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Florida Theatrical Association Announces The Cast Of BLOOD BROTHERS At The Abbey
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Florida Theatrical Association has announced the cast of the Tony-nominated musical Blood Brothers, coming to The Abbey in downtown Orlando June 10 to 19.  
Funding Arts Broward Awards $282,000 To Arts Organizations For Performances, Programs and Educational Initiatives In 2023
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Funding Arts Broward (FAB) is pleased to announce that it has raised and awarded $282,000 in grants to sustain and cultivate arts programming in the region.
SFL Cappies Winners for High School Theater Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
The South Florida Critics’ Awards Program, or Cappies for short, celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, where the program was launched two decades ago.
Dr. Phillips Center Presents Disney Musicals In Schools At Walt Disney Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Presented Disney Musicals in Schools' Student Share Celebration on Tuesday evening at the Walt Disney Theater. More than 185 students from Central Florida had an opportunity to sing and dance through Disney Musicals in Schools, which is designed to create sustainable theater programs in elementary schools. 
Orlando Fringe Announces Partnership With The City Of Orlando
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
As Orlando Fringe sets to begin their 31st Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival this week from May 17-30th, a new partnership with the City of Orlando approved today will also provide for the creation of an arts accelerator program and the programming of the Downtown Arts Space in the 54 West building on Church Street. 
HEAD OVER HEELS Comes to the Broward Center in June
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
 Slow Burn Theatre Company and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts invite audiences to Head Over Heels, the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening, from June 10-26, 2022. The musical is presented by American National Bank and sponsored by the Josephine S. Leiser Foundation and Funding Arts Broward, Inc. (FAB!). 
Orlando Repertory Theatre Announces Partnership With Mac Boys Entertainment
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Orlando Repertory Theatre is partnering with newly-founded Black theatre company, MAC Boys Entertainment, to act as business incubator and fiduciary partner in their establishment and growth.
Tennessee Williams' Classic A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Reimagined At Timucua
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
Director Jeremy Seghers celebrates the 75th anniversary of Tennessee Williams' seminal drama A Streetcar Named Desire with an immersive reimagining at the Timucua Arts Foundation.
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Returns to Dr. Phillips Center; Still Better Than Most Jukebox Musicals
by Aaron Wallace - May 16, 2022
But BEAUTIFUL is structured differently than most 'backstage biomusicals.' It's not a rags to riches story, exactly, nor the routine tale of one woman's ascent to superstardom. Mercifully, we are spared the obligatory plot points of that particular formula. King never learns her contract is unconscionable nor fires a manager in dramatic fashion. There is no descent into addiction, fall from grace, dramatic career slump, or climatic comeback...
BECOMING GRANDMA KAT Returns to Orlando Fringe 2022
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2022
Keith Banks Jr. announces the return of Becoming Grandma Kat as part of The Orlando Fringe's International Theater at The Renaissance Theatre (Teal Venue). Live, in-person performances will be May 21st- May 22nd & May 27th-May 28th. By following the story of a rising social media influencer whom was involved in pyramid scheme. As a result, he is placed in the Witness Protection Program (WITSEC) after witnessing a crime, this hilarious spoof will have audiences falling in love with Grandma Kat again and again.
Orlando Fringe Announces Plans For Visual Fringe, Kids Fringe, and Outdoor Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2022
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival presents Visual Fringe, Kids Fringe, and the Outdoor Stage for its 31st festival running May 17-30, 2022, in Orlando's Loch Haven Park.
Brevard Music Group to Stage Intimate Smooth Jazz Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Regalitos Foundation presents Brevard Music Group Production of Intimate Smooth Jazz Concert Series featuring Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Patrick Lamb, Composer / Keyboardist Greg Manning, and Saxophonist Jeff Ryan. The performance is set for Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at 7:30pm at The King Center Studio Theatre in Melbourne, FL.
Orlando REP Announces TheaterWorksUSA Partnership & DOG MAN THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Orlando Repertory Theatre will join in partnership with TheaterWorksUSA bringing three productions to Orlando REP stages during 2022-2023.  After a successful presentation of TheaterWorksUSA's The Pout-Pout Fish earlier this year, a full season partnership brings Dog Man: The Musical, Click, Clack, Moo, and The Lightning Thief: Theater for Young Audiences Edition to Orlando family audiences. Orlando REP's full 2022-2023 Season will be announced soon.
Black Theatre Girl Magic Returns With Their 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Calling one and all to join Black Theatre Girl Magic for their 2nd annual Juneteenth Celebration! The organization will host two family-friendly events, a “Lunch and Learn” and “Facets of Freedom: Juneteenth Celebration” in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, June 19, 2022 from 11AM-10PM to commemorate Emancipation Day and the very community BTGM aims to serve.
ArtServe Becomes First Broward Art Nonprofit To Accept Cryptocurrency
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Fort Lauderdale's iconic arts incubator, ArtServe, now accepts most types of cryptocurrency as payment for donations, art and some events and classes, becoming the first art-based nonprofit in Broward County to do so.  
Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents THE BELLE OF AMHERST
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Palm Beach Dramaworks closes out its 2021-22 season with The Belle of Amherst, William Luce’s popular one-woman play based on the life of Emily Dickinson. Margery Lowe, who portrayed the enigmatic poet last year when PBD joined forces with Actors’ Playhouse for a streaming coproduction of the play, returns to the role and is again directed by PBD Producing Artistic Director William Hayes. 
Billie Jane Aubertin Returns To Orlando Fringe With the World Premiere of STAG NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
From the playwright who brought you last year's Critic's Choice Award winning JUDAS (Best Original Script), comes what is sure to be the MOST DRAMATIC show in Orlando Fringe history.
Florida Native Comes Home To The Orlando Fringe With Solo Show THE PRINCESS STRIKES BACK
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
Writer/Performer Victoria Montalbano presents her solo show, The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman's Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams at the Orlando Fringe Festival.
BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Titusville Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - May 08, 2022
There are some musicals that just make you smile and can do so regardless of how many times you have seen in them. For me, one of those shows is (and will always be) LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL. Read our critic's review about this production of this fun and uplifting musical,. Titusville Playhouse delivers a fresh, energetic and thoroughly entertaining take on the story of Miss Elle Woods and her journey of self-discovery.
Dr. Phillips Center Announces 8th Annual Applause Awards To Honor Excellence In High School Musicals
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2022
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate top high school musical talent at its 8th annual 2022 Applause Awards on Saturday, June 4, at Walt Disney Theater. Modeled after the Tony Awards, the Applause Awards will be directed by Broadway veteran Ray Roderick and hosted by award winning Broadway and TV actress/singer Rachel York. 
Dr. Phillips Center Announces 8th Annual Applause Awards To Honor Excellence in High School Musicals
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2022
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate top high school musical talent at its 8th annual 2022 Applause Awards on Saturday, June 4, at Walt Disney Theater. Modeled after the Tony Awards®, the Applause Awards will be directed by Broadway veteran Ray Roderick and hosted by award winning Broadway and TV actress/singer Rachel York. 
Carbonell Awards Seeks Nominations For New Vinnette Carroll Award For Advancing Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2022
Jeff Kiltie, president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, today announced that the nonprofit organization is soliciting nominations for the Vinnette Carroll Award that will be given out for the first time at the 45th annual Carbonell Awards Ceremony in November 2022.
Broward County's Public Art and Design Program Installs New Sculptures In Two West Broward Parks
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
Broward County's Public Art & Design Program has announced the installation of two new sculptures at Pine Island Pocket Park in Davie and Everglades Holiday Park in western Fort Lauderdale. These newest additions to the County's growing collection of public art are quickly becoming local landmarks, delighting area residents and visitors of all ages. 
John Logan's RED Coming To Osceola Arts This May
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Osceola Arts will bring John Logan's Red to the stage for the very first time. Beginning Friday, May 6th and running through Sunday, May 22nd, the Osceola Arts Main stage will host this Tony Award-winning play.
Orlando Fringe Outlines Plans For 31st Annual Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Orlando Fringe has announced details for the 31st Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, taking place in person from May 17-30th at Orlando's Loch Haven Park. Orlando Fringe is the longest-running theatre festival of its kind in the United States.

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