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BWW Review: FRANKIE VALLI Not Quite 'In Concert' with THE FOUR SEASONS at Dr. Phillips Center
by Aaron Wallace - March 23, 2022
Frankie Valli introduced his ninth song at Dr. Phillips Center on Sunday night as one of his all-time favorites: a 1964 B-side called 'Silence Is Golden.' He might have taken the title a little too much to heart. It's a golden oldie for sure, and Valli sounded great... impossibly great for an 87-year-old on a live concert stage...
Cast Announced For ASSASSINS At Cheyenne Saloon, April 22 - May 1
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
Florida Theatrical Association has announced the full cast for their production of Assassins by Steven Sondheim and John Weidman. Assassins will play April 22 through May 1 at the Cheyenne Saloon in downtown Orlando. 
King Center Announces Comedian Tom Segura, November 25
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
TOM SEGURA announced the third leg of his “I'M COMING EVERYWHERE – WORLD TOUR.” The  comedian podcast host will be at The King Center in Melbourne on Friday, November 25th at 7 PM.  
BLIPPI THE MUSICAL Announced At King Center
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment has announced additional performances of Blippi The Musical on tour across North America, with a date at the King Center in Melbourne on Sunday, May 29 at 3 PM. Blippi The Musical is set to bring the vivacious, energetic, and  educational children's character from the screen to the stage for an all-ages extravaganza of fun, dancing,  singing and meeting amazing new friends onstage.  
BWW Review: Strong Performance and Timely Staging Elevate Theater West End's War-Torn Musical, DOGFIGHT
by Aaron Wallace - March 21, 2022
Powerful as that theme may be, DOGFIGHT as written isn't fully the righteous proposition it hopes to be. At its core are some deeply troublesome male figures who engage in truly horrendous behavior, and while theatre is always welcome to put unseemly or complicated characters on the stage, DOGFIGHT never entirely deals with their deeds, which include among other things attempted rape. Playwright Peter Duchan clearly understands his character to be problematic, but their brisk redemption by way of jaunty music and degrees of forgiveness from the women on stage can at times feel like unearned absolution...
BWW Review: LaBelle Brings Les Bops to Dr. Phillips Center
by Aaron Wallace - March 21, 2022
An OG, indeed. She is voulez-vous coucher's iconic 'moi,' the phenom who gave us 'New Attitude' but is every bit as famous for her own attitude - the diva who in 2019 famously lamented all of Top 40's 'little heifers who can't sing' and here tonight in Orlando was calling her own high heels 'heifers that got to go.' Ladies and gentlemen, that is rock and roll...
BWW Review: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Osceola Arts
by Joseph Harrison - March 19, 2022
One of the brilliant things about musical theatre is it can take many forms. From splashy fun to deep and insightful, musicals can be as varied as any other narrative medium and can often surprise you in their ability to strike an emotional chord that you weren’t expecting. Such is the case with Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman’s musical, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. With an emotional story (based on the best-selling Robert James Waller novel) and a haunting and gorgeous score, this is a musical that reaches inside, grabs hold of your heart, and pulls you along for a roller coaster ride of emotions. And Osceola Arts, in its current production of this lesser-known but beautiful piece, does a great job bringing this timeless tale to vivid life.
Dr. Phillips Center Announces Broadway in Orlando 22/23 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2022
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts today announced its ninth Broadway season lineup with new Title Sponsor AdventHealth. The AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 22/23 series is presented by Dr. Phillips Center in partnership with Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America. 
New Generation Theatrical Unveils Leadership Team And New Mission Focused on Alternative Theatre 
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2022
New Generation Theatrical, an Orlando-based non-profit that supports the  theatrical arts, unveiled its new mission today as an alternative theatre company dedicated to producing  unique, entertaining and accessible theatrical experiences.  
Creative City Project Announce Heide Evans as New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2022
Makers of Central Florida's spectacular, innovative, immersive arts experiences, Creative City Project, announce Heide Evans as Executive Director starting April 4, 2022. 
BWW Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Titusville Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - March 15, 2022
A county spelling bee may not sound like a likely setting for a musical, but THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE defies convention and delivers laughs and a heartwarming story that is sure to please. In the latest production on its Shuler Stage, Titusville Playhouse’s production of this hit musical is filled with quirky characters, fun staging and great music – while also illustrating some of the stresses impacting the children of today – pressure to succeed, parental involvement and the pros (and cons) of standing out from the crowd.
The Reinhardt / George Group to Host Benefit Concert for Ukraine
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2022
The Reinhardt / George Group is set to host a benefit concert for Ukraine. The event is to take place on Sunday, March 20th, 2022 at 3:30pm at The Social Distance Bar & Grill in Satellite Beach, FL. 32937. Admission is free, but donations are requested. The suggested donation amount is $20. The net proceeds will benefit the Ukrainian refugees via the Americares Foundation.
Orlando Shakes Announces KINKY BOOTS and More 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2022
From high-stepping and fan-favorite musicals to compelling award-winning dramas, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF has announced its upcoming productions for the 2022-23 season. 
Garden Theatre Board Selects New Chair
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2022
The Garden Theatre Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to appoint Vice-Chair Allie Braswell to the role of Board Chair.
BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, and More On Sale Now at Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2022
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts welcomes an assortment of shows, events and performances across all three theaters. 
Photos: Renaissance Theatre Company Presents GORGEOUS
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
Renaissance Theatre Company presents Gorgeous playing now through April 10, 2022 at the Ren in Orlando. 
Mounts Botanical Garden Spotlights Nature POP! Artist Sean Kenney
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden hosted two days (March 2-3) of special events and guided tours spotlighting Sean Kenney, the artist behind the popular exhibition Nature POP!, who was visiting from his home in the Netherlands.
VIDEO: First Look at PETE THE CAT at Orlando REP
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2022
Closed prematurely in 2020, the favorite children’s book and television character created by James Dean and Kimberly Dean comes back to life onstage in the musical Pete The Cat (February 18 – April 10, 2022), written by Sarah Hammond and Will Aronson.
Dr. Phillips Center Ends Mask Mandate
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2022
Effective Monday, March 7, face masks and coverings will no longer be required for guests attending shows and events at the Dr. Phillips Center regardless of vaccination status. 
BWW Review: GORGEOUS at Renaissance Theatre Company
by Joseph Harrison - March 06, 2022
There’s something special about being the first audiences to see a new musical. For a musical theatre nerd like me, it is a thrill that is practically unmatched. And since I don’t live in New York City or thereabouts anymore, it is not something that happens that often. Which is why I was excited to be sitting in the audience for the first performance of an original musical, GORGEOUS, at the Renaissance Theatre Company. As Donald Rupe, Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Renaissance Theatre Company and creator (Book/Music/Lyrics) of GORGEOUS, shared during his curtain speech, the Ren aims to produce new and original theatre in Central Florida and beyond. And I am confident to say, as evidenced by this hilarious, irreverent and entertaining production, that mission is being lived out well by this not-even-a-year-old company, with a level of talent and passion that could hold its own with some of the most established theatres in the country.
BWW Review: DREAMGIRLS at Titusville Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - March 06, 2022
Thanks to the 2006 film starring Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce, a lot of people are familiar with the story of the Broadway hit musical DREAMGIRLS. Its story of the rise of a talented group of young women – first as contest winners, then backup singers, then fame and success on their own - resonates with audiences who love to cheer for the success of an underdog (and sometimes the drama that comes along with the journey to the top). Throw in some blockbuster songs, beautiful costumes, and a talented cast to tell the story and you have stage magic. And that is just what audiences will get with the latest production of DREAMGIRLS at the Titusville Playhouse in Titusville, FL – a visually stunning, vocally thrilling, and powerful production of this classic musical.
Marshall Ellis Dance School Student Offered Contract
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2022
Victoria Salisbury, a 16-year-old Elite Training Program student, has been offered a contract and will be performing in the Orlando Repertory Theatre's upcoming production of Disney's Freaky Friday The Musical (One-Act Edition). Salisbury has been training at the Marshall Ellis Dance School since she was 10 years old.
Photos: HYSTERIA, Terry Johnson's Olivier Award-winning Farce, Opens March 4th At The Ensemble Company
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The Ensemble Company, the theatre company in residence at Penguin Point Productions located in the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2022 season-its fourth--with Terry Johnson's Olivier Award-winning modern classic, Hysteria, opening March 4th.
Dr. Phillips Center Brings 675 Students To Disney's FROZEN Through Community Giveback Program
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
Following a successful opening week of Disney's Frozen, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts raised $24k in collaboration with private donors and sponsors to provide 675 regional students the opportunity to experience a night of Broadway with Frozen through the arts center's Community Giveback program from March 1-5. 
Paris Ballet To Dazzle With First Kravis Center Performance Of The Season!
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
Get ready to celebrate springtime with a stunning dance performance from dancers trained in the French tradition by a former international ballet star!

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