A Grand Celebration of the Arts
Pensacola Little Theatre’s (PLT) annual celebration of art is back for 2025 for an evening filled with all things magical, mystical and enchanting.
This year’s artful celebration, themed Cabaret of Curiosities, will revel in all things magical, mystical and enchanting as attendees experience a variety of artistic mediums and expressions showcasing art as the life of the party.
This upscale evening of black ties, luxurious gowns and avant-garde performances will return on April 12 at The Clark Family Cultural Center in downtown Pensacola.
Serving as PLT’s largest annual fundraiser, Cabaret puts the organization’s mission front and center to celebrate and showcase the diverse array of art created within the walls of The Center.
“On April 12th, the theatre’s Cabaret of Curiosities will revel in all things magical, mystical, enchanting and ethereal as attendees wind through inexplicable oddities portrayed through illusion, levitation and mythology by way of secret gardens and labyrinths, ringmasters, cirques and charms that all leave much to the imagination,” CEO of The Clark Family Cultural Center Sid Williams-Heath said.
Cabaret’s vibrant playhouse theme will transform the theatre and surrounding blocks into an indoor and outdoor entertainment complex, perfectly fusing local talent and celebration to showcase art as the life of the party.
Partygoers will enjoy the art of discovery as they partake in an eclectic variety of local talent all jam-packed into one night. Guests can expect to experience a variety of art forms from ballet, drag performances and aerial dancing to singing, orchestral performances and much more.
“Attendees will feel like they’ve stepped into the greatest show as they wind their way through bands, DJs, flash mobs, aerialists, ballerinas, orchestras, singers, dancers, graffiti artists, drag performers, projectionists and beyond— transforming the theatre and surrounding block into an indoor and outdoor entertainment complex,” Williams-Heath explained.
The event is a labor of love for those who have found a home at PLT, including its talented staff of volunteers. “It takes a village to host Cabaret. PLT is led by a staff of ten, and while they are the ten most brilliant souls I could ever have the pleasure of working with, we are so grateful for the help of our volunteers to make the organization possible—from the volunteer board to the creative and technical volunteers and our community partners,” Williams-Heath said.
Profits from this annual fundraiser allow PLT to continue to deliver diverse theatrical experiences to children and adults through performances, volunteer opportunities and educational outreach programs in our community, including a new rooftop performance venue at the top of The Center.
“Cabaret: Express Yourself was our first reveal of portions of The Center’s renovation in progress, and nearly 500 guests painted the town red with us in 2024. PLT raised $150,000 last year, setting a record for the fundraiser,” Williams-Heath said. “Now, having woven the mission of the organization into the very fabric of the fundraiser, Cabaret is projecting $160,000 in 2025, and we couldn’t make that happen without the support of the community.”
Attendees will encounter a series of vibrantly themed rooms, with artful performances and celebrations hosted in each of them throughout the evening. The Top, the Center’s new rooftop performance venue, will also make its first Cabaret appearance this year.
“We are proud to share the new rooftop performance venue with our sponsors as a thank-you for their generous support before the party even kicks off,” Williams-Heath said. “Cabaret event sponsors will be Under the Big Top on The Top of the Center starting at 6 pm.”
Those looking to revel in the magic of this year’s Cabaret of Curiosities can purchase single tickets for $150 online at pensacolalittletheatre.com/the-center. Tickets include access to six open-bar venues, fantastic culinary provisions and live performances throughout the evening.
Event sponsorship opportunities are still available and include exclusive access to The Top of the Center during the event, an invite to the VIP sponsor pre-party on April 4th, all Cabaret + Mezzanine Ticket incentives and sponsorship recognition throughout the fundraiser.
New for Cabaret this year are Cabaret + Mezzanine Tickets. Only 75 Cabaret + Mezzanine tickets are available, which offer attendees an enhanced experience. Cabaret + Mezzanine Tickets are $300 and include expedited entry, private mezzanine venue access, premium libations and surprise performances on the second and third floors of The Center.
“While we showcase and celebrate an array of artistic expression at Cabaret, my favorite art form that night is the art of discovery. Even guests who have been to the party throughout the last 20+ years know to expect the unexpected, that the experience is different and elevated every single year and there’s no road map,” Williams-Heath said. “We want you to be curious about what’s in the next room, we want you to explore the creative corners of the building and we want you to see firsthand how magical the art that we create throughout the year can be when it’s showcased all together that night.”
Experience the artistic magic at PLT’s Cabaret of Curiosities on April 12 at 7:30 pm at The Center located at 400 S. Jefferson St. in downtown Pensacola.
For tickets and complete event details, including event sponsorship opportunities, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com/cabaret and follow @PensacolaLittleTheatre on Facebook and Instagram.
