Janis Siegel, 10-time Grammy Award winner and longtime member of The Manhattan Transfer, joins the South Florida Jazz Orchestra, led by Dr. Chuck Bergeron. Siegel's vocal artistry meets the power and precision of one of South Florida's premier big bands. The evening showcases...
The Brooklyn-based jazz revivalists make their Gold Coast Jazz debut with a spirited holiday celebration inspired by classic films, timeless standards, and the swinging sounds of Louis Armstrong, Edith Piaf, and Duke Ellington. Formed by Elizabeth Bougerol and Evan Palazzo, The...
John Pizzarelli brings his celebrated trio to Gold Coast Jazz for a heartfelt tribute to Tony Bennett. Known for revitalizing the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli's signature seven-string guitar, warm vocals, and swinging trio create an intimate evening of American standards.
Grammy Award-winning pianist Bob James, discovered by Quincy Jones, has spent more than six decades pushing the boundaries of jazz. His work encompasses his iconic Taxi theme and his role as co-founder of the supergroup Fourplay. His latest release, Just Us, a collaboration with...
Three-time Grammy Award-winning drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. brings his acclaimed Generation Y band to the Gold Coast Jazz stage. A powerhouse performer, producer, and educator, Owens has earned recognition for his work with artists including Kurt Elling and the Christian McBride...
International jazz sensation Stacey Kent brings her acclaimed A Time for Love program to Fort Lauderdale. With more than two million albums sold, multiple No. 1 jazz-chart appearances, and a Grammy nomination, Kent is one of contemporary jazz's most distinctive vocalists. The...
The season concludes with pianist and composer Emmet Cohen, one of the most exciting young leaders in jazz. Cohen has built an international following through his dynamic performances and popular Live From Emmet's Place livestream series. His acclaimed trio brings together...
Central Florida Vocal Arts presents Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World, featuring Emily Minch, Armon Flukers, Sabria Sego and Sean McKinley. The intimate production explores change, uncertainty and life’s defining moments through Brown’s distinctive score.…
The album that shaped a generation comes alive on stage! …
The words theater and church do not usually go hand in hand. Theater at St. Luke's, the theater ministry of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando, located off Apopka-Vineland Road, defies any stereotype one might have about putting those two words together.…
One of my favorite things about theater is that it can teach important lessons and tell meaningful stories. Sometimes, though, its purpose is simply to entertain. That is certainly the case with Winter Park Playhouse's latest production, Never Can Say Goodbye: The '70s Beehive Musical.…
What makes Next to Normal so powerful is that it refuses to offer easy answers. The musical explores grief, mental illness, and family relationships in a way that feels honest and often uncomfortable, allowing audience members to empathize with each character's struggles.…
Though I am not typically a fan of Sondheim’s work, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ recent production of Into the Woods inspired a complete change of heart. Having seen the 2023 Broadway revival tour starring royalty like Stephanie J.…
One of the greatest joys of experiencing live theater comes from the ability to revisit a past show through a new lens. When shows are revived or a new company mounts their own production, this allows newer voices to put their stamp on timeless material. The hallmark of any timeless story is its abi…
If you know anything about Starkid productions, you know how highly entertaining they are. Established by Darren Criss and his college friends, Starkid creates parodies of pop culture subjects—like Harry Potter and The Oregon Trail—featuring original music.…
The selection of Frozen as the summer musical served multiple masters. Thematically, it fit within Encore’s 2025-2026 season’s theme of “Finding Yourself,” as the story of Queen Elsa discovering how to better control her powers also serves as a metaphor for self-love, self-acceptance, and se…
What did our critic think of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Osceola Arts?…
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Havana Hop Orlando Family Stage (9/19-9/19) |
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Madame Butterfly Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (10/02-10/04) |
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Gothic Attitude Gothic Attitude (4/16-1/16) |
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The Best Halloween Ever Orlando Family Stage (10/10-11/01) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Dr. Phillips Center (11/01-11/01) VIDEOS |
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Disney Finding Nemo, Jr. Athens Theatre (1/22-2/07) |
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Evil Dead: The Musical Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (10/02-10/04) |
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The Mouse & The Mustache Riverside Theatre (1/28-2/21) |
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On The Town Riverside Theatre (2/25-3/21) |
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The Shark Is Broken Athenaeum Theatre One (10/15-11/08) |
