THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.
UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
Grammy® Award-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride
fuses the fire of a virtuoso with the depth and grounding of a seasoned journeyman. Joined by some of the top names in jazz, these stellar musicians take an electrifying new direction featuring original compositions as well as fresh takes on classic songs. Come see one of the most requested, most recorded, and most respected figures in the music world today.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 | 7:30 P.M.
PHILLIPS CENTER
Pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés is one of the most influential artists of our time.
Blending jazz, classical music, Afro-Cuban traditional music, and more into his unique personal style, Valdés is the winner of seven Grammy Awards®, five Latin Grammy Awards®, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Academy of Recording, and was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the world’s legendary musicians for an unforgettable night of music.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE
Kat Edmonson is an award-winning singer and songwriter who embodies the spirit of the past while remaining absolutely au courant. Edmonson is known to perform familiar classics, interweaving humorous anecdotes, philosophical musings, and her love of film — all with disarming candor and vulnerability. NPR calls her a “savvy student of the ’60s film soundtracks, jazz-pop stylists and Brill Building and Tin-Pan Alley songcraft.”
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.
Can he read your mind? Mentalist Joshua Kane’s Borders of the Mind will blow you away! With an eccentric childhood — including fire eating and knife throwing — Kane was destined for a career on the stage, or as an international spy. A fateful meeting with a mysterious mentor honed his powers of observation and intuition, leading to a career as one of the world’s top theatrical mind readers. Experience dazzling feats of lie detection, simultaneous telepathy — and possibly discover your own latent psychic abilities. A family-friendly performance full of mystery, intrigue, and endless possibilities, people of all ages leap to participate in the strange happenings at the Borders of the Mind.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Hailing from Zimbabwe, the all-woman a cappella quintet Nobuntu is recognized internationally for its sparkling energy, breathtakingly rich voices, and inventive performances that cover the gamut from gospel to traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro-jazz. Augmented only using minimal percussion, they emphasize pure voices, authentic dance movements, and the use of traditional instruments.
The word Nobuntu is an African concept that values humility, love, unity, and family from a woman’s perspective. This group represents a new generation of young singers who celebrate and preserve culture, beauty, and heritage through art. Their performances transcend racial, tribal, religious, gender, and economic boundaries to communicate directly with the audience’s human soul.
PROGRAM
Italian Serenade — Hugo Wolf
String Quartet No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 44 No. 2 — Felix Mendelssohn
String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat Major, Op. 130 — Ludwig van Beethoven
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023 | 2:00 P.M.
SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE
One of the hottest new string quartets on the classical music scene, Balourdet Quartet is made up of individuals filled with raw passion for chamber music. Formed in 2018, the quartet received the Gold Medal at the 2020 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, Second Prize at the 2019 Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition, and the top prize at the Borciani Competition in Italy in 2021. Join them for an afternoon filled with flying bows and swirling notes.
RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Known for their soul-stirring performances and fresh from their America’s Got Talent showcase, Ndlovu Youth Choir brings a message of hope, love, and togetherness. The choir’s repertoire is an exciting mix of traditional South African genres with pop, rock, jazz, and EDM. Ndlovu continues to push creative boundaries of song and movement to energize audiences of all ages while winning hearts and minds around the world.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Who knew school could be so funny! Bored Teachers, the hilarious educator/comedian internet sensations that have amassed more than 5 million followers on social media with their advice, podcast, teaching resources, and side-splitting videos, are bringing their We Can’t Make This Stuff Up! comedy tour to Gainesville for a night of laughter and community. So put that red pen down, throw on your comfiest t-shirt and join Bored Teachers as they bring stress relief with their A+ routines, sketches, and skits.
SOME MATERIAL MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 13.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 | 7:30 P.M. |
Grammy® winners Steep Canyon Rangers have mastered bluegrass as you have never heard it before. Although they received a boost when they collaborated with Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers built a large audience with their interpretations of bluegrass, folk, and string music. See for yourself how this genre-defying sextet mixes elements of folk rock, country, and pop to create something unique, innovative, and completely original.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023 | 8:00 P.M. |
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer TINA FEY (30 Rock), composer JEFF RICHMOND (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde), and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). The story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, MEAN GIRLS “delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!”
ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $75 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $60 | BALCONY $45 | UF STUDENTS $20
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.
Alexa Tarantino is an award-winning jazz saxophonist whom you may remember from our Ulysses Owens Jr. Generation Y performance in 2020. Named one of the Top 5 Alto Saxophonists by JazzTimes Critics’ Poll, Tarantino has established herself as a high-octane, dynamic performer. While she and her bandmates approach the set with tradition firmly in mind, they bring an invigorating way of looking forward.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.
With more than 138,000 monthly listeners and millions of plays on Spotify, Luca Mundaca is an artist in her prime. Mundaca uses her stunning voice to bring about great intimacy and emotion. Her work has been featured in movies including End of Watch and The Visitor, TV shows such as Californication, Mistresses, and the Brazilian telenovela TiTiTi. In addition to her own albums, Mundaca has been featured on two compilations distributed by Putumayo World Music: Brazilian Lounge and Women of the World: Acoustic. Influenced by jazz and bossa nova, themes in her songs often revolve around nature and our relationship with the world around us.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M.
SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M.
SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS Featuring Ashley Pezzotti
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Make the holidays swing with Big Band Holidays. A celebrated tradition under the Music Direction of Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra features vocalist Ashley Pezzotti. An uplifting event perfect for the entire family. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year alongside fellow music lovers with soulful arrangements of classic holiday songs.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Described as one of the bravest and best improv comics of our time, Paula Poundstone can be heard regularly on NPR’s news quiz Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me! and podcast Live from the Poundstone Institute. Poundstone’s shows are a steady stream of self-deprecation, sarcasm, current events, and stories about her cats and kids. The main complaint from her audiences across the country is that she leaves their cheeks hurting from laughter.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. |
American Spiritual Ensemble began as a dream of performing and preserving the music of the American slave spirituals to keep the art form alive. These songs now stand as a testament to the strength found through faith during times of hardship as well as a unifying force among all peoples. The chorale is made up of some of the finest classically trained soloists in the United States who have sung in opera houses and theatres around the world.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Parsons Dance is known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style. For more than 30 years, Artistic Director David Parsons has combined his choreographic gifts and talent for training passionate, highly skilled dancers into a solidified position as one of the world’s leading companies. Their stunning work flawlessly combines the movements and gestures of modern dance with the precision and discipline of classical dance to create a program that delivers a spirited evening for all ages. Returning to the Phillips Center, Parsons Dance will present Caught, a favorite among audiences. You certainly do not want to miss this opportunity!
ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45
Jonathan Swensen, cello | Chelsea Guo, soprano
Daniel McGrew, tenor | SooBeen Lee, violin
Albert Cano Smit, piano
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 | 7:30 P.M.
SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE
Featuring some of UFPA’s favorite soloists, Young Concert Artists on Tour is a new program that brings together a unique chamber ensemble of the most extraordinary young artists to cities in North America. This dynamic performance features rarely heard instrumentation that combines voice with violin, cello, and piano. YCA on Tour is sure to please with a mix of classic and modern music.
RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.
New roots string band Twisted Pine draws audiences across the UK and the US with their lush harmonies and daring, forthright, and charismatic songwriting. Of bluegrass origin, this quartet has developed its own unique style with layered sound that echoes Indie pop. Their voices blend into unexpected harmonies and grooves together in instrumental interplay. Both heart-rending and heart-racing, their music is full of passion and intelligence. Praised by NPR for an “upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; and virtuosic solos,” Twisted Pine is exploring a sound they call Americana funk.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.
Over the past decade, Cuban-born pianist Alfredo Rodriguez has gone from a young local artist to a globally recognized Grammy® nominee with three critically acclaimed releases. Schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana, Rodríguez’s riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as by his heritage and jazz roots. Discovered at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival by Quincy Jones, Rodríguez has distinguished himself as the definition of jazz and improvisation without boundaries.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.
Praised for authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens is a dynamic trio that inspires audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine through stirring musical experiences. With a repertoire that spans from Baroque to jazz to the Hot 100 Chart, The String Queens act as a bridge between classical music and mainstream pop with an exhilarating journey through time and musical genres with arrangements from the heart.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M.
UpStage
| 9:00
SEATING $50
P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
The internationally acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra crafts each performance with thoughtful consideration toward creative ways to merge the power of music with the spirit of exploration. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein returns to the Phillips Center sharing her consummate artistry, emotional investment, and rare interpretive depth. Hear these leaders in the world of classical music as they create lasting impressions that audiences feel in their hearts and experience the remarkable pursuit of transcendence.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
New York Voices has taken the best classic jazz and moved it to new levels. Shaped by Brazilian, R&B, classical, and pop influences, their performances at top venues including Carnegie Hall allow them to be considered one of the most exciting vocal ensembles in the country. Come see New York Voices up close and personal in our UpStage format.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12 UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
Steeped in a mix of Americana, folk, country, and pop, Six One Five Collective is a Grammy®-nominated collaborative effort and creative brainstorm of four artists reminiscent of bands like Fleetwood Mac and Little Big Town. With an eclectic mix of high energy music, original pieces, and hit songs they have written for artists such as George Strait, Kesha, Kelly Clarkson, and Sister Hazel, Six One Five Collective has carved a distinctive niche for themselves.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. |
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town of Newfoundland that opened its homes to 7,000 stranded travelers on 9/11. During that fateful week, cultures clashed, and nerves ran high — but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Celebrate the best of humankind and the best in all of us — COME FROM AWAY.
PHILLIPS CENTER
PIT $75 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $75
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024 | 2:00 P.M.
The Arod Quartet skyrocketed to international attention when they won the coveted First Prize at the 2016 ARD International Music Competition in Munich, having already taken First Prize at the Carl Nielsen Chamber Music Competition in Copenhagen in 2015. They later served as the BBC New Generation Artists from 2017 to 2019. Since then, they have firmly established themselves in performance and recording at the forefront of string quartets by dazzling audiences around the globe.
The group takes its name from Legolas’s horse in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy; in Tolkien’s mythic Rohirric language, arod means “swift.”
RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has celebrated more than 60 years of joyous and uplifting melodies. Within this music are the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African traditions. The a cappella vocal group has created a spirit that has touched a worldwide audience and garnered praise and accolades from a wide body of people, organizations, and countries.
In addition to their legendary work with Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with numerous artists including Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, and Melissa Etheridge.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Step Afrika! is dedicated to the tradition of stepping, blending percussive styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, and traditional African and contemporary dance into a compelling experience. Much more than just movement, they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. This blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with hearts pounding. Be prepared to be amazed by their lightning-fast footwork, percussive chants, and incredible synchronicity.
PIT $45 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a mesmerizing new production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane, and Superstar.
“A lush, glorious sound the likes of which you’ve never heard before. This is not your grandmother’s Superstar.’’
— Chicago Sun Times
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024 | 2:00 P.M.
SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE
Twenty-four-year-old pianist Ying Li has received top awards in numerous national and international competitions. Beginning piano at the age of 5, she has studied in Beijing, Philadelphia, and at The Juilliard School. Since then, Li has performed with many leading orchestras such as The Philadelphia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, and the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, among others.
RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS $12
VAM
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. |
Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music is coming to the Phillips Center — and they are bringing their family with them! Natalie and Donnell’s high level of skill and palpable joy at playing the fiddle together has earned them both industry acclaim and built up a loyal fan base. They combine their magnificent talents to give audiences an electrifying musical experience.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. |
Pat Metheny is known to bring something unique to every performance. This show is no exception, focusing on the various ways of playing solo he has explored across the decades in an evening that will be very special. The set features personal and fan favorite tracks from his nearly 50-year career, creating an almost orchestral range from bass to soprano within the realm of guitar.
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Music Director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell returns to our stage to lead the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Retaining the flexibility and spirit of their origin as a small, conductorless ensemble, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields has gained an enviable international reputation as one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras. Renowned for their polished, innovative interpretations of distinctive orchestral music, they present both symphonic and chamber repertoire on a grand scale at prestigious venues around the globe.
PIT $75 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $75
ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $60 | BALCONY $45 | UF STUDENTS $20
PROGRAM
Barbiere Overture — Gioachino Rossini
Violin Concerto — Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 2 — Johannes Brahms
SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY.
ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believe in their talent — and each other — to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring “IT’S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!”
ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century, including Rhythm is Gonna Get You, Conga, Get On Your Feet, Don’t Want To Lose You Now, 1-2-3, and Coming Out of the Dark. Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!
TIMBA A LA AMERICANA Featuring Grégoire Maret with Luques Curtis and Ruy Adrian López-Nussa
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.
UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
Pianist Harold López-Nussa reflects the richness of Cuban music with his distinctive combination of classical, folkloric, and improvisation. This fresh take is an exhilarating personification of the ritmo of the modern music scene’s bustling soul. With astonishingly fresh performances that showcase the full range and richness of the genre, Harold López-Nussa has earned significant national and international awards in the classical and jazz worlds. This tight-knit quartet will captivate you with its relentless vivaciousness.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12 UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
A four-piece Indie band, The Crane Wives defies musical stereotype with eclectic instrumentation and lively stage presence. They perform home grown Indie folk with candor and touching, soulful harmonies, and are not afraid to dip into their shared music experiences to experiment with jazz influences and instruments. Experience their breathtaking emotional honesty and unique sound in our UpStage format.
RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $50 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12 UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024 | 4:00 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
An energy-packed performance for the whole family complete with basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, BMX biking, and more! 360 ALLSTARS is a supercharged urban circus showcasing the phenomenal physical fusion of the artistry from street culture. Boasting a stellar international cast of world champion and world record-holding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS has been touring the world entertaining audiences of all ages by putting the “rad” in radical and connecting the street ’tude with raw music and mindblowing video clips.
PIT
ORCHESTRA
$45 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a worldfamous, all-male, classically trained ballet troupe that delivers hilarious parodies while performing both men’s and women’s roles. Described as “a kick from a steel toe cap in a silky pointe shoe,” this irreverent, beloved dance troupe is celebrating its 50th anniversary season of toeing the line between high art and high camp with their humorous blend of deep knowledge of ballet with absolute silliness. Their performances offer satire of the rigid world of dance through their playful, fresh, tongue-incheek concept.
ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45
ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12
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UF student tickets will go on sale on Saturday, August 26 at noon. UF students may purchase discounted tickets online, by phone, or in person at the Phillips Center Box Office.
Each student may pick up only one ticket per performance with a valid Gator 1 card. Gator 1 card must say “Student.”
The Gator 1 card must be presented for entry to the performance.
Any non-UF student may purchase discounted balcony tickets for select UFPA performances. The on-sale date for student tickets is Saturday, August 26 at noon.
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Any person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to our performances. Please ensure that your child has a ticket before arriving.
Many of our performances are suitable for children, but some are not. Please call our box office should you have questions.
Child-in-lap tickets are available to many UFPA performances for $10. Contact the box office for purchase information.
Any person, child, or otherwise, who disrupts the performance or other patrons’ enjoyment may be asked to leave the hall.
Buy 10 or more tickets to any performance and save 10 percent. Group tickets must be purchased at the same time, for the same performance, in person or by phone directly from the Phillips Center Box Office. Group discount is not available online.
University of Florida Performing Arts is committed to making your visit as comfortable and accessible as possible. We gladly provide the following at all of our venues:
• ADA-compliant parking
• Wheelchair seating
• Audio assistance
• Elevators
• Accessible restrooms
• Sign language interpretation (Request should be made one month prior to the performance.)
For full information about any of the above, please visit performingarts.ufl.edu/about/accessibility.
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Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County
DIRECTLY FROM THE PHILLIPS CENTER BOX OFFICE
• Call 352.392.ARTS (2787) or toll-free within Florida, 800.905.ARTS (2787)
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CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (PHILLIPS CENTER), SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE, AND UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER
3201 Hull Road Phone (Front Desk) 352.273.2457
For detailed driving directions, call the Phillips Center Box Office at 352.392.2787 and select option four.
Parsons Dance — Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 1: Christian McBride — Ebru Yildiz. PAGE 2: Chucho Valdés — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 3: Kat Edmonson — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 4: Joshua Kane — Max Herman. PAGE 5: Nobuntu — Tswarelo Mothobe. PAGE 6: Balourdet Quartet — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 7: Ndlovu Youth Choir — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 8: Bored Teachers — Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 9: Steep Canyon Rangers — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 10: MEAN GIRLS — Courtesy of the Artists Management. PAGE 11: Alexa Tarantino — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 12: Luca Mundaca — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 13: Wynton Marsalis — Frank Stewart. PAGE
14: Paula Poundstone — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 15: American Spiritual Ensemble — Henry Huhtulag Photography. PAGE 16: Parsons Dance — Courtesy of the Company. PAGE
17: Roxy Coss — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 18: YCA on Tour —Jonathan Swensen — Courtesy of the Artist, Chelsea Guo — Courtesy of the Artist, Daniel McGrew — Shervin Lainez, SooBeen Lee — Matt Dine, Albert Cano Smit — Chris Lee. PAGE 19: Twisted Pine — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 20: Alfredo Rodriguez — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 21: The String Queens — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 22: Alisa Weilerstein — Paul Stuart. PAGE 23: New York Voices — Courtesy of the Artists Management. PAGE 24: Six One Five Collective — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 25: COME FROM AWAY — Courtesy of Management. PAGE 26: Arod Quartet — Julien Benhamou. PAGE 27: Ladysmith Black Mambazo — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 28: Step Afrika! — Courtesy of the Artists Management. PAGE 29: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR — Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade. PAGE 30: Ying Li — Shervin Lainez. PAGE 31: Natalie MacMaster | Donnell Leahy — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 32: Pat Metheny — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 33: Academy of St Martin in the Fields — Benjamin Ealovega. PAGE 34: ON YOUR FEET — DJ Corey. PAGE 35: Harold López-Nussa — Courtesy of the Artist. PAGE 36: The Crane Wives — Courtesy of the Artists. PAGE 37: 360 ALLSTARS — Matt Loncar. PAGE 38: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo — Courtesy of the Artists Management. PAGE 42: Ladysmith Black Mambazo — Courtesy of Management.
BACK COVER: Christian McBride — Ebru Yildiz, Twisted Pine — Courtesy of the Artists, Roxy Coss — Courtesy of the Artist.
Remember, priority within your Affiliate level is determined by the date your ticket order is received. You do not have to wait until the beginning of your buying period to send in your order.
We will do our best to fill your seating needs and requests. If your seating preference is not available, you will be placed in the next best seat or section. Please note if accessible seating is needed. List your seating preference below:
1 — Pit (Pit sea ting is limited and subject to availability) | 2 — Front Orchestra (Rows A-P)/Mezzanine/Lower
