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OPERAX Series to Return to Judson's Live at Dr. Phillips Center

by A.A. Cristi — July 28, 2026

Opera Orlando announced the return of its OPERAX series at Judson's Live, following a sold-out run last season, with three new concept events and the return of Opera-oke.

DELORIS SCRUD MOVIN' ON UP to Debut at OUT FEST in Orlando

by Stephi Wild — July 28, 2026

Michael Wanzie will bring back his longtime character Deloris Scrud in a new stage show at OUT FEST, presented at the Starlite Room at SAVOY Orlando.

Creative City Project Names Joshua Mora Director of Strategic Partnerships

by A.A. Cristi — July 27, 2026

Joshua Mora, founder and CEO of Sugarbridge Consulting, has joined Creative City Project to lead strategic partnerships supporting IMMERSE Fest and year-round programming in Orlando.

THE PROM to Open at Theatre at St. Luke's in Orlando

by A.A. Cristi — July 24, 2026

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Interview: Jodi Benson of INTO THE WOODS at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts

by Julie Gardieff — July 24, 2026

I had the pleasure of doing a phone interview with Broadway star and Disney legend Jodi Benson.

Frank Santos & Corbett Compel Donate $500,000 to Winter Park Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2026

Frank Santos and Corbett Compel made a $500,000 gift to Winter Park Playhouse, the largest private donation in the nonprofit's history, with the cabaret space named the Santos-Compel Cabaret Lounge.

NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE to Open Winter Park Playhouse's Newly Renovated Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — July 23, 2026

Winter Park Playhouse will open its 2026-2027 season with the Southeastern Regional Premiere of NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: THE 70S BEEHIVE MUSICAL, featuring hits from Fleetwood Mac, Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor, and more.

Review: TWISTED: THE UNTOLD STORY OF A ROYAL VIZIER at Orange Rose Productions

by Julie Gardieff — July 23, 2026

If you know anything about Starkid productions, you know how highly entertaining they are.

Review: Encore Performing Arts Warms a FROZEN Heart at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts

by Albert Gutierrez — July 19, 2026

The selection of Frozen as the summer musical served multiple masters.

HAIRSPRAY to Open at Doctor Phillips Center With Little Radical Theatrics

by A.A. Cristi — July 16, 2026

Little Radical Theatrics will present HAIRSPRAY at the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater in Orlando's Doctor Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, featuring the Tony Award-winning musical set in 1962 Baltimore.

Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams and More to Lead DEATH BECOMES HER Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 15, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.

MADAME BUTTERFLY to Open at Steinmetz Hall From Opera Orlando

by Stephi Wild — July 15, 2026

Opera Orlando announced single tickets are now on sale for its new production of MADAME BUTTERFLY, coming to Steinmetz Hall.

Review: URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Osceola Arts

by Julie Gardieff — July 11, 2026

What did our critic think of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Osceola Arts?

Review: RETURN TO ROMANCE: THE METROPLEX BIG BAND FEATURING MARK ROMEO at Mark Romeo

by Julie Gardieff — July 10, 2026

Though not the typical type of performance I cover for Broadway World, Return to Romance: The Metroplex Big Band Featuring Mark Romeo offered just as much entertainment—and just as much of a connection to Broadway—as any musical I have seen.

THROUGH THE YEARS to Open Winter Park Playhouse's New Cabaret Space

by A.A. Cristi — July 9, 2026

Vocalist Natalie Cordone will inaugurate Winter Park Playhouse's new cabaret lounge with THROUGH THE YEARS, a solo retrospective spanning her 22-year history on the Playhouse stage, accompanied by pianist Christopher Leavy.

Opera Orlando Expands Education Initiatives with Sixth Annual SINGS! Summer Institute

by A.A. Cristi — July 7, 2026

Opera Orlando will kick off its upcoming education season with a new cohort of SINGS!: Summer Institute for the Next Generation of Singers, a week-long training intensive concluding in a public showcase recital at Timucua Arts Foundation.

Photos: Jodi Benson as The Witch in INTO THE WOODS at Dr. Phillips Center

by Stephi Wild — July 7, 2026

All new photos have been released of Jodi Benson as the Witch in Into the Woods at Orlando's Dr.

Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour

by Stephi Wild — July 7, 2026

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026

by Team BWW — July 6, 2026

In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic

THE ROCKET MAN SHOW to Open DNA Productions Season at Garden Theatre on Plant

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Orlando SHOWS

	The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Athens Theatre (11/20-12/13)
	Sister Act Athens Theatre (7/10-8/02)
	Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Dr. Phillips Center (11/01-11/01)
	Shrek: The Musical Little Theatre New Smyrna Beach (7/16-8/02) PHOTOS
	Madame Butterfly Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (10/02-10/04)
	Candide Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (2/26-2/28)
	Into the Woods Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (7/31-8/02)
	Gothic Attitude Gothic Attitude (4/16-1/16)
	Wicked Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (1/06-1/31)
	Ted Swindley’s Honky Tonk Angels Athens Theatre (2/26-3/21)
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