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Review: Make Farce Funny Again with POTUS at Theater West End


by Albert Gutierrez - May 03, 2026

There’s a strange dichotomy that exists in live theater. I may not like the material, but will still find reason to love its execution. And at Theater West End, they’ve culled together a company of players who help elevate the material of POTUS into a comedy that now exists thanks to their appro...

Review: THE MARRIAGE OF BETTE AND BOO at Hideaway Performing Arts Center


by Julie Gardieff - April 24, 2026

The Marriage of Bette and Boo is a play written by Christopher Durang, a playwright who rose to prominence in the 1980s and is best known for his absurdist comedies. His most famous work is Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. ...

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Theatre South


by Julie Gardieff - April 23, 2026

Ride the Cyclone is one of those cult musicals - shows that didn’t have much financial success in their original runs but were later adopted by theatre kids everywhere, eventually gaining viral popularity via TikTok.  ...

Review: ONLY SOME OF GOD'S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS at The SigPro Studio


by Benoit Teves - April 21, 2026

Paris Clayton III’s world premiere production is a compelling, historically-grounded drama that unfortunately finds itself hindered by the 'unintended insularity' of its writer-director. While the staging often feels as stuck as the characters it depicts, a standout second act offers flashes of br...

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts


by Albert Gutierrez - April 16, 2026

We learn that the suburban fantasy is not sustainable, primarily because such a fantasy can only ever be a dream. The reality of suburban living, as told by Kimberly Akimbo, shows there is much more nuance to everyday life than the nuclear family with a white picket fence and a wholesome dinner at e...

Review: HENRY VI, PART III: THE RISE OF RICHARD at Orlando Shakes


by Benoit Teves - April 11, 2026

Orlando Shakes’ 'Bare Bard' production of Henry VI Part III is a high-stakes, dangerous, and riveting 'palette cleanser' for the theatre purist. Its scrappy, sophisticated storytelling proves all you need is a script and some 'Bare Bard' brilliance....

Review: GIRL LOSER at Bacchus Theatre Collective


by Julie Gardieff - April 07, 2026

What did our critic think of GIRL LOSER at Bacchus Theatre Collective?...

Review: THE PIN-UP GIRLS at Winter Park Playhouse


by Julie Gardieff - April 04, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PIN-UP GIRLS at Winter Park Playhouse?...

Review: COMPANY: A MUSICAL COMEDY at Theater West End


by Albert Gutierrez - March 30, 2026

Theater West End has once again delivered a hit with this production of COMPANY. Opening night was practically sold out, and the energy in the room reflected it – an audience eager to see how this beloved musical would unfold on the intimate Sanford stage....

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Bay Street Players


by Julie Gardieff - March 22, 2026

What did our critic think of THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Bay Street Players?...

Past Shows

RENT in Concert
RENT in Concert
Mar 14

Hear a stellar ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists perform a powerful symphonic presentation of RENT, featuring the full score of Jonathan Larson’s beloved musical, including...

Cirque Mechanics - Winter Wonder Shoppe
Dec 12 – Dec 29, 2024

Cirque Mechanics presents Winter Wonder Shoppe, a holiday-themed performance featuring aerial and acrobatic artists, set to take place at the Dr. Phillips Center from December...

Orlando Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Dec 6 – Dec 22, 2024

Orlando Ballet will present the beloved holiday classic, featuring enchanting performances set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score. This rendition of The Nutcracker will bring to life...

Holiday Heartstrings: A CeCe Teneal Experience
Dec 20 – Dec 21, 2024

Holiday Heartstrings: A CeCe Teneal Experience takes place at Dr. Phillips Center on December 20-21, 2024. This show features the talented CeCe Teneal, renowned for...

Phantasmagoria - A Haunted Victorian Christmas
Dec 20 – Dec 21, 2024

Phantasmagoria - A Haunted Victorian Christmas will take the stage at the Dr. Phillips Center from December 20 to 21, 2024. The show promises a...

Holiday Brunch with Michael Andrew
Dec 15

Holiday Brunch with Michael Andrew is a festive celebration taking place on December 15, 2024, at Judson’s Live, part of the Dr. Phillips Center's holiday...

Four Lost Santas, Amahl and the Night Visitors
Dec 6 – Dec 8, 2024

Four Lost Santas, Amahl and the Night Visitors is set to entertain audiences from December 6-8, 2024, at the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater. This...

Derek Hough - Dance for The Holidays
Dec 3

Derek Hough presents a festive celebration of dance with Dance for The Holidays at the Walt Disney Theater. This special performance promises to showcase Hough's...

Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker
Nov 30

Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker is a festive holiday performance that brings a unique twist to a classic tale. Set to captivate audiences at the...

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Home for the Holidays
Nov 30

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents a festive celebration with Home for the Holidays, taking place on November 30, 2024, at the Dr. Phillips Center. This special...

Elf™ in Concert
Nov 29

Elf in Concert brings the beloved holiday classic to life at the Dr. Phillips Center on November 29, 2024. Audiences will enjoy watching Buddy the...

Central Florida Ballet Presents A Christmas Nutcracker Tale
Nov 22 – Nov 23, 2024

Central Florida Ballet presents a Christmas Nutcracker Tale, a captivating holiday classic that will transport audiences to a magical world of dance and imagination. Performances...

Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Nov 13

Jinkx and DeLa bring their unique flair to the holiday spirit in an entertaining seasonal show. Set to unfold on November 13, 2024, at the...

Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin
Mar 7

Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive, presents the acclaimed actor...

Monty Python's SPAMALOT
Monty Python's SPAMALOT
Jul 8 – Jul 9, 2023

Based on the classic comedy film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” Monty Python’s SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur, his trusty servant Patsy,...

Broadway's Brightest Lights
Broadway's Brightest Lights
Apr 15

Celebrate WUCF's 10th Anniversary with Broadway's Brightest LightsSaturday, April 15 at 7:00 PM The next big star-studded event for PBS is being filmed at the Dr. Phillips...

Sordid Lives
Sordid Lives
Feb 16 – Feb 18, 2023

Chaos erupts in a small town after the unexpected and scandalous death of an upstanding, Christian woman. The three dysfunctional generations of the woman’s surviving...

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