Beautiful and peaceful venue- Rollins College is stunning…read moreWatched Beethoven - Mass in C, Opus 86 | Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 ("Scottish") - Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 Fantastic! I was goose-bumped ! But, no one should be sitting behind columns that block all the view. Thanks to Lily, I was able to really watch the orchestra- bc I was very upset and ready to leave. Dont sell those seats, please. Also, on the digital ticket, there was only the address of the main office - which I went and walked in freely. - see pictures Please consider my experience to make some improvements for next times!

5 Stars for fantastic shows that feature singers and musicians of all types. In the Rollins Chapel…read more(usually). Which is actually the perfect combination. Dr. Sinclair conducts quite an orchestra! I had the chance to attend a show during their February intense month of performances and it was magical. The instruments and vocals reverberated off the walls of the beautiful Knowles Chapel in a way that filled every corner with sound. I found myself letting my eyes drift up to look at the beautiful building while letting the music wash over me. A few things to know: - The Bach Society performs often, but the best time to catch a show is in Feb. Mostly so you can catch many more shows that month as they perform almost daily. - Parking on campus is tough. Try the Alfond Sports Center for visitor spots or go directly to the SunTrust garage off of Park Avenue. - Subscribe to the newsletter to get special deals and updates. I've seen plenty of BOGOs offered! - No photography of the performers. This one is a bummer because I want to share the great experience, but good to note. Otherwise, Orlando is lucky to have this group! Support them by getting tickets to a show!

What a great little theatre! If you wanna feel like you are watching from within the show no matter…read morewhere you sit this is the place to go for a show. Plus all of the staff are super nice and helpful, the location is super clean and elegant. They have a small table for refreshments and snacks, plus a bigger bar area with some seating for even more refreshments and snacks to pre-game in the pre-show. The show we saw Fat Ham was excellent and honestly one of the best written and acted shows I've seen in a long time. Definitely grab a show here!

We went to Orlando Shakes for our annual visit to see A Christmas Carol, and it was fantastic. It's…read morealways a holiday favorite, but this year we especially loved it because they changed things up a bit--it kept us excited to see what was coming next and made the story feel fresh. The actors and actresses are very talented, and the performance overall was great. Tickets are reasonably priced, which makes it a more affordable option if you love theater but don't want to spend the higher prices at the Dr. Phillips Center. The venue itself is easy to enjoy: there's a private parking lot, a lobby with drinks and snacks, and even a little gift shop to browse before or after the show. All in all, Orlando Shakes delivered a wonderful holiday experience, and we'll definitely keep coming back for A Christmas Carol each year.

Bob Carr is a oldie but goodie. I was here for Anita Bakers Farewell Tour on Friday the 16th of…read moreMarch. First entering i was directed to the left up a few stairs. I really didnt walk throughout the venue to see it all. My seat was an orchestra seat with a up close and excellent view of the stage. Once i was seated i noticed the stage curtain and seating was dated the seats a red velvet material. Not much room to move around in the seat but plenty infront for others to pass to reach their seat. The concert and sound was AMAZING! I have loved Anita over 30yrs. I hear there is a new theatre near by. I would not have cared if Bob Carr theatre was missing the roof. I was here to hear the sounds of a legend. The concert was all that and some. It was packed! I met fans who flew in from Denmark and all over for this special night. There was No seat left empty! There were no dust particles flying thru the air, just the beautiful sounds of the band and the sultry voice of Anita! I would do it all over again. Once the concert started i never sat down longer than 15 seconds anyway. If i didnt dance a hole in the floor that night i think Bob Carr is built to withstand anything.

I visited the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre to experience the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. I…read morewas disappointed in sound quality throughout the auditorium - the performers were playing their hearts out and would give anyone that goosebump experience but the sound in the right orchestra section was so muted. In terms of acoustics, I couldn't believe this was a live performance. However, the auditorium is able to seat many people, there is an on-site bar that sells a variety of beverages and sweet snacks/nut blends, and all staff I encountered every step of the way from parking, tickets, bar cashier, to door attendants were kind and efficient. If there is a show/performance I wanted to experience, of course I would return. Note: Alcohol is not permitted in the auditorium.

I only got to explore this space as part of Orlando Fringe, but it definitely served its purpose…read more Plenty of room, generic but not uncomfortable seating, and a bar. What more do you need?!

I had an amazing time coming here for a Fringe show! P Sparkles PJ party was amazing! I was able to…read morefind seats in the front row so we got a great view of all of the cast. I didn't even know this theater existed so I would definitely come back to watch other shows here. They have an area where you walk in and they have a bar and waiting stage. Then when the show is ready to load you go into another room with the main stage. There was free parking at the parking lot next to it. Just make sure you remember where you parked your car. I love supporting local artists so I would definitely check this place out again. I even got picked to be one of the models for the PJ party! So fun!! The cast also performs at SAK Improv so you can see them regularly over there.

Here with my Red Hat Society Ladies to see Wreck the Halls, a Christmas themed play. I didn't know…read morethere was a theater here so I'm pleasantly surprised. It's a short walk from several restaurants and bars so you can park in one of the large parking lots. I loved the sitting area in the lobby. Intimate seating behind large picture windows. There is a concession stand with wine available. As a matter of fact, you can pre-order a drink to pick up at intermission. So cool. I'm looking forward to returning in January for the next play.

"From My Hometown" is, without question, the hottest ticket in Central Florida…read more If you haven't secured a seat yet, do whatever you can to get one. This production delivers a level of entertainment that surpasses anything I've seen at Dr. Phillips. The show transports you to a time when confidence felt earned, ambition was fueled by self‑belief, and the dream of success pulsed through every city street. Three cousins reunite unexpectedly in 1970s New York City, each chasing their shot at rhythm‑and‑blues stardom. Having been in NYC during that era myself, the musical stirred memories of a time when music wasn't designed to shock--it was meant to lift the spirit, soothe the soul, and move you from the inside out. This show captures that perfectly. From the moment the curtain rises, the audience is swept into a world that never disappoints. By the end of the evening, you realize you've been entertained more deeply than any amusement park or theater in the region could ever promise. If the spirit of James Brown, Otis Redding, or Jackie Wilson can be felt anywhere today, it's on this stage. Absolutely loved it.

Seeing Yuja Wang perform at the Steinmetz Hall will be one of my all-time favorite concerts that I…read morehave ever experienced. I have been a fan of Yuja Wang for many years now and never thought I would have an opportunity to see her perform in person, what an absolute blast! Tickets to the concert started at $105 which is actually reasonable when compared to other events held at Steinmetz Hall, the same seat to another concert I am interested in seeing are $165. If your purchasing tickets through the Dr. Phillips Center website you can save a lot of money especially if you're using a third-party app like StubHub. You can also purchase parking ahead of time at one of the local parking garages with a slight discount if you buy ahead through the site. Doors to the event opened at 6pm, we were pleasantly surprised to find a quintet of musicians performing lovely musical pieces such as Erik Satie's Gymnopedies in the main lobby for the hour leading up to the main performance in the Steinmetz Hall. There are a variety of drinks and snacks you can purchase in the lobby. I ordered a Jack and Coke to enjoy during the show and that ran me about $13.50. It's served in a plastic up with a sippy cup style lid, no straws provided. Once the doors opened to Steinmetz Hall Its pretty self-explanatory on how to find your seat if you've looked at the map ahead of time; however, staff are super friendly and can quickly direct you where to go if required. Steinmetz Hall is absolutely gorgeous; I love the wooden interior and the acoustics in here are just outstanding. Seating is a bit tight but not unbearable. The seat itself is comfy but you're sharing the arm rests with neighboring guests. There is also a cup holder mounted on the back of chairs in front of you but it's difficult to distinguish who get what cup holder because the chairs are not perfectly aligned behind each other on purpose to provide a better view of the stage for all guests. The Orlando Philharmonic choose two amazing pieces to open the show with: Johannes Brahms Hungarian Dances Nos. 5 in G minor and Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings. These are two well know pieces that many non-classical listeners might actually know, especially the Adagio for Strings because of its appearance in the movie's Platoon and Elephant Man. Many Young pianists will recognize the Hungarian Dance No. 5 as this piece is taught when advancing to the early advanced level. After a brief 20-minute intermission, we returned to see Yuja Wang perform Samuel Barber's Overture to The School for Scandal, Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, and Samuel Barber's Concert for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 38. Yuja returned to the stage to give three jaw dropping encores; wow, what an awesome show!! I pretty much lucked out because my seat was right in line with the center of the stage and the way they positioned the piano was so that I could see Yuja playing every piece, I couldn't have been happier. This was my first time seeing a concert in the Steinmetz and it won't be the last. It is a little pricy but you have the opportunity to see some of the world's finest musicians in such an intimate setting. I would definitely pay the $100+ price tag to see that show again.

I thoroughly enjoyed Tom Papa's Breaking Bread show. He made me feel so good about life, surviving…read morelife situations. Lots of love in that show. The opening show cat dad was super funny also. The acoustics in every single venue there is amazing. But especially here!!! The acoustic science is astounding. Cochlear catwalks, & cork floors, so crystal clear. The acoustics seem phenomenal.

Fringe Festival kicking off great with almost of today's shows here at the OFS…read more Clean, well lit venue, spacious rooms, and plenty of friendly volunteers!

The Orlando Family Stage is an AWESOME theater! We had the chance to attend their puppet play date…read morewith our daughter Ivy and she enjoyed it so much. The staff was super friendly and was great with all of the kids. If you're looking for an interactive, hands-on experience with your little one will love, this is the one! We saw peter rabbit and were able to do hands on arts and crafts as well. Definitely will come back again!

I've only been here once for the Buddy Holly Story, so this review is based solely on that... But I…read morewouldn't mind returning! Unfortunately for you, all remaining performances of Buddy Holly are completely sold out. ENVIRONMENT This is a nice theater. The lobby is quite nice. There are simple refreshments available for purchase. The seats are sufficiently spacious, padded, and comfy. The way the theater is set up, you can't really get a bad seat. We arrived 2 minutes late for a sold-out show and parking was a bit problematic. I recommend arriving early! BUDDY HOLLY STORY My husband wanted to see this. Honestly, I wasn't looking forward to it. But it was a very good show. The acting performances were much better than I've seen in other theater companies (coughmadcowcough) and the music was a joy to watch. I sat next to an older gentleman who lived during the time period of this show and he very much enjoyed it, saying he wanted to see it again. QUALITY COMPARED TO OTHER LOCAL THEATERS This is the top reason I recommend you make the drive out here. I've been to a few different theaters around the Orlando area and I thought this theater was significantly better. The environment is much more spacious and comfortable, the acting and performance was much more engaging and convincing, and they seem to have either more talented people or more resources to pull off a much better stage and set design, costumes etc. I get the impression these people are professionals.

We saw Grease here last week and I was really impressed by this theatre! It is a little place, but…read moreit has a good sized lobby and they sell snacks and drinks for an incredibly cheap price making this the perfect outing for a family because of its affordability. The staff were so sweet and accommodating and when we sat in our seats, a staff member took the stage to tell us about all the upcoming plays and a little about the theatre. I thought this was such a nice detail and it made me make a mental note to keep tabs on their upcoming shows, many of which sound amazing and are things I can't wait to check out! The theatre itself is small but the stage is decently sized and every seat in the house has a pretty darn good view which is awesome! The production itself was well thought out with attention to detail in the sets, costume design, and the choice of actors. The cast did a phenomenal job and I was super happy with our choice of attending the show for date night! Can't wait to go back :)