Hopefully you don’t actually think it’s a mistake opening this email, but I can’t talk about “Pretty Woman: The Musical” without quoting the iconic line from the movie!
Hey, I’m News 6 producer Brooke Savage, the writer behind this Setting The Stage newsletter.
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There’s a lot of exciting shows coming to Central Florida over the next few weeks, months, and year! Let’s take a look. ⤵
👠 Pretty Woman woman, walkin’ down the street...
The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts and Peabody Auditorium are wrapping up the 2024/2025 Broadway season with “Pretty Woman: The Musical.”
The musical will be at the King Center in Melbourne next week on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 15-16) before heading to Daytona Beach’s Peabody Auditorium on Thursday (April 17).
I had the chance to chat with Jack Rasmussen, who plays Edward. See that interview and ticket information here.
✨ “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” “Hadestown,” “SIX,” “The Wiz” and so much more are coming to Orlando
Last week, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts released the 2025/2026 season lineup! Eeek!
Digital Journalist, Brenda Argueta, posted the full lineup. Which shows are you most excited about? I’ve personally heard great things about “Hadestown,” “SIX” and “& Juliet.” I know a lot of people are excited for the Harry Potter show too.
Don’t forget, “Lion King” will be at Dr. Phillips Center in less than two weeks!
💃 UCF Celebrates the Arts wraps up this weekend
UCF Celebrates the Arts is back for its 11th year at the Dr. Phillips Center.
This year, the festival highlights the theme of “Transforming Experiences” with 50 diverse performances and exhibits. The two-week showcase wraps up this weekend.
Content gatherer, Jayna Manohalal, spoke with senior stage management major Delayna Wahlberg. This showcase is giving the student real-world experience before she graduates. Check out Jayna’s story!
🔵 It’s going to take a little longer to see Blue Man Group
It was supposed to be the year Blue Man Group made their return to Orlando, but it’s unclear when the iconic performance-art troupe will be moving into Icon Park on International Drive.
In September, Orange County leaders broke ground on a 500-seat theater beneath the Orlando Eye, and in October, Blue Man Group announced tickets would start going on sale last week.
Sky 6 flew over the construction site, and so far, we’re just seeing a dirt plot. Blue Man Group sent us a statement about the delay. You can see that here.
🎶 What’s happening in show biz
🍑 Tonight - Sunday: “James and the Giant Peach” at Ocala Civic Theatre
🧺 Now – Sunday: “Honky Tonk Laundry” at The IceHouse Theatre in Mount Dora
🍅 Now - Sunday: ″Something Rotten!" at Daytona Playhouse in Daytona Beach
🍴 Now - April 20: “Waitress” at Titusville Playhouse in Titusville
🏚 Now - April 20: “Sordid Lives” at Theater West End in Sanford
😜 Now - April 20: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical” at Orlando Family Stage
🐭 Now - April 27: “Stuart Little” at Orlando Shakes
🚗 Now - May 4: “Grease” at Athens Theatre in DeLand
🎤 April 25: Mary J. Blige at Kia Center in Orlando
That’s a wrap for this week’s “Setting The Stage” newsletter.
If you have any story ideas on the theatre and arts scene, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at bsavage@wkmg.com.
Also, let me know if there are any local theatres you want me to cover more often.
- 🎭 Brooke