BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY Comes Alive in Immersive Production at Theater West End in Sanford, FL
by Aaron Wallace - February 17, 2019
At Theater West End, you've entered the world of WEST SIDE STORY before even taking your seat. Getting there requires walking across the blue-collar, gang-ridden streets of 1950s New York in the Upper West Side. There's graffiti on the floor beneath you and the walls all around. T-shirts hang out to dry on clotheslines over your head. There's a basketball goal on the cage-wire fence the band sits behind. You might even be seated next to a fire hydrant or a traffic cone. It takes a moment to remember that this same space was home to Madison County's bridges just a couple months ago...
by Aaron Wallace - February 17, 2019
At Theater West End, you've entered the world of WEST SIDE STORY before even taking your seat. Getting there requires walking across the blue-collar, gang-ridden streets of 1950s New York in the Upper West Side. There's graffiti on the floor beneath you and the walls all around. T-shirts hang out to dry on clotheslines over your head. There's a basketball goal on the cage-wire fence the band sits behind. You might even be seated next to a fire hydrant or a traffic cone. It takes a moment to remember that this same space was home to Madison County's bridges just a couple months ago...
Michael Andrew Brings A Classic Fairytale To Life At Orlando Shakes
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Jack and the Beanstalk, a new musical by Michael Andrew, produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, appears in the Margeson Theater from April 4 - May 4, 2019. Tickets ($10 - $20) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online through orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Jack and the Beanstalk, a new musical by Michael Andrew, produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, appears in the Margeson Theater from April 4 - May 4, 2019. Tickets ($10 - $20) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online through orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).
Rob Winn Anderson Retires as Artistic Director of Garden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
After more than a decade at the Garden Theatre, Rob Winn Anderson will retire as Artistic Director at the end of the 2018-2019 season. A national search for Anderson's successor will begin in February 2019.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
After more than a decade at the Garden Theatre, Rob Winn Anderson will retire as Artistic Director at the end of the 2018-2019 season. A national search for Anderson's successor will begin in February 2019.
MEAN GIRLS, ALADDIN, and More Set For 2019-2020 Fairwinds Broadway In Orlando Season
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Blockbuster Disney's Aladdin and record-breaking new musical comedy Mean Girls will make their Orlando premieres as part of the 2019-2020 FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando series at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The season also includes audience favorites Escape to Margaritaville: The Jimmy Buffett Musical, A Bronx Tale and The Play That Goes Wrong, along with Tony Award-nominated revivals Miss Saigon and Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady. The season will also feature the return of the musical phenomenon Les Miserables, for one week only.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Blockbuster Disney's Aladdin and record-breaking new musical comedy Mean Girls will make their Orlando premieres as part of the 2019-2020 FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando series at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The season also includes audience favorites Escape to Margaritaville: The Jimmy Buffett Musical, A Bronx Tale and The Play That Goes Wrong, along with Tony Award-nominated revivals Miss Saigon and Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady. The season will also feature the return of the musical phenomenon Les Miserables, for one week only.
Mad Cow Announces Cast Of GLORIA
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York's most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. In this dark comedy, MacArthur 'genius' grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York's most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. In this dark comedy, MacArthur 'genius' grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
Mad Cow Theatre Announces Cast of Teatro Espanol: TRES MUJERES ALTAS
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
Mad Cow Theatre presents the magnificent work of Edward Albee, Three Tall Women in Spanish, as part of our series of Spanish Theatre readings. While an imperious and mordant old woman lies dying, she is attended by two other women and visited by a young man. Albee's frank dialogue on all topics, from incontinence to infidelity, portrays aging without sentimentality.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
Mad Cow Theatre presents the magnificent work of Edward Albee, Three Tall Women in Spanish, as part of our series of Spanish Theatre readings. While an imperious and mordant old woman lies dying, she is attended by two other women and visited by a young man. Albee's frank dialogue on all topics, from incontinence to infidelity, portrays aging without sentimentality.
Mad Cow Theatre Announces Cast Of GLORIA
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York's most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. In this dark comedy, MacArthur 'genius' grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York's most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. In this dark comedy, MacArthur 'genius' grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Return to King Center
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have been making music together for four decades. Pat and Neil met each other in 1979 in a small rehearsal room at SIR Studios in New York City. The rest as they say "is history."
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have been making music together for four decades. Pat and Neil met each other in 1979 in a small rehearsal room at SIR Studios in New York City. The rest as they say "is history."
Chita Rivera to Perform at Garden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Legendary Broadway icon and Tony Award-winner Chita Rivera will headline the Garden Theatre's annual Encore celebration on March 9, 2019. Ms. Rivera will perform her signature songs and share behind-the-scenes stories from her illustrious career. Individual tickets and corporate sponsorship packages are available now for the Garden's benefit gala. Encore 2019: An Evening with Chita Rivera is presented by Orlando Health.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Legendary Broadway icon and Tony Award-winner Chita Rivera will headline the Garden Theatre's annual Encore celebration on March 9, 2019. Ms. Rivera will perform her signature songs and share behind-the-scenes stories from her illustrious career. Individual tickets and corporate sponsorship packages are available now for the Garden's benefit gala. Encore 2019: An Evening with Chita Rivera is presented by Orlando Health.
Wekiva River Players Presents OLIVER!
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Wekiva River Players (WRP) announces the presentation of Lionel Bart's Oliver! March 8-10 at the Hagerty High School Auditorium in Oviedo.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Wekiva River Players (WRP) announces the presentation of Lionel Bart's Oliver! March 8-10 at the Hagerty High School Auditorium in Oviedo.
The Perfect Valentine's Day Hit Comedy Comes To Orlando's ME Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
After five SOLD OUR performances in South Florida Actor/Comedian and National Headliner Peter Fogel is bringing his critically acclaimed hysterical multi-media solo show 'Til Death Do Us Part... You First! True Confessions About Marriage, Sex, & other things that end prematurely to Orange County Florida.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
After five SOLD OUR performances in South Florida Actor/Comedian and National Headliner Peter Fogel is bringing his critically acclaimed hysterical multi-media solo show 'Til Death Do Us Part... You First! True Confessions About Marriage, Sex, & other things that end prematurely to Orange County Florida.
The Perfect Valentine's Day Hit Comedy Comes To Orlando's ME Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
After five SOLD OUR performances in South Florida Actor/Comedian and National Headliner Peter Fogel is bringing his critically acclaimed hysterical multi-media solo show 'Til Death Do Us Part... You First! True Confessions About Marriage, Sex, & other things that end prematurely to Orange County Florida.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
After five SOLD OUR performances in South Florida Actor/Comedian and National Headliner Peter Fogel is bringing his critically acclaimed hysterical multi-media solo show 'Til Death Do Us Part... You First! True Confessions About Marriage, Sex, & other things that end prematurely to Orange County Florida.
Riverside Theatre Stages Classic MY FAIR LADY
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, present one of Broadway's great musicals and the Lerner and Loewe classic, My Fair Lady. Sponsored by Bill & Laura Frick and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, My Fair Lady performs on the Stark Stage from March 12-31, 2019
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, present one of Broadway's great musicals and the Lerner and Loewe classic, My Fair Lady. Sponsored by Bill & Laura Frick and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, My Fair Lady performs on the Stark Stage from March 12-31, 2019
Dragonfly Studio and Productions Presents It's Improvised at the 129: THE LOVE SHOW!
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
The Valentine's edition of It's Improvised at the 129! focuses on the theme of love as the Central Florida theater community explores the rewards and challenges of couples that are both performers. This month's special guests include couples Jamie and Daryl Black, Gina and John Hunter, Jodi Chase and John Pelky, Tiffany Anthony & Lucindo Teixeira, as well as Alexandra Love Sarton, owner of the COAL Space. Each of the couples have improvised and/or acted individually and together at such venues as SAK Comedy Lab, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and at independent performance spaces throughout Central Florida. Alex Love Sarton also performs as an improviser and singer and leads meditation and enlightenment sessions focused on the beauty and love of life.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
The Valentine's edition of It's Improvised at the 129! focuses on the theme of love as the Central Florida theater community explores the rewards and challenges of couples that are both performers. This month's special guests include couples Jamie and Daryl Black, Gina and John Hunter, Jodi Chase and John Pelky, Tiffany Anthony & Lucindo Teixeira, as well as Alexandra Love Sarton, owner of the COAL Space. Each of the couples have improvised and/or acted individually and together at such venues as SAK Comedy Lab, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and at independent performance spaces throughout Central Florida. Alex Love Sarton also performs as an improviser and singer and leads meditation and enlightenment sessions focused on the beauty and love of life.
Dragonfly Studio and Productions Presents Gaggle Reflex In SPILL THE TEA
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
Joyce Hayes Eye Of The Soul Art Exhibit Announced At King Center
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
A collection of artwork by acclaimed artist, Joyce Hayes, will be featured in the Maxwell C. King Center's Harris Corporation Art Gallery from February 4 - March 3 as she presents "Eye Of The Soul." Ticketed guests attending King Center main stage performances will be able to view the exhibit. A "Meet the Artist" reception will be held on Tuesday, February 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. that is open to the public. Guests may interact and chat with Ms. Hayes about her work. She will also be present at most of the main stage shows and available to speak with guests about her artwork.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
A collection of artwork by acclaimed artist, Joyce Hayes, will be featured in the Maxwell C. King Center's Harris Corporation Art Gallery from February 4 - March 3 as she presents "Eye Of The Soul." Ticketed guests attending King Center main stage performances will be able to view the exhibit. A "Meet the Artist" reception will be held on Tuesday, February 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. that is open to the public. Guests may interact and chat with Ms. Hayes about her work. She will also be present at most of the main stage shows and available to speak with guests about her artwork.
BWW Exclusive: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs and Arielle Jacobs Surprise Students at Disney Performing Arts
by Aaron Wallace - February 05, 2019
Adam Jacobs and Arielle Jacobs, stars of Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway, surprised a group of Disney Performing Arts students at Walt Disney World this Friday...
by Aaron Wallace - February 05, 2019
Adam Jacobs and Arielle Jacobs, stars of Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway, surprised a group of Disney Performing Arts students at Walt Disney World this Friday...
Orlando Rep Announces Retirement Of Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando REP) announces the summer 2019 retirement of Executive Director, Gene Columbus, after more than a decade-long tenure with the foremost professional family theater in Central Florida.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando REP) announces the summer 2019 retirement of Executive Director, Gene Columbus, after more than a decade-long tenure with the foremost professional family theater in Central Florida.
1984 Comes to Garden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
What if one thought cost you everything? Following a wildly successful Broadway run, the nerve-jangling stage adaptation of 1984, George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, opens at Garden Theatre on March 1, 2019. Directed by Bobbie Bell, the Central Florida premiere of Winston's fight to remember the past and protect the future will run from March 1 - 17, 2019 on the Garden stage.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
What if one thought cost you everything? Following a wildly successful Broadway run, the nerve-jangling stage adaptation of 1984, George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, opens at Garden Theatre on March 1, 2019. Directed by Bobbie Bell, the Central Florida premiere of Winston's fight to remember the past and protect the future will run from March 1 - 17, 2019 on the Garden stage.
Florida Junior Thespians Dive Into Bikini Bottom
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2019
The International Thespian Society is an honor society for high school and middle school theatre students. It is a division of the Educational Theatre Association. Thespian troupes serve students in grades 9-12; Junior Thespian troupes serve students in grades 6 through 8.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2019
The International Thespian Society is an honor society for high school and middle school theatre students. It is a division of the Educational Theatre Association. Thespian troupes serve students in grades 9-12; Junior Thespian troupes serve students in grades 6 through 8.
Photo Flash: First Look At GERTRUDE AND CLAUDIUS At Orlando Shakes
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
Mark St. Germain's Gertrude and Claudius, based on the novel by John Updike, commissioned and produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF runs from February 20 - March 23, 2019. Gertrude and Claudius will play in repertory with Shakespeare's Hamlet. Tickets (starting at $30) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
Mark St. Germain's Gertrude and Claudius, based on the novel by John Updike, commissioned and produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF runs from February 20 - March 23, 2019. Gertrude and Claudius will play in repertory with Shakespeare's Hamlet. Tickets (starting at $30) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).
Orlando REP Falls Under Enchantment With ELLA ENCHANTED The Musical
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE (Orlando REP) is proud to present Ella Enchanted The Musical from January 28 February 24, with the first public performance taking place on February 2.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE (Orlando REP) is proud to present Ella Enchanted The Musical from January 28 February 24, with the first public performance taking place on February 2.
Valencia College To Host Reading Of Ancient Greek Drama About Refugee Crisis
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
On Feb. 21, Valencia College's West Campus will host a dramatic reading of "The Suppliants" by Aeschylus, an ancient Greek drama centered around a chorus of 50 female refugees seeking asylum in the city of Argos. As internal struggle rocks Argos and its citizens debate whether to receive the refugees, the group of women await the decision of their collective fate. The reading will be followed by a discussion on themes addressed in the text.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
On Feb. 21, Valencia College's West Campus will host a dramatic reading of "The Suppliants" by Aeschylus, an ancient Greek drama centered around a chorus of 50 female refugees seeking asylum in the city of Argos. As internal struggle rocks Argos and its citizens debate whether to receive the refugees, the group of women await the decision of their collective fate. The reading will be followed by a discussion on themes addressed in the text.
The Sharon Welcomes A Tribute to Benny Goodman
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
On February 27, at 7:00pm, British jazz group the Julian Bliss Septet will perform an evening of knockout arrangements of music jazz clarinet legend Benny Goodman and his contemporaries at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, The Villages, FL.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
On February 27, at 7:00pm, British jazz group the Julian Bliss Septet will perform an evening of knockout arrangements of music jazz clarinet legend Benny Goodman and his contemporaries at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, The Villages, FL.
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