Dr. Phillips Center celebrates 24/25 Season with Lord of the Rings Community Giveback

Happening this Friday, August 9, 2024, 70 special guests will attend the arts center as part of the community giveback initiative supported by Massey Services, Inc.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce the first community giveback of the 24/25 season, happening on August 9, 2024.

This celebratory event invites 70 special guests to the arts center who will experience a unique evening performance of “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in Concert,” setting the stage for a season of expanded community engagement.

Through support provided by Massey Services, Inc. – the community giveback will commence with a special preshow reception on the Kessler Tier, where guests will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with Maestro Shih-Hung Young and soloist Kaitlyn Lusk. The night will culminate in the Walt Disney Theater with a live symphony performance alongside a showing of the Oscar-winning film.

“These students kick off our first community giveback of the 24/25 season,” says Kathy Ramsberger, President & CEO of Dr. Phillips Center. “It’s always great to connect with our community through this initiative because it allows us to foster relationships and provide forever memories, staying true to our vision of Arts For Every Life®.”

Guests will also receive exclusive Lord of the Rings signed posters, event swag and light bites.

To date, Dr. Phillips Center has contributed over $21.7 million to purpose and donated more than 47,700 tickets to the community

For more information visit drphillipscenter.org.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a private nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) in downtown Orlando, Florida.

The arts center produces, presents and serves as home to regional, national and international works and co-presents Broadway in Orlando. This year, the arts center celebrates its 10th Anniversary, hosting 6,500+ performances and events, welcoming 4.7 million+ guests and contributing over $21.7 million to purpose and community since opening in November 2014.

The arts center features renowned venues such as the Walt Disney Theater, Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, and the acclaimed Steinmetz Hall, recognized among Architectural Digest’s 11 most beautiful theaters worldwide. Judson's Live the new live music room, enhances the arts center alongside established venues such as the DeVos Family Room, Rooftop Terrace and Seneff Arts Plaza. Additionally, the AdventHealth School of Arts offers year-round performing arts education.

For more information, visit drphillipscenter.org.

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