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Photo Flash: Garden Theatre Continues 10th Anniversary Season with A TENNESSEE WALK
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2018
The Garden Theatre begins performances this week of its highly anticipated historical drama, A Tennessee Walk. Presented March 16 - 31, 2018 the award-winning play by Garden Theatre's artistic director Rob Winn Anderson shines new light on a seldom-told, true story of a circus elephant that was executed by a hysterical public.
Nuns Shed Habits For Cabaret At The Winter Park Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2018
The professional cast of Nunsense A-Men! at The Winter Park Playhouse will shed their habits for two nights during their show run to bring you an evening of extraordinary entertainment in The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series April 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m.. 
Announcing BWW Orlando on Stage Facebook Group
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2018
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce we're launching a new Facebook Group for the Orlando Theatre community, bringing together performers, audience members, theatre groups, and more to create a local space for discussion and networking.
Bill Nye, Donny & Marie, and More Come to Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announced an exciting variety of shows going on sale this week: An Evening With Bill Nye, Donny & Marie Summer 2018 Tour, August Greene featuring Common, Robert Glasper & Karriem Riggins, and Disney in Concert: Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas
BWW Blog: Dealing with PSD (Post Show Depression)
by Student Blogger: Griffin DeVries - March 17, 2018
The curtain falls… you get into your position for bows… It's the last day of your show… You take your final bow. You're saying goodbye to a character that you have come to love for weeks. THE. TEARS. START. FALLING.
BWW Blog: In a Crowd of Thousands
by Student Blogger: Jessica Medley - March 16, 2018
Hey again everyone and welcome back to my blog! A ton of things have happened since the last time I wrote, so I thought I'd detail the new news and delve into a bit about not losing hope as an actor. Forewarning… this has a very happy ending.
Amy Van Nostrand And Maureen Silliman Star In World Premiere Of MISS KELLER HAS NO SECOND BOOK
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional regional theatre, presents the world premiere of 'Miss Keller Has No Second Book' showing Saturday, March 31 through Sunday, April 15.
Photo Flash: Meet Orlando's New WAITRESS Cast Members
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Dr. Phillips Center celebrates Pi Day by revealing the two little girls chosen for their big break in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical WAITRESS at Dr. Phillips Center.  Delainey Silvestro, age 5, and Ella Helton, also age 5, will make their professional debut on the Walt Disney Theater stage next week. The girls visited the arts center for a tour of the theater and dressing rooms. Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, recent star of the Broadway production of WAITRESS, was in town to perform his Solo Acoustic tour at Dr. Phillips Center and took a moment from his sound check to meet the pint-sized pixies.  Mraz played Dr. Pomatter in a limited engagement in the musical at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre through February 11, 2018.
David Byrne Comes To Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in association with Live Nation announced David Byrne: American Utopia Tour with special guests TUNE-YARDS.
BWW Blog: I'd Rather be 9 Peoples Favorite Thing!
by Student Blogger: Griffin DeVries - March 13, 2018
At my last District Competition, I had the pleasure of performing a Small Group Musical entitled 9 Peoples Favorite Thing from the musical, Title of Show. When choosing pieces to take to competition, this song spoke to me because it relies on one simple message: to have confidence in yourself even when others don't believe in you.
My Brother, My Brother And Me is Coming To Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in association with Outback Concerts announced tickets on sale for MY BROTHER, MY BROTHER AND ME.
BWW Feature: Local Theatre Professionals Participate in 'Talk Back' Q&A with THE LION KING
by McKenzie Lakey - March 12, 2018
All of these pieces and more factor into the creation of the touring production of 'The Lion King', now entering its 20th year on stage. Resident Director Dodd Loomis and a handful of his fellow Disney Cast Members who help the production come to life, recently pulled back the curtain on their show for a small group of local theatre professionals at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 9.
Celebrated Children's Author Judith Viorst Writes Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Latest Musical
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) in Partnership with UCF presents the musical adaptation of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in the Margeson Theater from April 5 - May 5, 2018. Tickets ($9 - $20) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).
BWW Blog: Dealing with PSD (Post Show Depression)
by Student Blogger: Daniel Sanchez - March 12, 2018
As a fellow thespian, dealing with post-show depression sucks. Not having to perform in front of an audience, missing their eccentric applause, getting "beat" by the makeup gods before the performance, and not performing with not just your castmates, your family, literally sucks. I recently went through that.
Opera Orlando Makes Orlando Fringe Debut with THE COMPANION & SAFE WORD
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2018
Will Mistress Salomé lose her head? What happens when upgrades go wrong? These and many other burning questions will be answered when Opera Orlando plays the Orlando Fringe for six performances, beginning on May 16 and concluding on May 27.
HAMILTON, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Join the 2018/19 Fairwinds Broadway In Orlando Season at Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2018
Hamilton will headline the 2018-2019 FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando series at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to Hamilton the season includes the six-time 2017 Tony and 2018 Grammy Award winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen and the 2017 Tony Award-winning Best Revival Hello, Dolly! starring Broadway legend Betty Buckley.
Mad Cow Announces Cast Of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Mad Cow Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team of Arthur Miller's stunning drama A View from the Bridge, which will take the Harriett stage March 23, 2018 as the sixth production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 21. 
Theatre UCF's Bernarda Alba Portrays Strong Women with Dreams, Passion, Repressed Rage
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Theatre UCF presents Bernarda Alba, a production that finds five idealistic and rebellious young women trapped within the walls of their own home by the rules of their widowed mother. Set in the south of Spain, this musical adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca's 1936 play The House of Bernarda, explores the vivid passion for life associated with the Spanish culture. Bernarda Alba will open on Thursday, March 22 and run through Saturday, March 31 in the Theatre UCF Main Stage.
So You Think You Can Dance Stars Join Maks, Val & Peta For March 30 Show
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Two of the hottest stars from 2017's 'So You Think You Can Dance,' FOX's hit summer competition series, are joining Maks, Val & Peta, the sensations from ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" on their brand-new tour, "Maks, Val & Peta Live On Tour: Confidential."
The Studio Theatre Presents TELL ME ON A SUNDAY
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2018
In April, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) will continue its annual Summer Song Cycle Series with seven time Tony Award winner Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Tell Me on a Sunday. From the composer of The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber's intimate one person musical, Tell Me on a Sunday, follows the heartfelt and comedic journey of a character known only as "Girl." Fresh from her native England, this sweet, ambitious, gullible heroine attempts to navigate life and romance in the beautiful, sometimes blistering, streets of New York City.  Along the way she will learn how to love the most important person in her life, herself.
Drama Meets Dry Wit In Orlando Shakespeare Theater's THE LUCKIEST PEOPLE
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2018
The Luckiest People, a tense, new family dramedy produced by Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) in Partnership with UCF, comes to the Goldman Theater from March 28 - April 29, 2018. Tickets ($25 - $50) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).
Central Brevard Art Association King Center Art Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
A collection of artwork created by local members of the Central Brevard Art Association titled, "Landscapes, Seascapes and Other Escapes," will be on display at the Harris Gallery in the Maxwell C. King Center lobby from March 6 through March 25. The exhibit will feature different works in a variety of mediums such as watercolor, oils, pastels and photography.  
BWW Blog: The Expression of the Arts
by Student Blogger: Griffin DeVries - March 02, 2018
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of art is to "The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power." This definition is a true statement to how I feel when I'm in the theatre doing what I love.
Photo Flash: Theater On The Edge Presents David Auburn's PROOF
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
Local actors Elaitheia Quinn and Barry Wright will star alongside the theater's resident ensemble cast members Megan Raitano and Allan Whitehead in David Auburn's 2000 drama Proof. Directed by Marco DiGeorge, Proof will play for a limited run from March 9-31, 2018 at the emerging Theater On The Edge.
BWW Blog: A Summer in Ohio (or Other Places)
by Student Blogger: Jessica Medley - March 01, 2018
Hello again everyone and welcome back to my weekly blog with BroadwayWorld! This past week has been full of school, outside activities, as well as preparing for the upcoming professional auditions many in my program are taking part in. So, with this conference at the forefront of everyone's minds, I thought I would detail a little bit about how I am personally preparing to audition for a ton of summer stock companies, and how I'm balancing trying to be a professional while knowing that being a student has to always come first.

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