Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Osceola Arts
There’s no arguing that musicals made from movies can be hit or miss.
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Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Titusville Playhouse
Thomas “Fats” Waller, a pioneer in jazz piano, was a prolific composer, writing over 400 songs in his lifetime, with hits like “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Honeysuckle Rose” even making it into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Review: NOISES OFF at Orlando Shakes
What’s the formula for a perfect farce? First take a bunch of unwitting characters thrown together in an unlikely scenario, add to that a lot of slamming doors, physical comedy and costume malfunctions (and maybe a bunch of sardines) and let boil over until you have immense amounts of laughter.
Review: A CHORUS LINE Dazzles and Delights at Theater West End
Nothing lasts forever, but that doesn't stop us from enjoying the moments as they pass into memory.
Review: Encore! Performing Arts Celebrates Milestone 20th Anniversary with COME ALIVE: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ENCORE at Steinmetz Hall of Dr. Phillips Center
Twenty years ago, a group of Walt Disney World cast members decided they wanted to put their talents to good use beyond their roles within the theme parks.
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Titusville Playhouse
Audiences in Titusville have their own chance to journey to Bikini Bottom and visit SpongeBob and friends in Titusville Playhouse’s 58th season opener – THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL – a visual feast of a show featuring an outstanding cast which delivers a fun, family-friendly, and highly entertaining
Review: ON YOUR FEET: THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN is a Triumphant Homage to Trailblazing Icons at The Garden Theatre
These are the moments that make ON YOUR FEET such a strong musical, and the Garden Theatre's production such a monumental one.
Review: SWEENEY TODD by New Generation Theatrical
How do you take a brilliant piece of classic musical theatre and improve upon it? Orlando’s New Generation Theatrical's production of SWEENEY TODD, does this by breaking down the typical stage barriers and immersing the audience in the material, creating a fresh (and fantastic) production.
Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Theatre South Playhouse
What happens when you take a popular comedy film, add in new music by the king of musical theatre, and put it on stage with a talented cast? You get the Orlando premiere of SCHOOL OF ROCK presented by Theatre South Playhouse in Dr.
BWW Review: Florida Theatrical Association's BLOOD BROTHERS at The Abbey
“So, did you hear the story of the Johnstone twins? As like each other as two new pins.
BWW Review: Even Refreshed for its 50th Anniversary, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Remains Dated & Divisive — Dr. Phillips Center
What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Dr.
BWW Review: PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES at The Winter Park Playhouse
Somewhere on Highway 57 between Frog Level and Smyrna sits a little diner across from a service station where the pie is fresh, the beer is cold, and the gas is cheap (if that’s even possible these days).
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Returns to Dr. Phillips Center; Still Better Than Most Jukebox Musicals
But BEAUTIFUL is structured differently than most 'backstage biomusicals.
BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Titusville Playhouse
There are some musicals that just make you smile and can do so regardless of how many times you have seen in them.
BWW Review: AIDA at The Henegar Center
In the opening number of Elton John and Tim Rice’s hit musical, AIDA, Princess Amneris sings - “Every story, tale or memoir, every saga or romance, whether true or fabricated, whether planned or happenstance….
BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Feels New Again in Outstanding Garden Theatre Production
Director Roberta Emerson has devised an intriguing way to approach the story's outer framework without altering the libretto.
BWW Review: Florida Theatrical Association's ASSASSINS at Cheyenne Saloon
In the world of musical theatre there are productions that come along that deliver the perfect storm of creative expression.
BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE at Titusville Playhouse
A CHORUS LINE, the hit Broadway musical about performers auditioning for a Broadway show played for 6,137 performances in its original run due to several factors.
BWW Review: Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age (In the Best Way) — Dr. Phillips Center
The biggest draw to an evening with Alan Cumming may be just that: it’s an evening with Alan Cumming, a playful and energetic personality you like right away.
BWW Review: Why I'm Not Crazy About CATS at Dr. Phillips Center
Now I would never wish harm on cats, of course.
BWW Review: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON at The Winter Park Playhouse
What fun it is to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the locations (and experiences) of our youth.
BWW Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at Little Radical Theatrics
There have been a lot of interesting concepts for musicals over the history of the artform.
BWW Review: FRANKIE VALLI Not Quite 'In Concert' with THE FOUR SEASONS at Dr. Phillips Center
Frankie Valli introduced his ninth song at Dr.
BWW Review: Strong Performance and Timely Staging Elevate Theater West End's War-Torn Musical, DOGFIGHT
Powerful as that theme may be, DOGFIGHT as written isn't fully the righteous proposition it hopes to be.
BWW Review: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Osceola Arts
One of the brilliant things about musical theatre is it can take many forms.
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Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater (7/18-7/19) |
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in St. Petersburg, FL Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (3/01-3/01) |
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Marky Ramone with Who Are You (a tribute to The Who) The Plaza Live (9/03-9/03) |
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Ted Swindley’s Honky Tonk Angels Athens Theatre (2/26-3/21) |
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SWAN LAKE by The United European Ballet Company Miramar Cultural Center (12/30-12/30) |
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Into the Woods Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (7/31-8/02) |
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The Adams Family Musical Athens Theatre (9/18-10/11) |
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Disney Finding Nemo, Jr. Athens Theatre (1/22-2/07) |
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest Shoestring Theatre (7/10-7/19) |
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Disney's Frozen Encore Performing Arts (7/17-7/19) |