Dillard Center For the Arts — Attraction in Fort Lauderdale

The Dillard Center for the Arts is a live performance venue on the campus of Dillard High School. Dillard High School is a performing arts magnet high school and they put their shows on in the Arts Center which offers music, dance, and theater performances to the general public.

I came to the center to view a performance of Peter and the Wolf by the South Florida Symphony. Since I knew it was at a high school I was expecting a high school auditorium but I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the theater was. The small (roughly 400 seat) auditorium was clean and the chairs were comfortable. Since the venue is not large all of the seats offer a good view of the stage.

Some of the upcoming shows available for purchase include the Marvelous Wonderettes Dinner Theater, a concert by the schools award winning Jazz ensemble, a dance performance by the schools students called Just Dance!, and the musical The Bodyguard. Tickets can be purchased on the Dillard Center for the Arts website and they offer a student discount.

Dillard High School was established in 1907. It's a historic school and was the first public school for African Americans in Ft. Lauderdale. It was a enlightening to see how this performing arts school is thriving today. I enjoyed the concert I saw in the theater and I now I am interested in supporting the students and seeing some of their performances. Most tickets are an...

I attended the Gospel Extravaganza and was truly blessed and in total awe w/ the entire Service/production. The MC was awesome and kept us engaged and the show rolling. All the participants (Mount Olive, Rev. Melvin Dawson, etc.) were phenomenal. But, the student musicians, steppers and singers were GREAT!! They put their all into their craft. It was a very moving experience. I highly recommend you coming out to support these young people. They are our future and are doing an excellent job. As for the facility, it is top-notch,...

I go here at the moment (im also in the force) and it has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in a school. Before I used to hop from one school to the next each year often but ever since coming here in 2020 for 8th grade and being in 10th grade now it has been the best school experience i’ve had. I havent been bullied, I have great friends, and I see myself creating memories that will last a lifetime here. Whatever negative things they broadcast on tv doesn’t represent the panthers, our pride to show up and show up...