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๐ฉฐ Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artform
Read full article: ๐ฉฐ Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artformOrlando Ballet will be celebrating the works of those whom they call the โinfluencersโ of dance through a special performance that also includes work from Alysa Pires.
New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate โFirst Ladyโ of Florida Highwaymen
Read full article: New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate โFirst Ladyโ of Florida HighwaymenWeโve told you all about the Florida Highwaymen and how they got their start in the 1950s, selling paintings of Florida landscapes along the highways. Among the group of 26 Black artists included one woman, Mary Ann Carroll.
Rodgers and Hammersteinโs โCarouselโ to be performed in Orlando with a new perspective
Read full article: Rodgers and Hammersteinโs โCarouselโ to be performed in Orlando with a new perspectiveIn this version of "Carousel," the musical's producers are trying to send a clear message about forgiveness and redemption. The show from Little Radical Theatrics will be at Dr. Phillips Center March 21-23.
Overcoming the odds: Erik Hamiltonโs inspiring journey in โMJ The Musicalโ
Read full article: Overcoming the odds: Erik Hamiltonโs inspiring journey in โMJ The MusicalโโMJ the Musicalโ is on tour right now at the Dr. Phillips Center, wowing audiences with some of Michael Jacksonโs biggest hits and choreography. But behind the scenes, one of the actors portraying the King of Pop has overcome a personal challenge that makes his performance even more remarkable.
Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentives
Read full article: Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentivesFlorida was once a cost-effective destination for movie and TV productions, but the state's film industry began to decline after lawmakers eliminated financial incentives for out-of-state filmmakers in 2016.
โQueen of Hip-Hop Soulโ Mary J. Blige to perform at Kia Center. See when tickets go on sale
Read full article: โQueen of Hip-Hop Soulโ Mary J. Blige to perform at Kia Center. See when tickets go on saleGrammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist Mary J. Blige is adding a show at the Kia Center in Orlando this spring.
Brooklynโs Bridge: New musical makes its world premiere at Dr. Phillips Center
Read full article: Brooklynโs Bridge: New musical makes its world premiere at Dr. Phillips CenterA new musical premiering at the Dr. Phillips Center is setting the record straight on how the Brooklyn Bridge was built and finally giving credit where credit is due.
Couple works to bring musical, national comedy acts to Ormond Beach
Read full article: Couple works to bring musical, national comedy acts to Ormond BeachThe new owners of 31 Supper Club on the main drag of Ormond Beach have toured around the world and now, theyโre putting roots in Central Florida.
Interactive art returns to Orlando this weekend with IMMERSE
Read full article: Interactive art returns to Orlando this weekend with IMMERSEAn interactive art festival celebrates 10 years in Orlando starting this weekend. Tuesday on Breakfast With Bridgett, we previewed the 10th annual IMMERSE, which begins this Friday in Downtown Orlando, and is free to experience.
COMPLETE GUIDE: Downtown Orlando performing arts festival IMMERSE brings hundreds of artists, interactive installations
Read full article: COMPLETE GUIDE: Downtown Orlando performing arts festival IMMERSE brings hundreds of artists, interactive installationsHundreds of artists will take over downtown Orlando as part of Creative City Projectโs IMMERSE performing arts festival.
K-pop girl group aespa takes 1st Florida tour stop to โnext levelโ
Read full article: K-pop girl group aespa takes 1st Florida tour stop to โnext levelโSouth Korean girl group aespa brought the โDramaโ to Orlando with their virtual reality and futuristic concepts from their live tour โSYNK : PARALLEL LINE.โ
Orlandoโs Poet Laureate to host spoken word workshops with local high school students
Read full article: Orlandoโs Poet Laureate to host spoken word workshops with local high school studentsWorkshops with Orlandoโs Poet Laureate, Shawn Welcome, to end with showcase at Dr. Phillips Center on Feb. 7.
This strange Orlando superhero was a mystery for years. Hereโs what really happened
Read full article: This strange Orlando superhero was a mystery for years. Hereโs what really happenedWord spread about his exploits after a YouTube video showed the Ratman in action, reportedly fighting off a โwould-be bike thief.โ
Go behind the Nutcracker curtain in Orlando Balletโs award-winning documentary
Read full article: Go behind the Nutcracker curtain in Orlando Balletโs award-winning documentaryWKMG-TV is thrilled to announce the upcoming broadcast of โArtistry & Innovation: Reimagining the Nutcracker,โ an award-winning documentary that offers a captivating look behind the scenes of the Orlando Balletโs beloved holiday production, โThe Nutcrackerโ brought to you by Orlando Health.
๐ฟ These are the best movies of 2024 so far
Read full article: ๐ฟ These are the best movies of 2024 so farAs of Dec. 11, total ticket sales currently sit at roughly half a billion dollars less than last year, but it's projected that 2024 will end up bringing in around $8.3 billion, just like 2023.
Families gifted special Orlando Ballet โNutcrackerโ performance by Dr. Phillips Charities
Read full article: Families gifted special Orlando Ballet โNutcrackerโ performance by Dr. Phillips CharitiesDr. Phillips Charities has gifted an entire performance of Orlando Balletโs The Nutcracker to a community audience, creating an unforgettable holiday experience for 1,500 Central Floridians.

United Arts of Central Florida kicks off annual campaign. How you can support local artists
Read full article: United Arts of Central Florida kicks off annual campaign. How you can support local artistsMonday morning on โBreakfast with Bridgett,โ United Arts Of Central Florida announced the kickoff of its annual โCollaborative Campaign For The Artsโ to raise funds to support local artists, plus arts, science and history programs.
Hear beloved holiday carols from historic Central Florida orchestra, choir
Read full article: Hear beloved holiday carols from historic Central Florida orchestra, choirAn organization with 90 years of history in Winter Park is bringing the warmth of the holidays with carols and hymns from an award-winning orchestra and choir.
'The Cher Show' brings emotional fire to Dr. Philips Center in Orlando
Read full article: 'The Cher Show' brings emotional fire to Dr. Philips Center in OrlandoIn โThe Cher Show,โ Cher is portrayed by three separate actresses representing different stages of her life: young Cher, married Cher, and global icon Cher. What superfan Lisa Bell thought of the show.
Wanna catch a flick? Here are 4 of Floridaโs remaining drive-in movie theaters
Read full article: Wanna catch a flick? Here are 4 of Floridaโs remaining drive-in movie theatersWhether itโs a solo sojourn, a classic date idea, or just a family-friendly activity, going to the movies can be a fun experience for many.
Community saves โThe Little Mermaidโ production at Winter Garden Theatre
Read full article: Community saves โThe Little Mermaidโ production at Winter Garden TheatreThe Winter Garden Theatre, which had been closed for weeks, will reopen its doors Thursday evening for a debut performance of "The Little Mermaid."
โThe Book of Mormonโ in Orlando may just be the gift from God that Elder Price hoped for
Read full article: โThe Book of Mormonโ in Orlando may just be the gift from God that Elder Price hoped for"The Book of Mormon" delivers an unforgettable night of laughter, catchy tunes, and thought-provoking themes.
โStranger Thingsโ actor stars in โJunie B. Jones in BOOโฆ and I Mean It!โ at this Orlando theatre
Read full article: โStranger Thingsโ actor stars in โJunie B. Jones in BOOโฆ and I Mean It!โ at this Orlando theatreChelsea Talmadge, known for her role as high schooler Carol Perkins in Netflixโs โStranger Things,โ is going back to first grade.
โOur final curtain:โ Garden Theatre in Winter Garden set to close after nearly 2 decades
Read full article: โOur final curtain:โ Garden Theatre in Winter Garden set to close after nearly 2 decadesAccording to officials, the closure comes amid financial hardship for the theatre, which hasnโt been able to bring in enough funds to stay in operation.
Opera Orlando performance to raise money for Holocaust Memorial Resource Center
Read full article: Opera Orlando performance to raise money for Holocaust Memorial Resource CenterOpera Orlando is teaming up with the Dr. Phillips Center, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando Sings and The Defiant Requiem Foundation for a show where the ticket sale proceeds will be donated to the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida.
โPippinโ bringing accessible show to this Central Florida theatre for those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
Read full article: โPippinโ bringing accessible show to this Central Florida theatre for those who are deaf or hard-of-hearingWhile โPippinโ will perform the beloved story thatโs been around for more than 50 years, youโll also notice this show being more accessible for audiences who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
๐ This Orlando art exhibit celebrating Little Golden Books will take you back to childhood
Read full article: ๐ This Orlando art exhibit celebrating Little Golden Books will take you back to childhood"Golden Legacy: 80 Years of Original Art from Golden Books" to be at Orlando Museum of Art Sept. 6 โ Dec. 1.
A little birdie told me about a new art installation that will catch your eye...
Read full article: A little birdie told me about a new art installation that will catch your eye...I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's happening in Central Florida's theatre and art scene during the middle of August.
Missy Elliottโs first headlining tour brings โOut of this Worldโ experience to Orlando
Read full article: Missy Elliottโs first headlining tour brings โOut of this Worldโ experience to OrlandoSetting the Stage newsletter writer shares experience of historic concert with ground-breaking artists.
โBeauty and the Beastโ brings tale as old as time to this historic Central Florida theatre
Read full article: โBeauty and the Beastโ brings tale as old as time to this historic Central Florida theatreStep back in time and enter the world of Disneyโs โBeauty and the Beastโ at a local theatre thatโs more than 100 years old.