Summary
CCPA officials reported big gains — ticket sales up from 64,000 to 89,000 and fee revenue trending toward $1 million — but the theater still runs a $2.6 million annual deficit. Councilmember Hong proposed a citizen task force to study it; the mayor countered that an economic impact study due this summer should come first.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The theater runs a $2.6 million annual deficit, though ticket and rental revenues are climbing sharply.
Theater patrons, local restaurants and hotels that capture visitor spending, and students served by CCPA programs.
Taxpayers absorb the theater's operating deficit during a tight budget season.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council Meeting - Jun 8, 2026
The council softened the planned 20% cut to performing arts programming to $681,500 while fully protecting the free Arts Education Program for local schoolchildren.
City Council Meeting - May 11, 2026
The budget proposed a 20% cut to CCPA programming and suspension of arts education. The council rejected those cuts 3-2, keeping the theater's programming intact for now.
City Council Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
The performing arts center runs a $2.6 million annual subsidy. Councilmember Hong proposed a citizen task force to study it; the mayor countered that an economic impact study due this summer should come first. The council did expedite hiring of budgeted vacant theater staff.
Adjourned Special City Council Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
CCPA officials reported big gains — ticket sales up from 64,000 to 89,000 and fee revenue trending toward $1 million — but the theater still runs a $2.6 million annual deficit. Councilmember Hong proposed a citizen task force to study it; the mayor countered that an economic impact study due this summer should come first.
City Council Meeting - Feb 9, 2026
The council asked for a future report on Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts changes that boosted revenue, and Councilmember Tse won support to study a citizen's oversight committee for budget and finance.
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