Right now, you can check out the “Divorced, Beheaded, LIVE” tour here in Central Florida!
Hey, I’m News 6 producer Brooke Savage, the writer behind this Setting The Stage newsletter.
Let’s check out what performances are taking the stage. ⤵
👑 Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived
The six wives of King Henry VIII are reclaiming their stories and taking the microphone. “SIX” transforms the historical figures into a pop girl group, and it is an experience! I had the chance to see the show with my mom, and we had a blast. I can see why the musical is so popular.
I also had the chance to chat with Emma Elizabeth Smith, who plays Catherine of Aragon, and Nella Cole, who plays Anne Boleyn.
See the full interview and ticket info.
❓Broadway is wrapping up, so what’s next?
The 2025/2026 Broadway seasons are wrapping up at local theatres, but I went ahead and put together what’s coming up next for the 2026/2027 season in Orlando, The Villages, Daytona Beach, and Melbourne.
Dr. Phillips Center: Hamilton, Sept. 29 - Oct. 18
The Sharon: The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration, Oct. 30
Peabody Auditorium: The Neil Diamond Musical A Beautiful Noise, Nov. 24
King Center: Mrs. Doubtfire, Dec. 1–2
💙Blue Man Group is back!!!!
Remember when they used to be at Universal?! I do!
So, as you can imagine, I was so excited to see their return at the brand new Blue Man Theater at ICON Park.
Digital Journalist, Haley Coomes (whom I saw the new show with), even got to go behind the scenes ahead of opening night!
🎶 What’s happening in showbiz:
🎭 Now - Sunday: “Theatre People” at Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse in Mount Dora
⛱️ Now-June 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
🏴☠️ June 14 - July 26: “Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go!” at Orlando Family Stage
➡️ June 19 - July 12: “1776″ at Titusville Playhouse
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