Zlock Performing Arts Center
Upcoming Events
Jane Monheit
Friday December 19, 2025
7:30pm
Celebrate the Holiday season with the enchanting voice of Jane Monheit, one of the top Blues and Jazz artists of 2025. Known for her soulful blend of classic jazz and contemporary flair, Jane brings warmth, elegance, and holiday spirit to every stage she graces. Jane’s heartfelt interpretations of the Great American Songbook—and timeless holiday favorites—promise an unforgettable evening of music, joy, and sophistication.
Bucks Dance Showcase Fall 25
Friday December 5, 2025
7 pm
Bucks County Community College's Dance program is introducing their first live performance. This showcase will be an accumulation of faculty work, student choreography, and screen dance excerpts. These works will explore different dance styles as well as original choreography. The Dance Program at Bucks welcomes the community to attend and enjoy an evening of movement. Directed by Bucks Dance Coordinator/Dance Faculty Tia Di Pietro. FREE and open to Public- Reservations Suggested
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Presents - Leonela Alejandro
Saturday December 6, 2025
3:00pm
Leonela Alejandro (Puerto Rico) – 2024 Guitar Foundation of America – 2024 Award Winner Winner of the Rose Augustine Grand Prize in the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, Leonela Alejandro is a classical guitarist from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. She has garnered attention as a soloist, captivating audiences with her powerful and energetic performance style.
Bucks Improv Show- Dec
Monday December 8 2025
7pm
Join Bucks' student improvisers as they perform nights of improvised comedy based on your suggestions. In the December longform improv show, each group of performers will perform an entirely improvised comedy based on a single suggestion. Watch stories unfold, characters evolve, and comedy magic happen unscripted in real time. Laughs are guaranteed.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert- Eric Mintel Quartet
Thursday December 11 2024
7:30pm
Enjoy the holiday spirit! This unique jazz concert will definitely leave you feeling joyful for the holidays! Enjoy an evening full of music, as the Eric Mintel Quartet brings to life the soundtrack from Charles Schulz's endearing 1965 holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas"!
Pennsylvania Philharmonic - Good Witch Bad Witch - The Broadway Witches
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
2:30pm
Bring a taste of Oz to you and your family this holiday season with the enchanting music and magic of Good Witch, Bad Witch. Featuring powerful performances by two regional Broadway stars, Julie Rieber (Elphaba) and Emily Rozek (Glinda). highlights include iconic songs like “Defying Gravity,” “Popular,” and “For Good”.
Mid Atlantic Dance Presents -The Nutcracker
Saturday December 20, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday December 21, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Saturday December 20, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday December 21, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Presented by Mid Atlantic Dance Theater. The magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Doll will come to life under the Co-Artistic Direction of Andreas Jovovich and Priscilla Garner.
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Presents - David Leisner
Saturday January 31, 2026
3:00pm
David Leisner is an extraordinarily versatile musician with a multi-faceted career as an electrifying performing artist, a distinguished composer, and a master teacher. “Among the finest guitarists of all time”, according to American Record Guide, David Leisner’s career began auspiciously with top prizes in both the 1975 Toronto and 1981 Geneva International Guitar Competitions.
In October 2014, Bucks County Community College announced that the Gateway Auditorium would be renamed in honor of Kevin Zlock and his wife Sima, for their generous support of the College. The Kevin and Sima Zlock Performing Arts Center hosts musical and theatrical performances, business conferences, and educational events throughout the year.
The Zlock Performing Arts Center offers exceptional staging, lighting, and acoustics in an intimate 339-seat theater. The venue is located at the Bucks County Community College Newtown Campus, just 45 minutes north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Zlock Performing Arts Center is also available for rent on a limited basis to external for-profit and non-profit groups and organizations.
Theater Policies
In an ongoing effort to ensure the safety, security, and convenience of Zlock Performing Arts Center patrons and performers, we ask that you please take a moment to review our policies.
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Box Office & Ticketing
Box Office opens one hour before all events. Terms & Conditions: Refund Policy: ALL TICKETS SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. In the event of a show cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund for this ticket may be issued at the option of the management. Friday-N/A One 90 min Before Each Show
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Late Seating
Late seating is at the discretion of House Management and may not be possible for some performances. If you arrive late, ushers will seat you at the earliest appropriate time during the performance. Out of respect for the performers on stage and the other audience members, you will be asked to wait in the lobby with the usher until the appropriate seating break. In some cases, this will not be until intermission, so please plan accordingly. If you need to leave the performance early, we ask that you leave at a point in the performance when moving around would be of minimal disturbance to those around you. When you return, you will be asked to wait with the usher until the next seating break.
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Cell Phone & Camera Usage
All electronic devices must be turned off or silenced during performances.
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Food & Beverages
We offer beer, wine, mixed drinks, non alcoholic beverages and snacks for purchase at the ZPAC lobby cash bar. The ZPAC Lobby Bar opens at 6pm before 7:30pm shows. Beverages are only allowed in theater in our Zlock theater lidded cups which are available for purchase at the lobby bar. These can be reused when you return at future shows. Cash bar
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Lost & Found
The Bucks Security Office (Cottage 4) oversees and manages any items left behind. Found items will be kept secure in our Security Office for two weeks. Personal items found such as wallets, ID cards, credit cards, and keys will immediately be turned into the Security Office. Please call 215-968-8911 to inquire about lost items.
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Discounts
Bucks County Community College faculty and staff, Alumni, Seniors 65+, Veterans, Active Military and First responders save 10% off each online order for select shows, Please call or visit the Box Office for savings code. Current Bucks students with valid ID receive free admission to select performances as noted. Please call or visit Box Office for tickets.
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Seniors
65+; Enjoy 10% off General or Premium priced tickets at select shows by calling or visiting our Box office at 215- 968-8469 to receive savings code.
Theater Accessibility
The Kevin & Sima Zlock Performing Arts Center accommodates the needs of individuals with physical disabilities. We provide seats for patrons with limited mobility and accommodation for Personal Care Attendants.
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Limited Mobility
Accessible seats are available for people with mobility disabilities and their companions. People who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices and people who cannot climb steps, or walk long distances are permitted to purchase Accessible Seats. People who, because of their disability, cannot sit in a straight-back chair, or those whose service dogs cannot lie safely in the aisle, are also permitted to purchase Accessible Seats. Please mention your specific needs when purchasing your tickets.
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Personal Care Attendants
We provide complimentary admission for government-funded or paid personal care attendants (PCAs) whose attendance is required to enable people with severe disabilities (i.e. people who require around-the-clock assistance) to attend events. Depending on the event and the location of the ticketed patron's seat, the PCA will either be provided a seat or will be directed to a location nearby where the PCA can stand. Any request for a complimentary PCA admission must be made when purchasing the patron's ticket by calling the Box Office at 215-968-8087.