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BWW Q&A: Trevor Southworth on THE FULL MONTY at Athens Theatre
by Joshua Wright - February 26, 2025


Buckle up for a hilarious and heartwarming joyride with The Full Monty – a show that strips away expectations and leaves audiences cheering for more! This ten-time Tony Award nominee, born from the cult hit film, is a raucous celebration of life, friendship, and the courage to strip away the ordinary for something extraordinary.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL Comes to the Dr. Phillips Center
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2025


Little Radical Theatrics will present its Spring 2025 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel at the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater in the Doctor Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando.

Student Blog: A Glimpse Into My Spring 2025 Semester
by Student Blogger:Elizabeth Lienhardt - February 19, 2025


Growing up in a small beach town, opportunities in the arts and humanities were slim to none, so moving to a city like Orlando has broadened my horizons with what I can pursue. I’m currently working towards my bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in Theatre and a certificate in Editing and Publishing, so my schedule is far from light!

Costa-Jackson Sisters Will Star in CARMEN at Florida Grand Opera
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2025


Florida Grand Opera has announced that internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Ginger Costa-Jackson and her soprano sisters Marina Costa-Jackson and Miriam Costa-Jackson will perform together for the first time.

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Comes to Osceola Arts
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2025


Osceola Arts has announced its production of '9 to 5 The Musical,' bringing Dolly Parton's Grammy-nominated score to life on stage beginning this month. Learn more here!

Spotlight: DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Orlando Family Stage
by BWW Special Offer - February 14, 2025


The beloved children’s book Dragons Love Tacos has taken the literary world by storm, and now it’s hitting the stage in a brand-new musical debuting at Orlando Family Stage. Whether you’re a theatre lover, a fan of new works, or simply someone who enjoys a clever, well-crafted production, this premiere delivers an inventive, laugh-out-loud experience.

DAWN DEROW SINGS EYDIE GORMÉ Comes to Café Centro in WPB
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2025


A multiple award-winning vocalist is returning to Café Centro next month with an audience-wowing musical tribute, DAWN DEROW SINGS EYDIE GORMÉ Learn more about the show here!

Downtown Arts District “Art After Dark” Semi-Formal Soiree For Young Professionals Returns in March
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2025


Downtown Arts District has announced the return of its popular program “Art After Dark” a Soiree for Young Professionals this March at CityArts Orlando. 

Spotlight: NEW 2025-2026 SEASON OF PROFESSIONAL MUSICALS at Winter Park Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - February 09, 2025


The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida's professional musical theatre, announced their 2025-2026 Mainstage Series of Musicals! This new line up of productions includes a variety of Off-Broadway hits and regional premieres for the Central Florida area and marks the 23rd season for the beloved theatre.

EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN AND THEIR MUSIC Announced At The Winter Park Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2025


In honor of Women's Heritage Heritage month, The Winter Park Playhouse has teamed up with Barbara Chandler Productions to present - Extraordinary Women and Their Music - an evening celebrating the exceptional music of great women throughout history.

EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN AND THEIR MUSIC to be Presented at The Winter Park Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 06, 2025


In honor of Women's Heritage Heritage month, The Winter Park Playhouse has teamed up with Barbara Chandler Productions to present - Extraordinary Women and Their Music - an evening celebrating the exceptional music of great women throughout history.

Photographer Pari Dukovic's Exhibition Comes to the Kravis Center
by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2025


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced a photography exhibition featuring the work of award-winning photographer Pari Dukovic. 

Orlando Fringe Marks The Closing Of Fringe ArtSpace With A Month Of Programming
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2025


 Fringe ArtSpace is taking is taking its final bow this month, and Orlando Fringe will mark the closing with the a month of shows and events.

BOOTS Opens at Renaissance Theatre Company This Week
by Stephi Wild - February 04, 2025


Renaissance Theatre Company has announced the debut of Boots, a one-of-a-kind 360-degree concept opening this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Review: PUFFS at Theatre South Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - February 02, 2025


If you are a fan of a certain 'boy who lived' then Theatre South Playhouse’s delightfully humorous and nostalgic production of Matt Cox’s PUFFS or SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC could be right up your (Diagon) alley.

Opera Orlando Presents An All-New Production Of Massenet's CENDRILLON [CINDERELLA]
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2025


Next weekend, a star-studded cast takes the stage in Steinmetz Hall as Opera Orlando presents Massenet's Cendrillon, a sumptuous French retelling of the classic Cinderella story. Soprano Lindsay Ohse returns to the Company as the classic heroine Cinderella, having last sung Gilda in the 2021-22 season production of Rigoletto, which was the first opera to be produced in Steinmetz Hall.

Rachel Hope Ihasz To Present AN ODE TO THE CLASSICS At Winter Park Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2025


The Winter Park Playhouse features professional vocalist Rachel Hope Ihasz on the cabaret stage to perform her debut solo cabaret - An Ode To The Classics  - in the theatre's popular Spotlight Cabaret Series, February 26 and 27, 2025. Playhouse Music Director, Christopher Leavy, will accompany on piano. 

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Announced At The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2025


The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach has announced the opening of the uproarious musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors, which will run for three weekends beginning January 30th, 2025, through February 16th, 2025.

Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on Tour Wishes Neil Diamond a Happy Birthday
by Blair Ingenthron - January 25, 2025


Watch Nick Fradiani and the company of the national tour of A Beautiful Noise wish Neil Diamond a happy birthday in the video here! A Beautiful Noise is now playing in theatres across America.

The Winter Park Playhouse to Hold Auditions for 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2025


The Winter Park Playhouse will hold annual auditions for its 2025-2026 Series of Musicals and the 8th Annual Florida Festival of New Musicals. Learn more and see how to audition.

OCT to Present DADDY LONG LEGS: From Screen to Stage at the Marion Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2025


Join in for a movie night downtown as OCT presents Daddy Long Legs: From Screen to Stage at the Marion Theatre! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the event.

Winter Park Playhouse Announces Their New 2025/2026 Series of Professional Musicals
by Joshua Wright - January 22, 2025


The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida's professional musical theatre, announces their 2025-2026 Mainstage Series of Musicals! This new line up of productions includes a variety of Off-Broadway hits and regional premieres for the Central Florida area and marks the 23rd season for the beloved theatre. 

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS: THE MUSICAL to Open at Orlando Family Stage in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2025


Orlando Family Stage will present the world premiere of Dragons Love Tacos The Musical, a hilarious and heartwarming adaptation of Adam Rubin’s #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Drifters and The Lovin' Spoonful Come to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2025


 The City of Aventura will present two evenings of music featuring iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees when The Drifters and The Lovin’ Spoonful come to town

The William Daniel Mills Theatre Apprentice Program to Bring FROM: ME, TO: ME to Orlando Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2025


From: Me, To: Me is an original play written by the William Daniel Mills Theatre Company. The play will be presented at Orlando Fringe beginning in January. Learn more.


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