Central Florida Vocal Arts

SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30 | Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, FL, Orlando, FL, United States
CFVA opens the 2026-2027 season with Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed contemporary song cycle, exploring the life-changing moments that define who we become. Through powerful storytelling and emotionally charged music, Songs for a New World examines hope, fear, love, and the courage required to step into the unknown. Joined by the Central Florida Community Arts Orchestra, this concert event promises an unforgettable evening of live orchestral and vocal performance.
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Summer Institute II
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-20 15:00 UTC | Winter Park High School Ninth Grade Center, 528 Huntington Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States
For Ages 13-18
Across one creative week, students step into the full creative world of musical theatre. Through collaboration and guided instruction, participants create and present an original production imagined, designed, and performed by the students themselves. From shaping storylines and dialogue to designing visual elements and performing on stage, every child plays an active role in bringing the final production to life.
Each student also performs a solo vocal presentation, building confidence, expressive ability, and comfort in the spotlight. Beyond performance skills, the program encourages teamwork, independence, and connection, laying a strong foundation for artistic and personal growth.
Registration for Summer Institute is now open. Enrollment is limited to 50 students per session to ensure individualized attention and a high-quality experience. Scholarships are available for families with demonstrated financial need, supporting CFVA’s commitment to accessible, inclusive, and transformative arts education.

Summer Institute I
2026-06-08 09:00 - 2026-06-13 14:00 | Winter Park High School Ninth Grade Center, 528 Huntington Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States
For Ages 7-12
Across one creative week, students step into the full creative world of musical theatre. Through collaboration and guided instruction, participants create and present an original production imagined, designed, and performed by the students themselves. From shaping storylines and dialogue to designing visual elements and performing on stage, every child plays an active role in bringing the final production to life.
Each student also performs a solo vocal presentation, building confidence, expressive ability, and comfort in the spotlight. Beyond performance skills, the program encourages teamwork, independence, and connection, laying a strong foundation for artistic and personal growth.
Registration for Summer Institute is now open. Enrollment is limited to 50 students per session to ensure individualized attention and a high-quality experience. Scholarships are available for families with demonstrated financial need, supporting CFVA’s commitment to accessible, inclusive, and transformative arts education.

Heated Ribaldry: An Opera of Musical Proportions
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-24 | Orlando Fringe
From the award-winning team behind Cocaine Bear: The Opera (Patron’s Pick and Best of Fringe), comes Heated Ribaldry: An Opera of Musical Proportions—a wildly entertaining, high-energy parody that blends opera, musical theatre, dance, and just the right amount of scandal.
Inspired by the hit TV series Heated Rivalry, this unapologetically bold production follows superstar hockey rivals Ilya and Shane, whose on-ice competition melts into something far more unexpected. Featuring live music, sultry choreography, and a delightfully over-the-top Russian dream ballet, this is Fringe at its most fearless.
“The mission of Opera del Sol is to bring opera to people who would normally not attend it,” says Artistic Director and show writer Eric Pinder. “And what better way to do that than with hockey, humor, and a bunch of super attractive gay men? Just like in Cocaine Bear, I’ve taken existing music and changed the lyrics to tell this story.”
Known for his signature style of reimagining familiar music with entirely new (and often hilarious) lyrics, Pinder leans fully into the absurdity and heart of Fringe storytelling.
“I’m uniquely qualified to write this show, as my three major interests are hockey, gay men, and opera — not necessarily in that order,” says Pinder.
Pinder is joined by Music Director, Victoria Wells (The Music Man, in Concert and Operatic Double Bill) whose talent for delivering incredible musical performances promises the singing will shine. Starring Eli Hamilton as Shane and Ethan Garrepy as Ilya, the production features a dynamic ensemble including John Teixeira as Scott, Derrick Taylor-White as Kip, and Aaliyah Amarante, Roselyn Garcia, Daniel Martinez the ensemble —delivering powerhouse vocals, bold characters, and undeniable chemistry.
Whether you’re an opera aficionado, a Fringe junkie, or someone who’s never set foot in either world, Heated Ribaldry will be the show everyone is talking about at this year’s festival. Because at the end of the day… love is a full-contact sport.

May 14, 2026 – 8:20 PM May 16, 2026 – 7:35 PM
May 17, 2026 – 10:50 PM May 18, 2026 – 8:50 PM
May 20, 2026 – 9:50 PM May 23, 2026 – 2:55 PM
May 24, 2026 – 3:10 PM

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Aces For Arts Access Fundraising Gala
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.
