Category: Comedy

Come for the laughs, stay for the unforgettable fun—grab your tickets now and join us for a night you won’t forget!

Notice: This stand-up comedy performance may contain content, language or humor that some may find offensive. While we aim to entertain and provoke laughter, the comedian’s material is their own creation and may include themes that diverge from the venue’s usual standards. The content presented in this stand-up comedy performance does not necessarily reflect the views or values of the venue hosting the event. Audience discretion is advised.

Must be 21+

Flip Orley is considered “best” comedic hypnotist in the country and each 2 + hour show is different but equally funny, crazy, and off the wall. It’s the best audience participation show you’ll ever see with 10-20 people on stage with some convinced that they’re aliens, or they speak alien or one lady who said an ET has impregnated her mother! It’s nuts. Flip knows how to release the whacky & crazy in people!

Dallas News- “Hypnotized volunteers are convinced they’re Aliens and can speak their language. It’s crazy!”

NBC Today Show- “Sleep has never been so funny!

Flip was studying psychology at the University of Arizona to become a clinical hypnotist. He developed techniques to help people get in touch with their subconscious mind and address issues as stress, weight control, smoking and sleep disorders. Doctors, dentists and patients allergic to anesthesia come to Flip for help. He assisted a dentist who operated on a patient for 2 hours without anesthetic and when the patient awakened without any pain, and they couldn’t believe it!

Everyone’s favorite New York City singles are making their way to Ocala!

Sex n’ the City tackles serious topics like “Will I ever find the one?,” “Can you ever really be over your ex?” and “For the third time, it’s a neck massager!” Join Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha on a hilarious trip through New York in the ’90s!

Last season, Pianist/ Humorist and Story teller Evans Haile brought warmth, laughter and beloved music to the Reilly Arts Center. He’s back with a new great evening of sprightly conversation and sparkling piano virtuosity to delight and charm.

You are invited to partake in a Musical Cocktail Party with such guests as George Gershwin, Claude Debussy, the fiery Cuban Ernesto Lecuona, American adventurer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Johann Strauss, the “Waltz king”, amongst others.

In the course of the evening, you will meet these fascinating people, all of who have something to say, and do so through music. Meanwhile your irreverent host, raconteur Evans Haile will spin stories and observations that will have you laughing at how the more things change the more they remain the same.

Piano Droppings on the Rocks is an evening of glittering piano virtuosity, of romance, connections, great music, stories and laughter around the piano.

Who is Evans Haile; .. Pianist, Host, Evans Haile has achieved international acclaim in a variety of communication fields. Hosting over 2 dozen Toast of the Town specials for National Public Radio, Mr. Haile is the Executive Director of the Award Winning York Theatre Company in NYC, the General Director of Opera North SummerFest, and the Artistic Director of The Gainesville Florida Orchestra. He helmed the Historic Cape Playhouse for 15 years, and was instrumental in re-opening the famed North Shore Music Theatre.

“He is the fire and flame of music”…. Rheinishe Post – Dusseldorf, Germany

“Evans Haile Shines…he repeatedly lifted the audience to their feet cheering”- Boston Globe

“One note per second won’t do, if six can evoke an impression of rhinestone- studded majesty!” – NY Times

Guests will be seated at tables of 4 or 6 – so bring a group of friends or meet someone new! If you plan to sit with another party please email info@reillyartscenter.com so we can best accommodate you and your guests.