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Bob Dylan and His Band Set Performance at Dr. Phillips Center in November
by Nora Dominick - Aug 8, 2016


?The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in association with AEG Live announces Bob Dylan and his Band, live in Orlando. The eleven-time Grammy-winner, Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner will play the Walt Disney Theater on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, August 12, 2016 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $59.50 and may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases include handling fees.

STAGE TUBE: New Teaser for Disney's MOANA with Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 7, 2016


Below, check out a newly released TV spot for for the highly anticipated Disney animated feature film MOANA that aired during the Olympics tonight.

Float Down the BIG RIVER with St. Luke's Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2016


St. Luke's United Methodist Church is proud to present Big River, based on Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

ABC's Hit Comedy BLACK-ISH to Film at Walt Disney World Florida
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2016


ABC's critically acclaimed hit series BLACK-ISH will film on location at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In the season three premiere episode, titled “VIP,” Dre decides to take his entire family on the magical, first-class vacation experience he was never able to have as a kid.

UK Tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2016


Hit musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors is back, and bringing everyone's favourite carnivorous plant to theatres across the UK in a brand new tour for 2016, opening at Bournemouth Pavilion tonight 4 August 2016. There will be a press night at New Wimbledon Theatre on Tuesday 23 August.

It's Official! FROZEN Stage Show to Set Out to Sea Aboard Disney Cruise Line
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2016


For the 'first time in forever,' the beloved animated hit 'Frozen' is getting the Disney Cruise Line theatrical treatment as a new stage show exclusively aboard the Disney Wonder.

Girl Scouts of the USA & Disney Channel's ELENA OF AVALOR Inspire Girls to Lead
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 2, 2016


Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and Disney Channel are teaming up to inspire girls and their families to practice leadership. The collaboration brings GSUSA's focus on leading like a G.I.R.L.

OSM Couche-Tard Classical Spree to Launch This Month in Montreal
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2016


The OSM Couche-Tard Classical Spree, which will run from August 10 to 13, is just around the corner.

Will Van Dyke & Allison Seidner to Bring A BEER AND A SONG to The Duplex
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2016


Songwriter Will Van Dyke and cellist Allison Seidner are set to perform an evening of original music entitled 'A Beer And A Song' at The Duplex on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Jul. 31
by Audition Roundup - Jul 31, 2016


Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, July 31, 2016 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from MARY POPPINS, Flying Into Theatre in the Park Tonight
by Stage Tube - Jul 29, 2016


It's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious as the popular family musical 'MARY POPPINS' flies onto the stage at Theatre in the Park (TTIP) Friday July 29 through Sunday, July 31, and continuing into the following week on Wednesday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 6. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. with the outdoor amphitheater opening for seating at 6:30 p.m. 'MARY POPPINS' is rated G and is the final musical production in TTIP's 47th summer season. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Coming to Segerstrom Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2016


Segerstrom Center for the Arts will celebrate Mexico's revered Dia de los Muertos with performances by Perla Batalla, La Santa Cecilia, Pacifico Dance and Quetzal on November 2, 2016 in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall starting at 7:30 p.m. Four performances will take place in a single concert: Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Perla Batalla, LA bands La Santa Cecilia and Quetzal and Pacifico Dance Company.

Unprecedented 90 Restaurants Participating in Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Sponsored by American Express
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 29, 2016


This fall, food lovers can experience deals at 90 of the most popular restaurants in Orlando including 19 new program participants during Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Month, sponsored by American Express. From Aug. 29 through Oct. 2, guests can choose from these participating restaurants to enjoy three-course dinners for $33, averaging a savings of 33% per meal. The program, developed by Visit Orlando, Central Florida's official tourism association, includes some of the hottest new arrivals to Orlando's culinary scene, including chef-driven establishments in the new Disney Springs area as well as local favorites across town. One dollar from each meal will also be donated to a local charity, with last year's program contributing more than $160,000 - the largest donation to date.

Premiere of ELENA OF AVALOR Rules Ratings Among All TV Channels for Kids
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 28, 2016


The simulcast premiere (July 22) of the animated series ELENA OF AVALOR on Disney Channel and the 24-hour Disney Junior channel ranks as the No. 1 series telecast among all kid-targeted TV networks

THE ILLUSIONISTS to Launch Broadway in Orlando Series; Tickets on Sale Friday
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2016


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, The Illusionists - Live from Broadway will play the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in the Walt Disney Theater from October 4 - 9, 2016 as part of its current North American tour to more than 50 cities.

Lynn University's Conservatory of Music Announces 2016-17 Classical Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2016


Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia Guest Conductor, today announced the 2016-2017 concert season.

Anneliese van der Pol Set to Return to Feinstein's/54 Below This July
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2016


Anneliese van der Pol is set to return to Feinstein's/54 Below this summer for a two-show engagement: July 14th and July 28th at 9:30pm.

BWW Review: North Carolina Theatre's MARY POPPINS
by Jeffrey Kare - Jul 27, 2016


Based on the children's novels by P.L. Travers as well as the classic 1964 Walt Disney film of the same name, Mary Poppins tells the story of a nanny who arrives on the doorstep of the Jane & Michael Banks. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Using a combination of magic and common sense, Mary Poppins must teach the family members how to value each other again.

LA Stage Alliance Receives Major Grant from The Ahmanson Foundation
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 27, 2016


Los Angeles-based The Ahmanson Foundation has approved a major grant to LA STAGE Alliance, the region's arts service organization for stage work. The grant is for a two-year project in support of a digital platform for ticketing, listings, reviews, and journalism that is easily accessible for residents of and visitors to the greater Los Angeles area. 

Junie B. Jones Brings 'SURVIVAL GUIDE' Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2016


This summer Theatreworks USA, the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for young audiences, will present the Off-Broadway Premiere of Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School.

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