24|25 Season Brochure by University of Florida Performing Arts

24|25 SEASON

Above: Pink Martini. Front cover, clockwise from top: Alex Cuba, THE BOOK OF MORMON, Geneva Lewis. Back cover, clockwise from top: Tres Souls, Take 6, Amaryn Olmeda.

SEAN MASON QUARTET

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Pianist Sean Mason’s unique voice in jazz is steeped in the sound of the South. Mason’s performances are grounded in an integrity reinforced by his appreciation of his musical ancestors with influences ranging from Ray Charles to Duke Ellington to southern gospel and blues. His 2023 album, The Southern Suite, offers moments of complexity that will excite jazz aficionados with catchy, accessible melodies that welcome everyone.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 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.

TRES SOULS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Tres Souls has been capturing hearts one ballad at a time. They are a modern embodiment of the vintage sounds of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema and will transport you to a more romantic time. You don’t need to speak Spanish to understand the emotion conveyed by the gorgeous melodies of this L.A.-based bolero band.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

JAHARI STAMPLEY

TRIO

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Young pianist Jahari Stampley blasted onto the international jazz scene in 2023 by winning the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute Competition. Accompanied by his GRAMMY®-nominated multi-instrumentalist mother, D-Erania Stampley, and drummer Miguel Russell, Jahari performs ultra-funky, dimension-opening jazz with a triumphant style that is unmistakably his own.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

David Sedaris will catch you off guard with his irreverent laugh-out-loud storytelling. His distinctively gentle and sardonic voice is instantly recognized by anyone who has tuned into his classic Santaland Diaries, broadcast on NPR each holiday season. A GRAMMY®-nominated radio contributor, his autobiographical essays are written for the listener as much as for the reader, and the finest way to experience a Sedaris story is in person—delivered from the voice of the wordsmith himself.

BOOK SIGNINGS PRECEDE AND FOLLOW THIS PERFORMANCE.

CIRCA HUMANS 2.0

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Fueled by the question, “What is possible in circus?,” this Australian troupe blurs the lines between movement dance, theatre, and the art of circus. Their performance will wow you with powerful exhibitions of strength and fluidity in a show that pushes the limits of physics and the human body.

HUMANS 2.0 IS COMMISSIONED BY THE MONDAVI CENTER, UC DAVIS.

Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

ACTORS

FROM THE LONDON STAGE — TWELFTH NIGHT

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024

7:30 P.M. | SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

Audience favorites, Actors from the London Stage, return to Gainesville for three intimate performances. This company delivers a masterful version of the comedy Twelfth Night, staying true to The Bard while keeping it fresh with each actor transforming skillfully into a multitude of roles. See Shakespeare upclose, and in a way you’ve never seen before.

RESERVED $40 | UF STUDENTS $12

VAM AND E.T. YORK PROMISING ARTIST

CLAYTON STEPHENSON

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024 | 2:00 P.M. SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

Clayton Stephenson is not just a remarkable virtuoso, but also a poet and a master storyteller whose love for the piano is apparent. His repertoire invites the audience on an adventure. Stephenson’s flourishing career includes accolades as a finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022 and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2024.

RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

SERGIO BERNAL DANCE COMPANY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Globally celebrated as “exhilarating and enchanting” (The Guardian), former Principal Dancer of the Ballet

Nacional de Espan˜a Sergio Bernal brings his first eveninglength program to the U.S. Created by Bernal and choreographer Ricardo Cue, A Night with Sergio Bernal melds the bravado and speed of Spanish flamenco with the grace and precision of ballet. Accompanied by three masterful musicians and fellow award-winning flamenco dancers, Bernal pushes both forms towards a new frontier.

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

MICHAEL CLEVELAND & FLAMEKEEPER

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

2019 Best Bluegrass Album GRAMMY® Award winner Michael Cleveland can claim dominance in the highly competitive world of bluegrass as a 12-time IBMA Awards Fiddle Player of the Year. He has performed with a legendary list of greats such as Béla Fleck, Tommy Emmanuel, Billy Strings, and Vince Gill. Cleveland is widely considered the top fiddler of his generation.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

ENDEA OWENS AND THE COOKOUT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

If you’ve seen Endea Owens jamming with the house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert or delivering joyfully catchy basslines on NPR Tiny Desk with her band The Cookout, then you know not to miss a chance to see Endea’s musical prowess shine in person. Her accolades include an Emmy, a GRAMMY®, and a Peabody Award.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post,

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look—from the point of view of both the parents and young people—at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN IS RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12 AND UP AND CONTAINS ADULT THEMES, INCLUDING DISCUSSIONS OF SUICIDE.

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $75

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $60 | BALCONY $45 | UF STUDENTS $20

Tiffany Lu conducts

MAHLER’S “RESURRECTION” SYMPHONY

University of Florida Symphony Orchestra

Kathryn Henry, Soprano

Maire Therese Carmack, Mezzo-Soprano

UF Concert Choir and Gainesville Master Chorale, Will Kesling, Director

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

UF Symphony Director Tiffany Lu is generating a buzz with her command of the orchestra and ambitious program choices. Watch UF’s new star conductor take the orchestra to new heights as they tackle Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. This is your chance to hear one of the most profound, emotional and important symphonic works ever penned.

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $40

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $30 | BALCONY $20 | UF STUDENTS $12

PROGRAM

PARKER QUARTET

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2024 | 2:00 P.M. SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

Internationally recognized for their fearless, yet probingly beautiful performances, the GRAMMY® Awardwinning Parker Quartet has distinguished itself as one of the preeminent quartets of this time. Their numerous honors include winning the Concert Artists Guild Competition, the Grand Prix and Mozart Prize at France’s Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition, and Chamber Music America’s prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award.

RESERVED $40 | UF STUDENTS

$12

String Quartet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 4 — Alexander von Zemlinsky

The Four Quarters — Thomas Adès String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat Major, Op. 67 — Johannes Brahms

VOCTAVE IT FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Elevate your spirit and find yourself smiling earto-ear as you experience one of the most popular a cappella groups in the United States. Voctave is an 11-member ensemble guaranteed to put you in the holiday mood with their joyful repertoire of wintery arrangements including retro classics and contemporary seasonal hits. The sum of each member’s musical roots makes for a wealth of influences including musical theatre, barbershop, pop, and choral music.

PIT $50 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $50

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $40 | BALCONY $30 | UF STUDENTS $12

WE’RE

— EVEN WHEN LIFE IS NOT

Our box office can help you change your tickets to a different performance, move seats, donate the value of your tickets to UFPA, or exchange your tickets for a gift certificate.

UFPA policy allows for refunds only in the case of an event cancellation or date change. We do not offer cash refunds By donating your ticket(s) to the box office, you are allowing another patron(s) to purchase them and enjoy the performance. Call the box office, 352.392.2787, or check the UFPA website, performingarts.ufl.edu, for details.

TICKET EXCHANGE POLICY

• Exchanges are not available on the day of the performance

• A $5 transaction fee will be charged at the time of the exchange

• The customer will be charged the difference in price in the case of an exchange for a higher priced ticket

• In the case of an exchange for a lower priced ticket, the remaining balance can be donated to UF Performing Arts as a tax-deductible donation

PINK MARTINI

Featuring China Forbes

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Come party with Pink Martini! A crowd favorite, Pink Martini returns to Gainesville to celebrate their 30th anniversary on a tour that promises to be packed with stylish fun. Drawing inspiration from all over the world—crossing genres from big band American jazz to old-fashioned French pop—the group tours the globe with their multilingual repertoire on a diplomatic mission to share a good time.

PROGRAMS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17

String Quartet, Op. 11 — Samuel Barber

String Quartet No. 2 — Charles Ives

String Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 68 — Dmitri Shostakovich

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18

Four Diversions for String Quartet, Op. 32 — Louis Gruenberg

String Quartet TBD — Erich Korngold

String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 “American” — Antonin Dvorˇák

PACIFICA QUARTET

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025 | 7:30 P.M.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025 | 2:00 P.M.

SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

One Quartet — Two Different Programs!

The Pacifica Quartet has established itself as one of the finest chamber ensembles to hit the stage. With their powerful energy and captivating sound, it is no wonder that this quartet has a career that spans nearly three decades and multiple GRAMMY® Awards. Choose one performance or indulge in both distinct programs for an extraordinary experience of musical virtuosity.

RESERVED $40 | UF STUDENTS $12

CIRQUE KALABANTÉ

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Cirque Kalabanté features gravity-defying acrobatics and jaw-dropping displays of contortion and strength. Inspired by daily life in Guinea, this performance is designed to share the beauty, youth, and artistry of West African culture. Founded by Guinean-born Cirque du Soleil veteran Yamoussa Bongoura, Kalabanté means “ambitious child with exceptional courage” in West African Sousou. Cirque Kalabanté lives up to its name showcasing explosive drumming and dance and extraordinary feats of daring for adults and kids alike.

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

TAKE

6, NNENNA

FREELON, AND CLINT HOLMES

Withers to Wonder: Celebrating the Music of Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

A supergroup forms for the brand-new show, Withers to Wonder, where famed multi-GRAMMY® Award winners, Take 6, join forces with illustrious jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon and Vegas crooner Clint Holmes to celebrate the music of icons Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder. Ain't No Sunshine for those who miss this show, so get your tickets Signed, Sealed, Delivered today.

PROGRAM

Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Major, K. 301 — Wolgang Amadeus Mozart

Three Romances, Op. 22 — Clara Schumann

Post Scriptum, Sonata for Violin and Piano — Valentin Silvestrov

Three Romances, Op. 94 — Robert Schumann

Sonata in A Major — César Franck

GENEVA LEWIS

With Evren Ozel, Piano

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 | 2:00 P.M.

SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

Hailed as “clearly one to watch” (Musical America), violinist Geneva Lewis is at the forefront of a new generation of performers carrying forward the classical canon with remarkable mastery. She has the power to dominate the music, yet handles it with elegance. Geneva is the recipient of a 2022 BorlettiBuitoni Trust Award, 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and Grand Prize winner of the 2020 Concert Artists Guild Competition.

RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS

$12

STELLA COLE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Let this performance transport you to a 1940s jazz club with moody lighting and the sounds of soft chatter and drinking glasses that fade away as a star takes the stage. Raised on old movies and classic singers, Stella Cole captivates audiences with her soothing renditions of tunes from the Great American Songbook, and a remarkably mature voice reminiscent of Judy Garland.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

JOSÉ VALENTINO AND CHARLTON SINGLETON

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

José Valentino, a recipient of multiple Latin Grammy Awards, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with a musical style that traverses R&B, Latin, jazz, fusion, and beyond. Charlton Singleton is a multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning trumpeter, conductor of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, and a founding member of the acclaimed Gullah quintet Ranky Tanky. Together, Valentino and Singleton promise a fun, energetic evening filled with improvisational flair and fast-paced, funky Latin jazz.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025

7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The GRAMMY® Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new, innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.

VIP $175 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $75

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $60 | BALCONY $45 | UF STUDENTS $20

VIP ticket includes early access to the hall to watch cast blocking/warm-ups, a VIP laminate, and a Q&A with select cast members prior to the performance.

Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major — Franz Liszt

Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26 — Max Bruch Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, “New World Symphony” — Antonin Dvorˇák

CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Steven Mercurio, Conductor

Maxim Lando, piano soloist

Sandy Cameron, violin soloist

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Filling concert halls for over 30 years, the great Czech National Symphony Orchestra is a testament to the timeless power of music. Immerse yourself in their stellar program featuring two exceptional soloists in the first half, followed by a performance of Dvorˇák’s Symphony No. 9 “New World Symphony.”

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $65

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $50 | BALCONY $40 | UF STUDENTS $20

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Iranian-born Azam Ali and Loga Torkian’s Fourth Light Project is an immersive, trance-inducing multimedia experience inspired by the 8th century mystic poetess Rabia Al Basri. Niyaz mixes modern electronic music and state of the art interactive technology with traditional Middle Eastern instruments, a female whirling dervish, and ancient poetry for a vivid, almost psychedelic, blending of old and new. Niyaz harmoniously weaves together traditional and modern instruments to create a sublime musical experience that unites people from different cultural and spiritual backgrounds through our shared humanity.

PIT $45 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45 ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

ZIGGY AND MILES

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025 | 7:30 P.M.

SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

Australian guitar duo, Ziggy and Miles, are changing how you hear classical music. With unmatched skill and passion, they promise to bring you a night of guitar virtuosity with influences from composers ranging from Rodrigo to Page in a blend of technical mastery and heartfelt passion.

RESERVED $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

DELLA MAE

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

You will get wrapped up in Della Mae’s footstomping performance. Long regarded as a powerful live band in bluegrass and Americana, Della Mae is a GRAMMY®-nominated, all-women string band reared in diverse musical styles.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

“GENIUS. BRILLIANT. PHENOMENAL. ”

JIMMY FALLON, THE TONIGHT SHOW

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025 | 7:30 P.M.

PHILLIPS CENTER

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical.

This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. For more information, visit TheBookOfMormonTour.com. CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE.

PEKING ACROBATS

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers with awe-inspiring acrobatic feats to create a breathtaking, all-ages spectacle with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival. Experience their precarious pagoda of chairs, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. Rooted in centuries of Chinese history, the Peking Acrobats seek to uphold the rich and ancient folk art tradition, and bring it to new heights while pushing the envelope of human possibility.

PIT $45 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

TIME FOR THREE

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

GRAMMY® and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies conventions with genre-bending excellence. Their unique instrumentation of two violins and a double bass well matches their extraordinary sound, which merges classical, Americana, modern pop, and singer-songwriter styles. Their signature charismatic performances and pushing of creative boundaries leaves audiences captivated worldwide.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

INTERPRETI VENEZIANI

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Returning audience favorite, Interpreti Veneziani, is based in the Church of San Vidal in Venice, where their concert season draws tens of thousands of spectators from around the globe. The ensemble has gained a reputation for its exuberance and Italian brio. Their accessible, virtuosic performances of Baroque and Romantic era pieces highlight the best in chamber music. PIT

ALEX CUBA

FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Alex Cuba’s sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks, and powerful guitar riffs abandon the conventional stereotype that is found in much of the Latin music landscape. Born in Cuba and now residing in Canada, he effortlessly blends the rich melodies of his Cuban roots with North American influences. Performing solo, Alex brings a very intimate performance to our UpStage that will have you grooving along with him throughout the night.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

THE GUY MINTUS TRIO

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Guy Mintus brings the expertise of a trained concert pianist, the energy of a showman, and a jazz musician’s sense of adventure. Coming from a heritage of Iraqi, Moroccan, and Polish Jews, he is unafraid to throw into the mix his native Middle Eastern scales and rhythms. The Guy Mintus Trio creates a musical home in which different identities and influences can coexist as a uniquely unified voice.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

AMARYN OLMEDA

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 | 2:00 P.M. SQUITIERI STUDIO THEATRE

“Prodigy” is a lofty label, but in the case of Amaryn Olmeda, the shoe fits. Amaryn won her first competition at age 9, debuted with the Philadelphia Orchestra at age 13, and made her Carnegie Hall solo debut at 14. At 16, the bold, expressive playing style of this rising star rivals that of international concert stage veterans.

RESERVED $35 |

ZAKIR HUSSAIN’S MASTERS OF PERCUSSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Join us for this celebration of drumming with one of the chief architects of contemporary world music, Zakir Hussain. Credited as the pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso, Hussain is one of the world’s most esteemed and influential musicians. Renowned for his immersive performances, Hussain boasts a career that includes collaborations with luminaries such as Edgar Meyer, the Grateful Dead, George Harrison, and Herbie Hancock. Hussain promises an unforgettable night of transcendent music and cultural fusion.

PIT $45 | ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF

LAS GUARACHERAS

THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Las Guaracheras is a salsa band hailing from the city of Cali, Colombia, that is lifting female voices in the Afro-Latin music scene. Their music is about joy, memory, and transformation backed by vibraphone, percussion, bass, piano, and vocals. Good luck sitting still when this irresistible Latina band takes the stage.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

BIRTH OF THE COOL

Featuring Dominick Farinacci and the Christian Tamburr Quartet

FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 | 7:00 & 9:00 P.M.

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

Follow these ambassadors of jazz on a toe-tapping expedition through the iconic era of jazz in an exploration of the late Miles Davis and trumpet greats like Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, and Clark Terry. Kick back while these top-shelf musicians serve as your guides, bringing to life the sophisticated sounds that shaped bebop and hard bop jazz.

RESERVED — 7:00 P.M. SEATING $55 | 9:00 P.M. SEATING $35 | UF STUDENTS $12

LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

Immerse yourself in an evening of dramatically expressive and intricately nuanced dance with the pioneering Limón Dance Company, America’s first modern dance repertory company. Established in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, Limón has been honored with the National Medal of Arts for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing the founder’s profound impact and enduring legacy in the world of dance.

ORCHESTRA A-P/MEZZANINE/LOWER BOXES $45

ORCHESTRA Q-Z/UPPER BOXES $35 | BALCONY $25 | UF STUDENTS $12

MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. | PHILLIPS CENTER

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde).

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features an original score by GRAMMY® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (Summer of ’69, Heaven), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News). Are you ready to fall in love all over again?

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BOX OFFICE

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UF STUDENT TICKETS

University of Florida students receive special ticket pricing thanks to support from Student Government.

UF students may purchase discounted tickets online, by phone, or in person at the Phillips Center Box Office. (Availability may be limited for some performances.)

STUDENT TICKETS REQUIRE PROPER IDENTIFICATION

Each student purchasing a UF student priced ticket must have a valid Gator 1 card. Card must say “Student.”

Students are required to bring their Gator 1 cards on the day of the performance. They must be presented at the time of ticket scan for entry into the auditorium.

OTHER STUDENT TICKETS

Any non-UF student may purchase discounted balcony tickets for select UFPA performances.

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PHOTO CREDITS FRONT COVER: Alex Cuba – Christina Woerns; THE BOOK OF MORMON - Courtesy of the Company; Geneva Lewis - Motti Fang-Bentov. INSIDE FRONT COVER: Pink Martini: Chris Hornbecker. PAGE 1: Sean Mason Quartet – Juan Patino. PAGE 2: Tres Souls – Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 3: Jahari Stampley Trio – Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 4: An Evening with David Sedaris – Anne Fishbein. PAGE 5: Circa - Damien Bredberg. PAGE 6: Actors from the London Stage — Twelfth Night - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 7: Clayton Stephenson - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 8: Sergio Bernal Dance Company - La fotografia di Massimo Danza. PAGE 9: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 10: Endea Owens and The CookoutLauren Desberg. PAGE 11: DEAR EVAN HANSEN - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 12: University of Florida Symphony Orchestra – Jane Kozhevnikova; Tiffany Lu, Conductor - Courtesy of the University of Florida. PAGE 13: Parker Quartet – Beowulf Sheehan. PAGE 14: Voctave - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 15: Circa - Yaya Stempler. PAGE 16: Pink Martini featuring China Forbes - Chris Hornbecker. PAGE 17: Pacifica Quartet - Lisa-Marie Mazzucco. PAGE 18: Cirque Kalabanté - Carl Lessard. PAGE 19: Withers to Wonder: Take 6 - John Abbott; Nnenna Freelon - Chris Charles; Clint Holmes - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 20: Geneva Lewis - Motti Fang-Bentov. PAGE 21: Stella Cole - Shervin Lainez. PAGE 22: José Valentino: Chike Okuridiafor; Charlton Singleton: Alice Keeney. PAGE 23: Riverdance - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 24: Czech National Symphony Orchestra - Fadi Kheir; Maxim Lando - Chris McGuire; Sandy Cameron - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 25: Niyaz presents The Fourth Light Project - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 26: Ziggy and Miles - Jiyang Chen. PAGE 27: Della Mae – Laura Schneider. PAGE 28: THE BOOK OF MORMON - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 29: Peking Acrobats – Tom Meinhold. PAGE 30: Time for Three - Lauren Desberg. PAGE 31: Interpreti Veneziani - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 32: Alex Cuba – Christina Woerns. PAGE 33: The Guy Mintus TrioAvishag Sheor Yashuv. PAGE 34: Amaryn Olmeda – Josh Wool. PAGE 35: Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion - Jim Bennett. PAGE 36: Las Guaracheras - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 37: Birth of the Cool - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 38: Limón Dance Company - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 39: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL - Courtesy of the Company. PAGE 40: Phillips Center - Aaron Bailey. BACK COVER: Tres Souls - Courtesy of the Company; Take 6 - John Abbott; Sean Mason - Courtesy of the Company.

UFPA WELCOMES CHILDREN AND GROUPS! HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

CHILDREN

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.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

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.

ACCESSIBILITY

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.)

Please visit performingarts.ufl.edu/about/accessibility for information about any of the above.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS

DIRECTLY FROM THE PHILLIPS CENTER BOX OFFICE

• Call 352.392.ARTS (2787) or toll-free within Florida, 800.905.ARTS (2787)

• Visit us in person at 3201 Hull Road on the University of Florida campus PHILLIPS CENTER BOX OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION

• Monday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. PERFORMANCE DAYS

• The Phillips Center Box Office is open one to two hours prior to each UFPA-presented performance for in-person sales

• Tickets are available 24/7 at our website: performingarts.ufl.edu

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING AT OUR VENUES

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.

Affiliates may purchase a maximum of four tickets per performance prior to the public on the following dates:

August 5

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:

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CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER

23 Riverdance

24 Czech National Symphony Orchestra

February 13, 2025

25 Niyaz presents The Fourth Light Project Friday, February 21, 2025

35 Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion

April 8, 2025

PUBLIC ON SALE DATE — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025

UPSTAGE AT THE PHILLIPS CENTER

1 Sean Mason Quartet

2 Tres Souls

3 Jahari Stampley Trio

9 Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper

10 Endea Owens and The Cookout

21 Stella Cole

22 José Valentino and Charlton Singleton

27 Della Mae

30 Time for Three

32 Alex Cuba

33 The Guy Mintus Trio

36 Las Guaracheras

37 Birth of the Cool

6 Actors

September 20, 2024

September 21, 2024

September 28, 2024

November 1, 2024

November 2, 2024

January 31, 2025

February 1, 2025

March 1, 2025

March 20, 2025

March 28, 2025

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April 10, 2025

April 11, 2025

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