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Review: INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, and more at The Orlando Fringe Festiva

Review: INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, and more at The Orlando Fringe Festival

by Benoit Teves — May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?
Reviews: SORORICIDE and ://SHELF_LIFE at The Orlando Fringe Festival

Reviews: SORORICIDE and ://SHELF_LIFE at The Orlando Fringe Festival

by Benoit Teves — May 15, 2026
Fugly dogs and an AI of a queer aunt kick off BroadwayWorld's coverage of the 35th annual fringe festival.
Spotlight: SERVING C*NT WITH SARAH HESTER ROSS at Yellow Venue

Spotlight: SERVING C*NT WITH SARAH HESTER ROSS at Yellow Venue

by BWW Special Offer — May 15, 2026
Don't Miss Sarah Hester Ross - LIVE in Orlando! Sarah Hester Ross serves powerhouse vocals, unfiltered comedy, and cabaret chaos in a one-woman show that’s part concert, part confessional, all hilarious.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts

Review: THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts

by Albert Gutierrez — May 14, 2026
The stage production does make a lot of strides that strengthens the endurance and popularity of this love story.
New Play THE WORLD MAY BE FLAT Examines Pulse Aftermath at Dr. Phillips Center

New Play THE WORLD MAY BE FLAT Examines Pulse Aftermath at Dr. Phillips Center

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
THE WORLD MAY BE FLAT, a two-character drama drawn from survivor testimony, will present its world premiere at Orlando's Dr.
ODYSSEA'S FAMILY TREE to be Presented at Orlando Fringe 35

ODYSSEA'S FAMILY TREE to be Presented at Orlando Fringe 35

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Odyssea's Family Tree will be presented at Orlando Fringe, featuring pole sport title winners blending contemporary dance and aerial stunts to tell a story of generational trauma and family.
Orlando Sings Will Bring THREADS OF FREEDOM Choral Festival to Dr. Phillips Center

Orlando Sings Will Bring THREADS OF FREEDOM Choral Festival to Dr. Phillips Center

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Orlando Sings will present its 5th Annual Choral Festival, THREADS OF FREEDOM, at the Dr.
5th Annual IMAGINATION UNCHAINED Concert to Celebrate Juneteenth

5th Annual IMAGINATION UNCHAINED Concert to Celebrate Juneteenth

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Next Weekend Productions and the City of Lauderhill will present the 5th Annual IMAGINATION UNCHAINED Concert at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, featuring jazz, hip hop, poetry, and visual art honoring Black legacy.
PEEVIRA'S SCAREAVAN SINGALONG Returns to Orlando Fringe for 15th Birthday

PEEVIRA'S SCAREAVAN SINGALONG Returns to Orlando Fringe for 15th Birthday

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
PeeVira's SCAREavan SingAlong: Quinceanera Fugitive, the eighth installment of the sold-out series, will return to Orlando International Fringe Festival with a karaoke show blending drag, skits, and Latin pop culture.
A DECADE OF DIVAS Concert Casting Unveiled At Opera Orlando

A DECADE OF DIVAS Concert Casting Unveiled At Opera Orlando

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
Opera Orlando announced the full cast for A DECADE OF DIVAS, a one-night-only concert at Steinmetz Hall featuring sopranos, tenors, and a mezzo-soprano from the company's past nine seasons alongside the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
THE SPEAKEASY MURDER Celebrates 200 Performances In Orlando

THE SPEAKEASY MURDER Celebrates 200 Performances In Orlando

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
THE SPEAKEASY MURDER & OTHER ACTS OF PROHIBITION, an immersive 1920s murder mystery dinner show in Orlando created by Emmy winner Erik Hastings and Broadway producer Gary Littman, celebrates 200 performances and announces a California expansion.
Review: Make Farce Funny Again with POTUS at Theater West End

Review: Make Farce Funny Again with POTUS at Theater West End

by Albert Gutierrez — May 3, 2026
There’s a strange dichotomy that exists in live theater.
King Center Names Nick Palmiotti As General Manager

King Center Names Nick Palmiotti As General Manager

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
The King Center for the Performing Arts has appointed a new General Manager as the Florida venue marks its 38th anniversary, with a Community Open House planned for the public to meet the incoming leader.
Kerry Butler to Host Workshop & Perform at Riverside Theatre's DARE TO DREAM JR.

Kerry Butler to Host Workshop & Perform at Riverside Theatre's DARE TO DREAM JR.

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2026
Riverside Theatre will present Dare to Dream JR.
Viral Comedy Star Sarah Hester Ross Heads to Orlando Fringe Festival

Viral Comedy Star Sarah Hester Ross Heads to Orlando Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2026
Sarah Hester Ross, a Las Vegas headliner with over 30 million streams worldwide, will bring her one-woman show to the Orlando Fringe Festival for a five-performance run at the Goldman Theatre.
Video: First Look at THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando

Video: First Look at THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando

by Joshua Wright — April 24, 2026
Opera Orlando has released first look footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr.
Review: THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE AND BOO at Hideaway Performing Arts Center

Review: THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE AND BOO at Hideaway Performing Arts Center

by Julie Gardieff — April 24, 2026
The Marriage of Bette and Boo is a play written by Christopher Durang, a playwright who rose to prominence in the 1980s and is best known for his absurdist comedies.
Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Theatre South

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Theatre South

by Julie Gardieff — April 23, 2026
Ride the Cyclone is one of those cult musicals - shows that didn’t have much financial success in their original runs but were later adopted by theatre kids everywhere, eventually gaining viral popularity via TikTok.
Review: ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS at The SigPro Studio

Review: ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS at The SigPro Studio

by Benoit Teves — April 21, 2026
Paris Clayton III’s world premiere production is a compelling, historically-grounded drama that unfortunately finds itself hindered by the 'unintended insularity' of its writer-director.
JAZZ FEST POMPANO BEACH Will Return With Free Beachfront Concerts

JAZZ FEST POMPANO BEACH Will Return With Free Beachfront Concerts

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2026
Pompano Beach Arts announced JAZZ FEST POMPANO BEACH will return for its milestone fifth year, featuring headliners Brian Culbertson, Ghost-Note, and a Prince tribute alongside local talent at a free, two-day Atlantic Ocean beachfront event.
Riverside Theatre's COMEDY ZONE Will Return in Vero Beach

Riverside Theatre's COMEDY ZONE Will Return in Vero Beach

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2026
Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, FL will present COMEDY ZONE as the first event of its summer programming, following the close of its 25-26 season of musicals and plays.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts

by Albert Gutierrez — April 16, 2026
We learn that the suburban fantasy is not sustainable, primarily because such a fantasy can only ever be a dream.
Winter Park Playhouse to Present Free UNITED GROOVE Concert for Black Music Month

Winter Park Playhouse to Present Free UNITED GROOVE Concert for Black Music Month

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Winter Park Playhouse and Barbara Chandler Productions will present United Groove: An Evening of Funk, Blues and Soul at the Winter Park Public Library's Edyth Bush Theatre, with free admission and seating limited to 90 guests.
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival Tickets To Go On Sale For 35th Annivers

Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival Tickets To Go On Sale For 35th Anniversary Season

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival will return for its 35th anniversary in Florida.
Review: HENRY VI, PART III: THE RISE OF RICHARD at Orlando Shakes

Review: HENRY VI, PART III: THE RISE OF RICHARD at Orlando Shakes

by Benoit Teves — April 11, 2026
Orlando Shakes’ 'Bare Bard' production of Henry VI Part III is a high-stakes, dangerous, and riveting 'palette cleanser' for the theatre purist.

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Athens Theatre (2/26-3/21)
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