At least this weekend won’t be a complete washout, but I’ve got you covered on some indoor entertainment.
Thank you for opening this Setting The Stage newsletter. I’m News 6 Producer Brooke Savage.
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There’s a lot of shows to see!
Here’s what’s going on.
🎶 He met Marmalade down in old Moulin Rouge
“Moulin Rouge” wraps up this weekend and I have to say, it is REALLY GOOD. I went with my mom last week and we were blown away. There’s a pre-show when you first arrive and it makes you feel like you’re at the real Moulin Rouge in Paris. The show features some original music along with pop songs from artists like Lady Gaga and Adele. There’s so much going on in the show, I remember thinking at one point I had no idea when the two main characters changed costumes! I also can’t forget about the a surprise at the end. I highly recommend it and the show is for anyone, even if your significant other doesn’t like musicals. My news director, Allison, told me her husband and son loved it. I posted ticket information and what to expect from the show here.
🎸 Original show exploring neurodiversity debuting in Downtown Orlando
“FIND ME: A Modern Rock Opera” is a neurodiversity-affirming story about a woman named, Allie, waiting to meet someone she’s never met before. When she finally arrives, she’s nothing like Allie imagined. A live band acts as narrator, inner voice, spirit guide, and kid’s TV show. The play explores the most vulnerable relationship we have with ourselves. The show wraps up this weekend. Check out what to expect here.
🕺 Catch this musical featuring Elvis Presley songs
“All Shook Up” is performing at Garden Theatre in Winter Garden through March 10. Step back in time to 1955, in a little town where the mayor is imposing new laws prohibiting loud music, tight pants, and basically anything fun. A guitar-playing young man steps in, shaking it all up with everything and everyone he meets. The townspeople become encouraged to step out of their mundane lives and want to experience something more. The musical features hits like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” I had the chance to speak with two actors from the show. They both have impressive resumes. See how they got into acting, why they love Winter Garden, and ticket information here.
🎨 Black History Month: Artist and Actor Spotlight 🎭
I had the chance to speak to two impressive young men paving the way here in Central Florida. Jordan Jones moved to Orlando in 2021, and already, he’s making his mark. He’s behind several murals and paintings around the City Beautiful, celebrating Black Culture. See the meaning behind his pieces and what inspires him here.
Keith Banks has big dreams of making theater more accessible for those who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. Already, his performances are opening people up to that world through his show at Orlando Fringe Festival: “Becoming Grandma Kat.” He uses American Sign Language throughout the entirety of his performance. Banks tells me he wants to see more people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing on stage and behind the scenes. He hopes to one day start his own theater company promoting that. See how you can support him here.
🤠 I’m a little more country than that
Country singer, Easton Corbin, is coming to the Sumter County fair in Bushnell next weekend. I had the chance to talk to him. Did you know he grew up in Florida, just outside of Gainesville? He spoke to me about how growing up around his grandparents on a cattle farm really inspired his love for country music and way of life. See his full interview with me and how you can catch him at the Sumter County fair here.
📢 Right now at News 6 studios
🎫 FREE Tickets to see Tim McGraw!!! Did that catch your attention? You can win 2 free tickets to his concert in Tampa on March 15. All you have to do is become an insider (it’s free to join) and look out for the keyword of the day during our 6:30 newscast on our News6+ smart TV app. Here’s more information on your chance to win.
➡ Riff On This: Have you had a chance to listen to this awesome podcast from Meteorologist Samara Cokinos? She knows all about the music scene. In her most recent episode, she spoke to Hip Hop icon, DJ Cut Creator, about his life, legacy, and new beginnings here in Central Florida. Check it out!
🎶 What’s happening in show biz
🏍 Tonight: Up-and-coming band, Rick Monroe and the Hitmen, will be performing at Daytona’s Steakhouse & Gastro Pub at First Turn during the start of Daytona Bike Week
🎨 March 2-3: Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts
🎧 March 5: Olivia Rodrigo at the Kia Center
🏖 March 7: The Beach Boys at The Sharon in The Villages
🎤 March 9: Marc Anthony at the Kia Center
📅 Upcoming
✝ March 11-12: Jesus Christ Superstar at The King Center in Melbourne
🎸 March 12: Rick Springfield at The Sharon in The Villages
🎙March 14: Paul Anka at The King Center in Melbourne
🎟 March 19-24: Jagged Little Pill at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.
That’s a wrap for this week’s “Setting The Stage” newsletter. There’s a lot to see and do!
Today also starts Women’s History Month.
If you have a female artist or performer you’d like me to spotlight, please, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at bsavage@wkmg.com.
I’ll be back in your inbox in two weeks.
- Brooke 🎭