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Photo Flash: ALADDIN AND THE MAGIC LAMP Opens at Orlando Shakespeare Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2017
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp tells the timeless tale of a boy, a genie, and the power of pursuing your dreams. Based on Middle Eastern folktale The Arabian Nights, a young man named Aladdin seeks advice on how to meet the princess from wise genies, a powerful sultan, and his own mother.
Casting Announced at SKYLIGHT at Mad Cow Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2017
Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast of David Hare's Skylight, a play about the state of the nation and matters of the heart, as two former lovers with differing political views are reunited years after their affair, begins performances in the Zehngebot-Stonerock Theatre June 22, 2017 as the eighth production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 20.  
Applause Winners Sofia Deler & Tony Moreno Headed to the 2017 Jimmy Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts celebrated excellence in high school musical theater at the 2017 Applause Awards.
WOMEN IN SONG Series Returns to The Plaza Live for 25th Anniversary of Orlando Philharmonic
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017
The Women in Song Series is returning to The Plaza Live for the 25th Anniversary Season of the Orlando Philharmonic with three female singer-songwriters and guests performing on the harp, banjo, and piano along with members of the orchestra.
JOAN CRAWFORD'S HOUSE PARTY Returns to the Footlight for One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017
She's Back! Doug Ba'aser revives his untouchable Joan Crawford impersonation in this "Favorite Fringe Show" award winner.
Gromalot Theatre Factory's SNACK Returns for a Second Helping
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2017
???????Post Fringe run at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center from June 23-25, 2017 Orlando, FL - Fresh off a successful run at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, Gromalot Theatre Factory's Snack will burst onto the intimate Mandell Theater stage for an three additional performances. Fun for all ages, Snack follows a business woman on the go who just wants a minute to eat; as well as a young soda jerk who is convinced he has found love in a cup of coffee. Running from June 23-25, 2017 at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, this incarnation of Snack features several additional scenes that audiences did not see at Orlando Fringe. 'Audiences who enjoyed Snack at Orlando Fringe will have the chance to get the full helping with scenes we had to cut to meet our Fringe run time,' said Brandon Roberts, Artistic Director for Gromalot Theatre Factory.  'Snack is fast paced, great for everyone, and will leave folks hungry for more.'   
Gaelic Storm and Michael Carbonaro Just Added to the King Center Liineup
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
The chart-topping, multi-national Celtic band, Gaelic Storm, appeared in the blockbuster film 'Titanic' (where they performed 'Irish Party in Third Class') and laid the groundwork for a career that would eventually find them topping the Billboard World Chart five times. Headlining the largest Irish Festivals across the country, they've gained a reputation as a genre-bending Irish band whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something new and unexpected. See them live in the Studio Theatre on November 12.  Tickets are $50, including fees.
Transgender Legal Observes One-Year Memorial of Pulse Nightclub Tragedy
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund joins millions of advocates across the world in honoring the 49 precious souls taken in a heinous act of violence one year ago today at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
Catching up with Marco DiGeorge about SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Kimberly Moy - June 11, 2017
Written by Tracy Letts in 2008, the play jumped to Broadway in 2009 and is now a sitcom on CBS. The original play is also now appearing at Theater On The Edge. I had a chance to catch up with Artistic Director, Marco DiGeorge about the show.
Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of ALADDIN AND THE MAGIC LAMP at Orlando Shakespeare Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (Orlando Shakes) kicks off its 2017-2018 Children's Series with the celebrated Middle Eastern folktale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp from June 15 - July 23, 2017 in the Goldman Theater. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in costume below!
Theater On The Edge Opens Tracy Letts' SUPERIOR DONUTS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
Theater on the Edge will present SUPERIOR DONUTS by Tracy Letts, running tonight, June 9, 2017 to Sunday, July 2, 2017.
PINK COLLAR COMEDY SHOW Coming to King Center This July
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2017
The worlds of stand-up comedy and drag collide when the Pink Collar Comedy Show comes to the King Center Studio Theatre! Orlando stand-up comic, Jeff Jones, brings his gang of 'gals' out for a no holds barred evening of comedy on July 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets, beginning at $30.75 (inclusive of fees), go on sale Friday, June 16 at noon.
FTA Partners with PerformerStuff.com to Launch New Theater Casting Platform
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2017
Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) and Generation Productions announce a new partnership with PerformerStuff.com, which has launched this week the site's new audition casting feature for future productions.
BWW Review: Not Even Pixie Dust Could Get FINDING NEVERLAND off the Ground
by Libby Champion - June 08, 2017
Seeing the origin story of one of your favorite childhood stories should be exhilarating, exciting, and uplifting, right? Unfortunately, the touring production of FINDING NEVERLAND playing at the Dr. Phillips Center this week is none of those things.
Orlando Fringe Breaks Records in it's 26th Year
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2017
The 26th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival was held from May 16-29th. 
Photo Flash: Mad Cow Theatre presents The Marx Brothers Musical Comedy ANIMAL CRACKERS
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017
Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for Animal Crackers, the rollicking Marx Brothers musical comedy opening June 2, 2017 as the seventh production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 20.
Central Florida's Largest Symphony Orchestra presents AMERICAN ROADTRIP Concert
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017
Central Florida Community Arts, a leading arts nonprofit is proud to present American Roadtrip, a live concert experience performed by the powerful 150-member CFCArts Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now for performances at Calvary Orlando on June 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater Announces Updates to 29th Season
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2017
Artistic Director Jim Helsinger and Managing Director PJ Albert announced updates to Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF's (Orlando Shakes) upcoming 2017-2018 Season. The Margeson Theater-Orlando Shakes' thrust stage-will be transformed into theater in-the-round seating for Man of La Mancha (Sep. 6 - Oct. 8, 2017) and Showtime for Shakespeare: A Magic Tree House Adventure (Oct.19 - Nov. 17, 2017). The Theater's final Signature Series production, William Shakespeare's Timon of Athens, will change to a yet to-be-determined production due to a reduction in state funding for arts and cultural-related activities.
THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING by Joan Didion Opens 7/8
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2017
ABET presents “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion  St. Augustine actress Anne Kraft will be performing Joan Didion's powerful memoir of love and loss, The Year of Magical Thinking at the Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre for two performances on July 8 and 9, 2017.  
Blockbuster Summer at WALT DISNEY WORLD is a Total Happening
by Marina Kennedy - June 06, 2017
Walt Disney World has debuted their 'Blockbuster Summer' with exciting new attractions and experiences at the parks.
Generation Productions presents FIRST DATE at The Abbey
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2017
Generation Productions presents an immersive version of the Broadway musical FIRST DATE: The Musical at The Abbey, September 14-30th, 2017. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at  bit.ly/FirstDateAbbey.
Some of Orlando's Best Talent Prepares for Dragonfly Studio & Productions' 'LIVE OUT LOUD - Simply Me' Concert 6/6
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2017
In preparation for Dragonfly Studio & Productions' premiere concert, 'LIVE OUT LOUD - Simply Me,' many of Orlando's best musical theatre talents have been rehearsing with award-winning musical theatre composer, Elaine Pechacek. The concert will celebrate the merger of Pechacek's Music from the Heart home studio and production company, the Squeaky Wheel Theatre Project, with highlights from her career as a composer. The concert will take place on 'Tonys' Eve,' Saturday, June 10th at 7:30pm.
Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park Presents GEEZERS
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2017
The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park presents the Tommy Lee Johnston play, 'Geezers', from June 9-19, 2017.
BWW Feature: Top 10 Reasons to see FINDING NEVERLAND at the Dr. Phillips Center
by Kimberly Moy - June 06, 2017
This week FINDING NEVERLAND takes the stage as the final show in the 2016 - 2017 FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando season. It's been a great season and next year's promises to be even better. FINDING NEVERLAND started touring in October 2016 after a decent Broadway run.
Dr. Phillips Center Announces Additional 2017-18 Season Shows and Education
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces a roster of upcoming shows confirmed, to date, for the 2017-2018 season.

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