BWW Review: A Perfectly English Evening with Rollins' UPTON ABBEY
The rigidness of the acclaimed PBS show Upton Abbey and the unpredictability and overall silliness of improv theater.
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BWW Review: Attending A MARVELOUS PARTY at Winter Park Playhouse
The Winter Park Playhouse brings to life the musings and music of English playwright, composer, master-of-all-things theater Noel Coward.
BWW Review: CURIOUS INCIDENT is a Beautiful, but Distant Look at the Life of an Outsider
In THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, running through November 6th at the Dr.
BWW Review: ROCK THE PRESIDENTS is a Rockin' Ride Through Presidential History
As our presidential election (thankfully) moves into its final days, the Orlando Repertory Theatre is currently serving up a delightful injection of fun and patriotism that might just do the trick to get your spirits up about exercising your civic duty.
BWW Review: Orlando Shakes' STUART LITTLE is the Pick-Me-Up We All Need
Orlando Shakes' STUART LITTLE delights young audiences and keeps the grown ups entertained too.
BWW Review: Unseen Images' FAR AWAY Creates a Disturbing Dream World at The Venue
From the moment you entire The Venue and see Amanda Hudson-Giese sitting in a rocking chair on stage, there is a dream-like quality to Unseen Images Theatre's production of Caryl Churchill's 2000 play, FAR AWAY.
BWW Review: Beth Marshall Presents' THE GLASS MENAGERIE is Restless Blend of Anger and Ambition
'Why, Tom- are you always so restless?' These words from a worried mother to her only son in Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE could very much be used to describe Beth Marshall Presents' ambitious telling of this seminal American memory play.
BWW Review: THE GOD GAME Provides Unrealistic Look at Religion and Politics at Mad Cow
Opening just three weeks before the presidential election, a play analyzing the confluence of religion and politics on a personal level should be a perfect theatrical opportunity.
BWW Review: Theatre UCF's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Shatters Lofty Expectations
Last week, I wrote an article looking at why Central Florida's collegiate theatre programs, and in particular Theatre UCF, consistently produce content at or above the level of local professional theatres.
BWW Review: Pseudonym Productions' Odd CATHARSIS Misses Haunted House Mark
We've all heard the phrase, 'If it was easy, then everyone would do it.
BWW Review: Unless You Hate Fun and Sexiness, Death-Defying THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is Giddy Perfection
Unless you have no sense of humor, no joy in your heart, or no sex drive to speak of, it's impossible to not enjoy yourself.
BWW Review: Orlando Phil's CANDIDE is Delightful Antidote for Disheartening World
Lately, it seems that no matter where you turn you are assaulted with frightening news, disheartening images, and arguing politicians.
BWW Review: The Intimate DRACULA at Carmine Boutique Provides Powerful, Personal Thrills
'Blood is too precious a thing to be spilled,' the titular character says in the production of DRACULA playing at Carmine Boutique in Orlando through October 15th.
BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES is a Runaway Train of Sexiness and Head Banging
The cast for TheatreWorks Florida's Central Florida Premiere of the musical ROCK OF AGES is dynamite; easily one of the two or three best collections of talent that I have seen on an Orlando stage in my three-plus seasons of Central Florida theatergoing.
BWW Review: Swingin' with Winter Park Playhouse's ALL HANDS ON DECK
1942 - it was the time of the big band, war bonds for the troops, and radio.
BWW Review: Theatre UCF's CLYBOURNE PARK is Central Florida Theatre at its Best
Last year, Orlando's Mad Cow Theatre opened a powerful production of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play CLYBOURNE PARK, and while their version still holds up a year later, the environment in which we find ourselves in 2016 adds an extra level of resonance to Theatre UCF's production, runnin
BWW Review: Mad Cow's All-Female '1776' is Stunningly Moving, Revolutionary Theatre
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary to rethink a centuries-entrenched conception, it must be done with ideas audacious and revolutionary enough to forever upset the status quo.
BWW Review: Feeling Pretty at Orlando Shakes' WEST SIDE STORY
It's a Broadway classic with show tunes that have permeated popular culture.
BWW Review: GOAT's JEKYLL & HYDE Is Sexy, but Safe High-Quality Theatre
Throughout all of human history, there has been something sexy and intoxicating about the fine line between good and evil; the dangerous desire to understand it, to conquer it, to control it.
BWW Review: Garden Theatre's Exceptional BONNIE & CLYDE Cast Makes the Most of Mediocre Material
There is much to love about the Garden Theatre's production of Frank Wildhorn's musical BONNIE & CLYDE; the cast is breathtakingly talented, the set, lighting, and costume designs are gorgeous, and the live (unseen) band is pitch perfect.
BWW Review: Cultural Fusion's LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL is Smooth as Silk
Perfectly encapsulating the great singer Billie Holiday is no easy feat.
BWW Review: WHEN SHADOWS FALL Blends Personal, Mythological in Uniquely Thrilling Experience
For the second summer in a row, Pseudonym Productions has given Central Florida something special; not to mention something surprising, something a little bit sexy, and something altogether sinister.
BWW Review: Mad Cow's THE BIG MEAL Will Leave You Hungry For More
Not sure what you're in the mood for for dinner tonight? How about five generations of an American family with a side of laughs, tears, and introspective reflection? If that sounds like something you could munch on, then the Mad Cow Theatre's THE BIG MEAL is for you.
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Havana Hop Orlando Family Stage (9/19-9/19) |
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Disney's Finding Nemo Athens Theatre (1/22-2/27) |
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Madame Butterfly Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (10/02-10/04) |
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Disney Finding Nemo, Jr. Athens Theatre (1/22-2/07) |
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Never Can Say Goodbye: The 70s Beehive Musical The Winter Park Playhouse (8/07-8/30) |
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Wicked Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (1/06-1/31) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) King Center for Performing Arts (4/20-4/21) |
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Deer Tick Revolution Live (11/11-11/11) |
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Ride The Cyclone Theatre South Playhouse (4/17-8/30) |
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The Adams Family Musical Athens Theatre (9/18-10/11) |