Laura Hodos News

Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE MERRY WIDOW at Opera Orlando

by Joshua Wright — April 21, 2026

Opera Orlando has released rehearsal footage of THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehár's effervescent operetta now playing two performances only at Steinmetz Hall at Dr.

Winter Park Playhouse Opens Season With JERRY'S GIRLS At Orlando Shakes

by A.A. Cristi — July 16, 2025

Winter Park Playhouse kicks off its 2025–2026 season at Orlando Shakes with Jerry’s Girls, a musical revue celebrating the work of composer Jerry Herman.

GIGOLO: THE NEW COLE PORTER REVUE Hits The Winter Park Playhouse Mainstage This Month

by A.A. Cristi — March 5, 2025

The Winter Park Playhouse continues its exciting 2024- 2025 Series of Professional Musicals with its next Mainstage production of Gigolo: A New Cole Porter Revue playing March 14 - April 12, 2025.

Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Penobscot Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — December 6, 2024

The historic Bangor Opera House is once again buzzing with life, as Penobscot Theatre Company delivers an all-new production of A Christmas Carol that rivals the grandeur of larger metropolitan stages.

Laura Hodos To Premiere Her Newest Cabaret At The Winter Park Playhouse In October

by A.A. Cristi — September 25, 2024

Laura Hodos returns to the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse on October 16 and 17, 2024 to premiere her latest solo cabaret - Bewitched! Love and Other Enchantments - in the theatre's popular Spotlight Cabaret Series.

Opera Orlando To Present BASEBALL: A MUSICAL LOVE LETTER, May 19 & 21

by A.A. Cristi — May 3, 2023

Opera Orlando concludes its 2022-23 Opera Everlasting season On the Town with something a little different—Baseball: a Musical Love Letter.

Review: KINKY BOOTS at Orlando Shakes

by Joseph Harrison — April 17, 2023

Some theatrical productions just come around at the perfect moment in time.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; Little Radicals Theatrics Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; at Little Radical Theaterics Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

by BWW — December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; Little Radicals Theatrics Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Laura Hodos Sings Ethel Merman In New Solo Cabaret Premiering At Winter Park Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — January 28, 2022

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The Wick Theatre to Present GYPSY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 17, 2022

“Everything’s Coming Up Roses” at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton.

THE BOOK OF MERMAN Makes Regional Premiere At The Winter Park Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — September 8, 2021

Straight from the New York Off-Broadway stage, The Winter Park Playhouse presents the professional Southeastern Regional premiere of the hilarious musical comedy hit, The Book of Merman, September 24 - October 17, 2021.

The Hippodrome Theatre Announces BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY SCREEN

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 28, 2021

Come join the opening of the Hippodrome's mainstage where The Hippodrome Theatre will present 'By the Light of the Silvery Screen', a cabaret celebration of movie musicals.

New Musical STORY OF A LIFE to be Presented at the Broward Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 21, 2021

A professionally staged workshop of the new musical Story of A Life will come to the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19 at 7 p.

Celebrate The Holidays Online Or In-Person With Orlando Shakes

by A.A. Cristi — December 2, 2020

Just in time for the holidays, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF brings Central Florida two heartwarming holiday offerings.

Orlando Shakes Returns To Lake Eola in 2021 with LITTLE SHOP OF HORORS and More

by A.A. Cristi — November 12, 2020

For the first time since 2006, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF will make an enthusiastic return to the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola with productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream (March 31 - April 11, 2021) and Little Shop of Horrors (May 5 - 23, 2021).