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| | The Nutcracker
Presented by Sheila Ruotolo Dance Company
On Stage
December 20, 2025
Sheila Ruotolo Dance Company brings back a beloved Christmas tradition to Ocala Civic Theatre this winter with Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
After receiving a nutcracker doll from her mysterious godfather one Christmas night, Clara Stahlbaum finds herself in the middle of a grand adventure. From a battle between toys and rats to the jubilance of dancing sweets, this family-friendly ballet is a wonderful way to celebrate the magic of the season.
LOCATION: Auditorium
RUNTIME: 2 hrs with 20-minute Intermission
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| | A Phantasmagoria Christmas
On Stage
December 28, 2025
Victorian performance troupe Phantasmagoria returns to The Civic on Sunday, December 28 with their celebrated adaptation of A Christmas Carol along with other Christmas ghost stories by Charles Dickens in their 2025 holiday tour of A Very Dickens Christmas! It’s a wonderfully “spirited” way to celebrate the year-end festivities with Phantasmagoria’s evocative storytellers, dancers, and performers as they bring the heartwarming haunts of Charles Dickens to glorious life on stage. Gather ‘round the hearth this Yuletide season for a festive journey through the holiday ghost stories of Charles Dickens!
LOCATION: Auditorium
RUNTIME: TBD | Reserve Your Tickets |
| | of feeling and form
presented by The Dance Collective's CO•LAB
On Stage
January 9-11, 2026
“Of Feeling and Form,” presented by The Dance Collective’s CO•LAB, is a powerful blend of emotion and artistry you won’t want to miss. In this electrifying showcase, feelings take shape through bold movement, raw expression, and choreography that brings emotion to life right before your eyes. Featuring the talented dancers of The Dance Collective (The Dance Company of Ocala’s elite competitive team), this performance unveils the stunning dance pieces they will be performing across the state of Florida this season. Dynamic, heartfelt, and unforgettable, this show invites audiences to witness emotion transformed into motion—an experience that promises to captivate from the very first beat.
LOCATION: Auditorium
RUNTIME: 2 hours 35 minutes with Intermission | Reserve Your Tickets |
| | Marc Price: Awkward Adult Years Tour
COMEDIAN
On Stage
January 25, 2026
Get ready to be entertained! Actor and stand-up comedian Marc Price, best known as Skippy from the beloved ‘80s sitcom Family Ties, takes the Civic stage for one night only.
Witty and charming, this multi-talented performer has shared the stage with comedy legends like Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld. He’s starred in movies alongside rock icons Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons. He’s hosted late-night talk shows, TV game shows, and his own radio show. And he’s written and produced for major networks like E!, TBS, and the Disney Channel.
You loved Marc back in the day as the bumbling neighbor and friend of Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox) on Family Ties – now come see him in his “awkward adult years”! It’s a night of pure joy, laughter, and entertainment as you meet him all over again. You’ll have a blast!
"Refreshingly bright” – Los Angeles Times
"Wickedly funny" – Boston Globe
LOCATION: Auditorium
RUNTIME: 1 hour 50 minutes with 20-minute Intermission | Reserve Your Tickets |
| | Share the Laughs
A Fundraiser for SHARE THE LOVE OCALA
Friday, February 20, 2026 at Ocala Civic Theatre.
Share The Laughs is a family-friendly show with Orlando-based SAK Comedy Lab. SAK Comedy Lab has been providing weekly improv shows in Orlando since 1991. Expect the unexpected when you join us for a night of fun and laughter, the benefit of Share the Love Ocala. A local non-profit that provides summer camps and mentoring to kids and teens in foster care.
Learn more about Share the Love Ocala
LOCATION: Ocala Civic Theatre Auditorium
RUNTIME: 1 hour and 45 minutes plus a 20 minute intermission | Reserve Your Tickets |