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Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South

by Julie Gardieff — February 15, 2026
What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South?
Florida Children's Book Festival Debuts This Month at Orlando Family Stage

Florida Children's Book Festival Debuts This Month at Orlando Family Stage

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2026
The Florida Children's Book Festival will make its debut February 21 and 22 at Orlando Family Stage in Loch Haven Park, featuring 30 celebrated children's authors and illustrators.
Opera Orlando Unveils Cast of THE SECRET RIVER at Mead Botanical Garden

Opera Orlando Unveils Cast of THE SECRET RIVER at Mead Botanical Garden

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2026
Opera Orlando will remount its first commissioned opera, THE SECRET RIVER, March 6 and 7 at Mead Botanical Garden’s Grove Stage.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to Riverside Theatre

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to Riverside Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2026
Riverside Theatre, led by Executive Producer/CEO Jon R.
Whiskey Theatre Factory to Debut PARTY TO GRIEF This Valentine's Day Weekend

Whiskey Theatre Factory to Debut PARTY TO GRIEF This Valentine's Day Weekend

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2026
Whiskey Theatre Factory will present Party to Grief, a new production exploring themes of love and loss, featuring original works by local female playwrights, opening this Valentine's Day weekend in Orlando.
Orlando Sings to Present Spanish-Language Version of Handel's MESSIAH

Orlando Sings to Present Spanish-Language Version of Handel's MESSIAH

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
Orlando Sings will present El Mesías, a rarely performed Spanish-language performance of Handel’s beloved Messiah, on Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr.
Pompano Beach Calls for Artists for Underwater Reef Sculpture Project

Pompano Beach Calls for Artists for Underwater Reef Sculpture Project

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2026
The City of Pompano Beach invites artists and artist teams to apply for Underwater Reef Sculpture Round 4, an exciting public art commission that blends creativity, marine conservation, and immersive experience.
Pompano Beach Arts To Present Free Black History Month Storytelling Events

Pompano Beach Arts To Present Free Black History Month Storytelling Events

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2026
Pompano Beach Arts will present a free community storytelling program featuring live theatre and documentary film as part of its Black History Month programming.
Video: First Orchestra Dress Highlights For SILENT NIGHT

Video: First Orchestra Dress Highlights For SILENT NIGHT

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2026
Get in on the action with Opera Orlando's production of SILENT NIGHT this weekend for two nights ONLY at the Steinmetz Hall at Dr.
Opera Orlando to Offer Student Rush Tickets for SILENT NIGHT Performances

Opera Orlando to Offer Student Rush Tickets for SILENT NIGHT Performances

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2026
Opera Orlando is offering $15 STUDENT RUSH tickets for all performances of Silent Night this weekend in Steinmetz Hall at Dr.
Significant Productions Unveils Cast of ONLY SOME OF GOD’S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI

Significant Productions Unveils Cast of ONLY SOME OF GOD’S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS World Premiere

by BWW News Desk — February 3, 2026
Significant Productions will present the world premiere of Only Some of God’s Children or Mississippi Magnolias, written and directed by Paris Crayton III.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL National Tour To Play Limited Engagement at King Cen

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL National Tour To Play Limited Engagement at King Center

by BWW News Desk — February 3, 2026
The King Center, partnering with The American Theatre Guild, will present the North American tour of the Broadway smash hit, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL.

Sarasota Opera To Present THE MERRY WIDOW In 2026 Winter Festival

by BWW News Desk — February 2, 2026
Sarasota Opera will present THE MERRY WIDOW by Franz Lehár as part of its 2026 Winter Festival.
Review: ROMEO & JULIET at Orlando Shakes

Review: ROMEO & JULIET at Orlando Shakes

by Benoit Teves — February 1, 2026
In a production that marries 16th-century gravitas with 21st-century urgency, Director Monica Long Tamborello finds a delicate balance between Act I’s playful hope and Act II’s harrowing descent, reminding us that while the feud is ancient, the loss of innocence remains a devastatingly contempor
Interview: Nadia Ra'Shaun And Brendan O'Leary are Orlando Shakes' ROMEO & JULIET

Interview: Nadia Ra'Shaun And Brendan O'Leary are Orlando Shakes' ROMEO & JULIET

by Benoit Teves — January 31, 2026
Brendan O'Leary (Romeo) and Nadia Ra'Shaun (Juliet) pull back the curtain on the 'young energy' and intense preparation behind their title roles in Shakespeare's most famous tragedy.
Rebecca Jo Lightfoot to Perform PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART at Winter Park Playho

Rebecca Jo Lightfoot to Perform PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART at Winter Park Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — January 30, 2026
Popular regional performer Rebecca Jo Lightfoot will step onto The Winter Park Playhouse cabaret stage to debut her solo cabaret - Put A Little Love In Your Heart.
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing A

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts

by Albert Gutierrez — January 29, 2026
The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast.
Pompano Beach Arts Will Present Black History Month Weekend Of Music And Arts Program

Pompano Beach Arts Will Present Black History Month Weekend Of Music And Arts Programming

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2026
Pompano Beach Arts will present a Black History Month weekend of music and arts programming at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center.
Orchard Theatre Set To Reopen In December 2026 Following Major Refurbishment

Orchard Theatre Set To Reopen In December 2026 Following Major Refurbishment

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2026
The Orchard Theatre in Dartford is set to reopen in December 2026 following extensive refurbishment works.
Stranahan House Museum to Host Pineapple Jam in April

Stranahan House Museum to Host Pineapple Jam in April

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
The Historic Stranahan House Museum will host the Pineapple Jam, a tropical-themed event aimed at preservation, on April 10 from 6:30 to 10 AM.
POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEUMSTANCE is Now Casting Performers For Three 2026 Holiday Residenc

POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEUMSTANCE is Now Casting Performers For Three 2026 Holiday Residency Shows

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2026
POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance is expanding its 2026 holiday residency with auditions open for performers, crew, and technicians.
Orlando Family Stage Receives $500,000 Gift From Dr. Phillips Charities For Centennia

Orlando Family Stage Receives $500,000 Gift From Dr. Phillips Charities For Centennial Season

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
Orlando Family Stage has received a $500,000 gift from Dr.
TIARA'S HAT PARADE to Celebrate Black Culture on Orlando Family Stage

TIARA'S HAT PARADE to Celebrate Black Culture on Orlando Family Stage

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
This February, Orlando Family Stage presents the rolling world premiere of Tiara's Hat Parade, a luminous new production that celebrates Black creativity, family legacy, and the extraordinary power of children to lead with empathy and imagination.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at The Renaissance Theatre Company

Review: MEAN GIRLS at The Renaissance Theatre Company

by Benoit Teves — January 19, 2026
Part bar, part group hang, and part chaotic theatrical experience, The Renaissance Theatre Company’s production of MEAN GIRLS blurs the lines between a traditional show and an immersive club experience.
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Theater West End

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Theater West End

by Albert Gutierrez — January 18, 2026
While much of the dramatic weight of Angels in America undeniably stems from the specter of AIDS, it would do the play a huge disservice to reduce it to a story about disease alone.

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