Zlock Performing Arts Center
Upcoming Events
Legally Blonde: The Musical
August 6, 2026 August 7, 2026 August 8, 2026 August 9, 2026
2pm/ 7:30pm
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances -- this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
1926 Centennial Titans of Jazz: John Coltrane Quartet Live in Liège
Thursday September 3, 2026
12:15pm
Take in recorded performances of leading classical and jazz artists, ensembles, and orchestras from around the world in the comfort of the Zlock Performing Arts Center. The bold and ferocious harmonic imagination of John Coltrane is laid bare in this concert, captured at the Comblain-La-Tour Festival in Belgium, 1965. Free and Open to Public. 40 min
1926 Centennial Titans of Jazz: Chasing Trane
Thursday September 17, 2026
12:15pm
This Documentary on Jazz Titan John Coltrane explores the impact and power of John Coltrane's music and delves into the passions, experiences and forces that shaped his life and his revolutionary sounds. Free and Open to Public. 90 min
The Great American Songbook - 250 Piano Sessions
Friday September 25, 2026
7:30pm
Step into an evening of timeless music and unforgettable artistry with The Great American Songbook Piano Sessions, an intimate contemporary concert experience honoring America’s 250th anniversary. This special event features four of Bucks County’s premier piano players delivering a monumental celebration of our nation's musical heritage. Each artist brings their own distinctive style and interpretation to a 30-minute set of specially curated songs
1926 Centennial Titans of Jazz: Miles Davis Quintet in Juan-les-Pins
Thursday October 1, 2026
12:15pm
Take in recorded performances of leading classical and jazz artists, ensembles, and orchestras from around the world in the comfort of the Zlock Performing Arts Center. This remarkable performance at the 1969 Juan-les-Pins Festival sees Miles at one of the many moments of renewal in his staggering career. . Free and Open to Public 60 min
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Presents Alexandra Whittingham (UK)
Saturday October 3, 2025
3:00pm
Alexandra Whittingham is a prominent English classical guitarist, recording artist, and music educator known for her virtuosic performances and for introducing classical guitar repertoire to a global digital audience. She has established herself as a leading figure among the new generation of classical musicians, blending traditional concert artistry with an influential online presence. She began playing guitar at age five, inspired by her father, an amateur guitarist.
Steely Dead
Saturday October 10, 2026
7:30pm
A carefully crafted fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan songs, between the arrangement and precision studio recordings of rock legends Steely Dan, cross-pollinated with the Grateful Dead’s free-flowing, melodic improvisation and masterful song segues. Steely Dead merges these major concepts together, infusing the influence into each band, all the while creating an original jam element with the song segues.
The Jersey Beach Boys
Saturday October 17, 2026
7:30pm
Imagine yourself listening to the amazing hits of the Beach Boys, while watching the smooth moves of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.... Lights Out has re-imagined what The Beach Boys would be like if this actually had happened. Sing along to all of the west coast hits while you dance along with moves created by one of the greatest groups to hit the musical landscape. Get up and party with, LIGHTS OUT!
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.
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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.