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201 Magnolia Ave
Sanford, FL 32771



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?...

Review: FAT HAM at Orlando Shakes


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...

Review: LILLY AND THE PIRATES THE MUSICAL at Orlando Family Stage


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...

Review: TIARA'S HAT PARADE at Orlando Family Stage


by Julie Gardieff - February 25, 2026

Tiara’s Hat Parade is based on the 2021 book written by Kelly Starling Lyons and was adapted for the stage by Paige Hernandez. It tells the story of a girl named Tiara Rose who helps her mother in her hat shop, Tracy Rose Millinery....

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART TWO: PERESTROIKA at Theater West End


by Albert Gutierrez - February 21, 2026

Theater West End was wise to split Angels in America in the season as two separate performances, each with their own block in the schedule. Originally, I was concerned that the Part Two of it all might turn away prospective theatergoers. But upon watching both parts now, and bearing in mind my own f...

Review: MY DEAR DEBBIE at New Generation Theatrical


by Julie Gardieff - February 18, 2026

When it comes to theater, seeing an original work is always a gamble.  Yes, I know that many popular pieces of theater started as original works, but this does not mean I personally want to invest my time in it.  ...

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South


by Julie Gardieff - February 15, 2026

What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South?...

Review: ROMEO & JULIET at Orlando Shakes


by Benoit Teves - February 01, 2026

In a production that marries 16th-century gravitas with 21st-century urgency, Director Monica Long Tamborello finds a delicate balance between Act I’s playful hope and Act II’s harrowing descent, reminding us that while the feud is ancient, the loss of innocence remains a devastatingly contempor...

Past Shows

Harvey
Harvey
Apr 28 – May 7, 2023

Harvey, a Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase, is the story of a perfect gentleman, Elwood P. Dowd, and his best friend, Harvey -- a...

Edge Effect
Edge Effect
Jun 29

The Edge Effect is Danny Alan, Troy Dolendo, Sean Gerrity, John Gibson II and Karl Hudson. Travelling the world, they strive to prove that singers...

Movie Classics at the Ritz Theatre: Vertigo
Movie Classics at the Ritz Theatre: Vertigo
Jun 20

John "Scottie" Ferguson is a retired San Francisco police detective who suffers from acrophobia and Madeleine is the lady who leads him to high places....

Seussical Jr.
Seussical Jr.
Jun 20 – Jun 24, 2018

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical!...

Get Ready: A Motown Experience
Get Ready: A Motown Experience
May 12

The Motown era brought soul, style and sophistication to a new level in American music.  The world was mesmerized by the smooth harmonies and effortless...

Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
May 4 – May 6, 2018

Rock of Ages takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony...

Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages
Apr 27 – Apr 29, 2018

Rock of Ages takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony...

Orlando Transit Authority does Chicago
Orlando Transit Authority does Chicago
Apr 14

Orlando Transit Authority is not another cover band but a true Tribute to the original group with incredibly talented musicians in the exact positions of...

The Orlando Gay Chorus
The Orlando Gay Chorus
Apr 8

Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center is partnering with one of the largest mixed gay choirs in the nation on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 3pm....

The Game's Afoot
The Game's Afoot
Mar 23 – Mar 25, 2018

It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his...

The Game's Afoot
The Game's Afoot
Mar 16 – Mar 18, 2018

It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his...

Queen Nation: A Tribute to the Music of Queen
Queen Nation: A Tribute to the Music of Queen
Mar 2

From Los Angeles  California Queen Nation’s live 90-minute production of Queen’s greatest hits preserves the image, sound, and stage persona of vintage Queen. Audiences are...

A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Feb 17 – Feb 18, 2018

True Rumours, the ultimate tribute to Fleetwood Mac. This show will take you on a Fleetwood Mac journey like no other! You'll hear all the...

The Fabulous Hubcaps
The Fabulous Hubcaps
Jan 27

You rarely see such a group of multi-talented musicians delivering sounds from Doo Wop to Disco with equal skill.  Bring your dancing shoes....

All Summer Long: A Beach Boys Tribute
All Summer Long: A Beach Boys Tribute
Jan 13

Come help us celebrate the never ending beach Season with an Incredible Concert Featuring a Tribute to the Beach Boys. This high energy show will...

VOX Audio
VOX Audio
Dec 30

The OFF BROADWAY, Drama desk award-winning, singing group "VOX AUDIO" is returning for their 16th year, with their unique brand of A Capella acrobatics and...

Movies on Magnolia: Miracle on 34th St
Movies on Magnolia: Miracle on 34th St
Dec 7

Take in a Classic Movie in historic downtown Sanford! $5 cash at the door only!...

Orlando Big Band presents Swingin' Live!
Orlando Big Band presents Swingin' Live!
Nov 18

Get ready for a show right out of yesteryear! The Big Band Era is back, brought to life by Bennett Harmon and The Orlando Big...

Piano Man: A Billy Joel Tribute
Piano Man: A Billy Joel Tribute
Oct 28

This Billy Joel Tribute is full of energy, involves the audience, and appeals to fans of all ages. Turnstiles delivers a Billy Joel Concert Experience...

Movies on Magnola: The Birds
Movies on Magnola: The Birds
Oct 19

Take in a Classic Movie in historic downtown Sanford! $5 cash at the door only!...

Annie
Annie
Oct 6 – Oct 8, 2017

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined...

Annie
Annie
Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2017

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined...

The Ron Seggi Show: Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars
The Ron Seggi Show: Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars
Sep 9

Ron Seggi and his turbo charged orchestra performs the great songs from the top singers from the 50’s-60’s-70’s-80’s, up to today in Tribute to his...

Movies on Magnolia: Some Like It Hot
Movies on Magnolia: Some Like It Hot
Aug 31

Take in a Classic Movie in historic downtown Sanford! $5 cash at the door only!...

Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra presents: The Music of Lotia
Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra presents: The Music of Lotia
Aug 11

OCCO, an elite ensemble of Orlando's finest professional musicians, and critically acclaimed local developers Crayon Ponyfish proudly present a world premiere soundtrack from the highly...

Sanford Jazz Ensemble: Summer Concert
Sanford Jazz Ensemble: Summer Concert
Jul 30

The Sanford Jazz Ensemble is a volunteer community orchestra made up of a diverse group of excellent musicians, dedicated to the preservation of the Big...

Music Transcends presented by the B.I.G. Movement
Music Transcends presented by the B.I.G. Movement
Jul 9

The B.I.G Movement, is a non profit organization for youth and young adults to cultivate and display their musical gifts. Music Transcends is a show...

Simply Tina: A Tribute to the Legendary Tina Turner
Simply Tina: A Tribute to the Legendary Tina Turner
Jul 8

Simply Tina, is a complete live band which plays your favorite Tina Turner hits and cover songs that she has performed throughout her career such...

Movies on Magnolia: Sunset Boulevard
Movies on Magnolia: Sunset Boulevard
Jun 29

Take in a Classic Movie in historic downtown Sanford! $5 cash at the door only!...

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