Jim Pugh News

Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts and The Broadway League, the national trade organization for the commercial theatre industry, announces the three 2016 League Educator Apple Award recipients.

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Connecticut, Chicago, Orlando and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include A CHORUS LINE in Connecticut, the pre-Broadway THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in Chicago, and SPRING AWAKENING in Orlando, just to name a few.

After what can only be described as the worst week in history for Orlando, we are all healing and trying to find answers amid so much loss. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has been a gathering place and public memorial for people to gather and leave tokens of remembrance. Theater has always been a place to escape. Now more than ever, I think we all need some art to rest our weary hearts. One week after the tragic events, DayStar Theater Arts debuts SPRING AWAKENING at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater proving that Orlando is strong and will learn to move on.

?The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces a partnership with Apples and Oranges Studios for a platform to develop new musical theatre work. Applying the model that accelerates technology start-ups, The Apples and Oranges Studios Musical Theatre Development Accelerator treats storytellers as founders and creates an opportunity for them to interact with experts in storytelling, production, distribution and mentors in the business of show business.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces a roster of upcoming shows confirmed, to date, for the 2016-2017 season.  These newly added performances will join the previously announced FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando season, resident companies Orlando Ballet and Orlando Philharmonic's seasons, as well as Maxwell, Alice Cooper, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, among others.

?DayStar Studio Productions has announced that the groundbreaking rock musical SPRING AWAKENING will play at the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts June 19 through 26.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will participate in World Autism Awareness Day and the "Light It Up Blue" campaign. The glass exterior walls of the Dr. Phillips Center create an exciting focal point for downtown Orlando, and tomorrow, Saturday, April 2, 2016, the iconic Wave Wall will be lit blue, flooding the surrounding area in blue light.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in association with Foundation Presents announces a night of laughs with Gary Gulman, live in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater.

MAKS & VAL LIVE ON TOUR: OUR WAY is the thrilling all-new smash hit dance tour of the summer. Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the hottest stars of ABC's hit show Dancing with the Stars, will be heading to Orlando.

Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts continues its partnership with SPENCERS: THEATRE OF ILLUSION with a sensory-friendly performance and artistic residency. This performance and residency are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs.

Ladies and gents, do you think you know your Tupperware? Well, if you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Dixie, I'd think again. For the next two weeks, Dixie Longate will be gracing Orlando, home of the Tupperware headquarters, with her presence at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to give audiences a little education on all things Tupperware.

Long before Facebook and the Internet, women gathered at host's house to chat and buy Tupperware at widely popular Tupperware parties. Think of it as word-of-mouth marketing and . While this practice has mostly moved online, there are still a few out there who prefer the face-to-face interaction. Dixie Longate is one of those people and she is coming to Orlando, home to the Tupperware headquarter, next week. We chatted with Dixie about her Tupperware Party.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America announce the roster of shows that will arrive in the Walt Disney Theater during the FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando 16/17 season.

In continuation of the mission to "inspire wellness in every life" and its award-winning programming, the Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts announces a partnership with Pilobolus@Play, a residency of the internationally acclaimed troupe of innovative artists, offering a weeklong series of movement workshops for participants from Mayflower Community Center, Dr. Phillips High School and OCA. An additional master class will take place with pre-professionals from Valencia College. The program will take place February 8 through 12, benefiting seniors, special needs individuals, teenagers and budding artists alike.

The Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts announces the continuation of its award-winning programing and corresponding summer schedule of week-long camps and workshops, taking place at the venue between June and August 2016.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces two exciting performances going on sale Friday, December 4, 2015 including Tony Bennett, part of the Morgan Stanley Jazz at Dr. Phillips Center Series. 

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts celebrated its first anniversary with a press conference today that featured a report to the community and an update on philanthropy and the progress of Phase 2.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces three exciting performances going on sale Friday, November 6, 2015 including Michael Feinstein Celebrates Sinatra, part of the Morgan Stanley Jazz at Dr. Phillips Center Series.

Gen Y Productions announces the world premiere of Spring at the Willowbrook Inn, a new play by Jonathan Van Dyke and Doug Evans - starring legendary actor, activist and athlete Greg Louganis - will play a limited engagement at the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts January 28 through February 14.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces exciting upcoming performances on sale on Friday, October 30, 2015 including, Eddie Izzard - Force Majeure, Herbie Hancock & Wayne Shorter, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, and Spring at the Willowbrook Inn.