[ Wednesday, January 29, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Star Center Theatre Presents – The Sound of MusicTHE SOUND OF MUSIC, youth edition, is a tuneful, heartwarming story. It is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, […]
Category Archives: Phillips Center
The Screwtape Letters
[ Wednesday, February 19, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
On sale to the public Friday, December 6th, 2024 at 12pm
A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell!
Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece.
This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes […]
17th Annual Spring Youth Concert featuring “Hansel & Gretel”
[ Sunday, February 23, 2025; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ]
Sun Country Dance Theatre presents their 17th Annual Spring Youth Concert, featuring the premiere of “Hansel and Gretel”, an original story ballet choreographed by Artistic Director Judy Benton. This enchanting adaptation of the classic fairy tale follows Hansel and Gretel as they get lost in a mysterious forest, encounter whimsical characters, and fall into the […]
Pike Halftime 2024
[ Tuesday, December 3, 2024; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Pi Kappa Alpha Frat Presents:Pike Halftime 2024
Tickets:General Admission – $12.00Available day of show at the Phillips Center Box Office from noon – 7:30pm on December 3, 2024Tickets are already SOLD OUT, so no tickets will be available at the box office.
New Member Lip Sync 2024
[ Tuesday, November 12, 2024; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Tickets on sale through the Phillips Center box office on the day of the show at noon. Box Office to remain open for last minute sales until approximately 6:45pm.
4th Annual Winter Recital – Holiday Fantasy
[ Saturday, December 7, 2024; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Momentum Dance Presents4th Annual Winter RecitalHoliday FantasyHolly Jolly Holiday & Jazzed Up Nutcracker
On Sale – Friday, November 1 @ 12:00pm(*Free infant priced seats must be obtained through the box office.)
Cinderella
[ Friday, December 13, 2024; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Saturday, December 14, 2024; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Ali Siddiq – In The Shadows
[ Saturday, January 11, 2025; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
On Sale: Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 10:00am ESTVIP Ticket includes reserved ticket in best available seating and one meet & greet with Ali Siddiq
An Evening with Lemony Snicket: Daniel Handler in Person
[ Monday, November 25, 2024; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] An Evening with Lemony Snicket: Daniel Handler in Person
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’
[ Tuesday, April 15, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Tickets On-Sale – Wednesday, October 16 @ noon
All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® […]
Sounds of the Season
[ Friday, November 22, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
The University of Florida School of Music presents the 76th Annual Sounds of the Season: Songs of Hope & Joy.Featuring over 300 performers, this year’s program features the UF Symphony Orchestra, UF Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, Gainesville Master Chorale, and the Latin Grammy award-winning band, Maharajah Flamenco Trio. President Fuchs will narrate Longfellow’s Christmas.
General Admission
FREE […]
Sleeping Beauty and the Saving Prince
[ Friday, November 15, 2024; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
Tickets On Sale – Friday, October 11 @ noon
“With a passion for dance and a heart for worship, Doxa Dance Company presents its annual production of Sleeping Beauty and the Saving Prince, a classic tale of unconditional love. Please join us for this family friendly event at the theater.”
The Great Gatsby Ballet by the World Ballet Company
[ Tuesday, April 1, 2025; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Pre-Sale: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 @ 10:00am ESTOn Sale: Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 10:00am EST
Something Great is coming to Gainesville this Spring!
Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet!
Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and […]
Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour
[ Friday, March 21, 2025; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Pink Martini
[ Wednesday, January 15, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Come party with Pink Martini! A crowd favorite, Pink Martini returns to Gainesville to celebrate their 30th anniversary on a tour that promises to be packed with stylish fun. Drawing inspiration from all over the world—crossing genres from big band American jazz to old-fashioned French pop—the group tours the globe with their multilingual repertoire on […]
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
[ Monday, November 4, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history”!
An Evening with David Sedaris – RESCHEDULED
[ Monday, December 2, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
David Sedaris will catch you off guard with his irreverent laugh-out-loud storytelling. His distinctively gentle and sardonic voice is instantly recognized by anyone who has tuned into his classic Santaland Diaries, broadcast on NPR each holiday season. A GRAMMY®-nominated radio contributor, his autobiographical essays are written for the listener as much as for the reader, […]
Riverdance
[ Tuesday, February 11, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Wednesday, February 12, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Thursday, February 13, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The GRAMMY® Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.
To celebrate this incredible […]
THE PEKING ACROBATS
[ Tuesday, March 11, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
THE PEKING ACROBATS perform daring maneuvers with awe-inspiring acrobatic feats to create a breathtaking, all-ages spectacle with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival. Experience their precarious pagoda of chairs, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. Rooted in centuries of Chinese history, THE PEKING ACROBATS seek to uphold the rich and ancient folk art […]
Niyaz presents The Fourth Light Project
[ Friday, February 21, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Iranian-born Azam Ali and Loga Torkian’s Fourth Light Project is an immersive, trance-inducing multimedia experience inspired by the 8th century mystic poetess Rabia Al Basri. Niyaz mixes modern electronic music and state of the art interactive technology with traditional Middle Eastern instruments, a female whirling dervish, and ancient poetry for a vivid, almost psychedelic, blending […]
Cirque Kalabanté
[ Tuesday, January 21, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Cirque Kalabanté features gravity-defying acrobatics and jaw-dropping displays of contortion and strength. Inspired by daily life in Guinea, this performance is designed to share the beauty, youth, and artistry of West African culture. Founded by Guinean-born Cirque du Soleil veteran Yamoussa Bangoura, Kalabanté means “ambitious child with exceptional courage” in West African Sousou. Cirque Kalabanté […]
Interpreti Veneziani
[ Wednesday, March 26, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Returning audience favorite, Interpreti Veneziani, is based in the Church of San Vidal in Venice, where their concert season draws tens of thousands of spectators from around the globe. The ensemble has gained a reputation for its exuberance and Italian brio. Their accessible, virtuosic performances of Baroque and Romantic era pieces highlight the best in […]
Czech National Symphony Orchestra
[ Friday, February 14, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Czech National Symphony OrchestraJan Chalupecký, ConductorMaxim Lando, Piano Soloist
Filling concert halls for over 30 years, the great Czech National Symphony Orchestra is a testament to the timeless power of music. Immerse yourself in their stellar program featuring the exceptional piano soloist Maxim Lando in the first half.
PROGRAM(Subject to change)Sinfonia Re Maggiore, 1st Movement Allergro Noc […]
Sergio Bernal Dance Company
[ Wednesday, October 30, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Globally celebrated as “exhilarating and enchanting” (The Guardian), former Principal Dancer of the Ballet Nacional de España Sergio Bernal brings his first evening-length program to the U.S. Created by Bernal and choreographer Ricardo Cue, A Night with Sergio Bernal melds the bravado and speed of Spanish flamenco with the grace and precision of ballet. Accompanied […]
Circa’s Humans 2.0
[ Sunday, October 13, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Fueled by the question, “What is possible in circus?,” this Australian troupe blurs the lines between movement, dance, theatre, and the art of circus. Their performance will wow you with powerful exhibitions of strength and fluidity in a show that pushes the limits of physics and the human body.
Humans 2.0 is commissioned by The Mondavi […]
Take 6, Nnenna Freelon, and Clint Holmes
[ Friday, January 24, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
A supergroup forms for the brand-new show, Withers to Wonder, where famed multi-GRAMMY® Award-winners, Take 6, join forces with illustrious jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon and Vegas crooner Clint Holmes to celebrate the music of icons Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder. Ain’t No Sunshine for those who miss this show, so get your tickets Signed, Sealed, […]
Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony
[ Thursday, November 7, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Tiffany Lu conductsMahler’s “Resurrection” SymphonyUniversity of Florida Symphony OrchestraAnn Toomey, SopranoMaire Therese Carmack, Mezzo-SopranoUF Concert Choir and Gainesville Master Chorale, Will Kesling, Director
UF Symphony Director Tiffany Lu is generating a buzz with her command of the Orchestra and ambitious program choices. Watch UF’s new star conductor take the Orchestra to new heights as they tackle […]
Voctave
[ Thursday, December 5, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Elevate your spirit and find yourself smiling ear-to-ear as you experience one of the most popular a cappella groups in the United States. Voctave is an 11-member ensemble guaranteed to put you in the holiday mood with their joyful repertoire of wintery arrangements including retro classics and contemporary seasonal hits. The sum of each member’s […]
THE BOOK OF MORMON
[ Tuesday, March 4, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Wednesday, March 5, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” And Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF […]
Limón Dance Company
[ Saturday, April 19, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Immerse yourself in an evening of dramatically expressive and intricately nuanced dance with the pioneering Limón Dance Company, America’s first modern dance repertory company. Established in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, Limón has been honored with the National Medal of Arts for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing the founder’s profound impact and enduring legacy in […]
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
[ Monday, April 21, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde).
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features an original score by GRAMMY® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (Summer […]
Romeo and Juliet
[ Saturday, April 5, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Dance Alive National Ballet presents: Romeo and JulietThe greatest love story ever told. The heartbreaking feud between the Capulets and Montagues results in the doomed lovers’ deaths and a sad reconciliation for the families. Family friendly. Sword fighting involved.
Dangerous Liaisons
[ Saturday, February 8, 2025; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Dance Alive National Ballet presents: Dangerous LiaisonsKim Tuttle’s DANGEROUS LIAISONS with guest actors Nell Page Rainsberger and Gregg Jones, Judy Skinner’s RHAPSODY in BLUE with award winning pianist Kevin Sharpe and Tales Ribeiro’s riveting REVELATION. A perfect Valentine’s DATE NIGHT for lovers and friends. Recommended for 13 years old and above.
Class with Clara
[ Saturday, December 21, 2024; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sunday, December 22, 2024; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
Dance Alive National Ballet presents: Class with ClaraJoin the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of the Nutcracker Ballet for a princess style ballet class onstage in the Kingdom of the Sweets! Training not required. Street shoes acceptable, but you can dance in your socks or ballet shoes. Company dancers will be available to help your children as […]
The Nutcracker
[ Thursday, December 19, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Friday, December 20, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturday, December 21, 2024; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Sunday, December 22, 2024; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Dance Alive National Ballet presents: The NutcrackerThe all-time family favorite is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this case she’s a girl. Sheer magic! Family friendly. SUPPORTED BY PNC FOUNDATION
Dracula & Vampyra!
[ Friday, October 25, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Dance Alive National Ballet presents: Dracula & Vampyra!A Vampire Double-Header! For those of you who love all things vampire, this is the show for you. The vampire classic, DRACULA, dark and foreboding is filled with bone-chilling suspense. The hilarious VAMPYRA is a spoof on the vampire world. Fun Halloween costume contest during intermission! Family friendly.
Swan Lake
[ Friday, September 27, 2024; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
Dance Alive National Ballet presents: Swan LakeBack by popular demand! The most beautiful ballet of all-time, Swan Lake is the story of a prince whose fiancée has been transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer, Von Rothbart. Family friendly.
2024|2025 Season Preview
[ Tuesday, July 16, 2024; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
In Person at the Phillips Center or Streaming Online
A fantastic season is coming your way…Get the inside scoop on our upcoming season of performances straight from UFPA Director Brian Jose! Preview is a special tradition that kicks off every UFPA season where we announce the performances coming over the next year. The presentation features highlights […]
Nobuntu
[ Sunday, October 15, 2023; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Hailing from Zimbabwe, the all-woman a cappella quartet Nobuntu is recognized internationally for its sparkling energy, breathtakingly rich voices, and inventive performances that cover the gamut from gospel to traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro-jazz. Augmented only using minimal percussion, they emphasize pure voices, authentic dance movements, and the use of traditional instruments.
The word Nobuntu is […]
