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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts FAQS
GENERAL
Q: Where is the performing arts center located?
We’re in the heart of downtown Orlando.
Q: What is the mission and vision of the performing arts center?
Our mission is to be an inspirational, creative place where people love to be and where people love to work. Our vision is Arts for Every Life®—allowing everyone to be introduced to the arts in many ways.
We focus beyond presenting performances. It’s about enhancing the guest experience on and off the stage through programming, partnerships and outreach programs, which is great for the community. We have a commitment to embrace the entire Central Florida region.
Q: What spaces are in the performing arts center?
The performing arts center has two theaters, with another on the way, and a number of spaces to explore and celebrate in when you’re here. You can even host a special event. Also, Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts hosts classes and arts education opportunities.
Q: Is Dr. Phillips Center a nonprofit organization?
Yes, the Orlando Performing Arts Center Corporation, doing business as Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, is governed by a board of directors.
Q: What does the Dr. Phillips Center logo symbolize?
The Dr. Phillips Center logo reflects the inclusiveness and artistic core of the organization, movement and modernism, while honoring the Dr. Phillips namesake. This abstract symbol was inspired by the four-beat motion of a conductor’s baton. The orange color scheme is inspired by the warm Florida hues.
February 2020
Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Mean Girls
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando presentsMean Girls February 25 - March 1 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 17, 2020Direct from Broadway, "Mean Girls" is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock"), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin ("Legally Blonde") and director Casey Nicholaw ("The Book of Mormon"). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Mean Girls
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando presentsMean Girls February 25 - March 1 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 17, 2020Direct from Broadway, "Mean Girls" is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock"), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin ("Legally Blonde") and director Casey Nicholaw ("The Book of Mormon"). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Mean Girls
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando presentsMean Girls February 25 - March 1 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 17, 2020Direct from Broadway, "Mean Girls" is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock"), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin ("Legally Blonde") and director Casey Nicholaw ("The Book of Mormon"). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her…
Find out more »March 2020
Mean Girls
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando presentsMean Girls February 25 - March 1 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 17, 2020Direct from Broadway, "Mean Girls" is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock"), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin ("Legally Blonde") and director Casey Nicholaw ("The Book of Mormon"). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Mean Girls
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando presentsMean Girls February 25 - March 1 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 17, 2020Direct from Broadway, "Mean Girls" is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock"), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin ("Legally Blonde") and director Casey Nicholaw ("The Book of Mormon"). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »Spamilton An American Parody
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Orlando. Marilyn Stasio of Variety mused, “Hip-hop, Broadway showtunes, Viennese waltzes — is there anything this guy can’t write? No, not Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, but Gerard…
Find out more »ABBA The Concert
Tickets on sale now.21st Century Artists, Inc. has been presenting its ABBA tribute show throughout North America for well over a decade, known as ABBA The Music, ABBA The Concert, and ABBA The Hits. The audience and press all agree – “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life. ABBA The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who…
Find out more »Shen Yun 2020 – Orlando
We invite you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the breathtaking art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the performing arts to make this possible, with a unique blend of colorful costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be prepared for a theater experience like no other!The performance is a little over two hours and includes a 15-minute intermission. What to expect?•…
Find out more »Shen Yun 2020 – Orlando
We invite you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the breathtaking art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the performing arts to make this possible, with a unique blend of colorful costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be prepared for a theater experience like no other!The performance is a little over two hours and includes a 15-minute intermission. What to expect?•…
Find out more »Shen Yun 2020 – Orlando
We invite you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the breathtaking art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the performing arts to make this possible, with a unique blend of colorful costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be prepared for a theater experience like no other!The performance is a little over two hours and includes a 15-minute intermission. What to expect?•…
Find out more »Shen Yun 2020 – Orlando
We invite you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the breathtaking art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the performing arts to make this possible, with a unique blend of colorful costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be prepared for a theater experience like no other!The performance is a little over two hours and includes a 15-minute intermission. What to expect?•…
Find out more »Shen Yun 2020 – Orlando
We invite you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the breathtaking art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the performing arts to make this possible, with a unique blend of colorful costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be prepared for a theater experience like no other!The performance is a little over two hours and includes a 15-minute intermission. What to expect?•…
Find out more »Shen Yun 2020 – Orlando
We invite you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the breathtaking art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the performing arts to make this possible, with a unique blend of colorful costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be prepared for a theater experience like no other!The performance is a little over two hours and includes a 15-minute intermission. What to expect?•…
Find out more »Miss Saigon
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando welcomesMiss Saigon March 31 - April 5 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 24, 2020"A dynamite Broadway revival." -The New Yorker Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical "Miss Saigon", from the creators of "Les Misérables". This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls…
Find out more »April 2020
Miss Saigon
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando welcomesMiss Saigon March 31 - April 5 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 24, 2020"A dynamite Broadway revival." -The New Yorker Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical "Miss Saigon", from the creators of "Les Misérables". This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls…
Find out more »Miss Saigon
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando welcomesMiss Saigon March 31 - April 5 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 24, 2020"A dynamite Broadway revival." -The New Yorker Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical "Miss Saigon", from the creators of "Les Misérables". This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls…
Find out more »Miss Saigon
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando welcomesMiss Saigon March 31 - April 5 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 24, 2020"A dynamite Broadway revival." -The New Yorker Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical "Miss Saigon", from the creators of "Les Misérables". This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls…
Find out more »Miss Saigon
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando welcomesMiss Saigon March 31 - April 5 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 24, 2020"A dynamite Broadway revival." -The New Yorker Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical "Miss Saigon", from the creators of "Les Misérables". This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls…
Find out more »Miss Saigon
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando welcomesMiss Saigon March 31 - April 5 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 24, 2020"A dynamite Broadway revival." -The New Yorker Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical "Miss Saigon", from the creators of "Les Misérables". This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls…
Find out more »Miss Saigon
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando welcomesMiss Saigon March 31 - April 5 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 24, 2020"A dynamite Broadway revival." -The New Yorker Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical "Miss Saigon", from the creators of "Les Misérables". This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls…
Find out more »Miss Saigon
FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando welcomesMiss Saigon March 31 - April 5 | Walt Disney TheaterPublic On sale: January 24, 2020"A dynamite Broadway revival." -The New Yorker Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical "Miss Saigon", from the creators of "Les Misérables". This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls…
Find out more »May 2020
Orlando Ballet’s “Mowgli – The Jungle Book”
Orlando Ballet will perform the beloved tale of “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” May 8 through 10, 2020 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Artistic director of the Eugene Ballet, Toni Pimble, is bringing her vivid choreography to Orlando audiences for the very first time. “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” will also feature Broadway-quality sets, costumes and masks that will help bring the famous characters to life. Ticket sales for “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” will begin…
Find out more »Orlando Ballet’s “Mowgli – The Jungle Book”
Orlando Ballet will perform the beloved tale of “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” May 8 through 10, 2020 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Artistic director of the Eugene Ballet, Toni Pimble, is bringing her vivid choreography to Orlando audiences for the very first time. “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” will also feature Broadway-quality sets, costumes and masks that will help bring the famous characters to life. Ticket sales for “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” will begin…
Find out more »Orlando Ballet’s “Mowgli – The Jungle Book”
Orlando Ballet will perform the beloved tale of “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” May 8 through 10, 2020 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Artistic director of the Eugene Ballet, Toni Pimble, is bringing her vivid choreography to Orlando audiences for the very first time. “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” will also feature Broadway-quality sets, costumes and masks that will help bring the famous characters to life. Ticket sales for “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” will begin…
Find out more »Orlando Ballet’s “Mowgli – The Jungle Book”
Orlando Ballet will perform the beloved tale of “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” May 8 through 10, 2020 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Artistic director of the Eugene Ballet, Toni Pimble, is bringing her vivid choreography to Orlando audiences for the very first time. “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” will also feature Broadway-quality sets, costumes and masks that will help bring the famous characters to life. Ticket sales for “Mowgli – The Jungle Book” will begin…
Find out more »June 2020
SCOOBY-DOO! AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD
Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold, a completely original live entertainment spectacular, is the first show to combine cutting edge technology with exceptional music, puppetry, magic, singing, dance, interactive audience response video, aerial arts and video mapping. Audiences will join Scooby, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, and Velma on an awe-inspiring journey with a brand-new story based on one of the top-grossing international franchises of all time.psent How to Buy Tickets Tickets may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or…
Find out more »SCOOBY-DOO! AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD
Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold, a completely original live entertainment spectacular, is the first show to combine cutting edge technology with exceptional music, puppetry, magic, singing, dance, interactive audience response video, aerial arts and video mapping. Audiences will join Scooby, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, and Velma on an awe-inspiring journey with a brand-new story based on one of the top-grossing international franchises of all time.psent How to Buy Tickets Tickets may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or…
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