Experience the glamour of Broadway in Orlando

Take a break from the theme parks that Florida is world-famous for and enjoy a memorable night of music and dance at the Dr Phillips Center – a performance arts centre that plays host to international, national and local performers.

Located in downtown Orlando, the centre’s main building contains two theatres, the main one being the spacious Disney Theater, which plays host in 2019 to a variety of shows, from singing superstars such as Diana Ross and Tom Jones, to ballets and world-acclaimed musicals.

Relax in the three-tiered-level theatre, which has a capacity for 2711 guests and boasts fantastic acoustics, which is bound to make your night out one to remember! Take a seat and experience the glamour of Broadway as a host of popular shows come to Orlando!

Hamilton

Between 22nd January and 10th February the hit stage musical Hamilton, featuring an all-new cast telling the fascinating story of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton, George Washington’s right hand man, will make its central Florida debut. Featuring a lively soundtrack of musical genres, including hip-hop, rap, jazz and R&B this show has been wowing audiences since its off-Broadway debut in 2015. As this is a tremendously popular show, tickets have already sold out on the website, but the advice is to check back regularly, as more may become available. If you do get the chance to grab some tickets, it’s worth noting that you will only be able to purchase four per household address.

Fiddler on the Roof

If you don’t manage to get tickets for Hamilton, there are plenty of other shows that will have you tapping your toes in delight! From 5th – 10th March get the best seats in the house for a new production of the classic musical, Fiddler on the Roof. You’ll sing all the words to a host of well-known songs, which include If I Were a Rich Man and Sunrise, Sunset. The Tony Award winning director Bartlett Sher is at the helm to bring this much-loved musical to a whole new audience!

Arcadian Broad’s Wonderland: Mad Tales of the Hatter

With tickets starting at just $19 (excluding fees), a trip to the Dr Phillips Center between 26th to 28th April is the perfect way to take a step into the world of ballet! Choreographer and score composer Arcadian Broad, who you might recognise as the young teenage dancer from America’s Got Talent back in 2009, has the dream of making ballet accessible to everyone and has taken well-known characters and created a whole new tale for them. Telling the story of Oscar Wilde’s Mad Hatter, who finds himself in London during 1921 after being banished from Wonderland, you will discover whether Hatter will be able to return to Wonderland in time to save Alice from the curse of the Red Queen! This world premiere show is sure to be a sell-out, so get your tickets early!

Anastasia

More musical theatre awaits, and like Tales of the Hatter, our story is set in the 1920s. Anastasia has been making waves on Broadway, and the North American tour comes to Orlando between 14th – 19th May. Based on the story told in the popular 1997 animation of the same name – itself a fictional retelling of the legend of Russia’s Grand Duchess Anastasia and her life after escaping the Bolsheviks, the show made its debut on Broadway in 2017. Step back in time as you are transported to Paris in the 1920s as Anya embarks on a journey to discover more about her mysterious past with the help of her friends. Coming from the Tony Award-winning creators of Ragtime, this historical epic is sure to be a hit with fans of musical theatre!

Come From Away

Tickets are not yet available for the Tony Award-winning Come From Away, which reaches Florida for 11th – 16th June. Inspired by the true story of those aeroplane travellers stranded in the small town of Gander in the Canadian island of Newfoundland, after planes were grounded following the tragedy of the events of 11th September, this is a heart-warming tale of human kindness. A hit with critics and audiences alike and scheduled to reach the West End with a British cast in February 2019, its well worth catching this thought-provoking show on its Florida leg of the US tour.

Musical acts at Dr Phillips Center

It isn’t just musicals and ballets that you can catch at the Dr Phillips Center, but some of the best-established musical acts too. The legendary Supremes singer Diana Ross is appearing on 9th January, followed by the iconic musical-theatre legend Sarah Brightman onstage on 21st February. If you are a fan of Sarah Brightman you might want to consider purchasing one of the VIP package options, which include exclusive merchandise for ticket holders, and for the highest level of VIP, a meet-and-greet with the star herself!

Taking to the Disney Theater stage on 2nd March are The Beach Boys, led on this tour by co-founding member Mike Love and Bruce Johnson. Although the show doesn’t feature Brian Wilson or Al Jardine you are sure to get ‘Good Vibrations’ as you immerse yourself in the California lifestyle encapsulated by the dreamy surf music!

Keep your ears open on 21st March for a performance from Hozier as a part of his Wasteland, Baby tour. Don’t forget to show support for his special guest, Jade Bird, a British talent who is poised to be the next-big-thing to hit the UK music scene.

Another Brit takes to the Disney Theater stage in May, as Welsh icon Tom Jones appears in Orlando on 8th May. As it’s a while away, there are still lots of seats available at the time of writing, so book early to get your preferred choice!

There are a whole host of other performances to catch at the Dr Phillips Center – check out their website for a full rundown of events!

Address: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

www.drphillipscenter.org

Don’t forget that there are also shows on at other venues around the area, including Andrea Bocelli and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at the Amway Center on 13th February for his Valentine’s concert – a fantastic way to spend a special evening with a loved one!

If you have been to any other shows around Orlando that you’d like to recommend we’d love to hear from you! Which has been your favourite performance and what are you looking forward to seeing most? Get in touch with us on our social channels!