CERRITOS — March fills up the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) with music, Motown, magic and many more amazing acts.

Starting off the month is "One Night in Memphis," a tribute to the spontaneous jam session by legends Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. The show delivers 90 minutes of Rockabilly, Country, Gospel and pure 1950s Rock 'n' Roll music performed live.

Enjoy good old American hits, including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Great Balls of Fire," "Whole Lotta Shaking Going On," "Shake, Rattle and Roll," "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog." Tickets start at $55 for the 8 p.m. Friday, March 6 show.

Grab the kids and check out the dangers and delights of "Dinosaur World – A Brand New Dino-Mite Adventure" on Sunday, March 8 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The interactive show explores a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably lifelike) dinosaurs and is recommended for children ages 3 and older. Tickets start at $10.

National Geographic Live! presents "Hilaree Nelson: Point of No Return" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. Nelson recounts the challenging 2014 journey to the summit of Burma's Hkakabo Razi, which was plagued with mishaps and dangers, including dwindling food supplies, logistical failures, hypothermia and conflicting personalities. Tickets are $45.

Don't miss New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' all-new production of "The Mikado" at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 13. The classic opera about romantic entanglements and comical misadventures pokes fun at the social conventions and norms of 19th-century England as it eventually leads to happiness for the lovesick. Albert Bergeret is the artistic director. Tickets start at $40.

Enjoy a night of greatest hits from the soft-rock group Air Supply, which soared to the top of the music charts with a succession of No. One hits that included "Lost in Love," "The One That You Love," "Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)" and "Even the Nights Are Better." The duo performs Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $75.

Composer Rob Kapilow returns to the CCPA with the Cal State Northridge Jazz Band for "What Makes It Great? Swing: The Great Bands of the Swing Era" on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. A celebration of 1930s and 1940s music, the evening is an exploration of works by famous bandleaders of the time – Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Artie Shaw. The performance is sponsored by George & Bev Ray/LeFiell. Tickets are $55.

"A Toast to the Rat Pack & Marilyn" is a high-energy show honoring the 1960s heyday of the Rat Pack's legendary Las Vegas concerts. Experience it on Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m. The lineup features The Rat Pack Orchestra; Sebastian Anzaldo as Frank Sinatra; Andy DiMino as Dean Martin; Lambus Dean as Sammy Davis, Jr.; and Susan Griffiths as Marilyn Monroe. Tickets start at $35.

Enjoy "The Best of Doo-Wop Vol. VI" when the genre's icons unite! Jam with Kenny Vance & The Planotones ("Looking for an Echo"); the original lead singer of The Crystals, La La Brooks ("Da Doo Run Run"); The Capris ("There's a Moon Out Tonight"); Larry Chance ("I Believe"); and smooth vocals from the a cappella sensation Classic Sounds. Tickets start at $50 for the 8 p.m. show on Saturday, March 21.

The progressive rock band KANSAS returns to Cerritos in its "Point of Know Return" tour on Sunday, March 22 at 7 p.m. to showcase the memorable tunes that made it a music legend, including "Carry on Wayward Son" and the iconic acoustic ballad "Dust in the Wind." Ticket prices start at $75.

Get ready for three original "Motown Legends" in one show. Enjoy all of your favorite hits from the Supremes founding member and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mary Wilson ("Stop! In the Name of Love" and "Baby Love"); two original members of The Vandellas ("Dancing in the Streets" and "Heat Wave"); and The Contours with founder Joe Billingslea ("Do You Love Me?"). Tickets start at $40 for the 8 p.m. Friday, March 27 show.

Since its 1993 inception, Yamato has mesmerized more than 2 million fans with its mastery of Japanese drums. The ensemble's performances enforce its core belief – that the drumbeat (like the heartbeat) is the very pulse of life. In making Japanese Wadaiko drumming accessible to people of all ages, Yamato has "the power to put an audience on its feet, laughing, clapping and taking part," hailed the "London Times." See what all the commotion is about on Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $50.

The 63rd edition of "It's Magic!" features an all-new cast of award-winning performers from around the globe, ready to leave audiences speechless and spellbound with sleight-of-hand illusions, stage tricks, comedy and variety acts. It's "the best magic show in town!" cheers the "Los Angeles Times." Ticket prices start at $55 for the 3 p.m. show on Sunday, March 29.

Visit cerritoscenter.com to purchase tickets and select your seats or call (562) 916-8500.