by Julie Gardieff - June 01, 2026
Edgar Allan Poe remains one of the most iconic American writers, known for his haunting exploration of death, grief, and the macabre. As a theater director, I selected a Poe adaptation for my Fall 2026 production (that will be licensed through Pioneer Drama). In my search for a script that would bes...
by Benoit Teves - May 24, 2026
Audiences packed into full houses for the final weekend of the festival featuring wilderness vlogs, an improvised telenovela, an angel getting their wings, and pole dancing trauma....
by Benoit Teves - May 24, 2026
The festival's second weekend kicks off with intestinal trouble, a footloose priest, and imperialist clowns....
by Benoit Teves - May 22, 2026
Week two of the festival carries on with lawyers, Biblical transformation, bare honesty, and a firecracker First Lady....
by Julie Gardieff - May 20, 2026
This one-man show is adapted from a work of a similar name, I Miss the War, which was originally commissioned by the BBC to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act. This production serves as both a response to and homage to that piece....
by Benoit Teves - May 19, 2026
The second week of the festival kicks off with polyamory, English breakfast, the Emerald City, and UFOs....
by Benoit Teves - May 19, 2026
The festival's first weekend closes out with grief, 'inspiration porn', and a cacophony of kazoos....
by Benoit Teves - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?...
by Benoit Teves - May 18, 2026
Day two of the festival brings us a not-so-high-school-musical, a magician's beef with American Airlines, and a ghost of parties past....
by Benoit Teves - May 15, 2026
Fugly dogs and an AI of a queer aunt kick off BroadwayWorld's coverage of the 35th annual fringe festival....
Past Shows
Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone's wings flapping....
Orlando Shakes continues the exciting saga of Shakespeare’s Henry VI trilogy! Battles are fought and precious lives lost. Fathers and sons are murdered as the...
In this sizzling cookout comedy, the grill isn’t the only thing turning up the heat. This Southern-fried take on Hamlet follows Juicy, a Southern college...
In a violent world, their families enmeshed in a bloody feud, young Romeo and Juliet fall in love. Despite the many obstacles standing in their...
The annual tradition continues at Orlando Shakes with the return of one of Central Florida’s favorite holiday classics! The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets...
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" brings to the stage Eric Carle’s timeless classics. These beloved tales and their messages of community, self-expression, and the power...
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson journey to the English countryside to investigate the mysterious case of the Baskerville family....
Ricky Sylvia & The Buzzcatz take the audience back to the neon strip of 1960’s Las Vegas with the songs of Sinatra, Dino, Bobby Darin,...
In Ybor City, (Tampa) Florida, 1929, cigars are rolled by hand as Cuban factory workers listen to the voices of lectors reading aloud great works...
Listen to the entrancing songs of Bahamian folk music from the time of slavery to the modern day. Performed by 20 members of the company...
The award-winning star of Million Dollar Quartet is back with a new concert event charting the development of rock ‘n' roll in the 1940s and...
The King Must Die, a world premiere throwback comedy presented by The Roomies at the 2025 Orlando Fringe Festival, explores the humorous complexities of three...
The endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart born into an ordinary New York family comes alive onstage. Stuart is a little guy with a...
Aretha Franklin taught us how to "Think" and demand "Respect..." all while ridin' on the "Freeway of Love!" In PORTRAIT OF ARETHA, CeCe Teneal honors...
Don’t miss this dark comedy that Inda Craig-Galván showcased as part of Orlando Shakes’ PlayFest 2020! Patricia and Gerald are quite proud of the life...
You change the world when you change your mindA fierce drag queen and a struggling factory owner must embrace their differences and work together on...
Closing out this seasons Cypress Bank & Trust Courtyard Cabaret Series with a bang is Broadway Vivo!, a vibrant tribute to the enduring legacy that...
I cant give you anything but loveIn this powerful musical production, youll laugh as much as you cry while Billie Holiday sings her most famous...
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!"In this exciting continuation of the Fire and Reign Series, King Henry IV is dead and Prince...
Celebrated actor and vocalist Rebecca Fisher has enjoyed a career in professional theater for over 30 years. Now, she brings her love of the standards...
A merry Christmas for everybody! And a happy new year to all the world!Back by popular demand, the story of the ghosts of Christmas, Tiny...
Spanning over three weekends, multi-award-winning singer and cabarista Laura Hodos returns to the Darden Courtyard stage to bring you a glass of holiday cheer in...
This beloved tale, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. A sensitive pig named Wilbur and...
The world youre about to see aint yoursIn this historically inaccurate world imagine the US had a second Civil War that segregated the country. A...
Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, Malcolm X : The Musical tells the extraordinary story of a man's transformation from a life...
Ladies and gentlemen, will you please take your seats. The curtain will rise in one minute.One of the funniest plays ever written, this hysterical play-within-a-play...
In celebration of one of the most prolific, genius composers of our time, this cabaret that honors the music of the late, great Stephen Sondheim....
Back by popular demand join us for a FREE, fun-filled event thats perfect for the entire family! Enjoy a peek behind the scenes, building tours,...
Kicking off the Cypress Bank & Trust Courtyard Cabaret Series in grand fashion, Michael Andrew & Swingerhead, along with special guest Ebony Carlson, take you...
Orlando Shakes Children Series is BACK! In this treasured fairy tale, a beauty named Belle is imprisoned in a castle, far, far away by a...
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. In this special event, youll see William Shakespeares story of burnt bridges and growing pains stripped down...
When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married. Lies and deceit threaten to bring...
Join us for a sumptuous meal and an unforgettable evening to benefit Orlando Shakes!Rita Harveys, Heart Like A Wheel, a Tribute to the Music of...
One of Central Floridas most talented musicians, Jeff Rupert, performs a swinging evening of jazz standard with a few special guests, only under the stars...
Featuring Broadway legend Davis Gaines as the narrator El Gallo, The Fantasticks chronicles a timeless coming of age story about the peaks and valleys of...
All helland a little bit of heavenbreak loose when Elijah Beckford, a prominent Southern Black undertaker, approaches his white cousin and demands to be buried...
The heartwarming Christmas classic comes to life onstage in an all-new adaptation by Artistic Director Jim Helsinger. The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each...
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon...
'Little Shop of Horrors'May 5 - 23, 2021 | In-Person, Outdoor EventFor more information visit orlandoshakes.org or call our Box Office at 407-447-1700 ext. 1.Book...
'A Midsummer Night's Dream'March 31 - April 17, 2021 | In-Person, Outdoor EventFor more information visit orlandoshakes.org or call our Box Office at 407-447-1700 ext....
'Josephine' February 17 - March 28, 2021 | In-Person, Outdoor Event For more information visit orlandoshakes.org or call our Box Office at 407-447-1700 ext. 1....
The passion will ignite on stage in Kiss Me, Shakespeare! A Valentines Cabaret. The performance, showcasing our Master of Fine Arts interns from UCF, features...
Risking scandal and controversy, iconic historical figureswith distinct approaches to facing inequalitygrapple with overcoming injustice during a turbulent time in our nations history. Filmed on...
The Laura Hodos Holiday CabaretDecember 18 - 23, 2020 | In-Person Outdoor PerformanceFor more information visit orlandoshakes.org or call our Box Office at 407-447-1700 ext....
'The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge'December 10 - 20, 2020 | Video on DemandFor more information visit orlandoshakes.org or call our Box Office at 407-447-1700 ext....
Flashes & Floaters considers the challenge of integrating home/family life with work life. Facing expensive caregiving options and inadequate policies at work, Rachelle joins forces...
A Video on Demand experience produced by Orlando Shakes. This deliciously dark and compelling drama is about one of Americas most haunting poets, Edgar Allan...
Its 1894. Young Annie Londonderry takes on a wager to become the first woman to bicycle solo around the worldsetting off a firestorm in the...
Patricia and Gerald are quite proud of the life theyve built in suburban Matteson, Illinois. They host a welcome-to-the-neighborhood dinner party, as they always do,...
Set in the fictional world of a post-second Civil War, Bronx Bay, an all-black state (and neighborhood) is established in order to protect blackness. Its...
When Stef is shot down in a random act of gun violence in Pittsburgh, her fifteen year old niece, Cassie, begins dreaming her back into...
This witty and action packed swashbuckler follows the friendship of young dArtagnan and his band of Musketeers as they fight to protect the ones they...
Two stars keep not their motion in one sphere. King Henry IV attempts to pass on his knowledge of the kingdom in vain, while his...
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish...
Murder, mystery, and magic await in this all-new interactive show! The year is 1926. You and a group of esteemed guests have been invited to...
What happens when you make a bad decision for all the right reasons? Sara and Bill will do whatever it takes to prepare for their...
A Broadway musical for the whole family! Miss Nelson's students, the Smedley Elementary School Tornadoes, haven't won a single game and are the worst football...
Do things really happen for a reason? This raucous comedy breaks every theatre convention in the book in search of an answer. Bertolt Brecht scholar...
Videos
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Athens Theatre (11/20-12/13) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (9/29-10/18) |
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Disney's Frozen Encore Performing Arts (7/17-7/19) |
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The Shark Is Broken Athenaeum Theatre One (10/15-11/08) |
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Deer Tick Revolution Live (11/11-11/11) |
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The World May be Flat Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (6/14-6/14) |
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The Wizard of Oz Athens Theatre (4/16-5/09) |
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SIX Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (6/02-6/07) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) King Center for Performing Arts (4/20-4/21) |
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Hee Haw 2: Still Pickin' and A'Grinnin' Breakthrough Theatre (6/05-6/22) |
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