Press
  • UFPA hosts annual fundraising Gala, Jan. 28

    December 6, 2011

    University of Florida Performing Arts hosts its Platinum Anniversary Fundraising Gala – A Midwinter Night’s Dream – from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.

  • ‘My Fair Lady’ comes to Phillips Center Nov. 23

    November 16, 2011

    Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and the rest of the iconic characters from “My Fair Lady” will transport theatregoers back to 1912 London in this Broadway classic, produced by Big League Productions, Inc. at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 23 at the Phillips Center.

  • The John Oates Band performs in Gainesville, Oct. 28

    October 20, 2011

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As a member of Daryl Hall & John Oates, the most successful duo in rock history, John Oates achieved stardom at the highest level. Embarking on a solo tour with his band, Oates comes to the Phillips Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

  • Henson puppets with an attitude invade Gainesville

    September 21, 2011

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Experience Henson puppeteers like you’ve never seen them – off script and uncensored – when Henson Alternative Stuffed and Unstrung comes to the Phillips Center Oct. 7.

  • P.K. Yonge to open for Barbara Padilla

    September 8, 2011

    P.K. Yonge Performing Arts will open for singing sensation Barbara Padilla Sept. 23 at the Phillips Center, performing a medley of selections from Broadway shows.

  • UFPA events kick off Hispanic Heritage Month

    September 8, 2011

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Three-time Mexican National Dance Award winner Delfos Danza Contemporánea’s performance at the Phillips Center kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 15.

  • Folk legend Peter Yarrow to perform twice in Gainesville

    August 16, 2011

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Peter Yarrow – of Peter, Paul and Mary fame – heads to Gainesville for a pair of performances Sept. 1 and 2 at the intimate Squitieri Studio Theatre, located inside the Phillips Center.

  • Stars converge at HippieFest in Gainesville, Aug. 24

    August 2, 2011

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Classic rock fans can break out their tie-dye shirts and peace signs when HippieFest invades the Phillips Center at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Rock legends Dave Mason, Mark Farner, Rick Derringer, Felix Cavaliere and Gary Wright form HippieFest’s five-member powerhouse responsible for rock anthems like Dream Weaver; We’re an American Band; Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo; Feelin’ Alright; and Groovin’.

  • UFPA and UF&Shands Kick Off Chords of Color with The Fab Faux

    June 30, 2011

    University of Florida Performing Arts will kick-off Chords of Color’s second season with The Fab Faux at the Phillips Center on July 22. The five musicians of The Fab Faux recreate the famous works and perennial hits of the Beatles, and also feature songs never performed live