Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Orlando)

I love theater.  I can't sing.  I can't dance. I can't act.  I can't even create sets.  I can watch though!  Dr. Phillips Center is the newest venue for Broadway scale productions in Orlando. 

Here is their website:  http://www.drphillipscenter.org/

We have seen several shows in the Walt Disney Theater and every last one of them has been amazing.  These are the traveling Broadway troupes, not local theater (although watch later this month for a review of my favorite local theater!).  The sets are magical, the performances are stunning. 



View from the Mezzazine

The theater itself is beautiful.  It is large, but well laid out. My husband, who is wide shouldered wishes there were two more inches per seat.  Ticket prices are reasonable on the Mezzazine level (~$75) and the view is fine.  Your budget could put you in the orchestra, in the private opera boxes, or in the balcony and I'm sure the view is fine in any of those places.  Tickets for The Sound of Music (and all of the shows this season, I think) start at ~$35. 



There are several theaters within the center.  There are performances of music, dance, comedy, inspirational speakers, television series, and many others.  There are also areas where you can take classes in cooking (Publix Kitchens), dance, and exercise.  I can't speak to the quality of any of those things, I just wanted to make you aware that they exist.  I have only been to plays in the Disney theater, and I highly recommend them. 

Tips:  Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.  Arrive early and place a drink order for intermission if you wish.  It will save you time and standing in line if you like a glass of wine during  the show.

There are a lot of interesting restaurants along Church Street, one block north.  If you park nearby you can walk along Church Street or get a ride to or from the theater in a pedicab for $10. 

There is valet parking directly in front of the theater.  It is a great option if you are running late or don't want to walk.  Cost is $22 for standard valet (less for accessibility parking, more for premium).  The nearest garage is on Boone (City Commons) and costs $10.  From there it is two blocks to the theater or to Church Street (for dining).