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Orlando Fringe Announces New Winter Mini-Fest
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of DRACULA, Coming to Orlando This October
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2016
This Halloween, Jeremy Seghers will breathe new... life... into Bram Stoker's Gothic horror classic with Steven Dietz's critically acclaimed adaptation of Dracula. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in character below!
The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series Features Veteran Professional Roy Alan In A Tribute To Fred Astaire
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016
Winter Park Playhouse Artistic Director and veteran professional performer, Roy Alan, premieres his solo cabaret Astaire Way To Paradise September 21 and 22, 2016 in The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series. Playhouse Music Director, Christopher Leavy, will accompany on piano. 
Elementary Schools Selected for Disney Musicals in Schools Program with Dr. Phillips
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016
Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts announces the four local area elementary schools that have been selected to participate in the inaugural Disney Musicals in Schools program. Participating in the 2016 – 2017 school year are Bonneville Elementary (Orange County), Winegard Elementary (Orange County), Lake Orienta Elementary (Seminole County) and Kissimmee Elementary (Osceola County). At an Orientation event in January 2017, these schools will select the a Disney musical of their choice from the “KIDS” licensing collection. The rehearsals will officially start in January 2017, culminating with performances the following May.
Growth and Strong Results Highlight Year for Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces another year of flourishing operational results, thanks to quality productions and strong programming, which drove attendance past 300,000.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater Toasts to 28 Seasons at Annual Gala
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2016
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will celebrate the glitz and glam of The Big Apple at its 28th Season Gala: New York, New York on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. The glittering evening will feature tastings of Central Florida's finest food and beverages, a silent auction and raffle, and an exclusive one-night only cabaret featuring the cast of West Side Story. Remaining tickets range from $150 - $250 per person and may be purchased by calling the Box Office at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1 or in person inside the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street.
Tickets to 'CURIOUS INCIDENT' at Dr. Phillips Center on Sale Friday
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2016
The National Theatre production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is the Tony Award-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon's best-selling novel. Directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott, the critically acclaimed production will come to Dr. Phillips Center as part of a North American Tour. The Orlando engagement will play the Walt Disney Theater November 1 - 6, 2016.
Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at CFCArts
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2016
Central Florida Community Arts presents their 5th annual Summer Broadway Concert Series production, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, September 8 & 9, 2016. With music and lyrics by the legendary team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this concert-style production of the ground-breaking musical is directed by Rob A. Lott, with music direction by Jacob Haines, assistant direction and visual design by Ashley Willsey, choreography by Katherine Rivera, and is produced by Joshua Vickery through CFCArts. Meet the stars below!
STAGE TUBE: Orlando Shakespeare Theater Presents WEST SIDE STORY COVER BATTLE
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
From the Theater that brought you 2014's 'Les Miserables Flash Mob' and 2015's 'Monty Python's SPAMALOT Sing-along,' Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) presents a 'West Side Story Cover Battle!'
Theatre in the Round Players Presents DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) opens its 65th season with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, in weekend performances from September 9 through October 2.
The Winter Park Playhouse Announces Its Inaugural Festival Of New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
The Winter Park Playhouse jumps into the national spotlight as it prepares to launch the first annual Florida Festival of New Musicals, a nationally-recognized festival new to the state and nation. The Festival is being created to advance and elevate the original American art form of Musical Theater by fostering the development of new musicals and the artistic growth of writers and composers. The date is set for August of 2017. 
The Winter Park Playhouse Produces Popular Patriotic Musical ALL HANDS ON DECK!
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
The Winter Park Playhouse opens its new series of professional musicals with a Central Florida Premiere salute to 1942 wartime entertainment in the popular patriotic production of All Hands On Deck! September 16- October 9.
Ventriloquist Comedian Terry Fator to Headline Dr. Phillips Center This Winter
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in association with AEG Live announces the Orlando appearance of Terry Fator. The singer-comedian-celebrity impressionist-ventriloquist will play the Walt Disney Theater on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
O.A.R.- You Pick The Set Tour Florida Just Booked at the King Center
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2016
O.A.R. wants YOU to help them pick their set list at their upcoming shows this fall! Concert tickets are available at kingcenter.com. When you buy your VIP upgrades at Applauze, (via www.liveOAR.com), you'll have the opportunity to vote on which songs you want to hear them perform at the show. Once you've completed your ticket purchase, you will be emailed a unique code that gives you access to vote on which songs from the band's ENTIRE CATALOGUE that you want to hear. All votes will be tallied, which you'll be able to track at www.liveOAR.com as well.
Mad Cow Theatre Presents Spanish Play Readings and FREE Spanish Acting Classes
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2016
This season, Mad Cow Theatre will offer two free acting classes and two play readings in all Spanish as part of it's Teatro Español and Clases de Teatro programs. 
Orlando Repertory Theatre Among Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 Companies
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2016
Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP), in partnership with UCF, was named one of Central Florida's Top 100 Companies by Orlando Sentinel at a special awards luncheon, the first arts and cultural organization to receive this honor in the program's history.
WEST SIDE STORY Cast Gives The Tony Award-Winning Classic New Life at Orlando Shakespeare Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2016
 Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) in Partnership with UCF is thrilled to present the internationally acclaimed American musical, West Side Story from September 7 - October 9, 2016 in the Margeson Theater. Featuring a talented mix of international theater players, Central Florida favorites, and a live orchestra, West Side Story will kick off the Theater's upcoming 28th Season Signature Series. Tickets to West Side Story 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).
Garden Theatre to Kick Off 2016-17 Season with BONNIE & CLYDE
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2016
The Garden Theatre (160 W Plant St.) is proud to kick off its 2016-2017 Theatrical Season with the musicalBonnie & Clyde showing September 9 - October 2, 2016.
BWW Review: WHEN SHADOWS FALL Blends Personal, Mythological in Uniquely Thrilling Experience
by Matt Tamanini - August 19, 2016
For the second summer in a row, Pseudonym Productions has given Central Florida something special; not to mention something surprising, something a little bit sexy, and something altogether sinister. Their new interactive, immersive theatre piece, which they refer to as a 'real-life video game,' blends mythology and science fiction into a story that has traces of dystopian corporate espionage with hints of Shakespearean History plays thrown in.
Michael Bolton, Lorrie Morgan, Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Coming to King Center This Winter
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2016
Multiple Grammy Award-winner, Michael Bolton; Country artist, Lorrie Morgan and the longest touring laser show in history, Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular have all been added to the King Center's amazing lineup. 
ROCK OF AGES to Make Central Florida Debut at Dr. Phillips Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2016
TheatreWorks Florida will present the Central FL regional premiere of Rock Of Ages, opening at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater) Sept 28 - Oct 9, 2016 for 15 sizzling performances. TheatreWorks Florida is proud to announce the outstanding cast, band, designers and staff of Rock Of Ages...
BWW Exclusive: Orlando's Pseudonym Productions Announces Expansion of Penumbra World
by Matt Tamanini - August 18, 2016
BroadwayWorld Orlando has exclusively learned that Central Florida's extremely popular interactive, immersive theatrical experience, WHEN SHADOWS FALL, is about to undergo a number of major changes, all geared at expanding the world of 'Penumbra,' the fictional society in which their story is set.
Mad Cow Theatre Presents 1776 with All-Female Cast September-October
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2016
Next month, Mad Cow Theatre will open its 20th season with 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical which celebrates the creation of America's Declaration of Independence. Mad Cow's unique production, which features an exclusively female cast, will run from September 23 through October 23 in Mad Cow's Harriet Theater, located on the second floor of 54 West Church Street in Downtown Orlando. Regular tickets range from $38-$45, available at 407-297-8788 or madcowtheatre.com.
Jutes Productions Presents I DREAMED A ROLE
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2016
Barbi Miller and Jay Levy of Jutes Productions have joined GOAT and Pipsqueak Collective to collaborate on the production of a cabaret called I Dreamed A Role. Directed and Stage managed by Jay Levy and Music Directed by Eric Walters, this cabaret is a journey that takes you through dream roles that some of Orlando's finest  performers never had that chance to bring to life -- until now. 
AMERICAN HORROR STORY Creeping to Life at Universal Studios This Halloween
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2016
One of the most horrifying and wickedly gruesome shows in television history is bleeding off the screen and into your nightmares.

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