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THE BOOK OF MORMON to Offer Ticket Lottery in Orlando This Week
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center and plays a limited one week engagement through Sunday, December 17, 2017.
Theater for Social Change: An Interview with Jeff Revels
by Clarissa Moon - December 11, 2017
This is the second video in a series I'm doing about theater for social change. I talk with Jeff Revels, the Artistic Director at the Orlando Repertory Theatre. We discuss the Justice Project, the REP's season, and more!
BWW Preview: Gromalot Theatre Factory's SLEIGH!
by Clarissa Moon - December 11, 2017
This season, Gromalot Theatre Factory presents SLEIGH! at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center. The show follows a young couple spending their first Christmas together in a series of comedic scenes with no dialogue.
Blue Man Group to Support Autism Speaks with Autism-Friendly Show in Orlando
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2017
Blue Man Group at Universal CityWalk and the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization, Autism Speaks, have teamed up to announce their third annual collaborative Blue Man Group performance today, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.
Tower of Power and Spyro Gyra Join King Center's 2018 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
Just announced, Tower of Power are bringing their 50th Anniversary Tour to King Center on February 28. Also added to the lineup are contemporary jazz icons, Spyro Gyra, coming to the Studio Theatre on April 15. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, December 15. Scroll down for details!
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; DRACULA Leads Best Play!
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
HELLO AGAIN by Michael John LaChuisa to Receive Florida Premiere
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Day Star Studio Productions Inc. is pleased to accounce the Florida Reigonal premier of Michael John LaChuisa's iconic musical Hello Again. The musical is a neo classical songcycle, Hello Again which premiered at the Lincoln Center in NYC in 1994 and a recent 2017 Indie film including with a star driven cast including Audra McDonald, Martha Plimpton and Cheyenne Jackson, is a cult classic inspired by the provocative and contreversial 1897 literary classic by German playright Arthur Schnitzler 'La Ronde' .
Photo Flash: The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol presents FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
In December, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) will open the second production of its second season with four-time Tony Award Winner, Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.
Tyler Tanner of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Orlando Shakes
by Clarissa Moon - December 07, 2017
This December, the Orlando Shakespeare Theater has been transformed into a 1940s radio studio for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY. The classic story is told through a live radio broadcast, complete with talented voice actors, commercials, and live sound effects. I sat down with Tyler Tanner, who plays Melvin, the sound foley guy, to chat about the show.
Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow for THE LION KING at Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America announce that tickets go on sale to the general public for Disney's The Lion King at 10 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2017.
CFCArts presents ONCE UPON A DECEMBER Performed By Over 300 Local Artists
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Central Florida Community Arts, a leading arts nonprofit is proud to present Once Upon a December, an all-new holiday experience performed by the CFCArts Community Choir and Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now for performances at Northland Church (530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750) on December 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater Produces Timely Contemporary Comedy, NATIVE GARDENS
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) in Partnership with UCF presents Karen Zacar as' Native Gardens. Zacar as' new comedy tells the story of high-powered lawyer Pablo Del Valle and his wife Tania, a doctoral candidate, who are working toward the so-called American Dream. After purchasing a house next door to Frank and Virginia Butley, the neighborhood's old guard, the two couples find themselves in a heated dispute about their shared fence line. Native Gardens appears from January 3 - February 4, 2018 in the Goldman Theater. Tickets are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).
Jason Mraz Comes to Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
Multiple GRAMMY Award winner Jason Mraz this morning announced plans for a 17-city live tour, including a performance at the Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10 a.m. Tickets to An Evening with Jason Mraz, Solo Acoustic start at $35 and may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.
Unique Porcelain Art By Diane Guinn Featured in King Center Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017
Florida porcelain artist, Diane Guinn will bring a unique holiday sparkle to the Harris Corporation Art Gallery in the King Center lobby from December 4 January 7. Diane Guinn is the founder of Florida Porcelain Artists and a proud member of Central Brevard Artists Association, Central Florida Ceramic Guild, and International Porcelain Artists. This exhibit may be viewed by ticketed patrons attending King Center main stage performances.
King Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Special Events
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017
The Maxwell C. King Center for Performing Arts is pleased to announce its 30th anniversary of excellent performing arts and entertainment on the Space Coast!
On Sale Friday, Dec 8: Dancing With The Stars' Maks, Val & Peta On Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2017
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in association with Live Nation will present Maks, Val & Peta On Tour: Confidential, the highly anticipated new tour from Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy. The tour comes to the Walt Disney Theater on Friday, March 30, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, December 8, 2017 at 1 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50 and VIP Meet & Greet packages are available. Tickets and VIP packages may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Gordon Lightfoot Comes to the King Center
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
After 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it's safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as Early Morning Rain, If You Could Read My Mind, Carefree Highway, Sundown, (That's What You Get) For Lovin Me, The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald,' 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy,' 'Ribbon Of Darkness,' 'Beautiful,' 'Song For A Winter's Night,' and 'Rainy Day People,' to name a few.
Tickets On Sale Monday For POD TOURS AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents announce tickets on sale for the Crooked Presents tour, Pod Tours America, coming to the Bob Carr Theater on Saturday, April 8, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Tickets Onsale Monday for STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK In Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. The live-to-picture performance of Oscar-winning composer John Williams's musical score will arrive in the Walt Disney Theater on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, December 4, 2017 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $49.50 and may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING On Sale Friday December 8
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America announce that tickets go on sale to the general public for Disney's The Lion King at 10 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2017. Coming to Orlando as part of the 2017 2018 FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando season during the show's North American tour, The Lion King will appear at Dr. Phillips Center and play the Walt Disney Theater from Wednesday, February 14 Sunday, March 11, 2018. Tickets start at $35.25 and may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees. For groups of 10 or more please contact Group Sales at Groups@drphillipscenter.org or calling 407.455.5550.
Dance Theatre of Orlando Presents New Holiday Tradition THE NUTHOUSE
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
The Nuthouse will perform at ME Theatre (1300 La Quinta Drive, Orlando, FL, 32809). Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.
THE MOST FABULOUS STORY EVER TOLD to Play Parliament House Footlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Tim Evanicki Productions will present Paul Rudnick's 'The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told' at the Parliament House Footlight Theatre, directed by Tommy Wooten. This production was originally performed on the Footlight Stage in 2001, and was the very first published play performed on the stage. Tommy Wooten, Beth Marshall, and Doug Ba'aser, who are all part of the 2017 production, were in the original 2001 version.
Winter Park Playhouse Seeks Submissions for 2nd Annual Florida Festival of New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
Time is running out for writers and composers of new musicals to submit their work to The Winter Park Playhouse for the 2nd Annual Florida Festival of New Musicals. The deadline for submissions for the 2018 Festival is December 31, 2017.
The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park CHRISTMAS BELLES
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park presents the comedy, 'Christmas Belles', by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator.

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