All-Star Lineup Announced for 2016 Orlando Fringe Festival

Orlando Fringe Festival is set to embark on its 25th anniversary year this month (May 18-May 30), and joining the highly-unique, longstanding cultural event and celebration of the arts where truly anything goes, Passion PR Consulting is thrilled to announce the following shows and featured entertainment in the festival. From a groundbreaking collaboration of magic and music with two top local acts to Central Florida's popular hard-bodied hunks with a twist, a live performance by the very talented one-and-only break dancing speed painter to a special Fringe edition of Orlando's beloved story telling series, this lineup is sure to treat Fringe-goers to FUNtastic amusement and entertainment.

"Magic, Music and a Little Mayhem" featuring Magic and Mayhem Show and Fretless Rock at Mandell Theater of Lowndes Shakespeare Center (Pink Venue) - Performers of the award-winning "Magic and Mayhem Show" team up with the celebrated string musicians of "Fretless Rock" for a groundbreaking collaboration to create a singularly unique, live interactive experience like none other combining illusion, live music and improv. Every performance is an invitation for the audience to join in and become part of a celebration of life told in magic and music. Show times:

• Wednesday, May 18, 2016 @ 7pm
• Friday, May 20, 2016 @ 5:45pm
• Saturday, May 21, 2016 @ 4:30pm
• Monday, May 23, 2016 @ 6pm
• Wednesday, May 25, 2016 @ 10:30pm
• Saturday, May 28, 2016 @ 11am
• Sunday, May 29, 2016 @ 3:15pm

"Rock Hard Revue Uncensored" at Orlando Repertory Theatre (Silver Venue) - As seen in America's Got Talent Season 9, Orlando's popular male revue "Rock Hard Revue" takes its high energy, highly entertaining male revue show to Fringe... with a special twist! Created by David Greenhouse, former director and choreographer of Chippendales Las Vegas, the fully-costumed and choreographed Vegas-style production features sexy male performers, live vocals and audience participation that bring the show to life. Show times:

• Friday, May 20, 2016 @ 11pm
• Saturday, May 21, 2016 @ 9:30pm
• Sunday, May 22, 2016 @ 10pm
• Thursday, May 26, 2016 @ 11pm
• Friday, May 27, 2016 @ 11:30pm
• Saturday, May 28, 2016 @ 11:30pm
• Sunday, May 29, 2016 @ 9:15pm

"Salvador Live!" Hip Hop Night Takeover at the WPRK Free Outdoor Stage on the Fringe Lawn - The world's most dynamic break dancing speed painter known as "Salvador Live!" brings his talents to Fringe making a special live performance during Hop Hip Night. See Salvador wow Fringe-goers with his compelling live painting experience with the added twist of dance and theatrical elements. Using his performance expertise incorporating a variety of special characters and themes, Salvador Live engages, inspires and impresses his spectators delivering a truly unique, unforgettable experience. Show time:

• Friday, May 20, 2016 @ 8pm

"Orlando Story Club" Fringe Edition at the WPRK Free Outdoor Stage on the Fringe Lawn - Central Florida's beloved story telling event "Orlando Story Club" teams up with Orlando Fringe to host a special Story Club Fringe edition as part of Literary Night. Founded by talented Producer/Director Robin Cowie ("The Blair Witch Project"), Story Club gives anyone who wishes to tell a personal story the chance to put their name in a hat, and selected individuals chosen at random get to showcase their story telling for the enrichment of the local community. Show time:

• Sunday, May 22, 2016 @ 6pm

To purchase tickets to all shows, visit the Fringe Box Office on site or to reserve seats in advance and for more information on Orlando Fringe, go to http://www.orlandofringe.org.

Orlando Awards - Live Stats

Best Musical - Top 3

1. ANASTASIA (Little Radical Theatrics)

7.9% of votes

2. SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Daytona Playhouse)

7.6% of votes

3. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Encore performing arts)

5.9% of votes

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