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...
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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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Theatre South Playhouse in Dr. Phillips is proud to present the cult hit musical “Ride The Cyclone!” With book, music, and lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond this dark comedy musical takes the stage at the Playhouse to thrill and chill audiences in our immersive space...
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the...
Experience Annie like never before in this fresh, vibrant adaptation of this timeless classic! Dive into the heartwarming story of Annie, the spirited orphan whose dreams of a brighter future come to life in a new way. This is not just a retelling; it's a reinvention that will...
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 — 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 — the...
Based on the children’s book, Matilda is the story of a girl who teaches us that "Even if you're little, you can do a lot!"
The Musical is a satirical comedy musical that premiered in 2001, with music by Mark Hollmann , lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis , and book by Kotis. [1] It satirizes the legal system , capitalism , social irresponsibility, populism , bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and...
"I Just Wanna Dance With You" at the professional premiere of "The Prom" at Theatre South Playhouse!Four fading Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana promand the press is involvedthey know that...
Theatre South Playhouse, located in the heart of Dr. Phillips, presents "THE SOUND OF MUSIC". The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, "The Sound of Music", has become a play beloved around the world. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family...
Come journey with TSP to a big, bright, beautiful world!Join the Theatre South Playhouse Youth Troupe (3rd-8th grade) and discover the adventures of Shrek, his sidekick Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and everybody's favorite fairy-tale creatures. Join us for the hit...
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Havana Hop Orlando Family Stage (9/19-9/19) |
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Candide Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (2/26-2/28) |
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Madame Butterfly Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (10/02-10/04) |
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The Shark Is Broken Athenaeum Theatre One (10/15-11/08) |
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Disney's Finding Nemo Athens Theatre (1/22-2/27) |
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The Best Halloween Ever Orlando Family Stage (10/10-11/01) |
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On The Town Riverside Theatre (2/25-3/21) |
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Ted Swindley’s Honky Tonk Angels Athens Theatre (2/26-3/21) |
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Evil Dead: The Musical Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (10/02-10/04) |
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The Rat Pack Lounge The Winter Park Playhouse (9/25-10/18) |
