Have you seen any good shows lately? I have some good shows to tell you about!
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. ⤵
🌧️ “I wrote you every day for a year!”
A new hit musical based on the 1996 novel by Nicholas Sparks and the 2004 movie is being brought to life on an Orlando stage.
“The Notebook The Musical” tells the tear-jerking love story of Allie and Noah. They’re both from different worlds, but despite all of life’s challenges to pull them apart, their journeys lead them back to each other.
The show will be inside Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts through Sunday.
I posted ticket information, and I had a chance to chat with Jerome Harmann-Hardeman, who has been with the show since before it went to Broadway. Click here for everything you need to know! Also, be sure to check out Lisa Bell’s review.
And here’s a reminder, “SIX” is the next show in Dr. Phillips Center’s Broadway lineup. That’s June 2-7.
🤩It’s showtime!
Speaking of Broadway, “Beetlejuice” is coming to a few theatres in Central Florida.
Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, the musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.
It will be in Daytona Beach at Peabody Auditorium on Tuesday and Wednesday, then it will head to The Sharon in The Villages on Friday and Saturday, and after that, it will be at the King Center in Brevard County on Sunday, May 24.
🎭 Orlando Fringe is back!
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is back for its 35th year with more than 1,000 performances spanning theatre, comedy, dance, storytelling, musicals, and international acts.
This year’s theme, “35 Years Weird,” celebrates the festival’s bold and creative spirit.
Festivalgoers can enjoy outdoor entertainment on the Fringe Lawn, visual art displays, themed events, Kids Fringe activities, poetry slams, and exciting new additions, including FringeMart and the Eco-Fringe Expo.
The festival is running through May 25. Meteorologist Michelle Morgan posted the details in her 6 Things To Do.
🎶 What’s happening in showbiz:
🍎 Now - Sunday: “Children of Eden” at Ocala Civic Theatre
🐻 Now - Sunday: “The Curious Savage” at Daytona Playhouse
💐 Now - May 24: “Spring Awakening” at Titusville Playhouse
🎉 May 23-24: Orlando Carnival Downtown at Camping World Stadium
⛱️ June 5-24: “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville” at Eustis State Theatre
💔 June 12-28: “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Theater West End in Sanford
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