There are some amazing things about this theatre space…read more I love the way the doors can slide open so on nice Orlando nights it's like an open air entrance. I love how beautiful the stairwell is going up to two. I love how much they have expanded their food and beverage line up over the years. The sound tends to be pretty good, the communication from the theatre is always amazing. They waive fees if you come to the box office to buy your tickets. The seats are comfy and almost every seat has a solid view. The box seats are the exception so be warned. The volunteers are always amazing and they are so nice. It would be cool if they opened a second location that served coffee because that line for espresso beverages is always really long. I love the breadth of show types. There's always something for everyone.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026…read more Front Row, Center Tickets to Ms. Diana Ross' Concert Performance I've been to numerous events at the Dr. Phillips Center but nothing beats having the opportunity to see a legend perform within arms-length to where you're seated. And when that "Icon of Icons" is none other than Ms. Diana Ross...well, nothing else need be said. It was a dream come true to say the least. In my most previous update of the Dr. Phillips Center I indicated meeting with and having my photograph taken with the incredible soprano Sarah Brightman was an entertainment highlight of 2025. 2026 has just begun but I will have to use the superlative "spectacular" once again. As in a spectacular show from start to finish. Diana Ross may be 81 years old!...but she still has the voice and ahem...the moves of a much younger performer. Just think of this, she was performing with the Supremes in the 1960's. I wasn't even born and by the time I was she had 12 number one singles with the OG of girl groups! And she is still working it to this day. Ms. Ross sung a multitude of her hits which kept the crowd, and my sister and I, dancing and singing throughout the evening. However, when she started to belt out Gloria Gaynor's anthem "I Will Survive" that really got the audience out of their seats. An Icon singing and Iconic piece of music is an experience second to none. Ms. Ross, you and your mark on music history is unmatched...blessings to you and your family!

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!

We recently went to a 9-year-old's birthday party at Pirate's Dinner Adventure and had an…read moreabsolutely fantastic experience! They had reserved a private party room, and the hospitality from the staff was exceptional from start to finish. They made our group feel welcome and took great care of both the kids and the adults throughout the event. One thing that really stood out was how much there was to do before and after the show. The kids loved watching and interacting with the pirates in the shop area, where there were sword fights and fun pirate antics that kept everyone entertained. It helped make the experience feel much bigger than just a dinner show. The show itself was incredibly entertaining. While I'll admit I wasn't paying close attention to every detail of the storyline, the talent on stage completely won me over. The singing, dancing, stunts, and overall energy of the performers were outstanding. The cast was genuinely impressive and kept me engaged the entire time. What I appreciated most was that both the children and the adults had a great time. It's not always easy to find an attraction that appeals to such a wide age range, but Pirate's Dinner Adventure pulled it off effortlessly. If you're looking for a unique birthday party venue or a fun family outing, I highly recommend it. We left with happy kids, happy parents, and lots of great memories.

If you like dinner shows, just come and check the box off! Fun show with audience participation!…read more The pirate theme is well done, and everyone stays in pirate character really well. All the drinks have pirate names. They have a pirate stuffie display to make your own pirate stuffie toys, a gold-mining area, a display of pirate weapons, and a bunch of other stuff to look at and play with. The show floor is smaller than other themed shows. So audiences are smaller, and character interaction is more frequent. Some of the lighting was a bit dated, but it works perfectly fine. (just an a/v guy in me being critical of stuff no one notices.) Lol At the start, they took some volunteers to help with the show. This is a great time to volunteer random people and pretend you know them. Like saying "pick my aunt, pick my aunt!" I didn't know that lady, however, she will always remember the good-looking guy who volunteered her on stage to make family photos and memories. The actors all did a good job. They all seemed to be having fun. Which is a great thing for this type of show! They did a good job trying to keep the kids involved. The storyline, well, it's not Disney they serve alcohol. So, I'm not really sure what the story was. I can tell you there was a mermaid, sword fighting, rope swing, and overall talent that makes me wonder how i failed at life. However, these poor souls are out at sea 7 days a week. Let's cut them a break and say awesome job, matey! The food, Can't complain. Didn't come here for a 5-star food experience. As a matter of fact, 20 minutes after sitting, the food wasn't even a priority anymore. Haha. I got the chicken. It was half an entire chicken. Like a Walmart hot rotisserie chicken. The bones pulled right out. The smashed potatoes were made in front of me by a 7ft tall pirate built like a Greek god who made eye contact while smashing these potatoes with his fist.... is how good they tasted. Would I come here again? Well, probably not, but as a group, yeah! All these dinner shows are fun stuff. Like, this shouldn't have been this fun. Go! Have a good time! Don't second-guess it. Most of the 1-star reviews are from people who wanted a hologram show that smells like Disney World, while being served by Jack Sparrow himself. Great experience! Trust me, we all wasted more on less.

I recommend please company, 120 minutes presentation was well worth it. After the presentation the…read morerest of your vacation Is enjoyable

Really funny comedy show! Will keep you laughing and smiling…read more They have two shows, 6pm and 8pm. Come half an hour early for dinner. So if you purchased the 6pm show, show up 5:30pm. If you purchased the 8pm show, show up 7:30pm. Seating is first come first serve. Dinner is salad/pizza and soda/beer/wine. They have other food options, such as chicken wings. Don't expect good food. The comedy Magic show starts at 6pm/8pm and end at 7pm/9pm. The show is very interactive. The magician grabs people in the front to participate. His acts are hilarious. Wouldn't mind coming back. FYI, they are located in the WonderWorks building. There's a parking structure in the back. $5 for two hours. $7 for 3-4 hours. $10 for all day or lost ticket.

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.

When my parents and I were looking in to our first trip to Universal Orlando, my mom mentioned…read moreDecember as the time we could go to be able to see this show and other holiday festivities. I spent months hyped for this show, and I was shocked at the wait for this show as well. I didn't feel it was worth the wait, and would leave this as a one and done on my list of things to try for Universal Orlando. Even sat on this review draft for months in hopes my opinion grew a few sizes like the Grinch's heart, but alas I remain a bah humbug regarding this show.

An absolutely adorable show that has all the heart from the original story and then some! Everyone…read morethat works on this stage show is magnificent and seeing them all enjoy themselves the entire time is wonderful. The show tends to reach capacity so I like to get there at least 30 minutes before. They open doors fifteen minutes before the show begins and the place is filled up and everyone sits down very fast! I love being able to sit on the right side of the stage because you see the Grinch and Max the most on this side. The design of the stage is stunning and the choreography as well as singing is wonderful! I love that the show has a couple dark humor portions and I couldn't help but almost cry from laughing at one joke. The show is thirty minutes and not once did I feel like I was bored or it was dragging. The songs are wonderful and the acting is amazing! I can't wait to experience this show again while I'm there! I loved how they made the Grinch look and the costume changes as the icing on the cake for me! Max the dog is also