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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. ⤵

👟👟 Kick off your Sunday shoes! ‘Footloose’ performing in Orlando

The musical from Little Radical Theatrics is at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

The show is based on the 1984 movie. When big-city teenager, Ren McCormack, moves to a small town, he finds that the local minister has banned rock music and dancing, and he tries to shake things up.

The show is performing inside the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. There’s another show Friday and Saturday. Click here for info and see my full interview with the two lead actors from the show!

💪 Zero to hero, just like that!

On the Disney Destiny, guests can relive the magic of two cherished 90s Disney animated classics with immersive entertainment experiences inspired by “The Lion King” and “Hercules.”

The Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King is a first-of-its-kind family dining experience exclusive to Disney Destiny.

On the theatrical side, the Disney Destiny is debuting a Broadway-style stage adaptation of “Hercules,” staying true to the film’s story while offering a fresh retelling centered on its legendary soundtrack.

In the Loop newsletter writer, Haley Coomes, spent a few days on the Destiny. Check out her coverage on what to expect.

🌟 Abracadabra! 6 magicians to take the stage in ‘The Magic Studio Holiday Spectacular’ in Orlando

Get ready to feast your eyes on a 75-minute magic show bringing TV-worthy magic to the stage.

“The Magic Studio Holiday Spectacular” features six magicians with national TV and touring credits. Some have even been on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” and “America’s Got Talent.”

The show will be Dec. 5, at The Magic Studio on International Drive. I posted the details on each magician.

🎤 Artist Spotlight: Orlando-based singer-songwriter releases debut album

Orlando-based singer-songwriter Hannah Stokes just released her debut full-length album late last month. The music from the jazz vocalist is centered around genres of folk, R&B, soul, and jazz.

The album is produced by Jordan Morales at Raised Eden Records. Performed with her full band, “Right Where I Belong” features a message of evolving while also being yourself.

Stokes will be performing songs from her new album on Nov. 29 at Lil Indies in downtown Orlando. See our conversation on how the album came together.

🎶 What’s happening in showbiz:

🥁 Friday: Florida Blue Battle Of The Bands at Kia Center in downtown Orlando

😂 Friday and Saturday: Damon Wayans Jr. at Funny Bone Comedy Club

🎄 Now-Dec. 14: “It’s a Wonderful Life The Musical” at The Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse in Mount Dora

👩‍🦰 Now-Dec. 14: “Annie” at Cocoa Village Playhouse

❄ Now-Dec. 21: Disney’s “Frozen” at Titusville Playhouse

🎶 Now-Dec. 21: “Once” at Theater West End in Sanford

⛄ Nov. 24-Dec. 23: “A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage” at Orlando Family Stage

💫 Dec. 2: Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach

🎁 Dec. 5-13: “Greetings! A Christmas Comedy” at Daytona Playhouse in Daytona Beach

🤠 Dec 13: Scotty McCreery at The Sharon in The Villages

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