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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
By Colin Escott and Floyd MutruxAugust 2-20, 2023
It was December 4th, 1956, and Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee was about to become the mecca of music for a magical moment in music history. Be witness to this true to life jam session – credited by many to be the direct influence of rock ‘n roll in the late 50s and 60s – between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins! Come hear “Blue Suede Shoes,” “I Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Hound Dog” and many more! More Info.
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
By William ShakespeareSeptember 6-October 1, 2023
Set during the revelries of Mardi Gras and featuring New Orleans Jazz, Zydeco and Delta Blues music, Shakespeare’s non-stop hilarious farce of love, mistaken identity, and two sets of twins separated as babies - gets swept up in the carnival celebrations. Bring your Mardi Gras beads and let the good times roll! More Info.
BOULEVARD OF BOLD DREAMS
By LaDarrion WilliamsOctober 4-29, 2023
A dynamic story about the night Hattie McDaniel (Gone with the Wind) made Hollywood history by becoming the first Black artist to win an Oscar. When Hattie stops at a bar and decides not to attend the awards ceremony, the bartender, Arthur, and the maid, Dottie, do everything in their power to convince her to go and claim her historic win. A story of dreamers striving to overcome considerable obstacles and fighting for recognition amidst the racism and inequity of Hollywood. More Info.
HENRY VI, PART 1: JOAN OF ARC
By William ShakespeareJanuary 10-21, 2024
The 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.
VENUS IN FUR
By David IvesFebruary 7-March 3, 2024
Sexy. 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.
BECOMING OTHELLO: A BLACK GIRL’S JOURNEY
Written and Performed by Debra Ann ByrdMarch 13-30, 2024
From her ancestral lineage to her arrival at a metaphorical crossroad, Debra Ann Byrd presents a tour-de-force journey of her living memoir in Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey. More Info.
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
Conceived by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr.April 10-28, 2024
This Tony Award winning Best Musical also won the Drama Desk award for Outstanding Musical. This delightful Broadway revue evokes the humor and infectious energy of this American original to provide an evening of humor, romance and thrilling music, including “Keepin’ Out of Mischief,” “This Joint is Jumpin’,” “Mean to Me” and title song, “Ain’t Misbehavin’”. More Info.
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Children’s Production
THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS!
Book and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric Music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush Adapted from the book by Jon Cieszka and Lane SmithOctober 18 – November 11, 2023
There 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.
Special Holiday Production
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – 2023
By Charles Dickens | Adapted by Jim HelsingerNovember 29 - December 24, 2023
One 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.
Cabaret Series
Michael Andrew Cabaret – The History of Michael Andrew and Swingerhead
November 10th-12th
Join Michael Andrew at Orlando Shakes as he revisits songs from his most monumental Central Florida shows. More Info.
Chase Padgett: A 6 String Christmas
December 14th-23rd
A fun & funny musical romp through classic Christmas tunes! More Info.
The Vocalitas: Cowabunga Cabaret!
January 25th-28th
This 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.
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Ebony Carlson: Rhythm & Fantasy
March 7th-10th
Join 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.