Center for the Performing Arts closes a volatile 1st decade on a high
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer stood in the lobby behind the front entrance of Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 6, 2014, and shook the hand of each resident who showed up to get an eyeful of the long-promised facility — a downtown landmark rivaling Lake Eola as a symbol of the city’s identity.
The date was a significant turning point in the evolution of Orlando’s entertainment scene. Now, there’s no end to a supply of nationally recognized acts taking the stages at the facility's four venues.
Vice President of Programming and Education Foster Cronin previously told Orlando Business Journal when it comes to booking shows, the Dr. Phillips Center tracks the success of performances in major markets like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
