Antonio Sánchez,
on guitar; Alain Pérez on bass; Israel “Piraña” Suárez on percussion;
Antonio Serrano on harmonica; vocals by David de Jacoba; and dance
by incomparable flamenco dancer, Farru.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

TIMON OF ATHENS

HD FILM SCREENING

November 9, 2019 | 1:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

Canada, 2018
Run Time: 138 minutes

Directed for stage by Stephen Ouimette
Produced and Directed for film by Barry Avrich

Joseph Ziegler as Timon
Tim Campbell as Alcibiades
Ben Carlson as Apemantus
Michael Spencer-Davis as Flavius

Convinced of the essential goodness of humanity, the wealthy nobleman
Timon ignores all warnings that his reckless generosity can lead only
to ruin and disillusionment. Finding himself bankrupt at last, Timon
seeks financial assistance from the flattering “friends” on whom he has
bestowed so many extravagant gifts and such lavish hospitality. When
all refuse him, he throws one last party – one that heralds a dramatic
change in his attitude to the world.

Canada’s Stratford Festival is North America’s largest classical repertory
theatre company. Each season, they present a dozen or more productions
in four distinctive venues. They produce classics, contemporary dramas
and musicals, with special emphasis on the plays of Shakespeare. The
Luckman is pleased to partner with the Stratford Festival to screen the
high-definition recordings of these live performances.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

GRANDEZA MEXICANA

FOLK BALLET COMPANY

November 30, 2019 | 7:30 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

“A mosaic of Mexico’s dance traditions!”

- Los Angeles Times

Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company is delighted to return to the
Luckman to present one of its most distinguished productions, Diciembre
Mexicano. This holiday show holds momentous value for both dancers
and audience members. Bask in the joy and merriment of Mexico’s
Christmas traditions, along with special guests, Ballet Folklórico De
Esperanza, Mariachi Tesoro de San Fernando, and Cencamatl Choir.
Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company is a non-profit performing arts

organization founded by José Vences in September 2003. The company
was formed to advance the field of Mexican folk ballet, enhance the
public’s appreciation for the diversity and depth of Mexican culture, and
to present high-quality dance productions.

With signature pride in the rich national culture, Grandeza Mexicana
Folk Ballet Company presents high-caliber dance productions that
represent the diverse regions of Mexico. Whether choreographic works
depict celebrations, ceremonies, or daily rituals, they are each a colorful
glimpse into Mexico’s diverse traditions.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

THE NUTCRACKER

MARAT DAUKAYEV BALLET

December 7, 8, 14, & 15, 2019 | The Luckman Theatre

Contact box office for times and prices

The holiday classic, live on stage.

The Marat Daukayev Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker features
dancers whose artistry and poise belie their young ages. This full-length
ballet complete with battling mice and soldiers, an enchanting snowy
forest, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score is an audience favorite.

With more than 150 dancers and 500 costumes, acclaimed former Kirov
ballet star Marat Daukayev dances the role of Drosselmeyer alongside

his amazingly accomplished students in this iconic and magically festive
holiday classic.

Marat Daukayev received his professional training at the Vaganova and
Perm Ballet Schools. During his 20 year career, he danced the leading
male roles in the complete repertoire of classical ballets with numerous
international ballet companies. He has also performed on television and
in a number of feature films. St. Petersburg audiences loved him for the
brilliant technique and exceptional dramatic ability that he brought to
his roles.

Event Partner:

VALENTINA

January 25, 2020 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

“The art of drag has a name: Valentina.”

- Vogue México

Acclaimed performer Valentina - best known for her multi-season
appearances on VH1’s RuPaul’s Drag Race and her performance as
Angel in Fox’s production of Rent: Live - comes to the Luckman with a
new full-length evening of song, dance, and multi-media insight into her
fascinating career.

Valentina has made a tremendous impact in and out of the drag world
where she got her start. Recognized for her attention to detail, her

beauty, and her visual vocabulary, her artistry is second-to-none. An
inspiration to millions of fans around the world, Valentina has appeared
in numerous publications such as Vogue, FLAUNT, Billboard, and
PAPER, among others.

The evening will conclude with an on-stage Q&A where audience
members will have the opportunity to engage with Valentina.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

ASIAN-AMERICAN

FILM FESTIVAL

February 28, 2020 | 1:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

Recent films focused on the Asian-American experience.

The Asian-American Film Festival is a celebration that showcases
recent acclaimed films by American artists of Asian decent. Each film
highlights current social and economic issues that are shown through
the lens of Asian-American storytellers and with Asian-American casts
at their helm.

Last Sunrise | Director: Wen Ren | Sci-Fi | 103 mins
A future reliant on solar energy falls into chaos after the sun disappears,
forcing a reclusive astronomer and his bubbly neighbor out of the city.

Happy Cleaners | Director: Julian Kim & Peter S. Lee | Drama | 98 mins
We observe the day-to-day lives of the Choi Family as they navigate
through their struggles, all while trying to keep their business afloat.

Ms. Purple | Director: Justin Chon | Drama | 87 mins
A young woman who works as a karaoke hostess in Koreatown reconnects
with her estranged brother in the final days of their father’s life.

Yellow Rose | Director: Diane Paragas | Drama | 94 mins
Rose, an undocumented Filipino girl, dreams of one day leaving her small
Texas town to pursue her country music dreams. Her world is shattered
when her mom suddenly gets picked up by ICE.

jackbenny

February 29, 2020 | 8:00 PM | The Intimate Theatre

$25

“The new entertainment obsession!”

- LA Arts

And on the 366th Day, a once-in-every-four-years affair, spotlights
the musical and lyrical prowess of Jack and Benny Lipson, a.k.a.
jackbenny, Los Angeles-native twin composers, songsters, and multi-
instrumentalists who inject the craft of musical theater into a spectrum
of sonic worlds. Heralded as “a testament to their generation,” their
progressive and fresh harmonic language informed by classical and jazz
roots complements their savvy lyrics that tackle myriad contemporary

social/cultural phenomena, from queer identity and consensual conduct
to healthcare bureaucracy. In a comedic and colorful exhibition of
provocative originals with a healthy heaping of sibling shtick, the Lipsons
guide audiences on a candid tour through the delicate, well-curated
millennial mind.

Jack and Benny have supported such luminaries as Idina Menzel,
Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, and Barry Manilow, and they serve as
house band for both Jonnie Reinhart’s Revolver Revue and A Queer
Cabaret, where they’ve collaborated with artists including Darren Criss
and Michael Arden. The Lipsons are developing Brainstorm, a three-
character song cycle of their material.

Event Partner:

MUMMENSCHANZ

YOU & ME

March 14 & 15, 2020 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

“Witty madness...dazzling and delightful!”

- New York Times

For almost five decades Mummenschanz’s non-verbal theatrical
language has continued to develop independently of the contemporary
mask-theatre quintessence. The stories told by Mummenschanz are
completely visual: no musical tracking, no stage set. The artists use their
bodies, objects, and masks that evolve against a black background to
compose a playful paralanguage that can be understood by all.

Since its successful three year run on Broadway, Switzerland-based
theater troupe Mummenschanz has pioneered a new form of visual
theater that has since spawned multiple new genres reclaiming their
legacy. By creating a playful yet compelling experience through the
inventive use of shadow, light, and creative manipulation of objects,
Mummenschanz offers timeless insight about the human condition. The
result is a visually stunning spectacle that transcends cultural barriers
and sparks the imagination.

You & Me brings to life the large scale masks you’ve grown to love;
as well as reviving a historic tradition of acrobatics. The show will also
include some of the classic sketches that have stood the test of time.
Their soundtrack is the awe, joy, and laughter that audiences experience
and have grown to love for nearly fifty years.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

FESTINEMA

March 24, 2020 | 11:00 AM | The Luckman Theatre

A celebration of French-language cinema.

To celebrate the Francophonie Festival, the Luckman will host the
Alliance Française’s Festinema Junior French Youth Film Festival.
Inspired by a program developed in France by the Ministry of Education
in order to discover, understand, and promote an appreciation for
cinema.
The Festinema program aims to introduce young audiences to world

cinema and international culture, integrate film as a learning tool, offer a chance
to see a foreign language film, and to teach young people to think
critically through film analysis. This unique program offers students of
all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to expand their international
horizons by developing an appreciation for foreign films.

The Institut Français, the Fondation Alliance Française, the French
Cultural Services of the Embassy of France, the Délégation Générale
of the Alliance Française in the US, TV5 Monde, and Kids Trail are the
sponsors of this festival.

Film selections will be announced in February.

Event Partner:

ARTS & IDEAS

March 24, 2020 | 2:00 PM | The Intimate Theatre
A LuckmanPlus event

An arts-filled day of learning and fun!

Arts and Ideas is a LuckmanPlus program that bridges the arts and
sciences through immersive and creative learning. This event brings
people from our surrounding communities together to share different
perspectives and to connect through artistic expression. Arts & Ideas
offers participants the opportunity to explore film, music, dance, and
visual art in new ways. This exciting event celebrates the diversity of our
city with a variety of activities and workshops.

Activities and workshops will be announced in January. Past events have
included:

Stop-motion short film making
Ceramic making
Silk screening
Dialect workshop

Cultural dance classes
Musical instrument making

All activities are hands-on, interactive, and free of charge.

Event Partner:

KING JOHN

HD FILM SCREENING

April 1, 2020 | 1:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

Canada, 2019
Run Time: 151 minutes

Directed for stage by Tim Carroll
Produced and Directed for film by Barry Avrich

Tom McCamus as King John
Seana McKenna as Constance
Graham Abbey as Phillip the Bastard
Patricia Collins as Queen Eleanor

War is the inevitable result when the King of France demands that John
relinquish his crown in favor of his nephew, the young Prince Arthur.
Excommunication, attempted atrocity, rebellion and assassination all
contribute to a political and personal turmoil that finds devastating
expression in an anguished mother’s grief for her son.

Canada’s Stratford Festival is North America’s largest classical repertory
theatre company. Each season, they present a dozen or more productions
in four distinctive venues. They produce classics, contemporary dramas
and musicals, with special emphasis on the plays of Shakespeare. The
Luckman is pleased to partner with the Stratford Festival to screen the
high-definition recordings of these live performances.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

LA DANCE

FESTIVAL

April 3, 4, & 5, 2020 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$30 - $50

“Consistently strong dance!”

- LA Weekly

For nearly a decade, the Los Angeles Dance Festival has celebrated the
best dance ensembles the city has to offer. LA Dance Fest features artists
who are recognized locally and internationally for their extraordinary
talents. The dancers and choreographers in the festival work in both the
concert and commercial industries. Their work is frequently presented
on stages, in theaters, feature films, television shows, music videos,
commercials, and concert tours.

Los Angeles Dance Festival brings talented creators and companies
together at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA for three
amazing days of extraordinary works that showcase the wide breadth of
dance styles that this diverse city creates. The festival also provides ways
for the public to participate directly with the creators who work in this
vibrant art form.

Additional activities, such as workshops and installations, will take place
in the Intimate Theater prior to each performance, and on the Luckman
Street of the Arts during intermission.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

JOHN WATERS

May 2, 2020 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$40 - $60

“King of camp!” - Vanity Fair

John Waters comes to the Luckman to celebrate his birthday. The
influential filmmaker and beloved raconteur, who was proclaimed “the
Pope of Trash” by no less than William S. Burroughs, is turning 74!

Although Waters, who’s given us such inarguable classics as Pink
Flamingos, Female Trouble, and Hairspray, hasn’t directed a feature film
in years, he’s kept busy writing books, being commemorated with prestigious

retrospectives at New York’s Lincoln Center, as an in-demand guest on
talk shows and lecturer and has been honored by Lambda Literary with
the organization’s Trustee Award for Excellence in Literature. So this is
the ideal time to rewind and think about just a few of the many indelible
reasons John Waters has become America’s favorite weird uncle.

After making a number of no-budget renegade flicks such as the
evocatively-titled Hag in a Black Leather Jacket, Waters first came to
national renown with the 1972 release of his seminal Pink Flamingos.

The evening will conclude with an on-stage Q&A where audience
members will have the opportunity to engage with Mr. Waters.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

SAN CHA

May 9, 2020 | 6:00 PM | The Intimate Theatre

$25

“You need to hear San Cha’s divine Latin music.”

- Dazed

San Cha is a singer-songwriter, based in the City of Angels, increasingly
known for her visceral and explosive live performances. Her name,
derived from the Spanish word sancha, which translates to ‘mistress’, is
a mischievous reference to the title of “San,” given to male saints in the
Catholic tradition. Fans of cumbia and punk, bolero and electro, flock
to see San Cha’s emotional renditions of traditional Mexican rancheras
and original songs that focus on queer conventions of identity, power,
and love.

Her striking stage presence is accompanied by the one-of-a-kind
garments she adorns, aesthetic reflections of the years spent performing
in the San Francisco Bay area.

Inspired to pursue music professionally after joining a church choir at
the age of 12, a career in music was always in the cards for San Cha. As
the daughter of Mexican immigrants, her unique sound draws inspiration
from the music and rhythms she grew up with as well as the punk culture
she grew to appreciate.

San Cha was most recently the headlining act at the kickoff of the 2019
Red Bull Music Festival, the Levitt Pavilion, the Getty Museum, and the
Santa Monica Pier.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

WORLD ARTS DAY

YOUR PASSPORT TO THE ARTS

May 9, 2020 | 3:00 PM | The Luckman Street of the Arts
A LuckmanPlus event

Hands-on and interactive activities!

World Arts Day is designed to give the community an opportunity to
experience and interact with various art forms from around the world.
Los Angeles is a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities and this dynamic
interaction has made it a vibrant and rich community.

Activities will include visual arts workshops, music lessons and
performances, jewelry making, and more.

As the preeminent arts center east of Downtown Los Angeles, we provide
a context for the development of imaginative and artistic expression and
the discovery of new cultures while cultivating an appreciation for the
arts.

All activities are hands-on, interactive, and free of charge.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

SHEILA E.

June 6, 2020 | 8:00 PM | The Luckman Theatre

$40 - $60

“Vivacious, unencumbered talent!”

- Billboard

For decades, Grammy Award-nominated Sheila E. has followed the
beat of her own drum, creating and sharing her passion and talent
with the world. Her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a
trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. A world-class drummer
and percussionist whose credits read like chapters in a music history
book: Ringo Starr, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Beyoncé, Herbie Hancock,
Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, and George Duke.

A fearless multi-instrumentalist, Sheila E.’s fierce dynamic verve
onstage has made her a major concert draw since the ‘90s. Along the
way, she has acted in several films (Krush Groove, The Adventures of
Ford Fairlane, Chasing Papi) and launched various music projects (E
Train, The E Family).

She was the first female Music Director for a late night talk show (The
Magic Hour with Magic Johnson) and received an Emmy nomination
as Musical Director for “In Performance at The White House: Fiesta
Latina.” Adding to her arsenal of credits she was seen performing on
the 2012 Academy Awards with pop hit maker Pharrell Williams and
composer Hans Zimmer, and was among the roster of stars chosen to
perform at the Kennedy Center Honors whose honorees included artists
Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel and Carlos Santana.

Special thanks: Event Partner:

LUCKMANPLUS

LuckmanPlus is a program at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal
State LA that bridges students and community members with the
professional arts. We believe that an education that excludes the arts is an
impoverished one. Many Luckman presentations include LuckmanPlus
events open to the community: master classes, symposia, lectures, and
screenings.

WORKSHOPS

Workshops at the Luckman engage the community in the creative
process through the visual and performing arts. These programs foster
a creative culture by encouraging people of all backgrounds, ages, and
skill levels to explore, participate, and experiment with the arts before
select presentations at the Luckman. Guided by professional artists,
each workshop will complement the evening’s performance.