Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center - The Villages, Florida

C J.

Very nice small venue. The lobby is beautiful with lots of seating to wait before performances start. We’ve seen many performances here and have enjoyed them all. The staff and people directing people to their seats are consistently amazing — so very nice and accommodating.

We did have one issue last night at the Velocity Irish Dance performance. The two people seated in front of us were consistently blocking our view, so we asked staff person in our area and she graciously reseated us. It was a great show and wouldn’t have wanted to miss seeing it due to people seated in front of us. Thank you!

Cynthia H.

The Sharon is one of the best small venues in the entire area! There’s not a bad seat in the house, the acoustics are amazing. I’ve seen everything from Christmas Cirque du Soleil to rock concerts there. Absolutely enjoyable every time I go.

hope J.

My neighbor booked tickets for the musical hadestown. Upon our arrival we realized we had an obstructed view and could not see half the stage. The usher directed me to floor manager who was able to locate seats for us. The show was fabulous and I appreciate the wonderful customer service!

Colleen S.

Nice theater. Seems like a pretty good view no matter where you sit (but of course, I haven't sat in all areas). Good sound, with a clean building, and bathrooms. I have been to several shows there and was never disappointed in the venue.

Donna K.

absolutely fantastic! the venue is beautiful and very clean. everyone who works there is extremely friendly. we purchased our tickets online and had zero issues entering. i , with my husband and son sat in handicap section- me in a scooter and our seats were phenomenal. the tickets were very inexpensive, and drinks were great too! we will definitely be back!

Pamela L.

Beautiful theatre, very friendly attendants, acoustics were great! We saw Lonestar and it was a wonderful show with Christmas music included; made the show a nice touch.

Keep F.

The perfect setting to witness art in all forms. It's a guaranteed fantastic experience when you attend your first show. And then the passion for Fine Arts is awakened in you and you become a member and to as many performing arts events as you choose. The acoustics are very good and the sound system is rated excellent
Seats are always comfortable. Enjoy the show!

Jack N. B. L.

The "Sharon" as it is known. This is 1000 plus seat theater. Acoustics are wonderful. The seats have good cushions, legroom and come with a cup holder - that you do not see elsewhere. But I am told, beware of obstructed view seats, you do not want them. They have seating on the ground floor, in the balcony (mezzanine) as well as theater boxes. As far as accessibility for the handicapped, the entire - very pleasant- staff seems ready to help with that.
The background ... originally this was a church. Then it was converted and added on to. As you enter the lobby you can see the cathedral ceilings, stained glass and other remnants. Now it is a plush, welcoming theater lobby with two bars, seating area in the middle, plenty of space to move about, a small gift shop and a grand piano.
This theater is named for the wife and mother of 'The Villages' original owner and developer, Harold Schwartz. Her name, Sharon L Morse. Her three children then became the owners. And they continued her legacy as a patron of the arts with this venue and other smaller venues about 'The Villages'.
The 'Sharon' is also the home of The Village's Philharmonic Orchestra.
Others .... the parking can be tricky so plan ahead, the restrooms are clean as is the entire venue and again, it is handicapped accessible and has an elevator.. But do not come late, you will not be allowed entrance once the performance has begun, as in any good theater.