March 7th-10thJoin Ebony Carlson as she performs songs from musical legends through the ages. Filled with a rhythm of soul and rock fantasy, the show will include hits from great names such as Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, Sade, Kate Bush, Doris Day, and many more. More Info.
By David Ives
February 7-March 3, 2024Sexy. Provocative. Hilarious. Hailed as “seriously smart and very funny” by The New York Times, Venus in Fur is a laugh-out-loud study of the politics of sex and power that’s guaranteed to charm and mesmerize. When Vanda arrives several hours late to her audition for a play based on a nineteenth-century erotic novel, the director is less than impressed. But Vanda’s masterful performance flips the script, and the audition turns into a tango for dominance between actress and director. More Info.
January 25th-28thThis bilingual Florida based female vocal trio will dazzle you with the sounds of the swing era and mid-century merriment fused with the popular hits of today. Their modern jazzy, close harmony style is influenced by the likes of Post Modern Jukebox, The Puppini Sisters and classic vintage girl trios of past eras. More Info.
By William Shakespeare
January 10-21, 2024The world whirls out of control in the thrilling tale of France’s Joan of Arc, the English warrior Talbot, and the young King Henry VI. Shakespeare’s epic, powerful beginning of the Wars of the Roses is riveting storytelling that never lets up. In this raw, “Bare Bard/Original Practices” production, Orlando Shakes’ actors will perform the play with less than 40 hours of rehearsal, no designers, and no director – just like the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time! More Info.
Featuring a year-long celebration that includes one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays in an exciting new setting, along with vibrant, intense and dramatic works, and bookended by two Tony Award-winning musicals, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF has announced its upcoming productions for the 2023-24 season – its 35th in Central Florida. More Info.
December 14th-23rdA fun & funny musical romp through classic Christmas tunes! More Info.
By Charles Dickens | Adapted by Jim Helsinger
November 29 - December 24, 2023One of Orlando’s favorite holiday traditions! The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Witness the classic, heartwarming story of Orlando Shakes’ holiday tradition, in a magical and musical spectacle for the whole family. More Info.
November 10th-12thJoin Michael Andrew at Orlando Shakes as he revisits songs from his most monumental Central Florida shows. More Info.
October 27-29; November 3-4, 2023The Arts Bridge Charity presents PlayFest 2023. PlayFest 2023 will consist of six new play readings presented over two weekends, October 27-29 and November 3-4, 2023. During each reading, patrons will experience groundbreaking new works while participating in the creative process by sharing their reactions directly with the playwright and creative team at a post-show talkback. More Info.
Book and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric Music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush Adapted from the book by Jon Cieszka and Lane Smith
October 18 – November 11, 2023There are two sides to every story and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in the Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. But whether he’ll get a fair trial in a corrupt piggy court is anyone’s guess! Enter the jury box and decide the fate of Big ‘n’ Bad in this fun and funny musical adaptation of the best-selling children’s book. More Info.