Experience an intimate evening of timeless music as four of Bucks County’s premier piano players celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through specially curated selections from the Great American Songbook, each bringing their own distinctive style to a 30-minute set.
Take in recorded performances by leading classical and jazz artists, ensembles and orchestras from around the world. This performance captures Miles Davis at the 1969 Juan-les-Pins Festival, during one of the many periods of renewal in his remarkable career. Free and open to the public | 60 minutes
English classical guitarist Alexandra Whittingham is known for her virtuosic performances and engaging approach to classical guitar. Inspired by her father, she began playing guitar at age 5.
Steely Dead blends Steely Dan’s intricate arrangements with the Grateful Dead’s free-flowing improvisation, creating a unique live experience filled with unexpected musical twists and seamless song transitions.
Lights Out reimagines the Beach Boys with the energy, choreography and showmanship of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Sing along to classic West Coast hits and dance the night away!
Join Bucks’ student improvisers for an evening of unscripted comedy inspired by your suggestions. Watch stories and characters unfold in real time as performers create an entirely improvised show from a single suggestion.
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool explores the life, music and legacy of the legendary jazz trumpeter and innovator. Featuring rare photos, archival footage and studio outtakes, the documentary examines Davis’ restless drive to challenge convention and reinvent his sound, from bebop and cool jazz to jazz fusion and beyond. Free and open to the public | 60 minutes
Virtuoso pianist Eric Lewis, known as ELEW, reimagines Sting’s iconic songs through his signature Rockjazz style, blending jazz, rock and improvisation. A Camden, New Jersey, native, ELEW brings new harmonic depth and energy to Sting’s music.
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French guitarist Gabriel Bianco is one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation. An internationally acclaimed performer, chamber musician, recording artist, and educator, he has appeared in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America, and beyond. Gabriel has performed in prestigious venues worldwide, released eight recordings, and collaborated with many of today's leading singers and instrumentalists.
This smart and well-crafted adaptation by award-winning playwright Mark Scharf remains very true to Mary Shelley’s classic novel. Captain Walton is on an Arctic expedition when he finds and rescues Victor Frankenstein from the harsh terrain. Presented by Bucks Drama Club
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.
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.
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.
The Box Office opens one hour before all events.
Terms & Conditions – Refund Policy: All ticket 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.
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.
All electronic devices must be turned off or silenced during performances.
We offer beer, wine, mixed drinks, nonalcoholic beverages and snacks for purchase at the Zlock Performing Arts Center Lobby Bar. The bar opens at 6 p.m. before 7:30 p.m. shows.
Beverages are allowed in the theater only in Zlock Theater lidded cups, which are available for purchase at the Lobby Bar. You can reuse your cup when you return for future shows.
Cash bar.
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.
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.
Groups of 6 or more receive $2.00 off per ticket - no code needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.