🌌 EPIC shows at Epic Universe!

This week, Universal’s Epic Universe celebrated its official grand opening! The new theme park has lot of new rides and restaurants to check out, but don’t forget about the live shows.

Hey, I’m News 6 producer Brooke Savage, the writer behind this Setting The Stage newsletter.

Let’s take a look at what’s going on in Central Florida. ⤵

🔹 A star-studded night on the ‘blue’ carpet 🤩

Before Epic Universe officially opened on Thursday, Universal rolled out the ‘blue’ carpet Wednesday night for some celebrities.

News 6 Anchor Ginger Gadsden got to be there and took the picture above. It looked like so much fun!

She even had a chance to chat with James and Oliver Phelps from the “Harry Potter” films. See who else she talked to in the video in this web story.

See a ✨Broadway-quality✨ show at Epic Universe

I’m really not exaggerating. Epic Universe has two live shows, and they use a lot of the cool technology you see on Broadway. I kept asking myself, ‘How did they do that?’

The performances are based on ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts.’ There’s also a water fountain show at the end of the night. I posted what you can expect.

🎭 The country’s longest-running theatre festival wraps up this weekend

The 14-day immersive Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is in its final days, and there are still a lot of shows to see.

The event includes a free outdoor music festival, art displays, activities for kids, and so much more.

There’s a lot going on, so we caught up with Genevieve Bernard, director of experience at Orlando Fringe, with what you need to know before you go.

🎶 What’s happening in showbiz

⛪ Now –May 25: “Altar Boyz” at Titusville Playhouse

🌙 Now - May 18: “Moon Over Buffalo” at Daytona Playhouse

🔴 Now - June 8: “Red Herring” at Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse in Mount Dora

✝ May 23 - June 15: “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Theater West End in Sanford

🔍 May 30 - June 15: “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B” at Osceola Arts

😂 June 5-6: Nikki Glaser at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando

✍ June 13-22: “Much Ado About Nothing” at State Theatre of Eustis

🤠 June 13: Luke Bryan at Kia Center in downtown 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