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THE WAR AND TREATY Release New EP COUNTRY BAPTISM
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026

The GRAMMY-nominated duo has released a new EP, COUNTRY BAPTISM, via Atlantic Outpost, ahead of a headline tour and a show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

JOSEPH & More Lead Orlando's September 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Sep 3, 2026

Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.

Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.  Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will be Mason Ballard (Dwayne), Ashia Collins (Carol Evans), Michelle Jennings (Valentina), Dan Mason (Grampy), Joshua Woodie (Raymond Demarest), Ashley Calderon (Trisha), Adam Clarke (Pudgy), Kevin W. Egan (Oscar Delacorte), and Kevin Bowman, Christian J. Collins, Leah Faye, Kayla Goins, Eric Gonzalez, Jesse Hanks, Izzy Herz, Anya Katherine Jones, Jaxon Keller, Elie Kuppermann, Helena Elizabeth Laing, Ava Madara, Neema Muteti, Annalise Northway, PJ Palmer, Jame Tomé Rotz, Kenneth Sweeney, Devyn Trondson and Evan Michael Vaughan. 

THE WAR AND TREATY to Release COUNTRY BAPTISM EP on September 4
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

The War And Treaty will release their new EP COUNTRY BAPTISM via Atlantic Outpost on September 4, with the title track debuting live on America's Got Talent, followed by a US headline tour including the Ryman Auditorium.

Lisa Howard and Dylan Bradford Join THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.

CLUE Tour to Launch Los Angeles Run In September; Tour Dates Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

The North American tour of CLUE will open its third season at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles September 8-12, 2026, before visiting Memphis, St. Louis, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Boston and dozens of other cities through March 2027.

Lindsey Stirling to Launch SNOW WALTZ Holiday Tour Nov. 18 in Hollywood, FL
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Lindsey Stirling will kick off her 25-city Snow Waltz Holiday Tour on November 18 in Hollywood, Florida, with stops in Las Vegas, Syracuse, Philadelphia and Tucson through December.

Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Phantasmagoria
by Julie Gardieff - Aug 22, 2026

The album that shaped a generation comes alive on stage!

Patrece Bloomfield to Perform LOOKING BACK AND MOVING FORWARD at Winter Park Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

Vocalist Patrece Bloomfield will present a new solo cabaret featuring Classical, Jazz and Broadway selections in the Santos-Compel Cabaret Lounge at The Winter Park Playhouse, with Terrence L. Lane on piano.

THE WAR AND TREATY Release New Single IT'LL HURT ME MORE THAN IT'LL HURT YOU
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

THE WAR AND TREATY released a new single alongside an official visualizer, arriving ahead of the duo's upcoming performance at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Julie Gardieff - Aug 10, 2026

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.

Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary Tour Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026

Jersey Boys reveals its full 20th Anniversary tour cast, kicking off in Syracuse before hitting Chicago, Denver, LA, San Francisco and more.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Julie Gardieff - Aug 6, 2026

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.

Dr. Phillips Center Shares Plan to Expand Tourism Development and Community Impact
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts shared its Master Plan vision with the Orange County TDT Citizen Advisory Task Force, unveiling its next chapter to strengthen Downtown Orlando as a premier cultural, entertainment and tourism destination.

FLYING DUTCHMAN, SHOW BOAT and More Set for Opera Orlando 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Opera Orlando announced a 2026-27 season featuring its first Wagner opera and first musical, following record revenue during its 10th anniversary year.

Review: INTO THE WOODS We Go Again at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Aug 1, 2026

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 ability to transform and adapt with the changing times. Part and parcel with this is a willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone in order to provide a new emotional truth to material that is both familiar and unknown.

OPERAX Series to Return to Judson's Live at Dr. Phillips Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026

Opera Orlando announced the return of its OPERAX series at Judson's Live, following a sold-out run last season, with three new concept events and the return of Opera-oke.

Interview: Jodi Benson of INTO THE WOODS at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Julie Gardieff - Jul 24, 2026

I had the pleasure of doing a phone interview with Broadway star and Disney legend Jodi Benson. She is starring in an upcoming production of Into the Woods as The Witch. This production is directed by Kristen Sheola and runs July 31-August 2 in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

New Musical BROOKLYN'S BRIDGE Will Open in Fort Greene in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

New musical Brooklyn's Bridge will open at The Space at Irondale in Fort Greene next month, inspired by the life of Emily Roebling, wife of Brooklyn Bridge Chief Engineer, Colonel Washington Roebling.

Review: Encore Performing Arts Warms a FROZEN Heart at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Jul 19, 2026

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 self-esteem. Frozen also, let’s be honest, has always been a crowd-pleaser. It has a near universal appeal for various attendees who’d be interested in seeing a production at Dr. Phillips Center. Musical Theatre Acolytes. Disney Adults. Families looking for kid-friendly entertainment.