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Theater review: Theater West End’s 'To Kill a Mockingbird' reinvigorates a classic

Immersive production makes you think hard about why this story is so hated by some in today's world.

By Jodi Thomas

May 10, 2024

I was initially hesitant about attending Theater West End’s current production of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Perhaps it was the lingering memories of high school assignments, or the nature of the book that has led to it being restricted in some Florida school districts...

'To Kill a Mockingbird' runs through May 19 at Theater West End in Sanford.

For Orlando artists Mila and Gina Makarova, working together on and off stage is family time

Whether it's Orlando Ballet, Phantasmagoria or an Opera Orlando production, this mother and daughter depend on each other.

By Seth Kubersky
May 8, 2024
Opera Orlando presents ambitious performance of Philip Glass' and Robert Moran's 'The Juniper Tree'

An all-star collab with Alterity Chamber Orchestra, Phantasmagoria and MicheLee Puppets.

By Jessica Bryce Young
May 7, 2024
Orlando drag artists pay homage to pulpy 1980s horror flicks with Camp Slasher event at Will's Pub

If you hear a noise, DON'T go investigate by yourself.

By Matthew Moyer
May 3, 2024
Orlando Sings presents thought-provoking 'The Road West' as part of Choral Festival

Reena Esmail's 'Malhaar: A Requiem for Water' addresses the rising panic over worsening drought.

By Jessica Bryce Young
Apr 30, 2024
David Spade wants you to 'Catch Him Inside' at Orlando stand-up comedy appearance

The 'SNL' and 'Joe Dirt' star comes to Steinmetz Hall.

By Matthew Moyer
Apr 30, 2024
'Garden of Eden' dinner show brings alternative drag to Winter Park's The Heavy

Plant shopping, Cholo Dogs and drag — a perfect traditional Sunday.

By Matthew Moyer
Apr 25, 2024
Orlando Ballet announces lineup for upcoming performance season, including 'The Nutcracker,' 'Peter Pan' and more

Gisele, Clara, Juliet and Martha Graham would also like a word

By Matthew Moyer
Apr 25, 2024
Broadway in Orlando: Star Rob McClure breathes fire into musical stage adaptation of 'Mrs. Doubtfire'

'Mrs. Doubtfire' runs through April 28 at the Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater

By Seth Kubersky
Apr 25, 2024
Opera Orlando performs a 'Game of Thrones'-inspired take on 'Lucia di Lammermoor' this weekend

Winter(fell) is coming to the Steinmetz.

By Alexandra Sullivan
Apr 19, 2024
Valencia College Theatre presents 1960s comedic classic 'Boeing Boeing'

We’re pretty sure this production will, um, blow the doors off previous attendance records

By Chloe Greenberg
Apr 3, 2024
Orlando's Christian Kelty has a 'Story' or two to tell

Along with a host of his artistic and musical friends

By Grayson Keglovic
Apr 3, 2024
Theater review: 'Jagged Little Pill' flips the playbook on jukebox musicals with a strong book and expressive choreography

Unfortunately, the audio mix may remind you of the worst days of the Bob Carr

By Seth Kubersky
Mar 21, 2024
Orlando performers across genre unite to tell a 'Story' this month

A mix of live music, dance, spoken word and visual art

By Matthew Moyer
Mar 14, 2024
Stardust Video and Coffee Turns 25 this week and throws a suitably off-kilter birthday soiree

Bad Yelp Review Throwdown will, indeed, last for an entire hour

By Matthew Moyer
Mar 14, 2024
'Scalia/Ginsburg' operatically chronicles the unlikely friendship between two Supreme Court justices

A love letter to an era in our politics that is long gone

By Shelton Hull
Mar 13, 2024
The Bach Festival brings back multimedia performance 'Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan of Arc' this weekend

Return engagement of an affecting hybrid of film and music

By Matthew Moyer
Mar 13, 2024
Mike Birbiglia's 'Please Stop This Ride' tour makes rescheduled stop in Orlando Friday

Missing this show would be no laughing matter

By Sarah Harwell
Mar 12, 2024
Alanis Morissette-inspired musical 'Jagged Little Pill' comes to Orlando this month

I've got one hand in my pocket and the other one's buying 'Jagged Little Pill' tickets

By Alexandra Sullivan
Mar 8, 2024
Orlando Fringe announces first-ever 'Out Fest' highlighting LGBTQ+ artists

The new festival is set to take place in June, Pride Month.

By Alexandra Sullivan
Mar 7, 2024
There's a Blockbuster (Experience) at the Central Florida Fair. Can you pick us up some tapes?

Be kind, rewind

By Matthew Moyer
Mar 7, 2024
The Orlando Philharmonic tackles the Caped Crusader at this weekend's 'Batman (1989)' in Concert

'Get nuts' with the Orlando Philharmonic

By Alexandra Sullivan
Mar 5, 2024
Orlando Fringe Festival dates and theme for 2024 announced

'Get Fringed!' (Are you blushing yet?)

By Matthew Moyer
Mar 1, 2024
Renaissance Theatre hosts dark comedy 'Milk' from the mind of UCF graduate and playwright Gian Arellano

Got 'Milk' (tickets)?

By Matthew Moyer
Mar 1, 2024
Review: Broadway in Orlando brings touring 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' to the Dr. Phillips, but it's more meh than magical

There's no elephant in the room.

By Seth Kubersky
Feb 26, 2024
Without Fear Theatre presents a 'neurospicy' new rock opera in downtown Orlando

The Central Florida troupe developed 'Find Me' while part of the Collective arts incubator at Fringe ArtSpace

By Seth Kubersky
Feb 23, 2024

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