Founded in 2009, our Executive Director Hillary Brook started Theatre South Orlando out of a small office at the Rosen JCC. With a philosophy that when students are inspired by working with diverse professional artists, anything is possible. Theatre South not only became a safe place for young people to learn their craft, but also a place for local artists to share their gifts while providing a place of mutual respect for this community. In 2016 Theatre South Orlando became non-profit under the new name Theater South Playhouse. Our space in the Marketplace at Dr. Phillips was opened that same year and our stage was named The Antoinette David Theater, dedicated to our former founding Board Member and beloved parent and supporter, the late Antoinette David.
Today Theatre South Playhouse has evolved into a professional theater, an academic conservatory and a community center for kids, teens and adults to learn their craft. We are a group of diverse artists dedicated to helping shape this community and teaching the values of mutual respect for all.
Little Shop of Horrors is a sci-fi comedy musical with book, music, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, presented in a 99-seat black box immersive space in Dr. Phillips, Orlando. The production is directed by Nick Bublitz, with choreography by Dayja Le'Chelle and...
Matilda: The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and challenge those above her, changing her own destiny. Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's book, the production is presented in an...
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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In this hilarious, heartfelt and outlandish story, the lives of a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster.
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school...
An eclectic group of pre-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the...
Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward.
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys’ and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new...
Take a trip back to Hawkins, Indiana: 1983… when times were simpler, hair was bigger, and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures. STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL is a hilarious ‘upside down’ take on the hit Netflix series - and all its...
In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other.
Experience the raw energy of Spring Awakening, a groundbreaking rock musical that explors the struggles of adolescence, sexuality, and self-discovery. Set in 19th century Germany, this powerful story blends haunting melodies and electrifying performances, capturing the...
In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other...
This clever comedy follows the misadventures of the Puffs, a group of lovable underdogs at a crtain magical school. As they navigate their way through spells, rivalries, and the challenges of growing up, they prove that it's not always the houre you're sorted into, but the...
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Havana Hop Orlando Family Stage (9/19-9/19) |
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The Wizard of Oz Athens Theatre (4/16-5/09) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Dr. Phillips Center (11/01-11/01) VIDEOS |
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The Rat Pack Lounge The Winter Park Playhouse (9/25-10/18) |
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The Light in The Piazza Riverside Theatre (3/14-4/11) |
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Clue Riverside Theatre (1/06-1/31) |
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My Vaudeville Man Riverside Theatre (10/15-11/22) |
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The Best Halloween Ever Orlando Family Stage (10/10-11/01) |
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Deer Tick Revolution Live (11/11-11/11) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (9/29-10/18) |
