I visited for the first time on Wednesday to see Hamilton on its national tour. I won a show ticket…read more(through the Hamilton app) and was very excited to finally see my most anticipated musical. The show was amazing obviously!! I was lucky enough to win a front row ticket, so I saw it all as close as possible. The dancing, the singing, all the little details Lin Manuel Miranda inserted into this production is astounding. I laughed, I cried, I clapped, and I cried some more when the 2.5 hour show ended. I did not want to leave the theater. I cannot wait to see Hamilton again one day. As for the theater, this was my first time visiting the Dr Phillips Center and I was in awe. First, Dr Phillips Center is in the middle of Downtown Orlando and there are many great options parking wise close to the theater. I chose to park in the City Commons garage. There was an attendant in front where you pull your ticket to park - $19 with a card or $10 cash. The City Commons garage also connects to a covered walkway that leads you to the theater, just get off on the 3rd floor of the garage. The walk in total is about 6-7 minutes (lol). The theater itself features a large lawn in front, then valet is in front of the doors, then when you walk in, you get the full ambience. It's beautiful in there, so nice and shiny. The box office is immediately to your right as you walk in. There are concession stands on both sides of the building and the merch area was to the right side of the building. The actual theater is huge! Very comfy seats. It was pretty cold inside, so bring a sweater. Again, with the theater being in Downtown Orlando, there is plenty nearby whether it be a bar or sit down restaurant. Several restaurants are within a 10 minute walk. I will be visiting the Dr Phillips Center for a show again in the future, a great time was had.

Dr. Phillips Center is an absolutely lovely venue. We had the opportunity of attending a Hamilton…read moreperformance, and it was an enjoyable experience. The entire cast was exceptional, displaying radiant energy and talent. The Dr. Phillips team greeted us, scanned our tickets, and directed us to our seats. The center is well-equipped with bars offering beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic $$) and snacks on every level and restrooms conveniently located throughout. You can prepay parking, or there is street parking available if you get there early and don't mind a short walk. Taking pictures is not allowed throughout the performance so be mindful. See you at the next show!

Last night I stepped into the Winter Park Playhouse for Honky Tonk Angels, and it felt like opening…read morenight on Broadway, transported to Central Florida. The evening shimmered with energy--a perfect overture to the season. From the first note to the final bow, the cast carried us on a journey that pulsed with rhythm, harmony, and heart. Their voices soared, their timing danced, and their presence filled the stage with a brilliance that could rival any marquee in New York or London. Theatre, at its best, is a living symphony--dialogue weaving into song, song flowing into story--and this production captured that cadence flawlessly. As the curtain fell, I was struck by the artistry that thrives here in our own backyard. Having lived in Dubai, Las Vegas, London, and New York, I know the grandeur of global stages. Yet nowhere have I found such a steady stream of performances, each one crafted with care, directed with vision, and performed with soul, as I do here in the world's vacation capital. Heather Alexander and Roy Alan, the founders, discovered a rare niche: a theatre that doesn't rely on spectacle or technology, but on the timeless power of human talent. While Dr. Phillips Center dazzles with scale, the Winter Park Playhouse enchants with intimacy--family spirit, authenticity, and artistry that stands the test of time. This was more than entertainment; it was a celebration of craft, community, and pure theatrical joy. Honky Tonk Angels is a salute to the season and a reminder that the greatest value in Central Florida theatre lies not in spectacle, but in the artistry of performers who give themselves fully to the stage. Don't miss this production--it's a standing ovation waiting to happen.

the renovated theater is really nice. we went to see the Rat Pack and it was pretty bad. We've been…read moregoing to the playhouse for many many years. The shows are not all winners but this was the worst we have ever been to. The music was too soft for the voices

Excellent show worth the money. The doors open 30 minutes before the show…read more They have some snacks, beer, wine and pre made alcoholic drink that changes with the season. Make sure to try to go to the bathroom before the show begins as there is no intermission. Parking is free

Starting with the bad: Seats are a bit uncomfortable. Staff…read morecould be more "available". There could be more of an explanation to what's happening. Some sections might make you sleepy. Not sure how kids sit through it. The good: There are concessions for food/snacks. The performers were great to watch. The show as a whole was good. The short: I did leave not 1000% sure of what the show was about, but it was enjoyable.

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.

I went to Pancake & Booze art show to support my mom in law. It was really nice. The artists were…read moreable to display and sell their artwork. Some of the artists even did art on the spot which was really cool to see. The bar was open for people to buy drinks. I ended up getting a cup of Modelo. They had multiple lines for pancakes. I passed on it this time. But the next time I will get me a few stacks. Grade - A

I'm always looking for an awesome show at an amazing venue and right here is exactly what that was…read morefrom start to finish! The given night I came here Driveways was playing and I must say it was a super fun show it sounded good the venue was awesome for music and the staff was very nice at the door! My gps did put me in the wrong spot so keep in mind that it's around the corner so if you don't see it right away keep venturing and you'll find it! Overall super cool venue with awesome sound hope to come back here again at some point for another show! Until then see you in the circle pit!

I really enjoyed this show. I've been to it twice now and saw two different performances with two…read moredifferent magicians. Its family friendly but it does have some fun for the adults as well. I loved the unlimited beer, wine and soda. The Pizza left a little to be desired. Especially the first time that we went. I went with my girlfriend in2cruising and we had to ask for another pizza to be made as the first had clearly been sitting there for about 30 minutes before we got served. Regardless, I can highly recommend this experience. Check out my full review on Youtube Just search MrBucketlist Outta Control Magic Comedy Show!

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

Went to see Henry VI, Part 3 - The Rise of Richard. Enjoyed the performance and the intimacy of the…read moretheatre. This was Shakespeare without scenery and lighting effects (Bare Bard), so it had a spontaneity and raw energy that was refreshing. Everyone seemed to be participating together and having a fun time; audience, actors and staff.

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!

I went here to see Carrie. I really like the theater and the surrounding areas. The theater looks…read morevery nice, the staff is friendly and the seats were very comfortable. The surrounding areas are very nice and are perfect for taking pictures. Parking is a bit challenging, but 5 minutes away from the theater were plenty.

What a great time today at the Annie Russell Theatre in Winter Park at Rollins College to see The…read more39 Steps! Since I can't afford a Renaissance or Eras ticket short of parting with a major organ, blowing 20 bucks to see college theatre will just have to do. Myself and about 50 or so senior citizens sat back to appreciate the chutzpah it takes to get up on a stage and PERFORM. This is a very charming theatre with decent-sized bathrooms. You can purchase concessions at the intermission for $2 each (did someone say Airheads?!?). There is also a shuttle operated by Rollins students that runs from the Truist Parking lot to the theatre and back for those that need it. I highly recommend checking out this lovely theatre and thanks to everyone on-site today who made the experience so much fun.

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 :)

If you're visiting Orlando, put Capone's Dinner & Show on your list! This was hands down one of the…read morehighlights of my entire trip, and I enjoyed myself so much that I would absolutely go back. From the moment I arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming, entertaining, and accommodating. The entire experience--from the food and drinks to the singing, dancing, and storyline--kept me entertained throughout the evening. I even got to play poker and take a souvenir photo! It truly felt like a full evening of entertainment rather than just dinner. And let's talk about the VALUE! The price for dinner and entertainment was extremely reasonable, especially considering that a drink was included with the package. Additional drinks were reasonably priced as well, which I really appreciated. Now, THE FOOD! I ordered the spicy sausage zucchini pasta, and it was absolutely delicious. I honestly could not believe how good it was! We also received bread with olive oil, which was a nice traditional touch. Dessert was included as well--an apple turnover-style pastry. My only tiny critique would be that I wish it had a little more fruit filling, but that certainly didn't take away from the overall experience. What impressed me even more was the exceptional customer service. My phone died during the evening, and they were kind enough to let me charge it. Unfortunately, I accidentally left my charger behind. When I checked my credit card later, I noticed that Capone's had issued me a credit. I can only assume they noticed I had left my charger and credited me what they believed it would cost to replace it. That gesture absolutely touched me. They didn't have to do that, and it spoke volumes about the type of people working there. It wasn't just great service--it was genuine hospitality and thoughtfulness. That's the kind of customer care you remember long after the night is over. The entertainment was fantastic! Between the dancing, singing, the entire plot of the show, playing poker, and taking my souvenir picture, I had SUCH a good time. In fact, I enjoyed the staff, food, drinks, and entertainment so much that I left one of the largest tips I've ever given at a restaurant or entertainment venue. That alone should tell you how impressed I was! If I could rate the experience beyond a 10, I'd give Capone's a 20! Seriously, if you're in Orlando and looking for something fun and different to do, GO TO CAPONE'S! Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your date--just GO! Come ready to eat, laugh, be entertained, and have a genuinely great time. Capone's, thank you for making my evening so memorable. You were truly the highlight of my trip, and I'll definitely be back!

We were a party of five at Al Capone's Dinner & Show on September 6 celebrating an engagement. My…read moreaunt traveled from Ohio and was especially excited because she had been to Al Capone's several times over the years and had wonderful memories of it. Unfortunately, what we experienced was nothing like what she remembered. Our reservation showed a 7:00 PM start, so we arrived at 6:30 as requested. From the beginning, everything was disorganized. We weren't told where the entrance was and ended up at the back of the line. Once inside, we waited in another line for drinks. Then there was no clear direction for seating. An employee eventually took our party of five to a four-top before another server said it wouldn't work and moved us. Once seated, someone asked what salad dressing we wanted even though we hadn't received menus. I finally had to ask, "Do we get menus?" The menu listed Italian wedding soup, which I ordered. I was told they might have run out after serving VIP guests, but then I was simply brought minestrone. When I questioned it, the server acted like I was mistaken and said the wedding soup must have been on their "winter menu." He picked up the menu to check and discovered it DID list Italian wedding soup. This was September 6 in Florida. If you're out of something, just tell the customer instead of making them feel like they read the menu incorrectly. The appetizer arrived quickly but was cold. Then came dinner. I cannot emphasize this enough: this was honestly the worst food I have ever eaten in my life. That is the God's honest truth. I've had meals I didn't like, but I cannot remember ever having an entire meal this unpleasant. Nearly everything with sauce was overwhelmingly spicy. It wasn't one dish. The food as a whole was terrible. When you're paying for a "dinner show," DINNER is a major part of what you're paying for. By the time dinner arrived, our drinks were empty. No one offered refills. No water and no additional napkins. I eventually GOT UP MYSELF, asked for a pitcher of water, brought it back and refilled everyone's water. I also had to get our own napkins. This wasn't just our table. Tables throughout the room had stacks of dirty dishes while dessert was being served. Guests had empty drinks and dirty plates everywhere. It was chaotic. We were told they expected around 60 guests but received 129 reservations. I understand being short staffed, but if you cannot properly serve 129 people, don't accept 129 reservations. Cap the reservations. Being short staffed explains slower service. It doesn't excuse this level of disorganization. When the server told us we could move to the stadium seating for the show, I explained that I had to get our own water and napkins because nobody was taking care of us. He asked how everything else was. We told him honestly that it wasn't good and we wouldn't be back. After explaining the problems with the food and service, his response was: "If the food was so bad, then why are you taking it home?" Yes, we asked for to-go boxes because we had paid for the food. We ultimately threw it away. His response came across as rude and defensive. An offer to get a manager would have been much more appropriate. He encouraged us to stay because the show was better, but we were done. We purchased tickets for a DINNER SHOW. Instead, we endured a terrible dinner and terrible service and were then supposed to hope the show made up for it. We left approximately 1 1/2 hours early. This was supposed to be an engagement celebration. My aunt came from Ohio excited to share a place she had loved with us. Instead, all five of us left disappointed. Even the souvenir photo added to the frustration. We waited about 15 minutes to see it, and my eyes were closed. After everything else, I asked if they could at least give us the newspaper-style photo without the additional $20 charge. We had already spent approximately $149 and were leaving 1 1/2 hours early. I was simply told no. There wasn't even an offer to ask a manager. What bothered me almost as much as the food was the complete lack of concern or effort to make anything right. I understand staffing problems, bad nights and running out of menu items. Any ONE of these things could have been overlooked. But this wasn't one thing. The entire experience was disorganized from arrival to departure: confusing entrance and seating, no menus until we asked, cold appetizer, unavailable menu items, the worst food I have personally ever eaten, empty drinks, no refills, no napkins, getting our own water, dirty dishes everywhere, a defensive response when we complained, no manager and leaving 1 1/2 hours early. My aunt had wonderful memories of Al Capone's, which is why we chose it. Sadly, none of us have any desire to return. We expected a fun dinner show and memorable engagement celebration. It was definitely memorable, but unfortunately for all the wrong reasons.