CONCERTS & THEATER UPCOMING EVENTS
Opera Orlando is thrilled to premiere an all-new operatic double bill in the new year, pairing a one-act English adaptation of Hector Berlioz's Beatrice + Benedict withPietro Mascagni's classic tragedy Cavalleria Rusticana.
BEATRICE + BENEDICT: music + libretto by Hector Berlioz based on Shakespeare'sMuch Ado About Nothing new one-act English adaptation by Alan Olejniczak + Grant Preisser. Sung in English with English and Spanish supertitles
+
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA: music by Pietro Mascagni libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti + Guido Menasci. Sung in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles
Friday | April 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday | April 27 at 2 p.m.
<-- Click on image to learn more and buy tickets!
BEATRICE + BENEDICT: music + libretto by Hector Berlioz based on Shakespeare'sMuch Ado About Nothing new one-act English adaptation by Alan Olejniczak + Grant Preisser. Sung in English with English and Spanish supertitles
+
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA: music by Pietro Mascagni libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti + Guido Menasci. Sung in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles
Friday | April 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday | April 27 at 2 p.m.
<-- Click on image to learn more and buy tickets!
UCF Celebrates the Arts, the university's annual cultural extravaganza at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, is returning April 1-13! Select tickets for the festival are now on sale, with more events becoming available soon.
This year’s lineup includes five performances of Fiddler on the Roof, a celebration of the Gershwin brothers, a full day dedicated to family-friendly events, visual arts exhibitions, and so much more. With a focus on accessibility, affordability, partnership, and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique way to experience UCF’s creative side.
👀 Student discounts are available on select events as noted on the event pages.
With over 2 dozen events (many with multiple showings!) there's something for everyone!
Learn more: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/
The Ritz Theater
at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
Sanford's Historic Community Theater located at 201 S. Magnolia, Sanford, FL 32771
https://ritztheatersanford.com/
Calendar includes theater, concerts, special performances, and more!
The Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center has recently experienced a surge in "ticket resale sites" falsely offering tickets to their performances. Patrons have reported not receiving their ticket notifications and later discovered they were scammed by websites such as StubHub.com, SeatGeek.com, EventTicketCenter.com, and TicketSales.com. Please be aware that it is extremely rare for external sites to be authorized to sell tickets to Ritz events, with the exception being www.loveyourshorts.com. Any legitimate exceptions will always be listed on their official websites where we will provide a direct link to those sites.
at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
Sanford's Historic Community Theater located at 201 S. Magnolia, Sanford, FL 32771
https://ritztheatersanford.com/
Calendar includes theater, concerts, special performances, and more!
The Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center has recently experienced a surge in "ticket resale sites" falsely offering tickets to their performances. Patrons have reported not receiving their ticket notifications and later discovered they were scammed by websites such as StubHub.com, SeatGeek.com, EventTicketCenter.com, and TicketSales.com. Please be aware that it is extremely rare for external sites to be authorized to sell tickets to Ritz events, with the exception being www.loveyourshorts.com. Any legitimate exceptions will always be listed on their official websites where we will provide a direct link to those sites.
A Ritz Theatrical ProductionFreaky Friday the Musical February 28 - March 9 An adaptation of the classic novel and beloved films, Freaky Friday follows teenager Ellie Blake and her mother, Katherine, on the weirdest, strangest, craziest, freakiest day of their whole lives. Try as they might, Katherine and Ellie just can’t seem to understand each other: Ellie wants her mom to stop trying to change her, while Katherine wants her daughter to be the best version of herself that she can be. On a fateful Friday, the day before Katherine’s wedding, something magical occurs when mother and daughter swap bodies. Now, both will have to literally spend a day walking in each other’s shoes, learning about each other and the struggles each goes through, and forging a new mother-daughter relationship in this hilarious, energetic, and moving musical comedy.
August Wilson's Fences Saturday March 15 at 7:30PM and Sunday, March 16 3PM Set mostly in 1957, a landmark year for the Civil Rights Movement and a time when much of the Black community felt caught between a violent and oppressive past and the possibility of a brighter future, Fences follows the story of Troy Maxson, an African American father and husband who feels a desperate need to provide for his family. Troy is a man with “something to say about everything,” and whose strong opinions and overbearing personality build emotional “fences” between himself and his wife and sons. As Troy struggles to find his purpose in life despite the many obstacles and prejudices that stand in his way, his actions force the members of his family to examine their own lives and their feelings about relationships, self-respect, power, commitment, birth, and death.
Solitary Man: A Tribute to Neil Diamond Saturday, March 22, at 7:30PM Veteran vocalist David Jericko brings his considerable talent to the stage with a tribute to music icon, Neil Diamond. With 30 years of performing (15 years of them in live shows around the country, including Las Vegas, Memphis, and New York's Rockefeller Center), David combines stage presence and vocal skills to bring to life the complete Neil Diamond experience. Backed by The Crew, a band of professional musicians who have performed with some of the industry's biggest stars, David embodies the essence of Neil Diamond in this concert. From Solitary Man to Love on the Rocks to Comin’ To America, you will "feel Neil." An Allengang Entertainment Presentation.
Ritz Charity Bingo Tuesday, March 25 at 7PM Have fun and support the Ritz Theater at our monthly Bingo held at Dees Brother's Brewery across the street from the theater. We have fun prizes, a 50/50, and of course, great food/drinks are available for purchase. We play 4 rounds of regular bingo and one 50/50 game. The price for the regular games is $20 for 24 bingo cards (you can play as many cards as you like in each game). The 50/50 bingo cards are sold separately for $5 each.
Ritz Flix Jurassic Park Friday, March 28, at 7:30PM In partnership with the City of Sanford. $5 cash/credit at the door. Theater members receive free Ritz Flix admission."Jurassic Park" is an exhilarating adventure set on Isla Nublar, where a revolutionary theme park filled with genetically engineered dinosaurs has been created by billionaire John Hammond. When a group of scientists and experts visit the park, including Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler, and mathematician Ian Malcolm, they encounter thrilling encounters with the prehistoric creatures. However, a power outage leads to chaos as the dinosaurs break free, putting everyone in danger. The film masterfully combines breathtaking visuals, groundbreaking special effects, and compelling storytelling to explore themes of scientific ethics, human ambition, and the power of nature. With iconic dinosaur moments and memorable characters, "Jurassic Park" delivers an unforgettable cinematic experience that continues to captivate audiences of all ages, making it a must-watch during the summer season and a timeless classic in the world of blockbuster entertainment.
The Petty Hearts National Tom Petty Tribute show Saturday, March 29 at 7:30PM The Petty Hearts bring the authentic look and sound of the original Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers band. With hits spanning a 40-year career, this event will be filled with songs you know and love dating back to the mid-70s through the mid-90s. The Petty Hearts are a proper dedication to the life and music of Tom Petty.
The St. Luke's Concert Series
is continuing to offer FREE performances throughout the year!
Shows are planned to be available online and in-person.
To view ONLINE concerts, visit their website for links.
You can also see the calendar of upcoming performances!
Visit their Webpage for Updates!
is continuing to offer FREE performances throughout the year!
Shows are planned to be available online and in-person.
To view ONLINE concerts, visit their website for links.
You can also see the calendar of upcoming performances!
Visit their Webpage for Updates!
Schedules:
View their online calendar for theater performances, lectures, and the Hand Art Center.
234 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, Florida 32723 Days and hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 386-822-7330 Website: https://www.stetson.edu/other/gillespie-museum/
All events at the Gillespie Museum are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
View their online calendar for theater performances, lectures, and the Hand Art Center.
234 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, Florida 32723 Days and hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 386-822-7330 Website: https://www.stetson.edu/other/gillespie-museum/
All events at the Gillespie Museum are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Extensive calendar of Central Florida Arts and Cultural Events!
Find More Local Events, Performances, Classes and More!
See upcoming events in Seminole County
extensive listings of local arts events including: theater, music, dance, visual arts, workshops & classes, and free events throughout central Florida. You can sign up for their weekly newsletter and utilize their extensive search tools to narrow events by type, city, accessibility, venue, and more.
OrlandoWeekly
large variety of events in Orlando and Central Florida. Easy to search and narrow field choices.
See upcoming events in Seminole County
extensive listings of local arts events including: theater, music, dance, visual arts, workshops & classes, and free events throughout central Florida. You can sign up for their weekly newsletter and utilize their extensive search tools to narrow events by type, city, accessibility, venue, and more.
OrlandoWeekly
large variety of events in Orlando and Central Florida. Easy to search and narrow field choices.
Additional Venues
Please see each additional site for other performances and event schedules.
Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts
445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 www.drphillipscenter.org Box Office: 844-513-2014 View 2019 Broadway Series
Stetson University
School of Music Deland, FL Locations vary by performance. Concert Calendar All concerts are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. |
UCF Concerts & Performances
Multiple locations. Includes theater, concerts, and more! Click here to view the calendar.
|
