🩰 Orlando Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ reimagines the holiday classic
Read full article: 🩰 Orlando Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ reimagines the holiday classicOrlando Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Dr. Phillips Center presents a reimagined version of the holiday classic, blending classical ballet with puppetry, animatronics, and immersive stage designs. The performance follows Clara's dream journey, highlighting her courage and the magic of childhood traditions, with a cast of 27 dancers, additional Second Company dancers, and young dancers from the Orlando Ballet School.
Orlando girl plays young Glinda in ‘Wicked: For Good’
Read full article: Orlando girl plays young Glinda in ‘Wicked: For Good’"Wicked: For Good" introduced new talent, including Scarlett Spears, an 8-year-old from Orlando, who portrayed young Glinda, offering insight into the character's childhood.
6 magicians to take the stage in ‘The Magic Studio Holiday Spectacular’ in Orlando
Read full article: 6 magicians to take the stage in ‘The Magic Studio Holiday Spectacular’ in OrlandoThe Magic Studio Holiday Spectacular, featuring six acclaimed magicians with TV and touring credits, will showcase a 75-minute show of illusions, sleight-of-hand and audience interaction.
Here’s how touring Broadway shows are selected to visit your city
Read full article: Here’s how touring Broadway shows are selected to visit your cityTickets for the 2025/26 Broadway season at the Maxwell C. King Center are now available, featuring shows like "The Book of Mormon," "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical," "The Music Man," and "Beetlejuice."
👟👟 Kick off your Sunday shoes! ‘Footloose’ performing in Orlando
Read full article: 👟👟 Kick off your Sunday shoes! ‘Footloose’ performing in OrlandoThe musical, featuring energetic performances and songs from the Oscar-nominated soundtrack, runs from Nov. 20-22 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Step right up: ‘Water for Elephants The Musical’ makes next stop in Orlando
Read full article: Step right up: ‘Water for Elephants The Musical’ makes next stop in Orlando'Water for Elephants The Musical' is a theatrical adaptation of Sara Gruen’s novel. Set during the Great Depression, telling the story of a young man's journey with a traveling circus.
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra brings to life ‘ONE PIECE’ at Dr. Phillips Center
Read full article: The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra brings to life ‘ONE PIECE’ at Dr. Phillips CenterOne of the longest-running anime/manga series will be brought to life by Central Florida’s own Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra this weekend at the Dr. Phillips Center.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2026 to feature Disney Lorcana trading cards, Broadway concerts, and more
Read full article: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2026 to feature Disney Lorcana trading cards, Broadway concerts, and moreThe festival will feature interactive photo opportunities, unique food creations, iconic paint-by-numbers murals, and artwork by Disney artists displayed throughout the park.
‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ to feature a splatter zone at this historic theatre
Read full article: ‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ to feature a splatter zone at this historic theatre‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ is a comedic adaptation of the cult classic films The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness, presented by the Bay Street Players at the historic Eustis State Theatre from Oct. 17 to Nov. 2.
‘The Wiz’ kicks off Broadway in Orlando brings lineup at Dr. Phillips Center
Read full article: ‘The Wiz’ kicks off Broadway in Orlando brings lineup at Dr. Phillips Center“The Wiz,” now performing at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, is soup for the soul, warming hearts and minds as it kicks off the 2025-2026 Broadway in Orlando lineup.
Phantasmagoria bringing ‘Hauntingly Whimsical Tales’ to several Central Florida cities
Read full article: Phantasmagoria bringing ‘Hauntingly Whimsical Tales’ to several Central Florida citiesPhantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.
Orlando Renaissance Theatre Company pauses shows after city condemns building
Read full article: Orlando Renaissance Theatre Company pauses shows after city condemns buildingDuring its peak season, the Renaissance Theatre Company was forced to close after the city of Orlando condemned the building and put up notices to vacate.
Backstage antics take center stage in ‘Noises Off’ at Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa Beach
Read full article: Backstage antics take center stage in ‘Noises Off’ at Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa BeachAn interesting show that includes slamming doors, flying sardines and actors forgetting their lines is coming to the Surfside Playhouse along the coast.
United Arts of Central Florida showcases 100+ shows this fall in Orlando
Read full article: United Arts of Central Florida showcases 100+ shows this fall in OrlandoThe diverse lineup includes Afrobeat, opera, Latin jazz, and folk with performances by both emerging local talent and nationally-recognized artists.
‘BMF,’‘All American’ and ‘Grown-ish’ star Da’Vinchi among celebrities in Pro-Am Tennis Tournament in Orlando
Read full article: ‘BMF,’‘All American’ and ‘Grown-ish’ star Da’Vinchi among celebrities in Pro-Am Tennis Tournament in OrlandoEvent taking place Sunday, July 27, at the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
Orlando Museum of Art offers devices to make art more accessible for people with vision loss
Read full article: Orlando Museum of Art offers devices to make art more accessible for people with vision lossThe device can help people with more than 20 different eye conditions and it allows people with central vision loss to experience enhanced vision.
Did you know Casselberry has its own improv troupe?
Read full article: Did you know Casselberry has its own improv troupe?Casselberry’s Secret Lake Park has it all: scenic nature, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds for kids, and even a weekly improv comedy show that transforms the recreation center into a laughter-filled comedy club every Friday night.
Movies return to Garden Theatre this summer as Winter Garden starts running events
Read full article: Movies return to Garden Theatre this summer as Winter Garden starts running eventsThe projector will roll once again at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden with a new summer movie series, with the first film opening Tuesday, July 10.
Dr. Phillips Center and Disney help students find their voices through theater
Read full article: Dr. Phillips Center and Disney help students find their voices through theaterHundreds of students from Title I schools across Central Florida take the spotlight as part of a unique arts education program.
Aloma Elementary students get lesson in puppetry from ‘The Lion King’ musical
Read full article: Aloma Elementary students get lesson in puppetry from ‘The Lion King’ musicalAbout 25 students at Aloma Elementary in Winter Park are learning all about puppetry in conjunction with Disney's "The Lion King" musical that's currently on tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.
Fringe theatre festival returns to Orlando. Everything to know about 14-day event
Read full article: Fringe theatre festival returns to Orlando. Everything to know about 14-day eventThe 14-day immersive Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is returning to Orlando with more than 100 shows, a free outdoor music festival, art displays, activities for kids and so much more.
Sense of pride: Check out Lisa Bell’s review of Disney’s ‘The Lion King’
Read full article: Sense of pride: Check out Lisa Bell’s review of Disney’s ‘The Lion King’“The Lion King” will be performing at the Dr. Phillips Center until May 18, and on certain nights, guests will get to see Orlando’s own Julian Villela perform as young Simba.
Construction on Blue Man Group’s new Icon Park theater faces delays
Read full article: Construction on Blue Man Group’s new Icon Park theater faces delaysIn September, Orange County leaders broke ground on a 500-seat theater beneath the Orlando Eye, a theater designed specifically for Blue Man Group’s multi-sensory performances, which will include state-of-the-art audio, lighting, and video technology.
🩰 Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artform
Read full article: 🩰 Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artformOrlando Ballet will be celebrating the works of those whom they call the “influencers” of dance through a special performance that also includes work from Alysa Pires.
New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate ‘First Lady’ of Florida Highwaymen
Read full article: New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate ‘First Lady’ of Florida HighwaymenWe’ve told you all about the Florida Highwaymen and how they got their start in the 1950s, selling paintings of Florida landscapes along the highways. Among the group of 26 Black artists included one woman, Mary Ann Carroll.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Carousel’ to be performed in Orlando with a new perspective
Read full article: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Carousel’ to be performed in Orlando with a new perspectiveIn this version of "Carousel," the musical's producers are trying to send a clear message about forgiveness and redemption. The show from Little Radical Theatrics will be at Dr. Phillips Center March 21-23.
Overcoming the odds: Erik Hamilton’s inspiring journey in ‘MJ The Musical’
Read full article: Overcoming the odds: Erik Hamilton’s inspiring journey in ‘MJ The Musical’“MJ the Musical” is on tour right now at the Dr. Phillips Center, wowing audiences with some of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits and choreography. But behind the scenes, one of the actors portraying the King of Pop has overcome a personal challenge that makes his performance even more remarkable.
Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentives
Read full article: Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentivesFlorida was once a cost-effective destination for movie and TV productions, but the state's film industry began to decline after lawmakers eliminated financial incentives for out-of-state filmmakers in 2016.
‘Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’ Mary J. Blige to perform at Kia Center. See when tickets go on sale
Read full article: ‘Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’ Mary J. Blige to perform at Kia Center. See when tickets go on saleGrammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist Mary J. Blige is adding a show at the Kia Center in Orlando this spring.
Brooklyn’s Bridge: New musical makes its world premiere at Dr. Phillips Center
Read full article: Brooklyn’s Bridge: New musical makes its world premiere at Dr. Phillips CenterA new musical premiering at the Dr. Phillips Center is setting the record straight on how the Brooklyn Bridge was built and finally giving credit where credit is due.
Interactive art returns to Orlando this weekend with IMMERSE
Read full article: Interactive art returns to Orlando this weekend with IMMERSEAn interactive art festival celebrates 10 years in Orlando starting this weekend. Tuesday on Breakfast With Bridgett, we previewed the 10th annual IMMERSE, which begins this Friday in Downtown Orlando, and is free to experience.
COMPLETE GUIDE: Downtown Orlando performing arts festival IMMERSE brings hundreds of artists, interactive installations
Read full article: COMPLETE GUIDE: Downtown Orlando performing arts festival IMMERSE brings hundreds of artists, interactive installationsHundreds of artists will take over downtown Orlando as part of Creative City Project’s IMMERSE performing arts festival.
K-pop girl group aespa takes 1st Florida tour stop to ‘next level’
Read full article: K-pop girl group aespa takes 1st Florida tour stop to ‘next level’South Korean girl group aespa brought the “Drama” to Orlando with their virtual reality and futuristic concepts from their live tour “SYNK : PARALLEL LINE.”