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GODSPELL Opens at Garden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
Central Florida audiences, rejoice! Godspell, an international hit for audiences of all ages, is now open on the Garden Theatre stage. The sensational 1971 musical features a diverse mix of rock, gospel, and pop interspersed with entertaining and heartfelt parables.
Garden Theatre Announces 14th Season
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
At the opening night performance of Godspell on April 22, Artistic Director Joseph C. Walsh announced Garden Theatre’s upcoming 14th season. The 2021 - 2022 season will open with the classic musical Man of La Mancha, followed in October by Looped, a hilarious yet moving drama that peels back the layers of stage and screen diva Tallulah Bankhead. 
Photo Flash: BIG FISH Opens Tonight at Titusville Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2021
Big Fish is set to begin performances at Titusville Playhouse tonight, April 23 2021 and run through May 15! Based on the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some!
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra to Close Out 2020–2021 Season With AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will return to Orlando’s Festival Park to close out the 2020–2021 Season with An American Celebration, part of the OPO’s Pops Series, on Saturday, May 8. Music Director Eric Jacobsen will lead the orchestra in a season-ending celebration of America.
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Mahler's TITAN at Frontyard Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts's Frontyard Festival, presented by AdventHealth, for the closing of the 2020–2021 FAIRWINDS Classics Series on Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Osceola Arts Announces 2021-2022 Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
Osceola Arts has announced an amazing list of plays and musicals for the 2021-22 Theatre Season. This 61st season of theatre begins in September 2021 and runs through July 2022. Programming features Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida: September 24 - October 10; Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings: December 3 - December 19 and more.
Central Florida Community Arts' MOANA JR. and A TRIBUTE TO JAZZ Are on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
Central Florida Community Arts today announced tickets on sale for Disney Moana Jr. presented by the Youth Theatre Companies, A Tribute to Jazz presented by the Big Band, and a full roster of summer camps. 
PETER PAN is Now Playing at Orlando Ballet
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
Orlando Ballet is now presenting Peter Pan, running through April 18, 2021.
Mad Cow Theatre's Streaming Videographer Rose Ray Captures POETRY OUT LOUD
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2021
Celebrating National Poetry Month, Mad Cow Theatre releases Poetry Out Loud, the sixth streaming on-demand video of its online series, Bringing Home the Herd.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to be Presented by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2021
For their second in-person, socially distanced production at Lake Eola Park, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF is taking over Orlando with the hilarious award-winning, musical send-up of sci-fi 50’s movies, Little Shop of Horrors (May 5 - 23, 2021).
FRIGORIFIC Announced At Orlando Fringe
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2021
Lorelei Zarifian will present the world premiere of Frigorific at the 2021 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival!
Blues Guitarist/Vocalist Tab Benoit Brings the Blues Back to King Center
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist, Tab Benoit, has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues. Along the way he has acquired a devoted legion of fans, as well as five Blues Music Awards, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.  
New Musical ARDEN Starring Ginger Minj to be Presented by In The Wings Productions
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
In The Wings Productions of Orlando, FL has announced its upcoming production of ARDEN, a new musical with book by Tyler Scott and arrangements and orchestrations by Jeff Villarrubia. ARDEN features a wealth of local Orlando talent, including RuPaul's Drag Race Star Ginger Minj!
CFCA Presents Immersive and Socially Distanced CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
Central Florida Community Arts continues to contribute to the local arts community of Central Florida, with a resilient dedication to safety, creativity, flexibility and inclusivity. In their upcoming show, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, CFCArts announced their new theatre location at Orlando Fashion Square Mall. This new theatre will host an immersive and socially-distanced performance of the classic fairytale from April 15 to May 1.
BWW Review: PIPPIN at Osceola Arts
by Joseph Harrison - April 11, 2021
“Everything has its season, everything has its time..” So goes one of the more recognizable songs, “Corner of the Sky” from Steven Schwartz’ musical, PIPPIN, which is currently playing through April 25th at Osceola Arts. This lyric illustrates well the solid, entertaining and quite unique production – one which serves, as the director, J. Marie Bailey notes in the program, as a “social mirror” to reflect back on the community.
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by Orlando Shakes
by Joseph Harrison - April 10, 2021
In William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, a motley cast of characters find themselves in an idyllic forest filled with magic and wonder. So, it is quite apropos that Orlando Shakes’ current production of this timeless classic is being offered outdoors, at a park (Lake Eola Park) in a beautiful setting by the water. And like the young lovers and the “Mechanicals” who enter the woods not knowing how their lives will change before the night is through, audiences seated in the Walt Disney Amphitheatre are in for an evening of magic and merriment – one that, I must say, is long overdue.
Mad Cow Theatre Announces a Return to Live Programming
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
From outdoor shows in the Plaza, to teen theatre workshops over the summer and Season 24 inside this fall, Orlando's downtown theater is coming back in style! 
Orlando Ballet Announces 2021-22 Season - THE GREAT GATSBY, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and More!
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
The Orlando Ballet has announced its upcoming lineup for the 2021-22 season. The performances will include The Great Gatsby, The Jungle Book, The Nutcracker, and more!
Running Man Theatre Company Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2021
Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance.
CHICAGO Brings Murder, Mystery, Music And More To The Athens Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2021
“Welcome. Ladies and gentleman you are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery—all those things we all hold near and dear to our hearts.”
Marshall Ellis Performing Arts Center Partners With Orlando Artist Guild
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2021
The Marshall Ellis Performing Arts Center and the ME Performing Arts Theatre Program have announced their partnership with the Orlando Artist Guild.
Marshall Ellis Performing Arts Center Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2021
The Marshall Ellis Performing Arts Center and the ME Performing Arts Theatre Program have announced their partnership with the Orlando Artists Guild, beginning with their summer youth production of The SpongeBob Musical at the ME Theatre on July 30 and 31.
Central Florida Community Arts Announces 'The Year That Wasn't' Orchestra Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2021
Central Florida Community Arts announced tickets on sale for The Year That Wasn't, their first full orchestral concert of 2021. 
The 4th Annual Florida Festival of New Musicals Announces Its Winning Selections and Event Details for June 2021
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Excitement is in the air as The Winter Park Playhouse announces the six winning selections for the 4th annual Florida Fesival of New Musicals now scheduled for June 24 - 27, 2021. The Festival, which showcases new musical theatre works, is one of very few in the nation and certainly the only one of its kind in the Southeast region.
Osceola Arts Presents PIPPIN On Stage This April
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Osceola Arts continues into the Spring with another musical making its first appearance at the theater. Beginning Friday, April 9th and running through Sunday, April 25th Pippin will be live on the Main Stage. This musical, with music and lyrics by Steven Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson, is the fictitious telling of the young son of medieval French ruler, Charlemagne, who is in search of the secret to a life of fulfillment. 

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