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Stranahan House Museum to Host Pineapple Jam in April
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2026
The Historic Stranahan House Museum will host the Pineapple Jam, a tropical-themed event aimed at preservation, on April 10 from 6:30 to 10 AM. Learn more here!
POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEUMSTANCE is Now Casting Performers For Three 2026 Holiday Residency Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance is expanding its 2026 holiday residency with auditions open for performers, crew, and technicians. The shows will return to Orlando and Nashville, with a new addition in Atlantis Paradise Island Resorts.
Orlando Family Stage Receives $500,000 Gift From Dr. Phillips Charities For Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2026
Orlando Family Stage has received a $500,000 gift from Dr. Phillips Charities to support its Centennial Season Celebration. The funding will expand literacy-based arts programming and support the launch of the Florida Children’s Book Festival.
TIARA'S HAT PARADE to Celebrate Black Culture on Orlando Family Stage
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
This February, Orlando Family Stage presents the rolling world premiere of Tiara's Hat Parade, a luminous new production that celebrates Black creativity, family legacy, and the extraordinary power of children to lead with empathy and imagination.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at The Renaissance Theatre Company
by Benoit Teves - January 19, 2026
Part bar, part group hang, and part chaotic theatrical experience, The Renaissance Theatre Company’s production of MEAN GIRLS blurs the lines between a traditional show and an immersive club experience. While the scrappy staging and mid-show cocktail deliveries lean heavily into the troupe’s immersive club roots, the production is anchored by an exceptionally talented cast and a live band that keep the energy electric. It’s a messy, defiant, and undeniably fun outing for a company that continues to make an indelible mark on the city’s queer arts scene.
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Theater West End
by Albert Gutierrez - January 18, 2026
While much of the dramatic weight of Angels in America undeniably stems from the specter of AIDS, it would do the play a huge disservice to reduce it to a story about disease alone. What Theater West End makes clear is that Kushner’s work is as much about identity, loss, and the human struggle to reconcile who we are deep down with who we present to the world.
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Titusville Playhouse
by Benoit Teves - January 17, 2026
Titusville Playhouse’s HAIRSPRAY delivers a high-energy 'Baltimore fairytale' that stays true to the show's tradition of camp and exuberance. Featuring several standout performances, the production deftly balances infectious musical numbers with a technicolor parade of 1960s fashion. While celebrating the show's joyous optimism, the production acknowledges modern perspectives on diversity and offers a refreshing, timely escape for 2026 audiences.
MEN OF MOTOWN Comes To Theatre At St. Luke's In February
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2026
Theatre at St. Luke's will present Men of Motown, a concert celebrating the music of Motown’s most influential male artists, with performances running February 6–8.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Diego Figueiredo & Friends To Appear At Broward Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2026
Diego Figueiredo will perform with Nestor Torres, Shelly Berg, and Sammy Figueroa at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Presented by Gold Coast Jazz, the concert will feature an evening of jazz duets and collaborative improvisation.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to the Broward Center
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2026
Slow Burn Theatre Company will present BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, from February 14 to March 1. This Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical chronicles Carole King's rise from teenage songwriter to a legendary music icon.
Orlando Family Stage to Celebrate Centennial with 100-Year Reunion Event
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2026
Orlando Family Stage will welcome generations of artists, volunteers, patrons, educators, and friends back to its historic home for The 100-Year Reunion on February 3, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM ET.
Pompano Beach Arts Launches Black History Month Programming With TSUNAMI: WAVES OF DISPLACEMENT Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
The City of Pompano Beach will mark Black History Month with the exhibition Tsunami: Waves of Displacement at Bailey Contemporary Arts, opening February 1 and running through February 28, 2026.
The Bandbox To Return With Expanded Café And Taproom In New Smyrna Beach
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
The renowned BANDBOX theater experience will return to New Smyrna Beach, FL in Spring 2026, promising enhanced performances and a revamped venue.
Orlando Family Stage to Showcase Spring Shows for Young Audiences
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2026
This spring, Orlando Family Stage invites families to explore stories filled with heart, adventure, and imagination through a dynamic lineup of productions and participatory experiences for children of all ages.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Adds Performances in Florida
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2026
The global smash hit and one of the world’s top Irish music and dance productions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, has added two additional performances to its tour in the Sunshine State.
Ann Storck Center to Host 30th Annual ROCKIN' CELEBRITY CHEFS Event
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2026
The Ann Storck Center will present a culinary showcase featuring top chefs from South Florida next month, offering attendees a unique tasting experience from renowned local restaurants.
Review: & JULIET at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - January 07, 2026
If “& Juliet” works at all, it’s because it commits to the premise without apology: a Shakespearean remix told through the lens of pop music, meta-theatre, and a general belief that stories never really die, they just get re-written. This touring production of the still-running Broadway musical leaned into this ethos with a cast that understood the assignment – treating the material with enough sincerity to make it land, but enough wryness to make it feel like commentary.
The City Of Pompano Beach Unveils 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2026
The City of Pompano Beach, in partnership with the Pompano Beach Memorial MLK Committee, has unveiled its 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations, a multi-day series of free and low-cost community events.
Surfside Playhouse To Present Reimagined OUR TOWN By Thornton Wilder
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2026
Surfside Playhouse will present Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in a contemporary reimagining that explores memory and community. The production stages the classic play with an ensemble-driven approach that keeps actors present throughout the performance.
PANDA FEST Asian Food and Culture Festival is Coming to Orlando This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2026
PANDA FEST, one of the nation's fastest-growing Asian food and culture festivals, will kick off its biggest year yet with the exciting debut of the first-ever PANDA FEST in Orlando.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; ANASTASIA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Orlando Shakes To Commission Stage Adaptation Of THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD By James Ijames
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2025
Orlando Shakes, in partnership with the University of Central Florida and Arden Theatre Company, will commission a new stage adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames will develop the adaptation through workshops, readings, and co-world premieres. The project continues Ijames’ longstanding collaboration with Arden Theatre Company.
Theatre South Playhouse To Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
Theatre South Playhouse will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the Tony Award–winning musical comedy by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin. Tickets will be available through Theatre South Playhouse.
Cast Set for KIM'S CONVENIENCE at The Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2025
In January, Significant Productions will present Kim's Convenience - Written by Ins Choi - as the third production of Season 10 at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol. See who is starring in the production.

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