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SOUTH PACIFIC is a vintage Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that best resonates with a more seasoned audience, but it is the story of perseverance and love that transcends time.

While the Orlando theater culture continues to grow, it's obvious that when you think of Orlando you really think of our world-class theme park entertainment. SEA LION HIGH is SeaWorld Orlando's newest Sea Lion and Otter show and it does not fail to entertain and educate all at the same time.

When you think of great children stories involving fruit there's a lot of apples and bananas, but there is only one peach. The final show in Orlando Shakes' Children's Series is the Roald Dahl classic JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. Perfect for elementary school students on spring break, this adaptation is a fun and entertaining for the family.

In Orlando Shakespeare's final Classic Repertory Series, we meet the young ruler HENRY V in his quest for respect and ownership of France. Orlando Shakes veteran, John P. Keller, plays Henry and he took a moment out of his busy schedule to discuss his involvement in the show and other projects.

Currently playing at the Athens Theatre in DeLand is the classic musical YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. Based off the comic strip made famous by Charles M. Schulz, the musical revolves around Charlie Brown and his group of friends. Here is a moment with Gabe Friedman, who plays Charlie Brown, to chat about his involvement in this show.

To some audience members THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR may not be the most familiar of Shakespeare's comedies, but after seeing this production it now stands in my top three. Orlando Shakespeare always does a great job keeping the material fresh and accessible to all audiences. THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR is a natural fit for the Shakes interpretation, which sets the play in the late 1950s in a shiny suburb of America.

Everyone has read Harper Lee's classic American novel TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, which explains the sold out crowds flocking to see Orlando Shakespeare's live adaptation. It is a luxurious production that ships audience right into 1930s southern life. As with all great stories the ones that leave a lasting impact are those that are timeless and speak to all generations.

It's the holiday season again and while it seems A CHRISTMAS CAROL is performed every year there are always variations that set each production apart. This year Orlando Shakes' Jim Helsinger adapted the classic Dickens tale bringing a fresh take on a well known story.

The Garden Theatre hosts the world premiere of CHRISTMAS BY COMMITTEE, written by Orlando's own Rob Winn Anderson. The show features an original plot and brand new music. CHRISTMAS BY COMMITTEE is a great start to the holiday season and a wonderful way to support a growing Orlando theater community.

BWW Interviews Orlando-based playwright Rob Winn Anderson about his creative process and his new play CHRISTMAS BY COMMITTEE playing at The Garden Theatre.

Flat Stanley is a well-known children's book that is now a musical playing as part of Orlando Shakespeare's Children's Series. It's fun, perky, and great for jump starting kid's imaginations.

Orlando is best known for its theme parks, but there's a new entertainment venue in town. With the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts opening this week, it will undoubtedly be a game changer for Central Florida performing arts community.

If you haven't heard of LES MISERABLES then you're probably living under a pop-culture rock. Since making it's English-language stage debut in 1983, this phenomenon has been thrilling audiences around the world and now in Orlando. To kick off Orlando Shakespeare's 26th Season, this mega musical packs a strong cast and an award winning score.

One star of Orlando Shakespeare's LES MIS is Broadway veteran Davis Gaines. Davis plays the antagonist, Inspector Javert, who becomes obsessed with capturing Jean Valjean. Taking a break between dress rehearsals, Davis took the time to answer some of BroadwayWorld's questions.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater is about to embark on staging their first musical. This is a behind the scenes look at how Orlando Shakes put together the epic LES MISERABLES. In this blog, Scenic Apprentice, Ali Campbell, gives readers a look of working backstage.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE was BroadwayWorld Orlando's Summer Stages "Date Night" pick and this designation is spot on. So much more than a musical about a spelling bee, this production hits all its comedic marks and doesn't take itself too seriously.

The story is familiar, girl with long hair needs rescuing from an evil witch. Though there have been recent animated versions, Orlando Shakespeare's Brandon Roberts puts a whole new twist on the classic fairytale

As this Summer's Throwback pick for BroadwayWorld's Summer Stages - Orlando, Winter Park Playhouse brings back SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL. Rocking the songs, stylings and culture of the 1960's in London, SHOUT promises to bring back fond memories for the forty and up crowd.

While it seems like it has been summer in Orlando since February, officially summer begins in June. As the temperature continues to rise, consider beating the heat by visiting one of our local theaters. Here are my picks for Orlando's coolest summer productions:

It's a show that only can truly appreciated by theater folk. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS is a spoof on many famous musicals, but if you don't know musicals then you won't get it. Fortunately, the Winter Park Playhouse crowd knows musicals and the troupe of four actors nail each comedic beat.