Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Performing arts center at University of Florida, Gainesville, US.
Description
Curtis M. Phillips Center is a performing arts facility at the University of Florida in Gainesville with multiple halls for different types of shows. The main auditorium seats approximately 1,700 people, while smaller theaters accommodate smaller productions and experimental work.
History
The center opened in 1992 and became a major addition to the cultural life of Gainesville. It received its current name in 2000 when a Jacksonville surgeon and his wife established an endowment to support the facility.
Culture
Many notable performers including Tony Bennett, Itzhak Perlman, Ray Charles, and Yo-Yo Ma have presented shows at the Phillips Center.
Practical
The different halls are designed for various types of events with flexible stage configurations to suit different productions. The complex is located on campus and accessible by car or public transportation.
Did you know?
The center received its name when Jacksonville surgeon Curtis M. Phillips established an endowment fund in 2000 with his wife Barbara.
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