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ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER

812 E Rollins St Orlando, FL 32803
Orlando, FL 32803


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Review: THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE AND BOO at Hideaway Performing Arts Center


by Julie Gardieff - April 24, 2026

The Marriage of Bette and Boo is a play written by Christopher Durang, a playwright who rose to prominence in the 1980s and is best known for his absurdist comedies. His most famous work is Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. ...

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Theatre South


by Julie Gardieff - April 23, 2026

Ride the Cyclone is one of those cult musicals - shows that didn’t have much financial success in their original runs but were later adopted by theatre kids everywhere, eventually gaining viral popularity via TikTok.  ...

Review: ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS at The SigPro Studio


by Benoit Teves - April 21, 2026

Paris Clayton III’s world premiere production is a compelling, historically-grounded drama that unfortunately finds itself hindered by the 'unintended insularity' of its writer-director. While the staging often feels as stuck as the characters it depicts, a standout second act offers flashes of br...

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts


by Albert Gutierrez - April 16, 2026

We learn that the suburban fantasy is not sustainable, primarily because such a fantasy can only ever be a dream. The reality of suburban living, as told by Kimberly Akimbo, shows there is much more nuance to everyday life than the nuclear family with a white picket fence and a wholesome dinner at e...

Review: HENRY VI, PART III: THE RISE OF RICHARD at Orlando Shakes


by Benoit Teves - April 11, 2026

Orlando Shakes’ 'Bare Bard' production of Henry VI Part III is a high-stakes, dangerous, and riveting 'palette cleanser' for the theatre purist. Its scrappy, sophisticated storytelling proves all you need is a script and some 'Bare Bard' brilliance....

Review: GIRL LOSER at Bacchus Theatre Collective


by Julie Gardieff - April 07, 2026

What did our critic think of GIRL LOSER at Bacchus Theatre Collective?...

Review: THE PIN-UP GIRLS at Winter Park Playhouse


by Julie Gardieff - April 04, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PIN-UP GIRLS at Winter Park Playhouse?...

Review: COMPANY: A MUSICAL COMEDY at Theater West End


by Albert Gutierrez - March 30, 2026

Theater West End has once again delivered a hit with this production of COMPANY. Opening night was practically sold out, and the energy in the room reflected it – an audience eager to see how this beloved musical would unfold on the intimate Sanford stage....

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Bay Street Players


by Julie Gardieff - March 22, 2026

What did our critic think of THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Bay Street Players?...

Review: FAT HAM at Orlando Shakes


by Benoit Teves - March 10, 2026

Orlando Shakes’ production of FAT HAM is a sensory-rich, unapologetically Black, and proudly queer reimagining of Hamlet that trades Shakespearean tragedy for hard-won joy. Set against a stunningly detailed backyard cookout, Je’Shaun Jackson’s stylized performance as Juicy anchors a vivid ense...

Past Shows

My Neighbors Are Spying On Me
My Neighbors Are Spying On Me
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2026

The newest renter of a spare room in a small town, Frank, unwittingly brings out the best and worst of the townsfolk in this brilliant dark comedy...

Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
Apr 10 – Apr 28, 2024

This Tony Award winning Best Musical also won the Drama Desk award for Outstanding Musical. A sizzling celebration of Fats Waller’s music - songs that...

Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey
Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey
Mar 13 – Mar 30, 2024

Interspersed with verses from Othello and dynamic song and speeches, Byrd bares her soul in this vulnerable, personal, and resonant story of perseverance, discovery, and...

Ebony Carlson: Rhythm & Fantasy
Ebony Carlson: Rhythm & Fantasy
Mar 7 – Mar 10, 2024

Join Ebony Carlson as she performs songs from musical legends through the ages. Filled with a rhythm of soul and rock fantasy, the show will...

Venus in Fur
Venus in Fur
Feb 7 – Mar 3, 2024

Sexy. Provocative. Hilarious. Hailed as “seriously smart and very funny” by The New York Times, Venus in Fur is a laugh-out-loud study of the politics...

The Vocalitas: Cowabunga Cabaret!
The Vocalitas: Cowabunga Cabaret!
Jan 25 – Jan 28, 2024

This bilingual Florida based female vocal trio will dazzle you with the sounds of the swing era and mid-century merriment fused with the popular hits...

Henry VI, Part 1: Joan of Arc
Henry VI, Part 1: Joan of Arc
Jan 10 – Jan 21, 2024

The world whirls out of control in the thrilling tale of France’s Joan of Arc, the English warrior Talbot, and the young King Henry VI....

A Christmas Carol - 2023
A Christmas Carol - 2023
Nov 29 – Dec 24, 2023

One of Orlando’s favorite holiday traditions! The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited by the...

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
Oct 18 – Nov 11, 2023

There are two sides to every story and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in the Trial of the Century, he finally gets...

Boulevard of Bold Dreams
Boulevard of Bold Dreams
Oct 4 – Oct 29, 2023

A dynamic story about the night Hattie McDaniel (Gone with the Wind) made Hollywood history by becoming the first Black artist to win an Oscar....

The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors
Sep 6 – Oct 1, 2023

Set during the revelries of Mardi Gras and featuring New Orleans Jazz, Zydeco and Delta Blues music, Shakespeare’s non-stop hilarious farce of love, mistaken identity,...

Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
Aug 2 – Aug 20, 2023

Get your tickets now for Million Dollar Quartet– the Tony Award-nominated musical inspired by the true once-in-a-lifetime jam session between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny...

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