ORLANDO, FL – [October 2, 2025] – Central Florida Vocal Arts continues its 2025–2026 Season, Picture Perfect: Idealism on Stage, with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, November 7-9, 2025, at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This intimate production brings to life one of the most celebrated musicals of the 20th century.
Inspired by Georges Seurat’s pointillist painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, the musical follows Seurat’s fictionalized counterpart, George, as he struggles to balance his devotion to his work with his relationship to his muse and lover, Dot. As the story unfolds across two acts, Sunday in the Park with George challenges audiences to consider the sacrifices and triumphs that come with the act of creation. Featuring Sondheim’s exquisite score—including “Finishing the Hat,” “Move On,” and the soaring “Sunday”.
“This show is a love letter to the creative process,” says CFVA Founder and Executive Director Theresa Smith-Levin. “It reminds us that behind every brushstroke and every note is a very real human artist shaping how we see the world—and one another. This is exactly the kind of musically challenging and soul-stirring work CFVA exists to share with Central Florida.”
Returning to direct is Ayofemi Demps, whose CFVA production of The Light in the Piazza was hailed for its musical elegance and emotional resonance. Maura Sitzmann makes her company debut as Music Director and leading the cast are Chase Williams as George, last seen in CFVA’s production of Dracula, and Bee Gutierrez as Dot, bringing depth and emotional honesty to one of Sondheim’s most complex heroines. They are joined by an ensemble cast of talented artists, company regulars and new faces alike.
This production is supported in part by generous sponsors Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs and United Arts of Central Florida and presented with minimalistic staging to highlight Sondheim’s intricate score and Lapine’s poetic book. The Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater’s intimate setting allows audiences to experience the production up close—every note, every word, every brushstroke.
What: Sunday in the Park with George presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts
When: Friday, November 7 at 8:00PM | Saturday, November 8 at 8:00 PM | Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 PM
Where: Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
Tickets: $35–$50, available at https://centralfloridavocalarts.org/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george/
About Central Florida Vocal Arts and Opera del Sol
Central Florida Vocal Arts (CFVA) and its sister company, Opera del Sol, are transforming the community through innovative arts education and inspiring professional performances. Rooted in the values of excellence, accessibility and innovation, CFVA is committed to reimagining opera and musical theatre for modern audiences as a catalyst for social good. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CFVA is proud to foster creative expression and build a more connected and compassionate Central Florida through the power of music.
Learn More: https://centralfloridavocalarts.org
Experience More: Artist Talk-Back
Step into a world of color, creativity, and complexity with Central Florida Vocal Arts. Explore how the arts impact mental health with songs from Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Sunday in the Park with George, and an accompanying panel discussion featuring community members from AdventHealth and Creadle School of Art.
October 22nd at the Winter Park Library from 7 to 8 PM >>> https://www.winterparklibrary.org/event/central-florida-vocal-arts-93453
October 28th at the Center for Health and Wellbeing from 6:30 to 8 PM >>> https://www.cvent.com/c/calendar/aa96ae30-13be-451b-960b-301185e48386
