SWEENEY TODD, BOEING BOEING & More Set for Garden Theatre's 2014-15 Season

The Garden Theatre, located at 160 West Plant Street in historic Winter Garden, is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Theatre Season, running from September 2014-May 2015. In addition to the five full-length theatrical presentations and the StarLite Film Festival, the season will be dotted with weekend events such as music and dance concerts, as well as movies and holiday offerings. Subscriptions will go on sale April 1 for current subscribers, April 15 for new subscribers, and May 1 for single tickets at gardentheatre.org or by calling the Garden Theatre Box Office at 407-877-GRDN (4736)..

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler
Produced by TheatreWorks Florida
September 12 - October 5, 2014
From the producer who brought Nunsense and Little Shop of Horrors to the Garden Theatre stage, this suspenseful, heart-pounding Stephen Sondheim masterpiece tells the infamous tale of revenge by an unjustly exiled barber returning to 19th century London. His thirst for blood soon includes his unfortunate customers, while a resourceful owner of a pie shop downstairs has the people of London lining up in droves for a mysterious new meat pie recipe - and the carnage has only begun!
Tickets: $29 ($25 students/seniors)

Orlando Ballet: Peter & the Wolf
October 25 - 26, 2014
Orlando Ballet and Garden Theatre continue their partnership with another family favorite, Peter and the Wolf. This colorful, theatrical family ballet tells the classic story of young Peter and the animals that live in the forest surrounding his grandfather's house. Enjoy a complimentary party prior to the performance, where the aspiring dancers can meet and greet with the professionals.
Tickets: $25 ($21 students/seniors)

An Original Christmas Musical (Title TBD)
By Rob Winn Anderson
Produced by Garden Theatre
December 5 - 21, 2014
From the award-winning writer and director of original world premiere Alice Lost In Wonderland at the Garden Theatre last season, Rob Winn Anderson brings you a festive original world premiere family musical. Brighten your holiday season with a story that is sure to make you smile and warm your heart.
Tickets: $29 ($25 students/seniors), $12 for ages 12 and under on Saturday matinees

Doubt, A Parable
By John Patrick Shanley
Produced by Beth Marshall Presents
February 6 - 22, 2015
The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama Doubt, A Parable follows a Catholic high school priest's battle for truth and personal integrity that will leave you with questions to ponder long after the curtain goes down. Doubt, A Parable is produced by mainstay partner Beth Marshall Presents, and will be their twelfth production on the Garden Theatre stage.
Tickets: $25 ($21 students/seniors)

StarLite Film Festival
February 26 - March 1, 2015
The StarLite Film Festival is making a splash in the film world, taking a closer look at films with smaller budgets. This festival screens films made for $200,000 and under, and hosts filmmakers from around the world, and has welcomed guests from all across the US, Mexico, Germany and even Tajikistan. The StarLite Film Festival is returning in 2015 with fresh micro-budget films, cutting-edge workshops, and a change to meet and greet with filmmakers.

Garden Encore!
Annual Fundraising Gala
March 7, 2015
Garden Encore! marks the Garden Theatre's largest fundraising event of the season, highlighting its impact as a cultural gem for residents and visitors to West Orange County. Celebrate the Garden Theatre with first class, nationally recognized entertainment, exquisite food, and a chance to mingle with key leaders of the Central Florida area.

Boeing Boeing
By Marc Camoletti, adapted by Beverley Cross
Produced by Garden Theatre
March 20 - April 4, 2015
It's the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn't be happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernard's perfect life gets bumpy when a his friend Robert comes to stay and a new and speedier Boeing jet throws off all of his careful planning. In a hilarious farce that has enjoyed hit revivals in London and New York, lift your tray tables and fasten your seat belts - Boeing Boeing is up and away on the Garden Theatre stage!
Tickets: $25 ($21 students/seniors)

Orlando Ballet: The Magical Princess Doll
April 11 - 12, 2015
Orlando Ballet and Garden Theatre partner to bring renowned ballet to Winter Garden. In The Magical Princess Doll, follow the family tale of an eccentric toymaker and his mechanical doll in a beautifully tailored version for young audiences. Enjoy a complimentary princess party prior to the performance, where the aspiring dancers can meet and greet with the professionals.
Tickets: $25 ($21 students/seniors)

Peter Pan
By James M. Barrie
Produced by Garden Theatre
May 1 - 31, 2015
The entire community comes together for Peter Pan! In this community collaboration production, join Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, and John in the timeless Broadway musical that will whisk you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up. The travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates, and of course the villainous Captain Hook in one of the most beloved family favorites of all time.
Tickets: $29 ($25 students/seniors), $12 for ages 12 and under on Saturday matinees

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