DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
3065 Daniels Road #1140, Winter Garden, FL. 34787Orlando, FL 32801
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About the Theatre
Winner of three Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal is the groundbreaking musical that explores the highs and lows of a modern-day family struggling with mental illness. The widely acclaimed show will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Follow the Goodman family as they navigate the complexities of love, loss and mental health in a raw and unforgettable journey that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the power of human resilience.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience SparKyL Entertainment, Inc.'s version of the show that critics have called “astonishing,” “gripping” and “powerful.” Next to Normal is a musical masterpiece that will stay with you long after the final note.
- Executive Produced by Vince Farmer
- Directed by Kyona Levine Farmer
- Music Direction by Seth Durbin
Upcoming Shows
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, in SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their...
Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask...
Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences...
by Benoit Teves - April 21, 2026
Paris Clayton III’s world premiere production is a compelling, historically-grounded drama that unfortunately finds itself hindered by the 'unintended insularity' of its writer-director. While the staging often feels as stuck as the characters it depicts, a standout second act offers flashes of br...
by Albert Gutierrez - April 16, 2026
We learn that the suburban fantasy is not sustainable, primarily because such a fantasy can only ever be a dream. The reality of suburban living, as told by Kimberly Akimbo, shows there is much more nuance to everyday life than the nuclear family with a white picket fence and a wholesome dinner at e...
by Benoit Teves - April 11, 2026
Orlando Shakes’ 'Bare Bard' production of Henry VI Part III is a high-stakes, dangerous, and riveting 'palette cleanser' for the theatre purist. Its scrappy, sophisticated storytelling proves all you need is a script and some 'Bare Bard' brilliance....
by Julie Gardieff - April 07, 2026
What did our critic think of GIRL LOSER at Bacchus Theatre Collective?...
by Julie Gardieff - April 04, 2026
What did our critic think of THE PIN-UP GIRLS at Winter Park Playhouse?...
by Albert Gutierrez - March 30, 2026
Theater West End has once again delivered a hit with this production of COMPANY. Opening night was practically sold out, and the energy in the room reflected it – an audience eager to see how this beloved musical would unfold on the intimate Sanford stage....
by Julie Gardieff - March 22, 2026
What did our critic think of THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Bay Street Players?...
by Benoit Teves - March 10, 2026
Orlando Shakes’ production of FAT HAM is a sensory-rich, unapologetically Black, and proudly queer reimagining of Hamlet that trades Shakespearean tragedy for hard-won joy. Set against a stunningly detailed backyard cookout, Je’Shaun Jackson’s stylized performance as Juicy anchors a vivid ense...
by Julie Gardieff - February 25, 2026
Yo ho ho! Ahoy mateys! X marks the spot on this musical based on the 2013 novel by Phyllis Root. Lilly and the Pirates is about a 10 year old girl (Lilly) who has a lot of worries. When her eccentric scientist parents send her to live with a relative while they are in search of an exotic form of...
by Julie Gardieff - February 25, 2026
Tiara’s Hat Parade is based on the 2021 book written by Kelly Starling Lyons and was adapted for the stage by Paige Hernandez. It tells the story of a girl named Tiara Rose who helps her mother in her hat shop, Tracy Rose Millinery....
Past Shows
A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical. It features...
The Hit Broadway Musical from Global Superstar Alicia KeysAli is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in...
HELL’S KITCHEN, the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys, takes you on the journey of Ali – a...
Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before with this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play....
Opera Orlando presents the Orlando premiere of Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell's Pulitzer Prize winning Silent Night, a cinematic retelling of the 1914 Christmas Truce...
10th Anniversary Season Celebration with honorary chairs Margery and Chuck Steinmetz, cocktail reception at 6 p.m. with dinner and music at 7 p.m. The musical...
What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the...
“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.”- The New York TimesThe critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New...
Opera Orlando kicks off its 10th Anniversary Season with Puccini’s beloved and timeless La Bohème.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the show that critics have called “astonishing,” “gripping” and “powerful.” Next to Normal is a musical masterpiece!
Everybody, look around! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances....
Opera Orlando concludes its 2024-25 Destiny + Desire season with an all-new treatment of Scott Joplin’s only opera, Treemonisha. A truly astounding work that resonates...
Picture it ... Sicily ... 1860 ... Opera Orlando concludes its 2024-25 Destiny + Desire Mainstage series with a unique double bill of Berlioz’s Beatrice...
Bring the whole family to enjoy Massenet’s Cendrillon, adapted from Perrault’s timeless "Cinderella" story. This delightful opera, directed by James Marvel, making his Company debut,...
Shucked is set to premiere at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on January 31, 2025. This engaging production explores themes of love, community,...
A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell!Don’t miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation...
Mean Girls will premiere on December 13, 2024, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This musical adaptation brings to life the hit...
Opera Orlando’s Christmas present to Orlando in its 2024-25 Destiny + Desire season is the world premiere of Four Lost Santas paired with Menotti's classic...
STOMP returns to the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on November 29, 2024, bringing its unique mix of...
Disney’s The Lion King returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, bringing the beloved story of Simba, Mufasa, and the circle of...
Something wicked this way comes… Tragedy transpires at the hands of Verdi’s Macbeth during Opera Orlando’s 2024-25 Destiny + Desire season opener in Steinmetz Hall....
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical brings the iconic songs of Neil Diamond to life on stage. This musical chronicles the life and career...
Opera Orlando presents Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín to commence its 2024-25 Destiny + Desire season. Hear the hopeful voices of imprisoned Jews who channeled...
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert brings the beloved animated sequel to life at the Dr. Phillips Center on September 7, 2024. Audiences will enjoy...
Some Like it Hot will debut at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on August 23, 2024. This musical comedy follows two musicians...
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts presents a special community giveback event with a unique performance of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers...
The Cher Show will debut at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on August 9, 2024, bringing the extraordinary life and career of...
THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement, starting July 26, 2024. This Tony Award-winning...
Get ready for a theatrical spectacle as Tony Nominee and Disney Legend, Jodi Benson graces the stage in "Hello, Dolly!" at the Dr. Phillips Center,...
Malcolm X: The Musical tells the extraordinary story of a man’s transformation from a life of crime on the streets of Harlem, to a minister...
SEASONS is a story about love. Spanning the course of one year, this award-winning original musical delves into the lives of two duos: Helen and...
Bold is an original musical about the women who worked as allied secret agents in occupied France during World War II.In June 1940, after the...
At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing… and anything is possible. Set in the melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, Ragtime weaves...
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