Funding for Dr. Phillips Center approved

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County commissioners have given the green light for funding to help finish the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. 

Commissioners on Tuesday approved $45 million in tourist tax money for phase two of the project. 

The second phase will create a third theater, Steinmetz Hall, and will be home to many local performing arts groups. 

In all, over $200 million has been raised for the project. 

Those behind the project believe groundbreaking could take place in January, with opening possible in 2020.