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Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Address:
University of Florida Performing Arts 315 Hull Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts History

The Phillips Center is a versatile venue that does it all. On any given night you can see a Broadway show, music ensembles, or a public figure telling their life’s story. With a 1700+ seat theater flanked by two reception foyers and ample refreshments available, this building houses everything you need for an entertaining and enlightening experience. Other event spaces within the Phillips Center include: the Fackler Foyers (East and West), UpStage at the Phillips Center and the Squitieri Studio Theatre.

Shows at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Dates Production
2/23/2026 - 2/23/2026
11/12/2025 - 11/13/2025
11/4/2024 - 11/4/2024
3/30/2024 - 3/30/2024
3/13/2024 - 3/13/2024
2/21/2024 - 2/21/2024
11/8/2023 - 11/8/2023
4/3/2023 - 4/3/2023
2/19/2023 - 2/19/2023
12/1/2022 - 12/1/2022
2/8/2022 - 2/8/2022
1/14/2020 - 1/19/2020
12/3/2019 - 12/3/2019
11/19/2018 - 11/19/2018
10/30/2017 - 10/31/2017
1/19/2016 - 1/19/2016
10/22/2015 - 10/23/2015
2/24/2015 - 3/1/2015
2/24/2015 - 3/1/2015
4/7/2014 - 4/7/2014
4/7/2014 - 4/7/2014
4/23/2012 - 4/23/2012
3/30/2012 - 3/31/2012
3/28/2012 - 3/28/2012
2/20/2012 - 2/20/2012
4/15/2011 - 4/16/2011
3/22/2011 - 3/22/2011
1/24/2011 - 1/26/2011
12/7/2010 - 12/7/2010

News


YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Will Open at Doctor Phillips Center in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026

Little Radical Theatrics will present an all-ages production of the Mel Brooks musical comedy at Orlando's Doctor Phillips Center, featuring a cast led by Gavin Huffaker and Jack Feldt.
Spotlight: REDRUM, First Time Staged in Orlando
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 15, 2026

All work and no play makes for a hilariously outrageous night at the theater.
Orlando Talent Takes Center Stage in REDRUM: The Unauthorized Parody Musical of The Shining
by Team BWW - Oct 14, 2026

Calling all horror fans and musical theater lovers! REDRUM: The Unauthorized Parody Musical of The Shining is coming to Orlando for a limited run, marking only the second time this production has been fully staged. Featuring an all-local cast and an all-female creative team, this musical puts a comedic spin on Stephen King’s iconic horror story. 
FLYING DUTCHMAN Tickets Now On Sale at Opera Orlando
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026

Opera Orlando opens its first Richard Wagner production with baritone Darren Drone in the title role, joined by soprano Johanna Will making her company debut. The production runs at Steinmetz Hall.
Photos: Cirque Alice to Launch North American Tour in January 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026

ICON LIVE announced the North American tour for CIRQUE ALICE, a theatrical cirque spectacular that reimagines Alice's Adventures in Wonderland through acrobatics and theatricality. The production will visit more than 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada starting in January 2027.
MADAME BUTTERFLY to Offer $15 Student Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026

Opera Orlando announced $15 student and faculty rush tickets for all three performances of Puccini's MADAME BUTTERFLY at Steinmetz Hall. Students and faculty can purchase up to two tickets per valid ID starting two hours before each performance at the Dr. Phillips Center box office.
LEGACY - A PINK FLOYD SHOW to Launch February 2027 Tour
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026

Roger Waters will present an all-new live production featuring a 10-piece band led by his son Harry Waters, performing selections from Pink Floyd's 1971-1979 catalog. The tour will visit more than 100 cities across North America and Europe starting February 2027.
THE WAR AND TREATY Share Expanded Album With COUNTRY BAPTISM EP
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026

The Grammy-nominated duo released The Story of Michael and Tanya (Expanded Version), a deluxe edition of their fifth studio album featuring the COUNTRY BAPTISM EP and two live recordings from Wolf Trap.
MADAME BUTTERFLY Will Debut with Opera Orlando Behind-the-Scenes Events
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026

Opera Orlando will present three lead-up events before its season opener MADAME BUTTERFLY at Steinmetz Hall, beginning with a masterclass featuring conductor Kalena Bovell.
THE WAR AND TREATY Release New EP COUNTRY BAPTISM
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026

The GRAMMY-nominated duo has released a new EP, COUNTRY BAPTISM, via Atlantic Outpost, ahead of a headline tour and a show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
JOSEPH & More Lead Orlando's September 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Sep 3, 2026

Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.
THE WAR AND TREATY to Release COUNTRY BAPTISM EP on September 4
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

The War And Treaty will release their new EP COUNTRY BAPTISM via Atlantic Outpost on September 4, with the title track debuting live on America's Got Talent, followed by a US headline tour including the Ryman Auditorium.
Lindsey Stirling to Launch SNOW WALTZ Holiday Tour Nov. 18 in Hollywood, FL
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Lindsey Stirling will kick off her 25-city Snow Waltz Holiday Tour on November 18 in Hollywood, Florida, with stops in Las Vegas, Syracuse, Philadelphia and Tucson through December.
Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Phantasmagoria
by Julie Gardieff - Aug 22, 2026

The album that shaped a generation comes alive on stage!
THE WAR AND TREATY Release New Single IT'LL HURT ME MORE THAN IT'LL HURT YOU
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

THE WAR AND TREATY released a new single alongside an official visualizer, arriving ahead of the duo's upcoming performance at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Julie Gardieff - Aug 10, 2026

What makes Next to Normal so powerful is that it refuses to offer easy answers. The musical explores grief, mental illness, and family relationships in a way that feels honest and often uncomfortable, allowing audience members to empathize with each character's struggles.
Review: INTO THE WOODS at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Julie Gardieff - Aug 6, 2026

Though I am not typically a fan of Sondheim’s work, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ recent production of Into the Woods inspired a complete change of heart. Having seen the 2023 Broadway revival tour starring royalty like Stephanie J.
Dr. Phillips Center Shares Plan to Expand Tourism Development and Community Impact
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts shared its Master Plan vision with the Orange County TDT Citizen Advisory Task Force, unveiling its next chapter to strengthen Downtown Orlando as a premier cultural, entertainment and tourism destination.
Review: INTO THE WOODS We Go Again at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Aug 1, 2026

One of the greatest joys of experiencing live theater comes from the ability to revisit a past show through a new lens. When shows are revived or a new company mounts their own production, this allows newer voices to put their stamp on timeless material. The hallmark of any timeless story is its ability to transform and adapt with the changing times. Part and parcel with this is a willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone in order to provide a new emotional truth to material that is both familiar and unknown.
OPERAX Series to Return to Judson's Live at Dr. Phillips Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026

Opera Orlando announced the return of its OPERAX series at Judson's Live, following a sold-out run last season, with three new concept events and the return of Opera-oke.

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