By Yasmene Warren
One thing you won’t have to worry about this June is running out of shows to watch at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This year, the calendar is full.
Here’s a lineup of shows you can’t miss this summer:
Haley Reinhart – June 1
Taking over the Dr. Phillips Center’s newest music room — Judson’s Live — is Haley Reinhart, an iconic jazz musician best known for her time with Postmodern Jukebox as a featured vocalist.
She recently released her EP, “Off the Ground,” and embarks on her 2024 North American tour. See her live on May 31 and June 1 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets start at $54.50 and can be purchased online.
Considering Matthew Shepard – June 1 & 2
Sit in on this Grammy-nominated three-part oratorio this June at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. This oratorio poses a musical response to the murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998 and invokes strong, compassionate emotions to reflect on his legacy.
Enjoy these performances on June 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively. Buy your tickets online for $39.50.
The Gay Agenda: Revealed – June 2
What is the “gay agenda?” The Orlando Gay Chorus is coming to the Dr. Phillips Center to give you all the answers on the LGBT+ community you’re looking for. Head to Steinmetz Hall on June 2 at 4 p.m. for an exciting concert filled with vibrant sounds. Get your tickets online for $15.
Clue – June 4-9
Watch the classic Hasbro board game of your childhood come to life on stage at the Walt Disney Theater this June. Enjoy this live twist on the 1985 Paramount cult classic, Clue, as the theater erupts with laughter and suspense in this whodunit.
Show times vary by date but include showings at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. More details about attending can be found online.
Sammy Figueroa & Aymée Nuviola – June 7 & 8
Grammy-nominated Latin jazz singer Sammy Figueroa and multi-Grammy-winning singer Aymée Nuviola are coming together this June to put on a sensational performance at Judson’s Live.
Embark on a musical journey with these Latin legends on June 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Purchase tickets online for $50.
An Evening with Gregory Porter – June 7
Lovers of jazz won’t want to miss out on this stellar performance from Gregory Porter. Porter is best known for his albums “Liquid Spirit,” Grammy-award-winning “Take Me to the Alley,” tribute album “Nat King Cole & Me,” “ALL RISE,” and “Still Rising.”
Listen to the sounds that got him regarded as “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer” live on June 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Steinmetz Hall. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased online.
Hooray for Hollywood! – June 15 & 16
Hollywood has released a bevy of musical classics. Now, the country’s largest community choir is coming together to take these classics to the stage at Steinmetz Hall this June.
From “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to “Mamma Mia,” prepare to hear all your favorites on June 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. respectively. Buy your tickets online for $20.
Michael Mayo – June 20-22
This young jazz performer hails from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance and is bringing his talents to Judson’s Live this June. Michael Mayo has performed with musical legends such as Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, and Nate Smith. Now, he’s taking the stage on his own from June 20 to 22 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Get your tickets now for $35 online.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert – June 21 & 22
Potterheads and theater lovers can find their match made in musical heaven this June at the Walt Disney Theater. Watch the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra take Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 to the stage on June 21 at 7 p.m. and June 22 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $45.50 and can be purchased online.
Les Misérables – June 25-30
Les Misérables has taken on several renditions and is regarded as one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. We’ve seen it be adapted into films, television shows, and of course, musicals. The world’s most popular musical is coming to the Walt Disney Theater this June, and you won’t want to miss it.
This Tony Award-winning musical will feature songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream” and “On My Own,” which can be heard live on stage from June 25 to June 30. Showtimes vary by date, and tickets can be purchased online.
Visit the Dr. Phillips Center’s website for a full calendar of shows coming to Orlando in June.
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