Bill Nye, Donny & Marie, and More Come to Dr. Phillips Center

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announced an exciting variety of shows going on sale this week: An Evening With Bill Nye, Donny & Marie Summer 2018 Tour, August Greene featuring Common, Robert Glasper & Karriem Riggins, and Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, March 23, 2018 at 10 a.m. and may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.

About the Shows

OUC Speakers at Dr. Phillips Center presents

An Evening with Bill Nye

Saturday, May 12, 2018

8 p.m.

Walt Disney Theater

Engineer, comedian, author, inventor - audiences revere this good-natured Renaissance Man's infectious blend of humor, intellectual curiosity, and devotion to solving some of the world's most complex challenges through science. Best known for his Emmy-winning run as "Bill Nye the Science Guy," he brings his love of science and flair for comedy to every appearance - deftly translating complex issues to help inspire audiences of all ages to engage with and improve our world.

Tickets start at $49.50. VIP Meet & Greet tickets are also available.

Dr. Philips Center presents

Donny & Marie Summer 2018 Tour

Saturday, June 30, 2018

8 p.m.

Walt Disney Theater

America's beloved sibling entertainers will bring their show to the Dr. Phillips Center this summer.

Donny and Marie mix the spirit of their early television specials and recordings with a nostalgic look back on their storied career in a dynamic stage show showcasing fan favorites including "A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock 'n Roll," "Paper Roses," "Puppy Love" and "It Takes Two."

In addition to doing concerts in America and around the world, Donny and Marie continue an extraordinary run at the legendary Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. They were named Best Show by the Las Vegas Review Journal for three years in a row. Entertainment Weekly raved that their live performance is "INSANELY ENTERTAINING. A song and dance spectacular."

With their trademark show-stopping production numbers, Donny & Marie feature hits from their illustrious careers, all mixed with the irresistible chemistry that made them international stars.

Tickets start at $55.

Dr. Phillips Center presents

August Greene

featuring Common, Robert Glasper & Karriem Riggins

Morgan Stanley Moments at Dr. Phillips Center

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

8 p.m.

Walt Disney Theater

The perfect marriage of jazz, Hip Hop and soul, August Greene is the newly formed supergroup featuring Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning emcee Common, Houston-born, Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Robert Glasper, and world-renowned percussionist and producer Karriem Riggins. The synthesis of each artist's talents into one cohesive project and the culmination of years of mutual respect and friendship, August Greene is fluid in terms of sound and a meditative offering that speaks to those pushing through the dark for brighter days.

The band delivers the ethereal sounds of Glasper on the piano, coupled with Riggins's impeccable drumming, Common's honest lyrics alongside Burniss Travis on bass, Samora Pinderhughes on additional keys and vocals, and DJ Dummy.

Tickets start at $49.50.

Dr. Phillips Center presents

Disney in Concert

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Saturday, October 27, 2018

8 p.m.

Walt Disney Theater

Experience Tim Burton's cult classic with the score by Danny Elfman performed live. When Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's pumpkin king, accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © All rights reserved.

Tickets start at $49.50.

About the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization operating the state-of-the-art performing arts center in downtown Orlando, Florida. With its opening in November 2014, the performing arts center launched its vision of Arts for Every Life by being a gathering place for creativity and discovery; a vibrant urban destination where artists, audiences and students come to experience, explore and learn. The two-block community destination features the 2,700-seat Walt Disney Theater, 300-seat Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Seneff Arts Plaza, Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts, the DeVos Family Room, and other event rental spaces. Future expansion includes Steinmetz Hall, a 1,700-seat acoustical theater, along with rehearsal, classroom, office space and commercial development spaces. Dr. Phillips Center is a private non-profit collaborating with the City of Orlando, Orange County, the City of Winter Park, the State of Florida and generous donors.

About Live Nation Entertainment

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About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

About OUC

Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, Orlando Utilities Commission is the second-largest municipal utility in Florida and 14th largest in the country. OUC provides electric, water, chilled water and/or lighting services to 375,000 customer accounts in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.

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