Orlando Repertory Theatre to Present THE POUT-POUT FISH
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
Orlando Repertory Theatre will present TheaterWorksUSA’s new family musical, The Pout-Pout Fish based on The New York Times bestselling series by Deborah Diesen, with illustrations by Dan Hanna, January 14-16, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
Orlando Repertory Theatre will present TheaterWorksUSA’s new family musical, The Pout-Pout Fish based on The New York Times bestselling series by Deborah Diesen, with illustrations by Dan Hanna, January 14-16, 2022.
Orlando Fringe Announces Winter Mini-Fest Lineup
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2021
Orlando Fringe, host of Orlando’s most unique arts festival, announces the exciting artists and productions that have been selected to perform at their in-person Winter Mini-Fest on January 13-16 as well as their online Mini-Digi-Fest January 19-23.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2021
Orlando Fringe, host of Orlando’s most unique arts festival, announces the exciting artists and productions that have been selected to perform at their in-person Winter Mini-Fest on January 13-16 as well as their online Mini-Digi-Fest January 19-23.
Emmy Winning Actress Dorothy Lyman's 2ND ACT Comes to Palace Theater, January 12
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2021
Dorothy Lyman is most known for her work as Opal Sue Gardner on All My Children, and as Naomi Harper on the sitcom Mama's Family. On January 12 at 3pm as part of the Palace Theater's 2ND ACT series she'll share her unique and entertaining story about her life after television fame. The 2ND ACT series is supported by the Village at East Farms.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2021
Dorothy Lyman is most known for her work as Opal Sue Gardner on All My Children, and as Naomi Harper on the sitcom Mama's Family. On January 12 at 3pm as part of the Palace Theater's 2ND ACT series she'll share her unique and entertaining story about her life after television fame. The 2ND ACT series is supported by the Village at East Farms.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; Athens Theatre's AIN'T MISBEHAIVN' Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW at Renaissance Theatre Company
by Joseph Harrison - December 12, 2021
We have all been there. The work party that you feel compelled to attend, whether you want to or not, where some years it is just a bit of egg nog and polite conversation, and others it is a night to remember (or forget, depending on how much you have to drink). Regardless of which type of shindig your company puts on each year, the one being staged at Renaissance Theatre Company under the extensive title THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW probably has them all beat. This immersive musical experience, the second offering for the new theatre company which was founded earlier this year, is a whole lot of festive fun, and it successfully carves out a niche in the typical holiday theatrical offerings – a grown up, alcohol fueled, interactive and immersive escape into the festivities of that often maligned, but underappreciated event – the annual office Christmas party.
by Joseph Harrison - December 12, 2021
We have all been there. The work party that you feel compelled to attend, whether you want to or not, where some years it is just a bit of egg nog and polite conversation, and others it is a night to remember (or forget, depending on how much you have to drink). Regardless of which type of shindig your company puts on each year, the one being staged at Renaissance Theatre Company under the extensive title THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW probably has them all beat. This immersive musical experience, the second offering for the new theatre company which was founded earlier this year, is a whole lot of festive fun, and it successfully carves out a niche in the typical holiday theatrical offerings – a grown up, alcohol fueled, interactive and immersive escape into the festivities of that often maligned, but underappreciated event – the annual office Christmas party.
AIN'T TOO PROUD, Il Divo, Postmodern Jukebox, and More Set For Dr. Phillips Center 2021/2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2021
A diverse array of musicians, comedians and entertainers are set to perform in Walt Disney Theater and Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center in 2022, including FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando's Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations, acclaimed comedians Theo Von and Wanda Sykes, Grammy Award-winning song parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic and music collective known for reworking popular modern music into different vintage genres Postmodern Jukebox.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2021
A diverse array of musicians, comedians and entertainers are set to perform in Walt Disney Theater and Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center in 2022, including FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando's Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations, acclaimed comedians Theo Von and Wanda Sykes, Grammy Award-winning song parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic and music collective known for reworking popular modern music into different vintage genres Postmodern Jukebox.
BWW Review: THE PROM at Dr. Phillips Center Is Campy, Vampy Fun
by Aaron Wallace - December 09, 2021
Visiting THE PROM in original stage form will be refreshing for those who know only the Netflix version. It's as if someone grabbed a theatrical scouring pad and scrubbed away all the glitzy, feel-good 'Glee'-dom that made Murphy's take feel slightly sugar-rushed. On stage, THE PROM is refreshingly edgier, campier, and just a smidge more foul-mouthed than in the movie, albeit still unrealistic and all too tidy in the end...
by Aaron Wallace - December 09, 2021
Visiting THE PROM in original stage form will be refreshing for those who know only the Netflix version. It's as if someone grabbed a theatrical scouring pad and scrubbed away all the glitzy, feel-good 'Glee'-dom that made Murphy's take feel slightly sugar-rushed. On stage, THE PROM is refreshingly edgier, campier, and just a smidge more foul-mouthed than in the movie, albeit still unrealistic and all too tidy in the end...
COFFEE & CEDAR to be Presented at The 6th Annual Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
When D.H. Cermeño launched his latest book, Coffee & Cedar, he never could have predicted a world-wide pandemic shutting down book stores and theaters for more than a year. However, that did not keep him from furthering his creation. The results of his down-time can be seen again at The 6th Annual Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
When D.H. Cermeño launched his latest book, Coffee & Cedar, he never could have predicted a world-wide pandemic shutting down book stores and theaters for more than a year. However, that did not keep him from furthering his creation. The results of his down-time can be seen again at The 6th Annual Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest.
CFCArts Announces Staff Additions & Annual Holiday Show
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
Central Florida Community Arts today welcomed three new staff members to expand the team in the areas of production, development and marketing. Also this week, the return of the Annual Holiday Extravaganza.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
Central Florida Community Arts today welcomed three new staff members to expand the team in the areas of production, development and marketing. Also this week, the return of the Annual Holiday Extravaganza.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Titusville Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - December 05, 2021
It is rare for audiences to have the chance to come back and revisit characters in a musical – and when producers do decide to go the sequel route, they often end up critically panned - take ANNIE WARBUCKS or LOVE NEVER DIES, for example. But when a show already doesn’t take itself too seriously, such as Betsy Kelso and David Nehls’ THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, a follow-up can be just as much of a rollicking good time as the first. Make that sequel a Christmas show and that can be a recipe for a hilarious, entertaining, and yes, heartwarming night of theatre. That is just the case for Titusville Playhouse’s latest production on its Shuler Stage – THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL. So, pull up your lawn chair, grab some tinsel and keg nog, and see how the denizens of Armadillo Acres - Starke, Florida’s “most festive trailer park” - deal with the stresses and joys of the holiday season.
by Joseph Harrison - December 05, 2021
It is rare for audiences to have the chance to come back and revisit characters in a musical – and when producers do decide to go the sequel route, they often end up critically panned - take ANNIE WARBUCKS or LOVE NEVER DIES, for example. But when a show already doesn’t take itself too seriously, such as Betsy Kelso and David Nehls’ THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, a follow-up can be just as much of a rollicking good time as the first. Make that sequel a Christmas show and that can be a recipe for a hilarious, entertaining, and yes, heartwarming night of theatre. That is just the case for Titusville Playhouse’s latest production on its Shuler Stage – THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL. So, pull up your lawn chair, grab some tinsel and keg nog, and see how the denizens of Armadillo Acres - Starke, Florida’s “most festive trailer park” - deal with the stresses and joys of the holiday season.
WEIRD AL: THE UNFORTUNATE RETURN OF THE RIDICULOUSLY SELF-INDULGENT, ILL-ADVISED VANITY TOUR Announced at King Center
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
Almost four years after his first foray into unfamiliar concert territory with his highly-acclaimed Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic will be pressing his luck again, this time with The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
Almost four years after his first foray into unfamiliar concert territory with his highly-acclaimed Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic will be pressing his luck again, this time with The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.
Courtney Balan of THE PROM at Dr. Phillips Center
by Joseph Harrison - December 03, 2021
As Broadway reopens and theatrical tours resume, audiences all over the United States are getting the chance to experience the latest productions from the Great White Way. The thrill of once again sitting in an audience with fellow theatre lovers and hearing the first notes of an overture is palpable. And getting to enjoy a production that is both entertaining and thought-provoking makes the experience that much more meaningful. Such is the case for the national tour of THE PROM, which will take the stage at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando December 7 – 12. Playing the role of the Broadway diva, Dee Dee Allen, will be Courtney Balan. I caught up with Courtney to find out more about THE PROM, her career and what it’s like performing this show to excited audiences all over the country.
by Joseph Harrison - December 03, 2021
As Broadway reopens and theatrical tours resume, audiences all over the United States are getting the chance to experience the latest productions from the Great White Way. The thrill of once again sitting in an audience with fellow theatre lovers and hearing the first notes of an overture is palpable. And getting to enjoy a production that is both entertaining and thought-provoking makes the experience that much more meaningful. Such is the case for the national tour of THE PROM, which will take the stage at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando December 7 – 12. Playing the role of the Broadway diva, Dee Dee Allen, will be Courtney Balan. I caught up with Courtney to find out more about THE PROM, her career and what it’s like performing this show to excited audiences all over the country.
THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW to Open at Renaissance Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
“The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show” opening Dec. 2 at Renaissance Theatre Company is an immersive musical perfect for date-night adults (babysitters definitely recommended) looking for something outside of the more traditional season offerings.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
“The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show” opening Dec. 2 at Renaissance Theatre Company is an immersive musical perfect for date-night adults (babysitters definitely recommended) looking for something outside of the more traditional season offerings.
BECOMING GRANDMA KAT to be Presented at Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest 2022
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
Keith Banks Jr. announces the return of Becoming Grandma Kat as part of The Orlando Fringe's Winter Mini-Fest at The Depot. Live, in-person performances will be January 14 and January 16, 2022, and mini-digital fringe performances from January 19-23, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
Keith Banks Jr. announces the return of Becoming Grandma Kat as part of The Orlando Fringe's Winter Mini-Fest at The Depot. Live, in-person performances will be January 14 and January 16, 2022, and mini-digital fringe performances from January 19-23, 2022.
Dragonfly Studio & Productions to Hold Auditions for THE LADY JULIANA at 2022 Orlando Fringe
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
The new musical 'The Lady Juliana' by Orlando-based, award-winning composer Elaine Cotignola (Pechacek) will premiere in May 2022 at the Orlando International Fringe Festival. Dragonfly Studio & Productions is currently accepting audition applications.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
The new musical 'The Lady Juliana' by Orlando-based, award-winning composer Elaine Cotignola (Pechacek) will premiere in May 2022 at the Orlando International Fringe Festival. Dragonfly Studio & Productions is currently accepting audition applications.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE NEW MUSICAL at The Henegar Center
by Joseph Harrison - November 30, 2021
The holidays, for many, are about family, food, and traditions. We listen to familiar songs, pull out decorations that have been in the family for generations, and partake in the annual viewing of familiar holiday classics. One of those classics, that holds a special place for many, and which has been gracing page, stage and screen for almost 200 years is Charles Dickens’ “Ghost Story of Christmas” A Christmas Carol. The tale of crotchety and greedy old Ebenezer Scrooge and his supernatural Christmas Eve adventure through his past, present and future is so familiar it can often feel stale and overdone. But when a fresh twist on the story, say, in musical form, comes around it is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a holiday favorite in a new and exciting way. That’s the case for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE NEW MUSICAL currently being presented by The Henegar Center in Melbourne, FL.
by Joseph Harrison - November 30, 2021
The holidays, for many, are about family, food, and traditions. We listen to familiar songs, pull out decorations that have been in the family for generations, and partake in the annual viewing of familiar holiday classics. One of those classics, that holds a special place for many, and which has been gracing page, stage and screen for almost 200 years is Charles Dickens’ “Ghost Story of Christmas” A Christmas Carol. The tale of crotchety and greedy old Ebenezer Scrooge and his supernatural Christmas Eve adventure through his past, present and future is so familiar it can often feel stale and overdone. But when a fresh twist on the story, say, in musical form, comes around it is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a holiday favorite in a new and exciting way. That’s the case for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE NEW MUSICAL currently being presented by The Henegar Center in Melbourne, FL.
BWW Review: Garden Theatre Finds BIG Fun in Seldom-Staged Musical
by Aaron Wallace - November 26, 2021
BIG props to the artistic team behind BIG: THE MUSICAL at Garden Theatre. They built a BIG all-wood roller coaster right on stage. It's a beauty to look at, honestly as dazzling as the famous real-deal I rode at Dollywood two weeks ago. You can't ride the Garden's, but it does move. The show's various scene settings, whether a two-story apartment or a Manhattan office building, are hidden within the coaster's twisting support beams and break out to roll downstage. It makes a BIG Impression...
by Aaron Wallace - November 26, 2021
BIG props to the artistic team behind BIG: THE MUSICAL at Garden Theatre. They built a BIG all-wood roller coaster right on stage. It's a beauty to look at, honestly as dazzling as the famous real-deal I rode at Dollywood two weeks ago. You can't ride the Garden's, but it does move. The show's various scene settings, whether a two-story apartment or a Manhattan office building, are hidden within the coaster's twisting support beams and break out to roll downstage. It makes a BIG Impression...
Orlando Shakes Announces Revised COVID-19 Protocols
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
Effective immediately, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test to attend performances or special events, managing director Douglas Love-Ramos announced today.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
Effective immediately, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test to attend performances or special events, managing director Douglas Love-Ramos announced today.
Osceola Arts Celebrates The Holidays With PLAID TIDINGS And Other Festive Events
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2021
Osceola Arts will spread some holiday cheer with Plaid Tidings. Beginning Friday, December 3rd and running through Sunday, December 19th, the Osceola Arts Main stage will host this fun and festive musical celebration that is a perfect holiday treat for the whole family.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2021
Osceola Arts will spread some holiday cheer with Plaid Tidings. Beginning Friday, December 3rd and running through Sunday, December 19th, the Osceola Arts Main stage will host this fun and festive musical celebration that is a perfect holiday treat for the whole family.
Dr. Phillips Center Announces Updated Health & Safety Guidelines
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2021
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announced it has lifted the mask and negative COVID-19 test requirement for guests and artists attending or working indoor shows and events effective today, November 23. Unvaccinated individuals continue to be strongly encouraged to wear masks indoors.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2021
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announced it has lifted the mask and negative COVID-19 test requirement for guests and artists attending or working indoor shows and events effective today, November 23. Unvaccinated individuals continue to be strongly encouraged to wear masks indoors.
BWW Review: At Walt Disney World, Cirque Du Soleil's New DRAWN TO LIFE Is Nothing Less Than Actual Magic
by Aaron Wallace - November 23, 2021
Read our full review of Cirque Du Soleil's New DRAWN TO LIFE show. DRAWN TO LIFE's stagecraft and special effects are second to none. People and objects move about the stage - and through the air - in ways they shouldn't be able to....
by Aaron Wallace - November 23, 2021
Read our full review of Cirque Du Soleil's New DRAWN TO LIFE show. DRAWN TO LIFE's stagecraft and special effects are second to none. People and objects move about the stage - and through the air - in ways they shouldn't be able to....
BWW Review: CABARET Fits Theater West End's Vintage Vibe Like a Fishnet Stocking
by Aaron Wallace - November 23, 2021
CABARET and Theater West End are a match made in the heavens of art direction, so much so that it’s nearly a wonder they hadn’t staged it here til now. The plexiglass partitions even hint at the giant mirror that faced this show’s earliest audiences on Broadway — I caught reflections from performers and patrons on several occasions (including my own) and smiled in appreciation of the unintended nod.
by Aaron Wallace - November 23, 2021
CABARET and Theater West End are a match made in the heavens of art direction, so much so that it’s nearly a wonder they hadn’t staged it here til now. The plexiglass partitions even hint at the giant mirror that faced this show’s earliest audiences on Broadway — I caught reflections from performers and patrons on several occasions (including my own) and smiled in appreciation of the unintended nod.
Student Blog: Character Archetypes and What They Might Mean for You
by Student Blogger: Jana Denning - November 23, 2021
You’re probably auditioning for roles you do want, but you may want them for a reason that isn’t as lighthearted as “it would be fun”, and not getting those roles could be having a negative effect on you that you don’t even notice. Let's explore different character types, why we might want them, and the potential effect that could have on us.
by Student Blogger: Jana Denning - November 23, 2021
You’re probably auditioning for roles you do want, but you may want them for a reason that isn’t as lighthearted as “it would be fun”, and not getting those roles could be having a negative effect on you that you don’t even notice. Let's explore different character types, why we might want them, and the potential effect that could have on us.
Voting Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards - Including In Person & Streaming Categories!
by BWW Staff - November 23, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - November 23, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
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