AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando – The Intersection of Family Wellness and the Arts
AdventHealth has played a crucial role in fostering the community’s growth and development of the performing arts. With so many exciting opportunities for families, we’ll explore the 23/24 Season of AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando at Dr. Phillips Center, highlight the most kid-friendly shows, and share how attending a show can nurture your family’s wellbeing.
Adventhealth Broadway In Orlando 24/25 Season
An unforgettable family night at the theater can be found in the heart of downtown Orlando. During AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, you’ll experience an unforgettable family night out, along with some health benefits for both you and your kids. (Continue reading for health benefits below.)
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This season’s lineup offers a few great shows for families, including The Lion King and STOMP.
- Girl From The North Country – Sept. 24-29, 2024
- THE BOOK OF MORMON – Oct. 22-27, 2024
- About Cher – Nov. 12-17, 2024
- Some Like it Hot – Dec. 17-22, 2024
- MAMMA MIA! – Jan. 14-26, 2025
- A Beautiful Noise – Feb. 4-9, 2025
- MJ The Musical – March 4-16, 2025
- Mean Girls – March 28-30, 2025
- Disney’s The Lion King – April 23 – May 18, 2025
- STOMP – June 6-7, 2025
- SHUCKED – June 24-29, 2025
ADVENTHEALTH BROADWAY IN ORLANDO
The Most Kid-Friendly Shows
AdventHealth is proud to be the presenting partner of Broadway in Orlando for three seasons in a row! Here are the best, upcoming kid-friendly shows you should plan to attend.
Disney’s The Lion King
April 23–May 18, 2025
The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Walt Disney Theater!
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.
STOMP
June 6–7, 2025
Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP: the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.
Established in New York City in 1994, STOMP ran for a staggering 11,475 performances at the Orpheum Theater and become an international phenomenon, playing in 45 countries and making appearances on Sesame Street, the Academy Awards and in the 2012 Olympic Games.
Explosive, inventive, provocative, witty and utterly unique, STOMP remains the most successful Off-Broadway show of all time and an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
Parenting pro-tip: A Broadway style show is typically longer than your average movie or live performance. We suggest making adjustments for this extended timeframe.
Tips for a Family-Friendly Theater Experience at Dr. Phillips Center
- Complimentary Booster Seats: Complimentary booster seats are available at the guest services desk on the first floor. Present an ID as collateral. These boosters are easy to carry into the theater for the show. Please note, they are first-come, first-served.
- First Aid and Family Restrooms: The AdventHealth First Aid station on the first floor is available for basic medical needs during your theater visit. Family restrooms are conveniently available on each floor; just ask a staff member for their location.
- Dress Comfortably: Dress your kids in comfortable attire and take some time to explore the Dr. Phillips Center with them before the show. It’s a great way for them to burn off some energy and become familiar with the surroundings.
- Aisle Seats: Opt for seats near the end of an aisle to help with fidgeting or needing the restroom during your family’s night out at the theater.
Important note – Unless otherwise noted, children under the age of two are not permitted inside the theaters.
AdventHealth’s Commitment to the Arts
AdventHealth’s longstanding support for the Dr. Phillips Center is a reflection of how the arts can elevate our hope and renew our health—body, mind, and spirit.
Rich Moats, Director of Integrative and Creative Arts Therapies shared the health benefits of the arts, “Music shares many neural pathways with different brain functions like moving, talking, thinking. Arts and music are whole brain experiences! Because music activates so much of the brain, it can help keep these activated brain areas strong. This has positive implications on the whole person, no matter what age they are.”
Together, AdventHealth and Dr. Phillips Center are exploring the intersection of wellness and the arts. AdventHealth believes that the arts open the door to wellness and healing. For anyone, at any age and at any stage in life, being involved in the performing arts challenges the body, strengthens the mind, and stimulates the imagination.
Rich goes on to share, “For children and adults, as individuals or sharing together, more art and music is better! Learn an instrument, incorporate intentional music listening in your daily activities, join a choir, go to a concert, or if you have specific health and emotional needs, participate in music therapy – all of this can help you be more healthy and whole.”
Thanks to the unwavering support of AdventHealth and the vision of the Dr. Phillips Center, there is a cultural richness in our community. Experience the arts and their power to heal, inspire, and elevate our lives.
