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Musical in downtown Orlando celebrating Indian culture will transport you to a different world

“Umrao Jaan Ada” is from the masterminds behind “Beyond Bollywood” and “Disco Dancer”

"Umrao Jaan Ada" musical play coming to Dr. Phillips Center on Friday, April 19. (Umrao Jaan Ada)

ORLANDO, Fla. – The creators behind “Umrao Jaan Ada” describe the musical play as an immersive experience with a blend of music, dancing, and poetry.

The play is based off the novel by Mirza Hadi Ruswa.

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The show tells the story of a woman who is a poet, a dancer, and a musician. It follows her journey being a young woman thrown into unexpected circumstances, as she goes through intensive training from high-class musicians and dancers.

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The live performance has impressive sets, and uses the cultural richness of Indian theatre, celebrating artistry and tradition.

The musical is only coming to select cities in the U.S., with Orlando being the second stop.

Other cities on the North American tour include New Jersey, Atlanta, Dallas, Raleigh, Boston, Chicago, Houston, and Washington, D.C..

The show at the Dr. Phillips Center is this Friday at 8:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $79. Click here for more information.



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Brooke is a news producer and has been with News 6 since January 2018. She grew up in Coral Springs and graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Before she came back to Central Florida, she worked in Fort Myers.

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