Event Calendar
Upcoming Events
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THE OPERA SHOW
Glamour. Romance. Musical Fantasyland…THE OPERA SHOW presents beautiful music exquisitely performed in a spectacular and exuberant 21st century showcase.
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Hairspray
Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical-comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show.
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Soweto Gospel Choir
After an exciting debut at the Phillips Center in 2005 and a sold-out performance in 2006, the Soweto Gospel Choir returns to their “U.S. home” once again. The ensemble’s mix of tribal, traditional and popular African gospel makes for a moving, awe-inspiring and unforgettable evening for the entire family.
Press
Soweto Gospel Choir returns to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
University of Florida Performing Arts For press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483 January 26, 2010 Soweto Gospel Choir returns to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Soweto Gospel Choir will perform at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, February 11. This concert marks the choir’s fourth appearance at the Phillips Center. The […]Filed under Press Releases on January 28, 2010.
Hairspray returns to the Phillips Center for one night only February 10!
University of Florida Performing Arts For press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483 January 27, 2010 “IF LIFE WERE EVERYTHING IT SHOULD BE, IT WOULD BE MORE LIKE ‘HAIRSPRAY.’” —The New York Times It’s time to let your hair down and dance the night away! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to […]Filed under Press Releases on January 28, 2010.
The Opera Show Comes to Gainesville for One Night Only February 9!
University of Florida Performing Arts For press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483 January 26, 2010 Stunning International Spectacle THE OPERA SHOW Slated for Gainesville One Night Only Tuesday, February 9 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The electrifying international sensation THE OPERA SHOW, is coming to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for […]Filed under Press Releases on January 28, 2010.
JOSHUA BELL AND JEREMY DENK TO PERFORM AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER FEBRUARY 6
University of Florida Performing Arts For press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483 January 25, 2010 JOSHUA BELL AND JEREMY DENK TO PERFORM AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER FEBRUARY 6 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two extraordinary talents will come together for a performance not to be missed by classical music lovers. Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and noted pianist Jeremy Denk […]Filed under Press Releases on January 28, 2010.
UFPA Receives MetLife Award
University of Florida Performing ArtsFor press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483. January 20, 2010 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PERFORMING ARTS RECEIVES 2010 PRESENTERS/METLIFE ARTS ACCESS AWARD FOR ENGAGING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida Performing Arts (UFPA) recently received the 2010 Arts Presenters/MetLife Arts Access Award for Engaging Underserved Communities. The award honors an organization that […]Filed under Press Releases on January 21, 2010.
Dr. Michael Blachly Elected to APAP Board
University of Florida Performing ArtsFor press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483. January 20, 2010 DR. MICHAEL BLACHLY, DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PERFORMING ARTS ELECTED TO THE BOARD FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTERS GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Dr. Michael Blachly, Director of University of Florida Performing Arts (UFPA), was recently elected to the board of the […]Filed under Press Releases on January 21, 2010.
Dreaming the Duke - The Celebration of a Jazz Legend
University of Florida Performing Arts For press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483 January 11, 2010 Dreaming the Duke - The Celebration of a Jazz Legend GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Jazz meets classical in this unique celebration of the music of Edward “Duke” Ellington called Dreaming The Duke, making its way to Gainesville, Friday, January 22, at the Curtis […]Filed under Press Releases on January 21, 2010.
Masters of the Fiddle Brings a Whirlwind of Fiddle-Driven Music, Dance and Song
University of Florida Performing Arts For press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483 January 11, 2010 Masters of the Fiddle Brings a Whirlwind of Fiddle-Driven Music, Dance and Song GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, celebrated as the power couple of the Canadian fiddling world, will play an unforgettable evening of Celtic music Saturday, January 23 […]Filed under Press Releases on January 21, 2010.
GROOOVALOO MAKES ITS GAINESVILLE DEBUT JANUARY 15
University of Florida Performing Arts For press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483 December 15, 2009 DIRECT FROM NEW YORK CITY… GROOOVALOO MAKES ITS GAINESVILLE DEBUT JANUARY 15 AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS “INSPIRATIONAL. HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS FREESTYLE DANCE.” – Los Angeles Times GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Award-winning dance phenomenon, the Groovaloos, best known for their breakout performance on […]Filed under Press Releases on December 18, 2009.
THE 5 BROWNS BRING YOUTHFUL TALENT TO GAINESVILLE JANUARY 14
University of Florida Performing Arts For press inquiries, please contact Marilyn Patrick at 352-273-2483 December 11, 2009 THE 5 BROWNS BRING YOUTHFUL TALENT AND ENERGY TO GAINESVILLE JANUARY 14 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 5 Browns, a quintet of brothers and sisters — each a virtuoso in their own right — has taken the classical music world by storm. Their […]Filed under Press Releases on December 18, 2009.