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Orlando 2022-23 Arts Season Preview: Theater


A trio of theatrical highlights chosen by Orlando Sentinel arts author Matthew J. Palm.

HAMILTON: What extra is there to say in regards to the largest Broadway hit of latest occasions? The touring manufacturing of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s juggernaut involves the Dr. Phillips Heart on Oct. 26 — lower than every week earlier than Election Day. Within the musical, Miranda examines the politics and personalities of the nation’s founding via the lens of immediately. Data: drphillipscenter.org

TRUE NORTH: This new vacation musical by Holly and Kelvin Reed will obtain its world premiere at Orlando Repertory Theatre starting Nov. 14. For the household on the coronary heart of the present, the vacations are each joyful and difficult as members cope with the uncertainty of the daddy’s deployment. However with a want, a letter and distinctive seasonal help, the Pattersons be taught to carry on to perception and the magic of Christmas. Data: Orlandorep.org

ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART TWO: PERESTROIKA: Beneath the path of Jeremy Seghers, the primary a part of “Angels in America” at Valencia School final spring was not solely a breath of contemporary air however a bracing wind blowing throughout our present political panorama by seeking to the previous. The conclusion of Tony Kushner’s epic examination of energy and morality through the AIDS epidemic of the Nineteen Eighties guarantees to be simply as riveting. It opens Feb. 17. Data: valenciacollege.edu/arts

Schedules are topic to vary, so all the time double-check earlier than heading to an occasion.

The theater is on the campus of Rollins School, 1000 Holt Ave. in Winter Park. Extra data: rollins.edu/annie or 407-646-2145

A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2: Sept. 23-Oct. 1. Within the late nineteenth century, a lady defines life on her phrases on this drama by playwright Lucas Hnath, who grew up in Central Florida.

WATER BY THE SPOONFUL: Nov. 11-19. Playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes asks if anger can flip to forgiveness in an age of uncertainty and chaos on this play about creating significant connections in a world the place everybody lives each day.

AS YOU LIKE IT: Feb. 17-25, 2023. William Shakespeare’s comedian romance reminds us that “All of the world’s a stage.”

INTO THE WOODS: April 21-29, 2023. This musical about fairy-tale characters post-happily ever after has lots to say about how individuals behave in the true world, too.

Performances are at 124 N. Florida Ave. in DeLand. Extra data: athensdeland.com or 386-736-1500

MEL BROOKS’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: Sept. 23-Oct. 16. The musical comedy spoof of the horror style.

SCROOGE THE MUSICAL: Nov. 26-Dec. 18. A musical telling of “A Christmas Carol.”

MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR.: Jan. 27-Feb.12, 2023. Kids’s model of the Roald Dahl story of a lady with distinctive skills.

NOISES OFF: March 3-26, 2023. The whole lot goes mistaken on this farce a few crumbling theater firm attempting to placed on a present.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: April 14-Could 7. Disney Theatrical’s musical retelling of the Victor Hugo novel.

Performances are on the State Theatre, 109 N. Bay St. in Eustis. Extra data: Baystreetplayers.org or 352-357-7777

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL: Sept. 9-25. Excessive jinks abound on this rocking musical comedy set in a neighborhood of cell houses.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK: Oct. 28-Nov. 13. A younger Jewish woman hides from the Nazis with household and mates on this adaptation of Anne’s well-known diary.

TICK… TICK, BOOM: Jan. 20-Feb. 5, 2023. The theater revives its hit manufacturing of Jonathan Larson’s musical a few struggling New York composer dealing with turning 30.

LEND ME A TENOR: March 17-April 2, 2023. When an opera star is presumed lifeless proper earlier than showtime chaos ensues on this Broadway comedy.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL: Could 26-June 11, 2023. A younger woman discovers she has uncommon powers on this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story.

For extra data, go to bethmarshallpresents.com

PINDER’S KIDS: Feb. 24, 2023, at West Oaks Academy, 8624 A.D. Mimms Street in Orlando. A civil-rights play in honor of Black Historical past Month by Orlando author Barry White.

SPIRIT, LOVE & LIGHT: Dates TBA in Could-June 2023. A mama’s true and intimate story of her daughter’s life, which didn’t truly occur. Written and carried out by Beth Marshall.

PLAY-IN-A-DAY: June 10, 2023, at Penguin Level Productions in Ovideo. Central Florida theater artists create brief performs and extra in simply 24 hours.

TOP TEENS SHOWCASE: June 2023 on the Renaissance Theatre, 415 E. Princeton St. in Orlando. A night of Central Florida expertise.

The theater is at 6900 Aloma Ave. in Winter Park. Extra data: breakthroughtheatre.com or 407-920-4034

LITTLE WOMEN: Sept. 9-26. Primarily based on Louisa Could Alcott’s e book, 4 sisters come of age in Civil Conflict-era America.

THE CRAVING: Oct. 7-24. On this comedy, a screenwriter’s dream turns into a nightmare when his emotional script is became a zombie slasher movie by Hollywood producers.

A NICE FAMILY GATHERING: Nov. 4-21. It’s Thanksgiving and pricey departed Dad’s ghost is at dinner, attempting to inform his spouse he loves her, on this comedy.

THE TRIAL OF SANTA/OPERATION: WHISPERING PINES: Dec. 2-12. A double invoice. First, Santa squares off in a TV courtroom in opposition to a bratty 9-year-old. Then, six residents of an assisted-living facility face off in opposition to their dwelling’s uncaring new proprietor.

FOUR WEDDINGS AND AN ELVIS: Jan. 13-30, 2023. A comic book take a look at the matches made at a Las Vegas marriage ceremony chapel whose proprietor is 4 occasions married herself.

BEST OF BROADWAY: 1965-1974: Feb. 17-March 6, 2023. Hits from “Mame,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Grease,” “Follies” and extra.

CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE 5: March 17-April 3, 2023. A group of 10-minute performs about love, all by native playwrights.

KISSED THE GIRLS AND MADE THEM CRY: April 14-Could 1, 2023. Rollins School grad Arlene Hutton’s drama about teen intercourse, lies, gossip, energy and manipulation.

NEWSIES JR: June 2-19, 2023. Kids’s model of the musical in regards to the turn-of-the-century newsboys’ strike.

THE OUTSIDER: July 7-17, 2023. A comedy that skewers politics within the story of the worst candidate to ever run for workplace.

The group performs on the Dr. Phillips Heart for the Performing Arts, 455 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando, and The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive in Orlando. Extra data: Celebrationtheatreco.org

WEST SIDE STORY: Sept. 16-25 on the Dr. Phillips Heart. The Sharks and Jets face off on this basic musical in regards to the worth of intolerance.

HEXED: Oct. 1-2 at The Abbey. A coven of witches will get collectively one final time on this woman-power musical.

The middle is at 3700 S. Freeway 27 in Clermont. Along with the theatrical productions listed beneath, the middle additionally hosts pop live shows and different occasions. Extra data: clermontperformingarts.com or 352-394-4800

THE MUNSTERZ LIVE: Oct. 6-9. The staff behind “The Golden Gals,” led by Ginger Minj, presents a spoof of the basic TV present.

The middle, at 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando, copresents Orlando’s touring Broadway season with Florida Theatrical Affiliation and Broadway Throughout America. Extra data: 844-513-2014 or drphillipscenter.org

SIX: Oct. 4-9. On this exuberant pop live performance, the wives of Henry VIII flip their romantic trials and tribulations with the English king right into a celebration of feminine empowerment.

HAMILTON: Oct. 26-Nov. 20. Through the use of intentionally nontraditional casting and trendy musical types, “Hamilton” seems to be on the U.S. Founding Fathers, together with Alexander Hamilton, via a lens of latest American concepts.

TINA — THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL: Jan. 10-15, 2023. Utilizing Turner’s largest hits, this present recounts the ups and downs of the trailblazing megastar’s life.

RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Jan. 20-22, 2023. The Irish dance troupe that grew to become a worldwide sensation is on the street once more.

WICKED: Jan. 25-Feb. 12, 2023. This long-running musical gives an origin story for the witches in “The Wizard of Oz.”

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL: Feb. 28-March 5, 2023. A stage model of Julia Roberts’ hooker-with-a-heart-of-gold flick.

HARPER LEE’S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD: March 21-26, 2023. Richard Thomas (the unique John Boy on TV’s “The Waltons”) will star as Atticus Fitch, the white lawyer who stands as much as racism by taking over the case of a Black man unjustly accused in a Nineteen Thirties Southern city.

CHICAGO: April 18-23, 2023. A satirical take a look at America’s flawed judicial system and obsession with celebrities and salaciousness.

MY FAIR LADY: Could 9-14, 2023. A brusque professor bets he can flip an English cockney into “an actual girl” on this basic musical.

BEETLEJUICE: June 27-July 2, 2023. On this musical comedy primarily based on the hit film, Lydia Deetz’s life modifications when she meets a deceased couple and a demon with a penchant for stripes.

This repertory troupe {of professional} actors is in residence at Penguin Level Productions at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Extra data: theensemblecompany.com

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?: Sept. 9-18. A pair falls aside over the course of a drunken night within the Edward Albee drama.

STUPID F***ING BIRD: Nov. 4-13. Aaron Posner’s up to date tackle “The Seagull” seems to be at love and artwork and rising up.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Dec. 9-18. In Patrick Barlow’s adaptation, 5 actors carry the basic vacation story to life.

MISERY: Jan. 20-29, 2023. An obsessive fan takes management of an injured novelist within the drama primarily based on Stephen King’s thriller.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE: March. 3-12, 2023. A household struggles to simply accept its actuality in Tennessee Williams’ famed reminiscence play.

SPEECH AND DEBATE: Could 12-21, 2023. In Stephen Karam’s darkish comedy, youngsters tackle a political scandal about closeted homosexual officers.

The Backyard, which additionally hosts dance performances and presents motion pictures, live shows and different neighborhood occasions, is at 160 W. Plant St. in Winter Backyard. Extra data: gardentheatre.org or 407-877-4736.

HONK!: Nov. 18-Dec. 18. An odd duck named Ugly learns it’s OK to be totally different on this child-friendly musical.

STICK FLY: Jan. 20-Feb. 5, 2023. Members of an prosperous Black household butt heads discussing race and privilege as secrets and techniques are revealed.

NEXT TO NORMAL: Feb. 24-March 12, 2023. The musical compassionately research how a mom’s wrestle with bipolar dysfunction impacts her household.

SOMETHING ROTTEN!: April 21-Could 21, 2023. On this zany musical comedy, when a soothsayer predicts musicals would be the subsequent massive factor, two brothers in Renaissance England attempt to write the world’s first one.

DREAMGIRLS: July 7-Aug. 6, 2023. Three mates kind a lady group a la The Supremes and journey a curler coaster via the ruthless world of present enterprise on this musical.

A brand new theatrical enterprise from Joseph C. Walsh, former creative director of Backyard Theatre. The manufacturing might be at Theatre South Playhouse within the Market at Dr. Phillips, 7601 Della Drive in Orlando. Tickets: theatresouthplayhouse.org.

LILIES: OR THE REVIVAL OF A ROMANTIC DRAMA: Sept. 15-24. A Fifteenth-anniversary manufacturing of this love story set in opposition to a backdrop of religion, revenge, hypocrisy and enlightenment.

The playwright’s work might be produced at Penguin Level Productions at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Extra data: penguinpointproductions.com.

AS IT’S WRITTEN: Sept. 23-Oct. 2. On this drama about internalized homophobia, the pressures of fame and social nervousness, a screenwriter appears to have all of it. However her relationship together with her ex-best good friend raises questions.

The Black theater firm presents exhibits at Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St. Extra data: macboysentertainment.com

BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY: Sept. 9-18. After she’s fired, a Nineteen Thirties Harlem Cotton Membership singer turns to her greatest good friend for a brand new lease on life.

Performances are on the Melon Patch Theatre, 311 N. thirteenth St. in Leesburg. Extra data: melonpatchplayers.org or 352-787-3013

VOICES FROM THE HOLOCAUST: Sept. 17-18. A multimedia take a look at the Holocaust.

A STORYBOOK CHRISTMAS: Dec. 2-11. Vacation tales come to life, with music and dance.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG: Jan. 20-Feb. 5, 2023. A manufacturing falls aside round its hapless performers on this community-theater spoof.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: March 17-April 2, 2023. The favored TV cartoon character has an underwater journey.

BOEING BOEING: Could 5-21, 2023. A lothario’s three mistresses all arrive unexpectedly — and concurrently — on this farce. .

Exhibits are staged in numerous areas. Extra data: newgentheatrical.org.

CLOSER: Sept. 16-25 on the Lowndes Shakespeare Heart, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando. 4 lives intertwine through the years in a stinging take a look at trendy love and betrayal.

THE WORLD GOES ROUND: Oct. 6-16 at The Mezz, 100 S. Eola Drive in Orlando. Successful parade of Kander & Ebb’s greatest from “Chicago,” “Cabaret” and extra.

WINGMAN: Nov. 10-13 at Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando. Bother ensues when a scientist helps awkward males join with ladies — by studying their minds.

The group’s annual pageant is centered in Orlando’s Loch Haven Park. Venues embrace the Lowndes Shakespeare Heart, Orlando Repertory Theatre and the Orlando Museum of Artwork. Different occasions happen in numerous areas, to be decided. Extra data: orlandofringe.org or 407-648-0077

FRINGE LOTTERY: Dec. 5. Discover out which exhibits might be a part of the subsequent pageant.

seventh ANNUAL WINTER MINI-FEST: Jan 12-16, 2023, at 54 W. Church St. in Orlando: A curated pageant celebrating the very best of impartial theater.

LOCAL ARTIST TEASER SHOW: April 17, 2023. Performers have two minutes to preview their Fringe present on this fast-paced evening.

thirty second ORLANDO FRINGE INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL: Could 16-29, 2023. Brief performances of theater, comedy, music, dance and extra.

Performances of exhibits for kids and their households are within the theater’s complicated at 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando, or on-line. Extra data: orlandorep.com or 407-896-7365

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL: By Oct. 2. The crime-solving canine has a musical caper on this TheaterWorksUSA manufacturing.

LOCOMOTION: Sept. 12-Oct. 16. A boy, struggling in foster care, turns to poetry after the dying of his dad and mom on this award-winning play.

CLICK CLACK MOO: Oct. 7-9. TheaterWorksUSA’s manufacturing of the musical about cows who negotiate for higher working situations.

THE FUNIKIJAM SHOW: ROCK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN FAIR: Oct. 21-30. A dance-along, sing-along, play-along Halloween musical.

TRUE NORTH: A MAGICAL NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL: Nov. 14-Dec. 22. Uncertainty over a father’s army deployment rattles his kids, who find out about believing within the magic of Christmas on this world premiere.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: Jan. 14-15, 2023. TheaterWorksUSA’s young-person model of the musical primarily based on the e book about younger Percy Jackson’s mythological adventures.

PIP-SQUEAK: AN ANTI-BULLYING MAGIC SHOW: Jan. 17-20, 2023. Magician Tony Brent makes use of his abilities and comedy to softly train classes that fight bullying.

LUCHADORA!: Jan. 30-Feb. 26, 2023. A lady learns about household, honor and friendship within the story of a secret feminine warrior.

TBA: March 6-April 30, 2023. A latest Broadway musical primarily based on a long-running animated hit tv sequence takes the stage. (Title can’t be disclosed for a number of weeks, for rights-related causes.)

MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS: April 11-Could 14, 2023. Primarily based on the award-winning e book, the musical celebrates parenthood, kids and residential.

These 30-minute exhibits are interactive, multisensory and developmentally accessible experiences created for kids ages 5 and youthful. Pirate journey “Yo, Ho, Ho! Let’s Go” will tour within the fall, and a brand new present will premiere within the spring of 2023.

Performances are staged on the Lowndes Shakespeare Heart, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando. Extra data: orlandoshakes.org or 407-447-1700

NOISES OFF: Sept. 9-25. Private entanglements drive a second-rate theater firm’s manufacturing off the rails on this farce.

APOLOGIES TO LORRAINE HANSBERRY (YOU TOO, AUGUST WILSON): Oct. 7-30. The institution of an all-Black state doesn’t eradicate tough questions of racism and private identification on this dystopian drama.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Dec. 2-24. Charles Dickens’ basic story of Scrooge, ghosts, greed and redemption makes a return in creative director Jim Helsinger’s adaptation.

HENRY V: Jan. 20-Feb. 5, 2023. Shakespeare’s action-packed play of determined battles, an assassination plot and fiery speeches together with the famed “As soon as extra unto the breech.”

LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL: Feb. 10-March 4, 2023. Legendary singer Billie Vacation displays on her life throughout a live performance just some months earlier than her dying.

KINKY BOOTS: April 7-30, 2023. A strait-laced Englishman inherits his father’s failing shoe manufacturing facility and forges a shocking partnership with a drag queen on this upbeat comedy.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB: Oct. 18-Nov. 12. A spider cultivates friendships.

JACKIE ROBINSON’S BIG DAY: A MAGIC TREE HOUSE ADVENTURE: Feb. 21-March 18, 2023. An adaptation of Mary Pope Osborne’s e book in regards to the baseball legend.

TONIGHT! A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM: Sept. 22-25. Tribute to the late composer.

HOLIDAY PUNCH STARRING LAURA HODOS: Dec. 8-24. Music, comedy and festive merriment.

MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY STARRING REBECCA FISHER: Jan. 26-29, 2023. A night of upbeat tunes.

BROADWAY ¡VIVO! A CELEBRATION OF LATIN ARTISTS: March 16-19, 2023. Honoring Latinx contributions to theater.

Performances are at Osceola Arts, 2411 U.S. Freeway 92 in Kissimmee. Extra data: OsceolaArts.com or 407-846-6257

MEL BROOKS’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: Sept. 16-Oct. 2. Musical comedy that spoofs the horror style.

OLIVER: Dec. 2-18. A Dickensian orphan falls in with a gaggle of pickpockets on this basic musical.

CLUE: ON STAGE: Jan. 20-Feb. 5, 2023. A farce primarily based on the board recreation wherein social gathering company Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard and the remainder should uncover who killed their mysterious host.

SWEET CHARITY: March 10-26, 2023. An optimistic dance-hall hostess seems to be for love on this Bob Fosse musical comedy.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS: April 21-Could 7, 2023. Feminine mates bond via life’s up and downs within the cozy confines of a small-town magnificence parlor.

XANADU: July 21-Aug. 6, 2023. A Greek muse conjures up a Nineteen Eighties struggling artist to construct a curler disco on this musical of Olivia Newton-John and ELO hits that each honors and spoofs the film that impressed it.

MISERY: Oct. 28-Nov. 6. An obsessed fan terrorizes an injured writer on this thriller primarily based on Stephen King’s story.

CRUEL INTENTIONS: A ‘90S MUSICAL: June 9 — June 18, 2023. An elite prep-school scholar tries to seduce the headmaster’s virtuous daughter on this adaptation of the movie, full of hit songs of the Nineteen Nineties.

The Victorian steampunk troupe makes use of storytelling, dance, puppetry, projections and authentic music in performances round Central Florida and past. Extra data: phantasmagoriaorlando.com

PHANTASMAGORIA XIII: POE, THROUGH THE TALES DARKLY: Oct. 6-8 on the Dr. Phillips Heart for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Oct. 15 on the Reilly Arts Heart in Ocala, Oct. 23 on the Tampa Theatre, and Oct. 28-29 on the Athens Theatre in DeLand. A take a look at the thriller author’s works.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL/THE CANTERVILLE GHOST: Dec. 2-4 on the Dr. Phillips Heart in Orlando, Dec. 11 on the Reilly Arts Heart in Ocala, Dec. 17 on the Ritz Theater in Sanford, and Dec. 22-23 on the Athens Theatre in DeLand. A whimsical take a look at the basic tales by Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde.

The group’s staged exhibits are on the Lowndes Shakespeare Heart, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando. Extra data: theprt.com or 407-761-2683

NATIVE VOICES: Nov. 11-20. Brief performs by Florida writers.

The theater is at 415 E. Princeton St. in Orlando. Extra data: rentheatre.com

MUSICAL MONDAYS: Ongoing. Every Monday, the theater presents a cabaret with particular company, preview of native exhibits and open-mike alternatives.

NOSFERATU: Sept. 23-Nov. 6. An all-new immersive horror expertise for adults.

THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW: Dec. 1-24. The theater’s sarcastically humorous reply to a vacation custom.

CHASE PADGETT’S ‘6 GUITARS’: Jan. 6-29. Within the hit one-man present, Padgett portrays a number of characters as he expertly crafts a gorgeous love letter to authenticity and music.

The theater, at 201 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford, hosts touring live shows, kids’s productions and different occasions along with performs. Extra data: ritztheatersanford.com or 407-321-8111

GREASE: Oct. 7-16. In 1959, greaser Danny loves goody-two-shoes Sandy on this basic musical.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: March 10-19, 2023. There’s a prepare filled with suspects in one in all Agatha Christie’s best-known whodunits.

OLIVER!: April. 28-Could 7, 2023. An orphan falls in with a gang of pickpockets in Dickensian London on this musical.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR.: June 23-25, 2023. From the Disney franchise that gave us the peppy “We’re All in This Collectively.”

Extra data: seminolestate.edu/arts or 407-708-2040

WITCHES OF SHAKESPEARE: Oct. 21-30 on the Lake Mary Museum, 158 N. Nation Membership Street in Lake Mary. Three witches conjure up some outdated mates to assist re-create spooky scenes from “Macbeth,” “Richard III,” “Othello” and extra.

I & YOU: Nov. 11-20 in Room B127, the brand new black-box theater on the Sanford-Lake Mary campus, 100 Weldon Ave. in Sanford. Two totally different classmates — a preferred male athlete and a sardonic, chronically ailing younger lady — unexpectedly make a connection.

The theater is at 1100 N. Unser St. in Mount Dora. Extra data: icehousetheatre.com or 352-383-4616

THE OWL & THE PUSSYCAT: Sept. 9-Oct. 2. A comedy about “aspiring mannequin” Doris, who unexpectedly turns into Felix’s houseguest in Sixties San Francisco.

FIVE GOLDEN RINGS: Nov. 18-Dec. 11. On this spoof of vacation TV motion pictures, big-city businesswoman begins to fall for the rugged proprietor of a rustic bed-and-breakfast her firm is taking on.

MOON OVER BUFFALO: Jan. 13-Feb. 5, 2023. On this farce, two married and down-on-their-luck Nineteen Fifties actors have yet another probability at stardom — if they will cease feuding lengthy sufficient for the present to go on.

HELLO, DOLLY!: March 17-April 9, 2023. Matchmaker and meddler Dolly Levi learns to embrace life once more on this basic musical.

THE UNDERPANTS: Could 12-June 4, 2023. Steve Martin’s comedy, set in 1910, facilities on a bored newlywed who finds notoriety after an incident together with her bloomers.

The troupe levels productions all through the area. Extra data: southernwindstheatre.com

ONE-MAN A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Dec. 10 at Gateway Heart for Performing Arts, 880 N. U.S. 17/92 in DeBary, and Dec. 16-18 at Penguin Level Productions at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. It’s the twenty fifth anniversary of David A. McElroy’s one-man present wherein he performs all of the characters within the Dickens basic.

Performances are on the Second Stage Theatre on the Museum of Artwork — DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., adjoining to the college’s DeLand campus. Extra data: 386-822-8700.

MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S: Sept. 29-Oct. 2. On this fast-paced comedy a lady, her husband and her lover plot to kill each other.

SENIOR PROJECT PERFORMANCE: Nov. 17-20.

MEN ON BOATS: Feb. 16-19, 2023. Ladies play all of the roles on this comedian retelling of a considerably true story of exploration and journey in America’s West.

The theater is at 5542 Hansel Ave. in Orlando. Extra data: theaterontheedge.org.

SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE: Sept. 17-Oct. 30. Within the Seventies, 20-something mates cope with the transition to maturity on this comedy-drama.

The theater is at 115 W. First St. in Sanford. Extra data: theaterwestend.com or 407-548-6285

A CHORUS LINE: By Sept. 4. The hit musical about present enterprise and life.

RENT: Sept. 23-Oct. 9. The musical about struggling bohemians who cope with medication and the AIDS disaster of Nineteen Eighties New York Metropolis.

SHE LOVES ME: Nov 18-Dec. 4. Sparring co-workers don’t understand the nameless pen buddies they love are literally one another on this romantic musical comedy.

The theater, within the Dr. Phillips Market at 7601 Della Drive in Orlando, produces exhibits with skilled grownup actors in addition to community-youth productions. Extra data: theatresouthplayhouse.org or 407-489-4458

THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Dec. 1-11. The hills are alive with this beloved story of the musical von Trapp household’s flight from Nazi-occupied Austria.

THE PROM: Feb. 9-26, 2023. Self-absorbed Broadway stars become involved when a lesbian needs to take her girlfriend to their high-school promenade on this candy and sassy musical comedy.

URINETOWN: June 8-22, 2023. A musical satire that explores human rights and managing pure sources in a dystopian future the place it prices cash to make use of the amenities.

FALSETTOS: Aug. 18-27, 2023. This musical exhibits how household is what you make of it, regardless of how unconventional.

The theater is on the campus of the College of Central Florida in east Orange County. Extra data: theatreucf.edu or 407-823-1500

THE INTERFERENCE: Sept. 22-Oct. 2. When a survivor of campus sexual assault speaks out in opposition to a preferred athlete, she sees the world round her fill with excuses, misinformation and worry.

WORKING: Oct. 20-30. This musical takes a compassionate take a look at on a regular basis laborers and sophistication via monologues and songs. This revamped 2012 model consists of songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

AS YOU LIKE IT: Nov 10-20. Shakespeare’s gender-swapping story of romance.

THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI: Feb. 2-12, 2023. In Bertolt Brecht’s satire of Hitler’s rise to energy, this high-energy present follows a gangster who rises to the highest of the Nineteen Thirties Chicago cauliflower commerce.

HOME OF THE BRAVE: Feb. 24-26, 2023. Impressed by interviews with army kids, the play showcases their lives and explores the concepts of friendship, belonging and alter.

BRIGHT STAR: March 23-April 2, 2023. This bluegrass-tinged musical follows the lifetime of a Southern lady who gave up her child at delivery and is now residing getting ready to love and hope.

Productions happen at Valencia’s east campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Path in Orlando. Extra data: valenciacollege.edu/arts or 407-582-2900

MEL BROOKS’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: Oct. 14-22. The West Finish model of the musical adaptation of the horror-film spoof.

ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART TWO: PERESTROIKA: Feb. 17-25, 2023. The conclusion of Tony Kushner’s epic take a look at love, energy and hypocrisy within the Nineteen Eighties AIDS disaster.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER: March 31-April 8. This theatrical comedy-adventure seems to be on the origin of Peter Pan.

STUDENT-DIRECTED ONE-ACTS: April 14-15, 2023. A free take a look at new work and rising expertise.

SHARKNAMI: THE MUSICAL?: June 2-10, 2023. A high-energy spoof of catastrophe movies.

The theater is at 711-C Orange Ave. in Winter Park. Extra data: winterparkplayhouse.org or 407-645-0145

MURDER FOR TWO: By Aug. 28. Two actors, utilizing one piano, painting 13 characters whereas musically accompanying themselves on this mashup of musical comedy and madcap thriller.

SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM: Sept. 23-Oct. 16. In Roger Bean’s homage to the Sixties, fledgling doo-wop group Denny and the Dreamers put together to enter the Huge Whopper radio contest.

STEPPIN’ OUT WITH IRVING BERLIN: Nov. 11-20 and Dec. 1-17. A celebration of Berlin’s life and profession with hits corresponding to “Blue Skies,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz” and “White Christmas.”

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NUNSENSE A-MEN!: Jan. 20-Feb. 18, 2023. On this cross-dressing comedy, a gaggle of nuns (performed by males) holds a variety-show fundraiser.

SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL: March 17-April 2 and April 13-22, 2023. Go to London through the swinging ‘60s on this musical that includes a rating primarily based on the pop hits of the period.

DESPERATE MEASURES: Could 12-21 and June 1-11, 2023. A wily sheriff, eccentric priest, good-hearted saloon gal and prickly nun get embroiled in a zany plot in America’s Previous West.

KEVIN KELLY: Sept. 14-15. The “Homicide for Two” star performs “Confessions of a Crazed Crooner” that includes music of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Stephen Sondheim and extra.

QUEEN DIVAS TRIBUTE: Oct. 21. Carlene Mitchell performs as singers Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and Natalie Cole.

CURTAINS UP: Nov. 5. Gala fundraiser with meals, drinks, public sale and present.

— Listings compiled by Matthew J. Palm.



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