Anne Hering News

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, Vanya is a comedy about two dysfunctional siblings and the wild weekend that unfolds when their famous sister returns with her hunky new boy toy.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents The Tempest from February 10 - March 27, 2016 at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Magic, romance, and revenge set the stage for Shakespeare's late masterpiece, The Tempest. Tickets to The Tempest are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Orlando winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents The Tempest from February 10 - March 27, 2016 at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Magic, romance, and revenge set the stage for Shakespeare's late masterpiece, The Tempest. Tickets to The Tempest are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

To whom does art belong? Is it something for only the elite and educated to analyze and appreciate, or is the opinion of the average viewer just as valid? That and many other complicated questions about the nature of art are examined in Stephen Sachs' thrilling two-hander BAKERSFIELD MIST, running at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre through November 15th. Under the exquisite direction of Matt Pfeiffer, Steve Brady and Anne Hering collaborate for one of the most intelligent, challenging, and exciting performances I have seen in quite a while.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents an original staging of Bakersfield Mist from tonight, October 14 - November 15, 2015.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents the World Premiere of Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens, co-written by Jenny Laird and Will Osborne with lyrics by Will Osborne and music and lyrics by Randy Courts. Based on the book A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time by New York Times bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne, the Children's Series production runs from October 22 - November 20, 2015 in the Margeson Theater. Tickets ($9 - $15) can be purchased by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 E. Rollins St.).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents an original staging of Bakersfield Mist from October 14 - November 15, 2015.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents the World Premiere of Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens, co-written by Jenny Laird and Will Osborne with lyrics by Will Osborne and music and lyrics by Randy Courts. Based on the book A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time by New York Times bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne, the Children's Series production runs from October 22 - November 20, 2015 in the Margeson Theater. Tickets ($9 - $15) can be purchased by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 E. Rollins St.).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents an original staging of Bakersfield Mist from October 14 - November 15, 2015. Winner of the 2012 Elliot Norton Award for Best New Play and inspired by a true story, the colorful comic drama will be presented in the Goldman Theater. Tickets to Bakersfield Mist ($11 - $46) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is proud to announce its lineup of educational youth classes available this Fall 2015, Winter 2016, and Spring 2016. Each of the Theater's All the World's a Stage classes focus on skill sets that benefit students in everyday life, as well as on stage.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF invites the Central Florida community to a special production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest performed by the Shakespeare with Heart company. Following a two-week production summer camp, the troupe of middle and high school students with and without special needs will perform their work on the Margeson Theater stage on Friday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for walk-up purchase starting one hour prior to the show for a suggested donation of $10.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF kicks off its 2015-2016 Children's Series with a World Premiere adaptation of The Brothers Grimm's The Frog and the Princess. Adapted by Brandon Roberts (2014's Rapunzel and 2013's Sleeping Beauty), the family-friendly production will play from tonight, June 18 - July 26, 2015 in the Goldman Theater.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF invites the Central Florida community to a special production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth performed by The Young Company ('TYC'). Following a four-week intensive summer camp, the troupe of high school performers will present their work on the Margeson Theater stage on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets ($10) are available beginning on Tuesday, June 16 at 12:00 p.m. noon, and may be purchased online at www.orlandoshakes.org, by phone at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Walk-up sales begin one hour before show time.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF kicks off its 2015-2016 Children's Series with a World Premiere adaptation of The Brothers Grimm's The Frog and the Princess. Adapted by Brandon Roberts (2014's Rapunzel and 2013's Sleeping Beauty), the family-friendly production will play from June 18 - July 26, 2015 in the Goldman Theater. Individual tickets ($9 - $15) may be purchased online at www.orlandoshakes.org, by phone at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, or in person at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

There is a tradition in the American theatre popularized by some of our country's greatest playwrights; Eugene O'Neill, Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee and others. Though generally a product of the mid-20th Century, the trend was reignited in 2007 by Tracy Letts' riveting Tony and Pulitzer-winning play AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. Since, innumerable new works have put a different spin on the dysfunctional family torn asunder by the ramifications of alcohol and drug addiction; and frankly, it's time for that trend to stop.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents the World Premiere of Bad Dog, beginning today, April 8 - May 3, 2015. Written by Jennifer Hoppe-House (Showtime's Nurse Jackie, DirecTV's Damages, and Netflix's upcoming Grace and Frankie), the new play returns for a full production in the Goldman Theater, following its staged reading in 2013's festival of new plays, PlayFest. Single tickets to Bad Dog ($10 - $45) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present the World Premiere of Bad Dog from April 8 - May 3, 2015. Written by Jennifer Hoppe-House (Showtime's Nurse Jackie, DirecTV's Damages, and Netflix's upcoming Grace and Frankie), the new play returns for a full production in the Goldman Theater, following its staged reading in 2013's festival of new plays, PlayFest. Single tickets to Bad Dog ($10 - $45) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present the World Premiere of Bad Dog from April 8 - May 3, 2015. Written by Jennifer Hoppe-House (Showtime's Nurse Jackie, DirecTV's Damages, and Netflix's upcoming Grace and Frankie), the new play returns for a full production in the Goldman Theater, following its staged reading in 2013's festival of new plays, PlayFest. Single tickets to Bad Dog ($10 - $45) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF kicks off its 2015-2016 Children's Series with a World Premiere adaptation of The Brothers Grimm's The Frog and the Princess.