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Dr. Phillips Center Announces Sibille Hart Pritchard as Chair of Board of Directors

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts appoints Sibille Hart Pritchard as Board Chair, bringing decades of civic, cultural, and international leadership to Orlando.

HAMILTON will kick of the AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando’s 26/27 Season this Fall

HAMILTON returns to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center September 29–October 18. Single tickets are now on sale for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical at Walt Disney Theater.

Two Students Earn Coveted Spots at Prestigious Jimmy Awards in New York City

Abby Harrell and Josef Wright earned spots at the 2026 Jimmy Awards in NYC after winning the 12th Annual Applause Awards at Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, FL.

Dr. Phillips Center’s STROKESTRA® Marks Largest Session Yet as Free Program Transforms Stroke Recovery Through Music

Dr. Phillips Center's STROKESTRA® marks its largest session yet, with over 30 stroke survivors earning a standing ovation in a free music-based rehabilitation program powered by professional musicians and AdventHealth clinicians.

Disney Musicals in Schools Celebrates 10 Years of Transforming Arts Education in Orlando

Disney Musicals in Schools celebrates 10 years of bringing free musical theater education to Central Florida elementary schools, reaching 6,000 students across 36 schools in partnership with Dr. Phillips Center and Walt Disney World.

New Subscriptions for AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando’s 26/27 Season Now Available

New subscriptions for the 26/27 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season are now available, featuring 10 productions including Hamilton, Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, Death Becomes Her, and The Great Gatsby, and more at Walt Disney Theater.

Dr. Phillips Center Announces Over 400 Student Winners for 12th Annual Applause Awards

Dr. Phillips Center announces 400+ student winners from 46 high schools across 11 counties for the 12th Annual Applause Awards, celebrating excellence in high school musical theater in Orlando.

Dr. Phillips Center Expands Free Arts & Wellness Programs for Veterans This Spring

Culminating showcase on April 15 celebrates 10-week workshop series in partnership with Orlando VA Healthcare System

Dr. Phillips Center’s Applause Awards Marks Biggest Year Yet, Welcomes New Director Richard J. Hinds

Orlando native and Broadway star Michael James Scott returns to host ceremony on May 30

Dr. Phillips Center Brings Jazz Education to More Than 15,000 Students in Collaboration with NEWorks Productions

Weeklong program introduces sixth grade students to jazz history through live performances happening March 23-27

Dr. Phillips Center Launches First Ever Florida Musical Theatre Intensive for Florida’s Top High School Performers

Inaugural theatre intensive happening June 14-28, 2026, prepares the next generation of performers for careers on the stage.

Dr. Phillips Center Announces 26/27 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando Season

New premieres, iconic revivals and fan favorites reinforce Orlando's standing as a top destination for touring Broadway productions

Judson’s Live Celebrates Two Years as One of the World’s Leading Music Rooms

Judson's Live at Dr. Phillips Center celebrates two years as one of the world's top music rooms, named a DownBeat top jazz venue, with 87,000 guests, 946 performances, craft cocktails, and scratch-kitchen dining in downtown Orlando.

Dr. Phillips Center Welcomes 850 Guests to First-Ever Touring Production of Harry Potter & the Cursed Child

Community Giveback initiative provides free access to six-time Tony Award-winning play during February run

Dr. Phillips Center Launches Bold New Country Music Series this March

Dr. Phillips Center launches "Country at Dr. Phillips Center," a new concert series featuring Sawyer Brown, Sammy Kershaw, and Vince Gill across Steinmetz Hall and Walt Disney Theater in Orlando.

Dr. Phillips Center Launches Summer Camps for Young Performers

From Musical Theatre to Improv, Camps Open for Students of all Ages and Skill Levels

SYNTHONY Makes Its U.S. Debut in Orlando at Dr. Phillips Center

SYNTHONY makes its U.S. debut Jan 16 at Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, blending the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with electronic dance anthems and DJ Jimmy Joslin.

Ring in 2026 at Dr. Phillips Center’s Free Family-Friendly Countdown Celebration

Happening December 31 at Frontyard Holiday Festival supported by AdventHealth

Joey Fatone Returns Home to Orlando in North American Tour of & Juliet

*NSYNC's Joey Fatone returns to his Orlando hometown to reprise his Broadway role as Lance in the North American tour of & Juliet at Dr. Phillips Center, January 6–11, 2026.

Dr. Phillips Center Brings the Magic of the Holidays to 1,000 Orlando Families Through Community Giveback Initiative

Arts center expands access with curated Giveback experiences this holiday season

Dr. Phillips Center Announces Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals on Spring Arts Classes and a Festive Season of Entertainment

Dr. Phillips Center offers Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals with 25% off AdventHealth School of the Arts spring classes and select shows including Sarah Brightman and Straight No Chaser, for a limited time only.

A Celebration of American Roots at Judson’s Live this Fall

Judson's Live at Dr. Phillips Center presents a special series celebrating American roots music across five intimate performances in November and December, featuring craft cocktails and scratch-kitchen dining in downtown Orlando.

Dr. Phillips Center Launches Free Frontyard Holiday Festival Supported by AdventHealth

More than 80 performances, nightly tree lightings & holiday fun for all ages beginning Dec. 4

Hatalom Corporation to Provide Free Tickets for Federal Workers at Dr. Phillips Center

Select shows available with government-issued ID at Bill & Mary Darden Box Office

Dr. Phillips Center Welcomes Jennifer Hanson as Vice President of Sales & Global Partnerships

Seasoned entertainment executive joins leadership team to drive revenue growth and strategic partnerships

Veterans Find Healing and Connection Through the Arts, Taking the Stage to Share Their Stories

Dr. Phillips Center and Orlando VA Healthcare System partnership inspires healing and confidence

All-Local Cast Takes the Stage in Dr. Phillips Center’s Little Shop of Horrors

Beloved musical returns to Orlando, opens October 23 in Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater

Dr. Phillips Center Launches “The Great Recital Series” in Steinmetz Hall, Showcasing Classical Music Icons

Dr. Phillips Center launches The Great Recital Series in Steinmetz Hall, spotlighting world-class classical soloists including Grammy-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich and iconic soprano Renée Fleming in one of the world's most acoustically perfect spaces.

Dr. Phillips Center Unveils Sculpture Honoring Founding Chairman James H. Pugh

Dr. Phillips Center unveils a bronze relief sculpture by world-renowned artist Paul Day honoring Chairman Emeritus James H. Pugh Jr., the founding visionary who led the arts center from concept to completion over nearly two decades.

Dr. Phillips Center Brings 'The Wiz' to 200+ Orlando Students and Families for Free Through Community Giveback Initiative

Broadway, masterclasses and memorable arts experiences return this fall

Tickets On Sale Now for the First-Ever Touring Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Tickets are on sale for the first-ever North American touring production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — the six-time Tony Award-winning play making its Florida debut at Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater, January 24–February 15, 2026.

Dr. Phillips Center and Holler-Classic Family of Dealerships Team Up for Multi-Year Partnership

Dr. Phillips Center and Holler Classic Family of Dealerships announce a multi-year partnership, with Holler Classic supporting the arts center's valet parking service and deepening ties between two longtime Central Florida community institutions.

Subscriptions on Sale Now for Dr. Phillips Center’s 25/26 Great Orchestra Series

Sir John Rutter’s 80th Birthday with Bach Festival Choir, Vienna Philharmonic’s Orlando Debut and Florida Premiere of Yannick Nézet-Séguin Highlight World-Class Lineup

Dr. Phillips Center Receives $20,000 Grant from VyStar Foundation to Support Veterans’ Arts & Wellness Programs

Dr. Phillips Center receives a $20,000 grant from VyStar Foundation to expand its Veterans Art & Wellness program, offering free arts-based mental health workshops including drumming, choir, improv, and spoken word poetry in partnership with the Orlando VA Healthcare System.

Tickets On Sale Now at Dr. Phillips Center for Broadway Favorites Hadestown and SIX

Tickets are on sale at Dr. Phillips Center for two Broadway favorites — the eight-time Tony Award-winning Hadestown (November 28–30, 2025) and the Billboard chart-topping SIX (June 2–7, 2026), both playing the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando.

Dr. Phillips Center Unveils 25/26 Jazz Series Lineup

Robert Glasper, Leslie Odom, Jr. & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra highlight this season’s dynamic performances

Orlando Teens Launch Arts Careers Through New Work Study Program

Dr. Phillips Center and Cristo Rey Orlando Open Pathway for Future Arts Leaders

Dr. Phillips Center Launches 6-Show Subscription to Welcome New Theater Fans to the 25/26 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando Season

Dr. Phillips Center launches a new 6-show subscription for the 25/26 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season, giving first-time subscribers an accessible entry point to Broadway with Tony Award-winning shows including The Outsiders, Hell's Kitchen, and more.

Dr. Phillips Center Announces Seven New Board Members

Leaders from across industries join to advance arts access and innovation

Dr. Phillips Center Acquires Two Parcels for Future Development

Dr. Phillips Center acquires two downtown Orlando parcels at 36 and 42 E. Jackson St. for $10.39 million, adding nearly 44,000 square feet to support future expansion of events, arts programming, and community engagement.

Dr. Phillips Center Unveils History Walk Celebrating 10 Years of Cultural Impact

Three-level display spotlights defining moments, development that brought them to life

Three World-Class Orchestras Headline Dr. Phillips Center's 25/26 Great Orchestra Series

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra & Vienna Philharmonic headline 25/26 Great Orchestra Series

Orlando Student Wins National Recognition at 16th Annual Jimmy Awards in New York City

Jimmy Nominee, Adam Bouchachia, as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Dr. Phillips Center’s 11th Annual Applause Awards

New Subscriptions for AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando’s 25/26 Season Now Available

New subscriptions for the AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 25/26 season are now available at Dr. Phillips Center, featuring Tony Award-winning hits including The Outsiders, Kimberly Akimbo, Hell's Kitchen, and the Florida debut of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Celebrate Father’s Day at Dr. Phillips Center

Celebrate Father's Day at Dr. Phillips Center with 20% off select shows using promo code DAD20, featuring live concerts, films in concert, jazz performances, and more at Orlando's premier performing arts venue.

Jon Batiste Headlines Dr. Phillips Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration on October 10

The Grammy and Oscar-winning artist brings 'Jon Batiste Plays America: The Big Money Tour' to Walt Disney Theater for special anniversary finale

Two Students Earn Coveted Spots at Prestigious Jimmy Awards

Dr. Phillips Center Names Winners of 11th Annual Applause Awards; Over $50,000 in Scholarships Awarded

Dr. Phillips Center Brings Movies to Life with Films in Concert

Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter take Walt Disney Theater Stage this summer with live orchestra and 40-foot HD screen

Dr. Phillips Center Celebrates Young Performers at Disney Musicals in Schools Student Share

To date, over 6,000 students have participated in the 17-week residency that brings musical theater to Title 1 elementary schools

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Special Performances at Dr. Phillips Center

Celebrate Mother's Day at Dr. Phillips Center with 20% off select shows, featuring Disney's The Lion King, live music at Judson's Live, and more in downtown Orlando.

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