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Chase Padgett Will Return With 6 STRING CHRISTMAS At The Doctor Phillips Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

Chase Padgett will return to the stage with 6 STRING CHRISTMAS, a holiday cabaret blending music, comedy, and storytelling.The production will feature live guitar performance, personal stories, and seasonal songs.

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Sep 20, 2025

Drag culture in La Cage aux Folles isn’t just the “bold face” of the gay community; it’s a celebration of visibility itself, a way of inviting even those on the periphery to understand more deeply what it means to live authentically, unbothered, and unashamed.

Review: SISTER ACT at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Aug 16, 2025

At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places. While Deloris Van Cartier begins her journey chasing fame, her time with the nuns reveals a deeper calling: not spiritual in the traditional sense, but rooted in connection, community, and self-worth.

SISTER ACT Comes to Little Radical Theatrics
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

Little Radical Theatrics will present its Summer 2025 production of Sister Act! This feel-good musical comedy, based on the hit 1992 film, features original music by Tony and Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken.

Cast Set for Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

The cast has arrived for the Florida premiere of Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 - 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center.

Carnegie Hall Sets NYO Jazz’s Second Album 'Live in Johannesburg'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025

Carnegie Hall has announced the June 20, 2025 release of NYO Jazz’s first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg The album features artistic director and bandleader/trumpeter Sean Jones vocalist Alicia Olatuja, and more.

Carnegie Hall to Release New Live Album By NYO Jazz This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Carnegie Hall will present the release of NYO Jazz's first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg. Learn more about the upcoming album here!

Opera Orlando to Present the Florida Premiere of Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. 

Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL Comes to the Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Little Radical Theatrics will present its Spring 2025 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel at the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater in the Doctor Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando.

Dr. Phillips Center Unveils Holiday Lineup Including Straight No Chaser & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

Dr. Phillips Center is celebrating the festivities with their holiday lineup including live music, family-friendly shows, and one-of-a-kind events you won’t find anywhere else in Orlando. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

BROOKLYN'S BRIDGE Comes to the Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will present Brooklyn’s Bridge for its first full-scale, professional debut beginning in February. Learn more about the production here!

Review: 4 LOST SANTAS + AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS at Opera Orlando
by Joseph Harrison - Dec 8, 2024

When it comes to the holidays in the opera world there are few standards as beloved as Gian Carlo Menotti’s AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS. The first opera written expressly for television and first broadcast on NBC on Christmas Eve 1951, the piece has been produced countless times over the last 73 years. But Orlando audiences were treated to a new first December 6 - 8 from Opera Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center – a new comic opera, 4 LOST SANTAS, designed to be offered alongside AMAHL and create a double bill that hits all the high points one looks for in holiday entertainment – fun and frivolity as well as reverence and beauty.  

Student Rush Tickets Available For Opera Orlando’s 4 LOST SANTAS and AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

Student RUSH tickets have been announced for Opera Orlando’s production of 4 Lost Santas + Amahl and the Night Visitors this weekend, presented at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

'Awareness: Two Stories, One Powerful Message' Comes to the Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will present “Awareness: Two Stories, One Powerful Message” which showcases two compelling performances wrapped up in one evening, which highlights the resilience and strength of those affected by breast cancer.

Dr. Phillips Center Celebrates 65th Anniversary With Sensory-Friendly Giveback And Improv Workshops
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced its addition of a sensory-friendly community giveback during The Second City Residency this Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Dr. Phillips Center Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Lifting Voices Series and Diverse Programming Year-Round
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts  is featuring a lineup of diverse programming that will showcase the cultural tapestry of the Hispanic community.

Dr. Phillips Center Kicks Off The Holiday Season With ELF IN CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2024

Dr. Phillips Center has announced special holiday programming to kick off the season, featuring a variety of performances and events for all ages.

Dr. Phillips Center Announces On-Sale Dates For 24/25 Broadway In Orlando Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with Broadway Across America and Florida Theatrical Association, has announced the on-sale dates for the AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 24/25 Season. 

Central Florida Vocal Arts To End The Summer With THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Central Florida Vocal Arts kicks off Season Twelve with THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, featuring operatic arias, sharp dialogue, and a twisting plot, August 9-11, 2024.

Orlando Sings Presents CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2024

Orlando Sings will present CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD, a moving choral work reflecting on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard.