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
Interview: CeeJay Joseph of DOWNHILL THE PLAY at Education Is Cool, Get One!
by Julie Gardieff - Jun 13, 2026
Prior to seeing the production of Downhill the Play, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the play's star, Orlando native, Mr. CeeJay Joseph. On the day of the interview, it was his birthday.
by Julie Gardieff - Jun 13, 2026
Prior to seeing the production of Downhill the Play, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the play's star, Orlando native, Mr. CeeJay Joseph. On the day of the interview, it was his birthday.
Little Big Town to Play 2026 Fall Tour 'For The Art Of It'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning Little Big Town have set their For The Art Of It Tour in support of their forthcoming album It’s A Dying Art. Take a look at the full list of dates here.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning Little Big Town have set their For The Art Of It Tour in support of their forthcoming album It’s A Dying Art. Take a look at the full list of dates here.
Review: SIX: THE MUSICAL at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Jun 4, 2026
Four years after first seeing SIX, I still remain impressed by how well the musical continues to work. What initially seemed like a clever gimmick – a pop concert starring the six wives of Henry VIII – has instead proven itself to be one of the most inventive pieces of musical theatre of the last decade.
by Albert Gutierrez - Jun 4, 2026
Four years after first seeing SIX, I still remain impressed by how well the musical continues to work. What initially seemed like a clever gimmick – a pop concert starring the six wives of Henry VIII – has instead proven itself to be one of the most inventive pieces of musical theatre of the last decade.
LADY DISDAIN & More Lead Florida's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 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. Selections for June 2026 include Lady Disdain and more.
by Team BWW - Jun 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. Selections for June 2026 include Lady Disdain and more.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour to 30+ Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
Sonic Live in Concert, a new concert experience featuring music from the video game franchise performed live with rock musicians, vocalists, and synchronized HD footage across 30+ U.S. cities and the UK.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
Sonic Live in Concert, a new concert experience featuring music from the video game franchise performed live with rock musicians, vocalists, and synchronized HD footage across 30+ U.S. cities and the UK.
New Play THE WORLD MAY BE FLAT Examines Pulse Aftermath at Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
THE WORLD MAY BE FLAT, a two-character drama drawn from survivor testimony, will present its world premiere at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center as part of Pulse's 10th anniversary memorial weekend, benefiting Central Florida LGBTQ+ youth programs.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
THE WORLD MAY BE FLAT, a two-character drama drawn from survivor testimony, will present its world premiere at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center as part of Pulse's 10th anniversary memorial weekend, benefiting Central Florida LGBTQ+ youth programs.
Orlando Sings Will Bring THREADS OF FREEDOM Choral Festival to Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Orlando Sings will present its 5th Annual Choral Festival, THREADS OF FREEDOM, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, featuring 250 singers performing works exploring liberty, democracy, and equal rights.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Orlando Sings will present its 5th Annual Choral Festival, THREADS OF FREEDOM, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, featuring 250 singers performing works exploring liberty, democracy, and equal rights.
A DECADE OF DIVAS Concert Casting Unveiled At Opera Orlando
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Opera Orlando announced the full cast for A DECADE OF DIVAS, a one-night-only concert at Steinmetz Hall featuring sopranos, tenors, and a mezzo-soprano from the company's past nine seasons alongside the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
Opera Orlando announced the full cast for A DECADE OF DIVAS, a one-night-only concert at Steinmetz Hall featuring sopranos, tenors, and a mezzo-soprano from the company's past nine seasons alongside the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
Video: First Look at THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando
by Joshua Wright - Apr 24, 2026
Opera Orlando has released first look footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 24, 2026
Opera Orlando has released first look footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando Will Offer $15 Student Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Opera Orlando is offering $15 student and faculty rush tickets for THE MERRY WIDOW, available up to two hours before each performance with valid ID at Steinmetz Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Opera Orlando is offering $15 student and faculty rush tickets for THE MERRY WIDOW, available up to two hours before each performance with valid ID at Steinmetz Hall.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando
by Joshua Wright - Apr 21, 2026
Opera Orlando has released rehearsal footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta now playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 21, 2026
Opera Orlando has released rehearsal footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta now playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Photos: Theatre UCF's LEGALLY BLONDE Brought Robot Dogs to the Stage
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2026
Two robot dogs walked across the Walt Disney Theater stage during Theatre UCF's production of Legally Blonde - operated live, in real time, by theater students trained in the university's engineering labs.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2026
Two robot dogs walked across the Walt Disney Theater stage during Theatre UCF's production of Legally Blonde - operated live, in real time, by theater students trained in the university's engineering labs.
Sarah Joy Miller And Gabriel Preisser To Lead Opera Orlando’s THE MERRY WIDOW
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
Opera Orlando will present THE MERRY WIDOW on April 24 & 26 at Steinmetz Hall, featuring soprano Sarah Joy Miller, Grammy winner Gabriel Preisser, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and dancers from Orlando Ballet.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
Opera Orlando will present THE MERRY WIDOW on April 24 & 26 at Steinmetz Hall, featuring soprano Sarah Joy Miller, Grammy winner Gabriel Preisser, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and dancers from Orlando Ballet.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More Lead Florida's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Orlando 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. Check out our top picks in Florida for Spring 2026!
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Orlando 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. Check out our top picks in Florida for Spring 2026!
OUTLANDER IN CONCERT: ECHOES THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS World Tour Dates Unveiled
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026
The global tour dates for “Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands” have been revealed. The tour will take place this fall, stopping in more than 75 cities across the United States and Europe.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026
The global tour dates for “Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands” have been revealed. The tour will take place this fall, stopping in more than 75 cities across the United States and Europe.
Opera Orlando Reveals Lineup of THE MERRY WIDOW Events
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Opera Orlando has announced a series of engaging events leading up to their production of THE MERRY WIDOW, featuring Sarah Joy Miller, known from HBO's 'The Gilded Age'.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Opera Orlando has announced a series of engaging events leading up to their production of THE MERRY WIDOW, featuring Sarah Joy Miller, known from HBO's 'The Gilded Age'.
Orlando Family Stage Will Bring Centennial Celebration Concert to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Orlando Family Stage will present a unique concert experience combining the worlds of Broadway, Star Wars, and Sesame Street on April 2 at Steinmetz Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Orlando Family Stage will present a unique concert experience combining the worlds of Broadway, Star Wars, and Sesame Street on April 2 at Steinmetz Hall.
Jodi Benson To Star In INTO THE WOODS At Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026
Jodi Benson will star as The Witch in INTO THE WOODS at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ Steinmetz Hall in Orlando. The limited summer engagement marks Benson’s return to the venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026
Jodi Benson will star as The Witch in INTO THE WOODS at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ Steinmetz Hall in Orlando. The limited summer engagement marks Benson’s return to the venue.
RENT: in Concert Coming to Dr. Phillips Center to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2026
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical RENT, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts presents RENT in Concert-- a powerful performance that spotlights the score that transformed musical theater
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2026
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical RENT, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts presents RENT in Concert-- a powerful performance that spotlights the score that transformed musical theater
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