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Music and theater come together in TheatreWorks Florida's latest production ROCK OF AGES. This show promises to be a rock concert and feel good American story. Director, choreographer, and TheatreWorks Florida's artistic producer, Scott A. Cook takes a few moments out of his busy rehearsal schedule to answer BroadwayWorld Orlando's questions.

The Summer of teenage angsty themed musicals continues with BARE: A POP OPERA. It is one of those shows that never quite made it to Broadway, the closest being an off-Broadway run in 2004, but still has a cultish fan base. It is also a regional favorite with productions as far as the Philippines and Argentina. What makes this story different is that it is a pop opera, fully told through song. Young Artists Theatre took on this production challenge with limited resources, choosing to focus on storytelling.

After what can only be described as the worst week in history for Orlando, we are all healing and trying to find answers amid so much loss. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has been a gathering place and public memorial for people to gather and leave tokens of remembrance. Theater has always been a place to escape. Now more than ever, I think we all need some art to rest our weary hearts. One week after the tragic events, DayStar Theater Arts debuts SPRING AWAKENING at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater proving that Orlando is strong and will learn to move on.

While you may think actors flock here to become princesses or superheroes, Orlando is also quickly becoming a training ground for up and coming talented students. The Dr. Phillips Center has been the two year reigning pinnacle of the Orlando theater arts scene. To complement this world-class facility, the School of the Arts sits behind the Dr. Phillips Center and hosts a variety of performing arts classes for all ages.

Performing arts grow self-confidence, teach collaboration, and reawaken creative skills that become latent throughout the year. The specialized performing arts camps in Orlando are exceptional. There is something for every budget and every interest.

Orlando is a breeding ground for new and creative pieces. We're surrounded by some of the world's greatest entertainment venues and entertainers. Orlando is also home to some well-known professional wrestling entertainment like TNA Impact and the WWE Performance Center. While most people don't consider wrestling a performance art, a new play blends the two.

As a kid I was obsessed with elephants and if you took a look at my desk today, you would think that I still am. I wish that the 'Elephant and Piggie' books were around when I was a kid, but alas, author Mo Willems didn't create them until 2007. Since then, these books have been a hit with kids because of their humor and easy to read comic book style writing. Now Elephant and Piggie have left the page for the stage in Orlando Shakespeare's production of ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!'

The Rollins College theater season comes to a close with DETROIT. This play's plot and theme seems all too real for many Americans as it highlights life as an adult and the challenges we face. Playwright Lisa D'Amour came to Rollins College to speak about the play and see the first performances. Show director Kathleen Capdesuñer chatted with BroadwayWorld Orlando about her experience directing and learning from the show's playwright.

STOMP is one of those shows I've heard about, seen the advertisements, seen the commercials, but have never experienced in person. If you're like me then it's time to see this show, if you haven't. STOMP was a concept devised in the UK by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas in 1991. It came to the United States in the early 1990s and has been going on ever since. Not many shows can have that distinction of going on past the twenty year mark. It's also one of those shows whose concepts wormed its way into popular culture. Now that I've seen it, I can understand its longevity and appeal.

The music of legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman comes together in Winter Park Playhouse's revue, SHOWTUNE. This musical journey showcases what Winter Park Playhouse does best, bringing quality musical theater performance in its simplest form to audiences who appreciate great music. Combining all of Herman's greatest hits, SHOWTUNE delights and takes audiences on a journey throughout musical history.

Long before Facebook and the Internet, women gathered at host's house to chat and buy Tupperware at widely popular Tupperware parties. Think of it as word-of-mouth marketing and . While this practice has mostly moved online, there are still a few out there who prefer the face-to-face interaction. Dixie Longate is one of those people and she is coming to Orlando, home to the Tupperware headquarter, next week. We chatted with Dixie about her Tupperware Party.

The next Fairwinds Broadway in Orlando show is coming and it is arguably the most anticipated show of the season. The Tony Award winning Broadway hit KINKY BOOTS struts it way to the Dr. Phillips Center stage February 23rd through 28th and it's time for a refresher about why we're so excited to see this show. Here are my top ten reasons to be see KINKY BOOTS.

I am a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas time. I'm that person who hasn't seen any holiday classic movies. I decorate enough to blend into society and usually only listen to Christmas music on rotation at your favorite theme park. So it takes a lot to warm the coldness of my heart and while Garden Theatre's MIRACLE ON 34th STREET did not turn me into a nostalgic mess, it did allow me to appreciate the meaning of the holidays.

Andy Huntington Jones plays Prince Topher in Fairwinds Broadway in Orlando 2015-2016 series opener CINDERELLA. Jones is no stranger to the show as he was a part of the Broadway cast. While CINDERELLA on Broadway officially closed earlier this year, it's legacy lives on throughout the tour.

ME Dance was founded in 2011, so if you've never heard of this dance group it is definitely time to check them out. ME Dance is a professional dance company with dancers whose day jobs are at many of our local theme parks.

Marshall Ellis founder ME Dance is no stranger to the Orlando dance scene. As a performer and choreographer turned entrepreneur, Marshall's life is filled with music, creativity and of course a little bit of chaos. ME Dance's newest production SERENITY illustrates those moments of noise and of peace.

If you've ever seen a show on Broadway or even professional companies touring nationally, you may have hear a curtain call speech requesting donations for a charity called Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This non-profit group uses the funds to help those suffering from HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS affects people across the nation and that fact was not lost on UCF Senior Gabe Friedman. Gabe and other UCF students are hosting a fundraiser cabaret on October 30th to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Below, Gabe discusses with Broadway World what he's been up to and a little more about this fundraiser.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES celebrates the gay relationship and does well to show that no matter who you are love, family, and happiness is something everyone deserves.

Ten years ago MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT won the Tony Award for Best Musical. Now to kick off Orlando Shakespeare Theater's 27th Season, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT clippity clops its way to the Orlando stage with great enthusiasm. Monty Python fans and theater fans alike will be find this show royally entertaining. With laugh out loud surreal comedy and great music, SPAMALOT is everything it needed to be for a season opener.