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CALLBACKS is Coming to Orlando
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2017
Orlando Fringe Veteran Thom Mesrobian is bringing his latest effort 'Callbacks' to the City Beautiful. Fresh off its world premiere at the first Tampa International Fringe Festival, where it was heralded as one of the Best of the Fest by Creative Loafing magazine, 'Callbacks' will play for a three night run August 25th, 26th and 27th 2017 at the brand new Theatre South Playhouse in the Dr. Phillips Marketplace located at 7601 Della Drive Suite #15. Curtain is at 8 pm each night and tickets are $15 in advance through brownpapertickets.com
2018 Participants Announced for Disney Musicals in Schools at Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2017
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces the four local area elementary schools that have been selected to participate in the Disney Musicals in Schools program, now in its second year locally.
BWW Review: Mad Cow's THE AMISH PROJECT is Real and Unapologizing
by Libby Champion - August 24, 2017
On October 2, 2006, in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, a man entered an Amish schoolhouse and shot and killed five young girls. This was a day the Amish community, Pennsylvanians, and the world would never forget, and after seeing THE AMISH PROJECT it is one the audience will never forget as well. 
Photo Flash: Today's Headline: Meet the Cast of Disney's NEWSIES at Orlando REP
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2017
Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando REP) will open its 2017 - 2018 season with the Drama Desk and Tony Award-winning Disney's Newsies The Musical (September 5 - October 22, 2017). This production is presented by Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, Disney, and supporting sponsor Lean Green DAD. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in character below!
The World's Greatest Detective Comes to Orlando Shakes in THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017
The game is afoot this Halloween during Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF's (Orlando Shakes) production of The Hound of the Baskervilles, running from October 11 - November 19, 2017 in the Goldman Theater.
Chicago and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE to Arrive at King Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2017
Chicago the band and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE have just joined the King Center's fall lineup. Scroll down for details!
Roy Alan on Central Florida's first New Musical Festival
by Kimberly Moy - August 21, 2017
The first ever New Musical Festival comes to Orlando this week at Winter Park Playhouse. If you've ever wondered where musicals are born, this is how. With the help of arts organizations like Winter Park Playhouse, musical creators can refine their pieces and use it as a stepping stone towards publication. Orlando is quite the creative place and having a new musical festival fits right in. I took a moment to chat with Roy Alan, who serves as the Artistic Director for Winter Park Playhouse about the festival.
Legendary Band Chicago Comes to Orlando in October
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2017
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in association with Live Nation, will present the Orlando engagement of Chicago. The legendary rock-and-roll-band-with-horns will play the Bob Carr Theater on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 8 p.m.
BWW Review: JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING is Frothy Mix of Missed Opportunities
by Matt Tamanini - August 20, 2017
Make no mistake about it, there is a funny, intelligent, socially-conscious, slightly sardonic show inside of the new musical JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING. Unfortunately, the show's writers, Scott Logsdon (book and lyrics) and Steve Marzullo (music) weren't able to find it in time for the world premiere production that ended its run at Orlando's Abbey earlier this week.
VIDEO: VOICEPLAY Premieres A Capella MOANA Medley Featuring Rachel Potter
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2017
Orlando, Florida's a cappella sensation VOICEPLAY has teamed up with Broadway star RACHEL POTTER (The Addams Family, Evita) to present a medley of songs from the Disney smash MOANA.
The Phantom Returns in LOVE NEVER DIES at Dr. Phillips Center; Tickets on Sale Now!
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2017
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America announce that tickets are now available to the general public for the Orlando premiere of Love Never Dies, coming to Orlando as part of the 2017 - 2018 FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando season during the show's North American tour.
Film, Music & Testimony Come Together in ONE VOICE ORLANDO: A YEAR IN REFLECTION Benefit
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2017
Orlando will never be the same. The events that took place in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016 caused the citizens of Central Florida, and perhaps the entire nation, to search for answers to questions we had hoped we would never have to ask.
A CHORUS LINE Opens Tonight at The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2017
The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park presents the iconic musical, 'A Chorus Line', from August 18 - September 11, 2017.
Winter Park Playhouse Pays Tribute to Neil Diamond 10/21
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
The Winter Park Playhouse will present another popular 'One-Night-Only' event, Saturday October 21,2017 at 7:30p.m. featuring David Jericko and The Crew, who will perform Solitary Man: A Tribute to Neil Diamond. Net proceeds will go to support the quality musical programming on The Playhouse Mainstage and out in the community. 
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Open Garden Theatre's 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2017
The Garden Theatre (160 W Plant St.) is proud to present the classic rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, showing September 8 - October 1, 2017. This musical kicks off the Garden's 10th Anniversary 2017- 2018 Season. Jesus Christ Superstar is presented by Bob and Dianna Duffy. The show is also sponsored by Outdoor Living Products and Toole's Ace Hardware. The 2017 - 2018 theatre series is sponsored by Evoyent, a Deloitte Network Company.
BWW Review: FENCES at Mad Cow Theatre
by Clarissa Moon - August 14, 2017
FENCES at Mad Cow gives the audience a snapshot of the life of Troy Maxson, a garbage worker struggling to support his family. The show explores themes such as family, discrimination, death and loyalty.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Joins Orlando Science Center for Solar Eclipse
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2017
Central Florida will experience the solar eclipse at 85% totality next Monday, Aug. 21. For downtown Orlando community members who need a convenient location for celebrating the eclipse, Orlando Science Center has partnered with the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to offer a pop-up viewing party.
BWW Review: Florida Theatrical Association Presents Scott Logsdon's and Steve Marzullo's JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING at the Abbey Theatre
by Peter Nason - August 12, 2017
With tweaking and some rewrites, it has the makings of a cult classic.
Dr. Phillips Center to Offer Solar Eclipse Pop-Up Viewing Location on August 21st
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2017
All over the United States, people will turn to the sky on Monday, August 21, 2017 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to watch the moon totally eclipse the sun for the first time in 99 years.
Photo Flash: Florida Theatrical Association Presents JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2017
Florida Theatrical Association's production of the brand new musical parody JOYCE JACKSON'S GUIDE TO DATING resumes performances on Thursday, August 10th at The Abbey in downtown Orlando and concludes its run on Monday August, 14th with an industry night.
Montverde Academy to Present IN THE HEIGHTS This September
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
Montverde Academy's upper school presents 'In the Heights,' directed by Montverde Academy's Theatre Arts Director Roberta Emerson, running September 28-30.
Pink Martini, Abba Mania, Les Ballets Trockedero and More Coming to King Center
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
Ten new shows have just been announced at the King Center for the Performing Arts, including Decades Rewind, Pink Martini, Take Me to the River, Martin Sexton, Abba Mania, Daniel O'Donnell, Yamato, Stayin Alive, Les Ballets Trockedero, and Howie Mandel. Scroll down for details!
Florida Theatrical Association Announces Winners of 2017 New Musical Discovery Series
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) has announced the winners of the 2nd Annual New Musical Discovery Series, a showcase for new musicals to be presented September 1 - 3, 2017 at The MEZZ and The Abbey in downtown Orlando.
THE AMISH PROJECT Comes to Mad Cow Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming production of Jessica Dickey's The Amish Project, a powerful and emotional one-woman play exploring the impacts of a tragedy, presented in The Zehngebot-Stonerock Theatre August 11 as the final production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 20.
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie Come to Dr. Phillips Center in November
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2017
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Live Nation announce that Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie will count Orlando among the 22 cities they visit on the second leg of their North American tour, which comes on the heels of a sold-out, critically-acclaimed summer tour this year.

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