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Significant Productions Unveils Cast of ONLY SOME OF GOD’S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
Significant Productions will present the world premiere of Only Some of God’s Children or Mississippi Magnolias, written and directed by Paris Crayton III. The production runs April 7 through May 9, 2026, at The SigPro Studio in The Villages, Florida.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL National Tour To Play Limited Engagement at King Center
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2026
The King Center, partnering with The American Theatre Guild, will present the North American tour of the Broadway smash hit, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL.
Sarasota Opera To Present THE MERRY WIDOW In 2026 Winter Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2026
Sarasota Opera will present THE MERRY WIDOW by Franz Lehár as part of its 2026 Winter Festival. The operetta will open on February 21 and run through March 27 following the festival’s opening production of LA BOHÈME.
Review: ROMEO & JULIET at Orlando Shakes
by Benoit Teves - February 01, 2026
In a production that marries 16th-century gravitas with 21st-century urgency, Director Monica Long Tamborello finds a delicate balance between Act I’s playful hope and Act II’s harrowing descent, reminding us that while the feud is ancient, the loss of innocence remains a devastatingly contemporary price to pay.
Interview: Nadia Ra'Shaun And Brendan O'Leary are Orlando Shakes' ROMEO & JULIET
by Benoit Teves - January 31, 2026
Brendan O'Leary (Romeo) and Nadia Ra'Shaun (Juliet) pull back the curtain on the 'young energy' and intense preparation behind their title roles in Shakespeare's most famous tragedy. From the technicalities of 'Juliet Boot Camp' and the secret musicality of Shakespearean vowels to the high-stakes anxiety of playing dead for 16 minutes while school groups watch for a flinch, the duo explores how they keep a 400-year-old story feeling urgent and real.
Rebecca Jo Lightfoot to Perform PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART at Winter Park Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2026
Popular regional performer Rebecca Jo Lightfoot will step onto The Winter Park Playhouse cabaret stage to debut her solo cabaret - Put A Little Love In Your Heart.
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - January 29, 2026
The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast. When you look at all the design elements – sets, lighting, illusions, choreography – and combine it with performers who move through that space with the same ease as one breathes, it create a cohesive, immersive world that feels both magical and meticulously controlled.
Pompano Beach Arts Will Present Black History Month Weekend Of Music And Arts Programming
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Pompano Beach Arts will present a Black History Month weekend of music and arts programming at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. Proceeds will support the Empowering Black Creatives Scholarship Fund.
Orchard Theatre Set To Reopen In December 2026 Following Major Refurbishment
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
The Orchard Theatre in Dartford is set to reopen in December 2026 following extensive refurbishment works. Dartford Borough Council has confirmed the venue will return with a Cinderella pantomime after a phased handover to Trafalgar Theatres.
Stranahan House Museum to Host Pineapple Jam in April
by BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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 BWW News Desk - 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.

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