Orlando Theatre Newsroom

The multi-talented Mr. Bert Rodriguez will return to the cabaret stage with his newest solo cabaret - Mi Familia. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The third annual Orlando Sings Choral Festival will take place at First United Methodist Church of Orlando on April 30th and May 3rd and will feature its flagship ensemble, the Orlando Sings Symphonic Chorus along with its 50-voice auditioned ensemble for soprano and alto voices Harmonia.

I was doubtful of Doubtfire. Musicals fashioned out of nonmusical comedy films are seldom stellar, and unlike so many of the patrons inside Dr. Phillips Center on opening night, I hadn’t grown up on 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire movie, so I couldn’t count on nostalgia to pull me through. I figured I was in for a Tootsie Part Two.

When the opening chords of a familiar Beatles tune drifts out of the doors of the Walt Disney Theater on May 5th, guests might just think they stepped back in time 50+ years to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour and all your favorite hits. And if they come see RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles presented by the Dr. Phillips Center, they might just succeed in that time travel. RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles, a show that has been called 'the next best thing to seeing The Beatles,' boasts a repertoire of nearly 200 Beatles favorites, ranging from such beloved songs as 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' and 'Hey Jude' to classic hits including 'Revolution' and 'Come Together.'  Leading many of those familiar songs, in the iconic shoes of John Lennon is Steve Landes, and actor/singer/musician that has been performing Beatles-songs for most of his adult life and will be a part of the show when it arrives in Orlando. I had the privilege of speaking with Steve a number of years ago to learn a little more about his journey and our conversation still resonates today. Below is a re-sharing of our interview from 2009  (one of my first as a writer for BroadwayWorld!)

Central Florida Community Arts partners with Florida Citrus Sports for CFCArts Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming 'Call of the Champions' performances.

The 33rd annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival presented by City Beverages is less than one month away, and Orlando Fringe is inviting everyone to celebrate the festival's official opening. Learn how to take part!

Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville will be presented live on stage at Ocala Civic Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will be performed live on stage May 2-19 at Ocala Civic Theatre!

In times of turmoil, oppression, and uncertainty, how do people cope? How do they find joy, hope, and freedom when all seems hopeless? In the early 1930’s many of the citizens of Berlin found ways to escape the realities of life and the rise of the Nazi party by visiting one of the many cabarets in the city where they could leave their troubles at the door and partake in the debauchery of the latest avant garde entertainment. Today, however, in 2024, a visit to the Kit Kat Klub of CABARET, the latest offering from Titusville Playhouse, provides such an escape but with an important cautionary tale about the dangers of extremism and the real consequences of not taking them seriously. 

Watch the opening chorus for Opera Orlando's production of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR in the video here!

Join the annual AND THE WOMEN GATHER literary event in DeLand, Florida. Enjoy a weekend of Featuring performances by SHINE AND THE SHAKERS. Learn more!

In honor of Black Music Month and Caribbean American Heritage month, The Winter Park Playhouse has teamed up with Barbara Chandler Productions to present - Rhythms of the Caribbean -  an evening celebrating Caribbean music showcasing Caribbean steel pan and poetry, Caribbean folk songs and Caribbean Gospel singers. 

As the regular workload lightens, and the finals load begins, I’ve found motivation in some of the most unexpected places.

Cabaret runs April 19 through May 12 at the Titusville Playhouse.  Check out all new photos here!

Discover the timeless tunes that have become synonymous with some of the most beloved movies in history at CFCArts Big Band's 'Big Hits from the Box Office.' Celebrated as the Best Jazz Act by Orlando Weekly readers in 2023, the impressive ensemble of over 60 members brings a fresh twist to familiar melodies.

If a bear does cocaine in the woods, does anyone hear him? Inspired by a movie which was inspired by a true story, Cocaine Bear: The Opera is a story about what happens when a bear ingests cocaine, and everyone sings about it. The notes are high and so is the bear.

It takes a large imagination to come up with new ideas for the stage, and when the show in question is based on the books of one of the most beloved children’s book authors of the last century – it better be filled to the brim with creativity. Luckily, Orlando’s Little Radical Theatrics has done just that by offering a fresh and stylized production of SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, on stage now through April 21st at the Fringe ArtSpace in Orlando. Based on the books of Dr. Seuss, this musical weaves together some of Dr. Seuss’ most iconic characters and themes into a colorful and charming adventure that will appeal to audiences of all ages.

Downtown Orlando's CityArts is set to host 7 shows and more for the first time during the Orlando Fringe Festival 2024, managed by award-winning theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella.

Orlando Shakes has unveiled its 2024-25 Season featuring a rolling world premiere, and much more. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Get a first look at The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at Orlando Family Stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.

If you are looking for a fun, energetic, and uplifting musical experience, look no further than The Winter Park Playhouse's current production of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE. This musical revue, featuring the songs of Louis Jordan, the 'King of the Jukebox', is a celebration of life, love, and music, with a dash of humor and a lot of soul. Directed and choreographed by Joshian Morales, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE is a show that will have you tapping your feet, clapping your hands, and singing along to some of the most catchy and memorable tunes of the 1940s and 50s.

We’ve officially made it to the point in the school year where “half” can be used to describe both the amount of the semester that has been completed, and the energy we’re putting into our assignments.

Girls in Wonderland, the biggest LGBTQ festivals in Florida, will return to Orlando for its 23rd anniversary. The iconic event will take place at a brand-new location, TownePlace Suites Orlando/ SpringHill Suites by Marriott, May 30 through June 3rd, 2024.

Experience the high-energy Broadway and International hit musical, ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN, at Riverside Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced Alana Jackson as the center’s first director, arts & wellness.