Central Florida Vocal Arts

Aces For Arts Access Fundraising Gala
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Mezz, 100 S Eola Dr, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
GO ALL IN, and bet on a future where every young person thrives with confidence and creativity – and where the arts build a kinder, more connected Central Florida.–
For over a decade, Central Florida Vocal Arts has been more than just a performing arts organization—have been a movement. Named by the Orlando Business Journal as the fastest growing arts organization in Central Florida, CFVA invites you to join the movement.
Aces For Arts Access, A Night of Play for a Purpose isn’t just another charity gala—it’s a night of fun and fundraising designed to captivate Central Florida’s top business leaders, philanthropists, and performing arts enthusiasts.
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Tickets include:
*High-energy casino games
*Wine and cocktails
*Puff & Stuff catering
*An enticing silent auction
*And the live performances that only CFVA can provide
This party is a unique opportunity to connect with Central Florida’s most innovative and influential leaders – people who, like you, believe in investing in the cultural and economic future of our region and in leaving a lasting impact.

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Vino e Voce with Timucua Arts Foundation 2026
2026-03-13 19:30 | The W𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 H𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦, 2000 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL, 32806, United States
Timucua’s intimate concert hall transforms once again into a refined opera house, designed to showcase the beauty and power of the human voice. Vino & Voce is a curated aria-and-wine pairing experience where expressive opera meets thoughtfully selected wines.
Presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts and Opera del Sol, this immersive evening pairs captivating vocal performances with wines chosen to enhance the emotional character of each aria. Guests are invited to savor a seamless blend of music and flavor—where every note and every sip deepen the experience. The program features treasured works by Mozart, Puccini, Strauss, and other renowned opera composers.
This event is part of Timucua’s Opera Festival 2026.
Discounted tickets are available for members, students, teachers, frontline workers, veterans, and seniors.
Free parking is available on Summerlin Avenue and at Wadeview Park.Guests are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage to share.
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Operatic Double Bill: Trouble in Tahiti & Susanna's Secret
2026-03-07 15:00 - 2026-03-08 15:00 | The Orlando Shakes – Goldman Theater, 812 E Rollins Street, Orlando, 32803, United States
Central Florida Vocal Arts’ Opera del Sol closes our Picture Perfect season with two rarely paired one-act operas. The Secret of Susanna (originally Il Segreto di Susanna) is a witty chamber comedy that explores marriage, independence, and secrets. In contrast, Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti reveals the discontent behind the polished facade of 1950s suburban life. Together, they offer a layered and moving portrait of love, illusion, and identity.
Starring

Stephen Mumbert
Caitlin Mohr
Marilyn Sharp
AJ Morales
Daniel Silva

Directed by Eric Pinder and Music Directed by Victoria Wells

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Immerse Fest 2026
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Downtown Orlando Orange Ave between Central and Anderson Church Street Pine Street Magnolia City Hall, Dr Phillips Center Seneff Plaza The Frontyard, Seaside Plaza and Duncan Plaza, Orlando, FL, United States
EXPERIENCE IMMERSE: A PERFORMING AND INTERACTIVE ART FESTIVAL IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
Step into IMMERSE, three days of creativity across 10 city blocks in Downtown Orlando, where hundreds of live performances, interactive art installations, and unexpected experiences await at every turn.
From February 20–22, 2026, join us as musicians, dancers, visual artists, acrobats, projection and media artists, and more come together to create an unforgettable, city-wide celebration of art.

Broadway star Jasmine Forsberg to Headline Arts Weekend
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Park, 251 S. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Broadway star Jasmine Forsberg of SIX The Musical ® will headline a FREE community concert Friday, February 6, 2026, beginning at 7 p.m., on the Central Park main stage. Presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts (CFVA), the concert will feature showstopping pop, rock and musical theater melodies backed by a live band led by pianist Julian Bond. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy this magical evening under the stars. This event is a vibrant piece of Arts Weekend ~ A Tapestry of Experiences hosted by the city’s Arts & Culture Alliance, and presented by the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation and AdventHealth, running Thursday through Sunday, February 5 – 8, 2026.
Arts Weekend, a Tapestry of Experiences is an annual four-day arts extravaganza celebrating arts and culture in Winter Park, the City of Arts & Culture, highlighting the 24 members of the Alliance. Festivities throughout theweekend will include dozens of community events and performances in Central Park as well as many cultural venues throughout the city. The mission of the Winter Park Arts & Culture Alliance is to enhance and improve awareness andvisibility of the 24 non-profit organizations within the city limits who provide arts programming. Arts Weekend ~ A Tapestry of Experiences supports this mission.
AS SEEN IN THE COMMUNITY PAPER
“CFVA is thrilled to present this concert with our hometown hero, Jasmine Forsberg. Jasmine grew up here in Central Florida, attended Timber Creek High School, and trained at the Orlando Repertory Theatre (now Orlando Family Stage). We are honored to share her incredible artistry with our community and hope to inspire the next generation of Broadway-bound performers—showing them that someone who once stood exactly where they stand has gone on to achieve her dreams on the musical theatre stage.” – Theresa Smith-Levin, Founder and Executive Director of Central Florida Vocal Arts
FREE CONCERT:
Friday February 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a free community concert featuring SIX The Musical®, Broadway star Jasmine Forsberg, backed by a live band led by pianist Julian Bond, and presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts. Immerse yourself in a showstopping evening of pop rock and musical theater melodies on Central Park main stage.

Sunday in the Park with George
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | Dr. Phillips Center Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
🎨 Central Florida Vocal Arts and Opera Del Sol Present: Sunday in the Park with George 🎨
Step into the world of color, creativity, and complexity this November as Central Florida Vocal Arts and Opera Del Sol present Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George—a poignant and visually stunning exploration of art, love, and legacy.
Inspired by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, this groundbreaking musical follows the artist’s obsessive pursuit of perfection and the emotional cost of creation. With an unforgettable score and deeply human storytelling, Sunday in the Park with George examines what it means to make something meaningful—and how art connects us across time.
This production brings one of Sondheim’s most visually rich and emotionally complex works to life with sweeping orchestration and theatrical innovation. Experience a show that will challenge, inspire, and stay with you long after the final note.
🎭 November 7–9, 2025 | Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater | Orlando, FL
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Winter Park Center for Health and Wellbeing: Sunday In The Park With George Free Preview & Talkback
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Center For Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
FREE EVENT!
Learn how the Winter Park Center for Health and Wellbeing and Central Florida Vocal Arts are partnering to build community through the arts. Join us for a talkback event with a panel discussion and live music based on the upcoming performance of Sunday In the Park With George.

Step into a world of color, creativity, and complexity as Central Florida Vocal Arts presents a panel discussion with partners Crealde and AdventHealth. Join our talk about how the arts impact mental health with key songs from Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George—a poignant and visually stunning exploration of art, love, and legacy.

Winter Park Library: Sunday In The Park With George Free Preview & Talkback
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Winter Park Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
FREE EVENT!
Learn how the Winter Park Library and Central Florida Vocal Arts are partnering to build community through the arts. Join us for a talkback event with a panel discussion and live music based on the upcoming performance of Sunday In the Park With George.

Step into a world of color, creativity, and complexity as Central Florida Vocal Arts presents a panel discussion with partners Crealde and AdventHealth. Join our talk about how the arts impact mental health with key songs from Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George—a poignant and visually stunning exploration of art, love, and legacy.

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Registration is required for this event.
Registration will open September 22, 2025 @ 12:00am.

The Music Man In Concert
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Dr. Phillips Center Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
This show is generously sponsored by The Mayflower Winter Park.
In collaboration with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater. August 22-24.
Get ready to tap your toes and fall in love with one of America’s most cherished musicals as we tell the story of Professor Harold Hill in Meredith Willson’s beloved classic, The Music Man.
Set in small-town Iowa, The Music Man tells the story of fast-talking con artist Harold Hill, who plans to swindle the locals by posing as a bandleader—only to have his heart changed by the town librarian, Marian. Full of unforgettable songs like “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Till There Was You,” and “Ya Got Trouble,” this beloved classic is a joyous celebration of community, redemption, and the transformative power of music.

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Winter Park Library: The Music Man Free Preview & Talkback
2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Winter Park Library Edith Bush Theater, 1052 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, 32789, United States
FREE EVENT!
Learn how the Winter Park Library and Central Florida Vocal Arts are partnering to build community through the arts. Join us for a talkback event based on the upcoming performance of The Music Man in Concert featuring panelists Melissa Schneider (Executive Director, Winter Park Library) and Theresa Smith-Leven (Executive Director, Central Florida Vocal Arts) with performances by Chris Fahmie (Harold Hill) and McKenzie Pollock (Marian Paroo) with accompaniment by Victoria Wells.
Hear some of the top hits from this beloved musical and how the lyrics demonstrate the importance of libraries in our communities. Ask your own questions and connect with the performers for an inspiring conversation.
Whether you’re a theater lover, student, or curious community member, this is your chance to experience The Music Man in Concert from a whole new perspective!

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Registration is required for this event.
Registration will close on July 28, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

Summer Institute II
2025-06-16 09:00 - 2025-06-21 14:00
For Ages 13 – 18.
In just one transformative week, Summer Institute empowers students to conceptualize and stage an original musical theatre production—written, designed, and performed entirely by them. From scripting dialogue and crafting sets to designing costumes and stepping into the spotlight, every student plays a vital role in bringing a shared vision to life. In addition, each participant performs a solo in a dedicated voice recital, nurturing self-confidence, stage presence, and a deep sense of accomplishment. Beyond technical skills, the experience builds community and self-efficacy, setting the foundation for both artistic and personal growth.
Summer Institute registration is now open, with enrollment limited to just 50 students per session to ensure personalized instruction and a high-quality experience for every participant. Scholarships remain available for those with financial need, continuing CFVA’s mission to make arts education accessible, inclusive, and transformational.

Summer Institute Session I
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-14 14:00
For Ages 7 – 12.
In just one transformative week, Summer Institute empowers students to conceptualize and stage an original musical theatre production—written, designed, and performed entirely by them. From scripting dialogue and crafting sets to designing costumes and stepping into the spotlight, every student plays a vital role in bringing a shared vision to life. In addition, each participant performs a solo in a dedicated voice recital, nurturing self-confidence, stage presence, and a deep sense of accomplishment. Beyond technical skills, the experience builds community and self-efficacy, setting the foundation for both artistic and personal growth.
Summer Institute registration is now open, with enrollment limited to just 50 students per session to ensure personalized instruction and a high-quality experience for every participant. Scholarships remain available for those with financial need, continuing CFVA’s mission to make arts education accessible, inclusive, and transformational.

Orlando Fringe Puppet Singalong
2025-05-19 22:00
Nostalgic Singalongs!
Performer details coming soon!

Kids Fringe - Musical Treehouse by Central Florida Vocal Arts
2025-05-18 10:00 - 10:30
Ages: 2+; adults welcome
Join Central Florida Vocal Arts for an interactive music show where kids become the stars!
Our lively crew of musician-performers will sing, dance, and play live instruments—then the kids can grab toy instruments and share their voices to join the fun! It’s a hands-on musical adventure full of catchy tunes and silly sounds that spark creativity and get everyone moving.
Perfect for little rockstars ages 2 and up!

DTOLive!
2025-05-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Lake Eola Amphitheater, 195 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Ready to feel the art beat of the city? DTOLive brings you more than 800 free arts and cultural events between now and June 2025. There is something exciting for everyone. Enjoy Central Florida Vocal Arts performance at Lake Eola Amphitheater!

Opera Del Sol Double Feature: Susanna’s Secret and Trouble In Tahiti
2025-05-09 08:00 - 17:00
🎭 Opera Del Sol Presents: A Double Dose of Wit and Reflection 🎭Susanna’s Secret by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari & Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein
Experience an evening of contrasting operatic gems as Opera Del Sol brings two captivating one-act operas to the Orlando stage for the first time.
Susanna’s SecretComposed by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari in 1909, this delightful intermezzo offers a comedic glimpse into marital suspicion and the quirks of domestic life. When Count Gil detects the scent of tobacco on his wife, Susanna, he suspects infidelity. The truth, however, is far more amusing. With its elegant score and light-hearted narrative, Susanna’s Secret has charmed audiences for over a century .
Trouble in TahitiLeonard Bernstein’s 1952 opera paints a poignant portrait of suburban disillusionment. Following a day in the life of Sam and Dinah, a couple ensnared in the monotony of 1950s American life, the opera delves into themes of communication breakdown and the pursuit of genuine connection. Bernstein’s blend of jazz, popular music, and classical elements creates a soundscape that is both nostalgic and critically reflective .
This unique pairing juxtaposes the light-hearted with the introspective, offering audiences a rich tapestry of operatic storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness two masterful works that, together, explore the complexities of love, trust, and the human experience.

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The Ballad of Baby Doe
2025-04-25 20:00 - 2025-04-27 15:00 | Dr. Phillips Center Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
The Ballad of Baby Doe is a timeless American opera that resonates with themes of love, resilience, and ambition, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Colorado Silver Boom. Directed by Eric Pinder with music direction by Julian Bond, this masterpiece brings history to life, exploring the complex dynamics of relationships and societal change through poignant melodies and heartfelt storytelling.
At Central Florida Vocal Arts, we believe in the transformative power of performance to inspire and connect audiences and The Ballad of Baby Doe exemplifies this ethos. The story centers on the real-life figure Elizabeth “Baby” Doe, whose unwavering spirit and tender love for silver magnate Horace Tabor triumph amidst adversity. As Baby Doe’s journey unfolds—from her humble beginnings to her tumultuous relationship with Horace—audiences are immersed in a tale of passion, heartbreak and ultimate redemption.
The Ballad of Baby Doe is one of the most treasured American operas. Its plot is based on the lives of actual historical figures from Colorado, Horace Tabor and his wife, Elizabeth (“Baby Doe”) Tabor. Memorable arias include the title heroine’s arias “Willow Song” and “Letter Aria,” as well as Horace Tabor’s “Warm as the Autumn Light.”
This operatic treasure is not only a celebration of American musical tradition but also an intimate exploration of the human spirit. Featuring lush orchestrations, unforgettable arias like “Willow Song,” and characters brimming with emotional depth, The Ballad of Baby Doe speaks to the values of perseverance, individuality and grace under pressure.
The opera The Ballad of Baby Doe premiered at the Central City Opera in Colorado in 1956 with Dolores Wilson in the title role. The opera’s New York premiere, directed by Vladimir Rosing, was presented at the New York City Opera in 1958, starring Beverly Sills as Baby Doe Tabor.

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This project was funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.

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Silent Auction Virtual Event
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-30
Contributions made now through April 30th will be eligible to access a matching funds pool of up to $1.25M.
This year, we’re coming home!
For the first time, CFVA will have a home base—right in the heart of Winter Park—at the former Winter Park Library, in partnership with Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts:
460 E New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
We invite YOU to be part of this exciting moment!
🎁 Bid on our silent auction
🎭 Attend a performance
🤝 Join a committee
📣 Share our story
📬 Reach out and connect
Your support helps us build our space—and our future.
Thank you for believing in the power of the arts to uplift and unite!
