ORMOND BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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.  ...

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...

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...

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....

by Julie Gardieff - April 07, 2026

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

by Julie Gardieff - April 04, 2026

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

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....

by Julie Gardieff - March 22, 2026

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

by Benoit Teves - March 10, 2026

Orlando Shakes’ production of FAT HAM is a sensory-rich, unapologetically Black, and proudly queer reimagining of Hamlet that trades Shakespearean tragedy for hard-won joy. Set against a stunningly detailed backyard cookout, Je’Shaun Jackson’s stylized performance as Juicy anchors a vivid ense...

by Julie Gardieff - February 25, 2026

Yo ho ho! Ahoy mateys!  X marks the spot on this musical based on the 2013 novel by Phyllis Root. Lilly and the Pirates is about a 10 year old girl (Lilly) who has a lot of worries.  When her eccentric scientist parents send her to live with a relative while they are in search of an exotic form of...