Zlock Performing Arts Center
Upcoming Events
Bucks Blues Explosion! Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling
Friday, April 4, 2025
7:30pm
9th Annual Bucks Blues Explosion – The Nick Moss band Ft Dennis Grueling In partnership with the Bucks County Blues Society
Cultural Streaming Series: Duke Ellington in Brussel
Thursday April 10, 2025
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. 90 min. Free and Open to Public
Chris Bursk's Works - Concert & Readings Celebration Event
Friday, April 25, 2025
7:30pm
The Cultural Affairs Committee Presents - Bursk’s Works Celebrating the life and works of Dr. Christopher Bursk Pianist Jeff Baumeister of the School of Music has written songs based on the poetry of beloved Bucks professor, mentor, and poet Dr. Christopher Bursk (1943-2021). The songs are a mix of styles including, rock, funk, jazz, folk, and gospel. The band consists of the college’s music faculty and alumni. Ticket proceeds benefit the Kerry Barber Scholarship Fund.
17th annual Tyler Formal Gardens & Landscaping Lecture Series
Saturday April 26, 2025
10am
Andalusia’s John Vick will discuss how gardens and landscapes shape our understanding of the past and the role historic gardens will play in building a happier, healthier Bucks County in the future. John Vick is the Executive Director of Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum, where he oversees public site visits, ongoing preservation efforts, and research into more than two centuries of residency on the property and nearly 350 years of the Biddle family in America.
Pennsylvania Philharmonic - Spring Awakenings
Sunday April 27, 2025
2:30pm
Spring is in the air as the Pennsylvania Philharmonic celebrates 10 years of music education excellence. Each year the in-school and virtual program is designed to entertain and engage students while opening their hearts and minds to classical music. Take a journey with us as we share our beloved selections from the last decade.
Jeremy Garrett
Saturday May 3 2025
7:30pm
Jeremy Garrett is an innovative fiddle player, expressive singer, soul-searching songwriter, and music producer in the Grammy Award-winning band, the Infamous Stringdusters, scooping up 3 IBMA awards including Album and Song of the Year. Since then, the group has become an international ambassador for progressive bluegrass. Opening support: Serene Green
Bucks Music Percussion Ensembles Spring 25
Monday May 6
7pm
Directed by drummer and professor Mark Pultorak of the School of Music, the Bucks Percussion ensemble performs a repertoire of the masters and premieres newly composed works by today’s world-renowned musical artists. Free and Open to the Pulblic
Bucks Music Ensembles Spring 25
Tuesday May 6
7pm
Directed by Pianist Jeff Baumeister and Guitarist John Sheridan of the music faculty, the Bucks Studnet Ensambles perform a repertoire of the masters and premieres newly composed works by today’s world-renowned jazz, rock and pop artists. FREE and open to Public .
Bucks Dance Showcase
Friday May 9, 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
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.