denotes participation by Maestro Timothy D. Turner
Area professional and community theater
Area professional and community theater groups have much to offer in the coming months. Check out the Central Florida Professional Theater:
Carr Performing Arts Centre, SunTrust Broadway Across America -- Orlando
401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. Season tickets $124 to $513. Single tickets not yet priced. For new subscriptions, call (800) 448-6322(800) 448-6322 FREE. For single tickets, call Ticketmaster at 459-3309, www.ticketmaster.com.
"The Light In The Piazza," Sept. 19 – 24.
"All Shook Up," Oct. 24 – 29.
"Disney's The Lion King," Dec. 7 – Jan. 14.
"Sweet Charity," March 13 – 18.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," April 10 – 15.
"Camelot," May 15 – 20.
Florida Children's Repertory Theatre
3376 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. Tickets: $12 general, $9 children 12 and younger. Call (407) 657-4483(407) 657-4483.
"The Magical Pinata," Sept. 25 – Oct. 8.
"The Snow Queen," Dec. 4 – 17.
"Jack and the Wonder Bean," Feb. 19 – March 4.
"The Nightingale," March 26 – April 6.
King Center for the Performing Arts
3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. Mainstage $28 to $58, plus handling. Studio Theatre $28 to $36, plus handling. Children's theater $5 to $10. 242-2219, www.kingcenter.com.
Mainstage
"Hairspray," Nov. 14 – 16.
"Jesus Christ Superstar," Dec. 3.
"Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA," Jan. 3 – 4.
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Jan. 21.
"I Can't Stop Loving You," Jan. 24.
Neil Berg's "100 Years of Broadway," March 8.
"Pirates of Penzance," April 4.
"Wonderful Town," April 19.
"The Producers," June 26 – 28.
Off-Broadway Studio Theatre
"Children's Letters to God," Oct. 24 – 29.
Capitol Steps, Jan. 9 - 14.
Marc Salem's Mind Games, Feb. 6 – 11.
"Golf the Musical," March 13 – 18.
Educational Theatre Program
"If You Give a Mouse A Cookie," Oct. 10.
"Alice by Whoopi Goldberg," Oct. 24, $6.
"Children's Letters to God," Oct. 25 & 26.
"A Midnight Cry: The Underground Railroad to Freedom," Nov. 1.
"Discover Theatre! featuring Disney's 'The Jungle Book Kids' & Disney's 'Cinderella Kids' " Nov. 28.
"Santa's Holiday Revue," Dec. 6.
"Snowflake," Jan. 29.
Peking Acrobats, Feb. 15.
Step Afrika!, March 20.
"Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!" April 10.
"Ramona Quimby," April 11.
"A Kid's Life," May 3.
The Empty Spaces Theatre Company
Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Mandell Studio Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. $20 general, $15 students/seniors. (407) 328-9005(407) 328-9005, www.emptyspacestheatre.org .
"Ubu Roi," Sept. 8 – 23.
Jester Theater Company
The Studio Theatre, 398 W. Amelia St., Orlando. Parking in the Centroplex II garage, which is near the Carr Performing Arts Centre. $12 to $15. (407) 927-5043(407) 927-5043, www.jestertheater.com .
"Dracula: The Musical?" Oct. 6 – 22.
"The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)," Dec. 1 – 23.
"The Iliad, the Odyssey and all of Greek Mythology in 90 Minutes or Less," March 2 – 18.
"Hate Mail," June 22 – July 7.
Mad Cow Theatre Co.
100 E. Pine St., Orlando. $14 to $24. (407) 297-8788(407) 297-8788, www.madcowtheatre.com .
Stage Left
"Sweeney Todd," Sept. 14 – Oct. 22.
"Present Laughter," Nov. 16 – Dec. 17.
"Talley's Folly," Jan. 25 – Feb. 25.
"The Seagull," March 15 – April 15.
"Glengarry Glen Ross," May 31 - July 1.
"The Fantasticks," July 19 – Sept. 2, 2007.
Stage Right
"A Number," Oct. 5 – 29.
"The Caretaker," Feb. 8 – March 4.
"American Voices: An Evening of 1-Acts," June 7 – July 1.
"Pericles," July 26 – Aug. 19.
Special events
The Orlando Cabaret Festival, April 26 – May 13.
"The Music Man," with the Orlando Philharmonic and the Orlando Chorale, March 3
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
Venue and prices, TBA. www.orlandofringe.org.
Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St., Loch Haven Park, Orlando. Subscription $36 to $266. Single tickets are $14. Discounts for youth. (407) 896-7365(407) 896-7365, ext. 1, www.orlandorep.com.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," Sept. 8 – Oct. 1.
"Thomas Edison Invents!" Oct. 20 – 22.
"Tale of a Fourth Grade Nothing," Oct. 27 – Nov. 19.
"Miracle on 34th Street," Nov. 17 – Dec. 17.
"Go, Dog! Go!" Feb. 2 – 25.
"To Kill a Mockingbird," March 2 – 25.
"Seussical the Musical," April 13 – May 6.
Orlando Theatre Project
Orlando Repertory Theatre and Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Loch Haven Park, 1001 Princeton St., Orlando. Season ticket $54 - $66. Single tickets $20 - $24. Venues may change. (407) 491-1397(407) 491-1397 or visit http://www.otp.cc .
"Souvenir -- A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," Oct. 12 – Nov. 5, Orlando Rep.
"Tuesdays With Morrie," Jan. 18 – Feb. 11, Shakespeare Center.
"A Body of Water," March 22 – April 15, Orlando Rep.
Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival
Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. Theater for Young Audiences, $12. Signature series single tickets, $10 to $38, season subscriptions, $90 to $195. Preview single tickets $12 to $15. (407) 447-1700(407) 447-1700, Ext. 1, www.shakespearefest.org .
Signature Series
"Into the Woods," Sept. 13 – Oct. 8.
"Frankenstein, the Modern Prometheus," Oct. 11 – Nov. 26.
"Every Christmas Story Ever Told," Nov. 29 – Dec. 24.
"King Lear," Jan. 10 – Feb. 4.
"Crime and Punishment," Feb. 7 – March 18.
"Merry Wives of Windsor," April 4 – 29.
Theater for Young Audiences
"Miss Nelson Has a Field Day," Oct. 21 – Nov. 18.
"Really Rosie," Feb. 17 – March 24.
Special events
The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays, Feb. 23 – March 4.
Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. $30 to $39. (407) 228-1220(407) 228-1220, www.ThePlazaTheatre.com.
"Menopause the Musical," opening Sept. 20 to May 13.
"Rockapella," Sept. 30.
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women
Darden Adventure Theater, Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. $36 general, $34 students/seniors 65 or older. (866) 386-4849(866) 386-4849 FREE, www.respectamusicaljourney.com.
Begins Oct. 4.
Riverside Theatre
3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach. Some performances as Waxlax Performing Arts Center, 1895 St. Edwards Drive, Vero Beach. Prices an other venues listed below. (800) 445-6745(800) 445-6745 FREE, www.riversidetheatre.com .
Mainstage series
Single $25 to $40, season $84 to $155
"Always...Patsy Cline," Oct. 6 – Nov. 12.
"A Christmas Carol," Nov. 30 – Dec. 10. Waxlax Performing Arts Center
"Forever Plaid," Jan. 12 – Feb. 9.
"Driving Miss Daisy," Feb. 16 – March 18.
"Blithe Spirit," April 20 – May 13.
Riverside 2, $25
"Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer," Jan. 25 – Feb. 4.
"Stones in His Pockets," May 3 – 12.
Riverside Children's Theatre, $7 to $8
"Huck Finn's Story," Sept. 29 – Oct. 15.
"Heidi," Dec. 27 – 30.
"The Legend of Pocahontas," Feb. 9 – 18.
"The Chinese Cinderella," March 30 – 31.
"101 Dalmatians," April 27 – May 6.
"Russian American Kids Circus," Dec. 27, $25 and $30, Vero Beach High School, 1707 S.W. 16th Avenue, Vero Beach.
"The Pied Piper," April 14.
Teen Second Stage, $6
"Mere Mortals," Jan. 4 – 6.
"Fools," March 15 – 17.
Special Events
Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, $50 each, sold out:
Newt Gingrich, Jan. 15.
John McCain, Feb. 19.
David Brooks, March 12.
Benazir Bhutto, March 26.
PNC Advisors Celebrity Series, $40 to $50
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Feb. 14, Waxlax.
Melissa Manchester, Feb. 26, Vero Beach High School.
Sha Na Na, March 20, Waxlax.
Pat Cooper, April 2.
Friend's Special Events, $40 to $65
The Capitol Steps, Nov. 6.
The Moscow Boys Choir, Dec. 15.
Linda Eder, Jan. 11.
Torme Sings Torme, Feb. 2.
Landsberg & Yount, March 5.
Abaca String Band, March 16.
Sak Comedy Lab
380 W. Amelia St., Orlando. $2 to $15. (407) 648-0001(407) 648-0001, www.sak.com .
"Four Play," through Sept. 23.
Duel of Fools, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Lab Rats, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.
Generation S, 9 p.m. Wednesdays.
Theatre Downtown
2113 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. $18 general, $15 students/seniors. (407) 841-0083(407) 841-0083, www.theatredowntown.net .
"Man From Nebraska," Sept. 8 – 30.
"Little Shop of Horrors," Oct. 13 – Nov. 4.
"A Christmas Carol," Nov. 24 – Dec. 17.
Winter Park Playhouse
This group performs at 711-B Orange Ave., Winter Park. Season $88 to $180. Single $22 to $30 adults, $22 to $28 seniors, $20 students. Call (407) 645-0145(407) 645-0145 or www.winterparkplayhouse.org .
"Yada Yada Yada a Cabaret," Sept. 8 – 16.
"Are We There Yet?" Oct. 13 – Nov. 4.
"Fruitcakes, a Holiday Cabaret with Special Guests Eb & Flo," Dec. 1 – 9.
"Let's Face the Music: A Tribute to Fred Astaire," Feb. 2 – 11.
"What You Don't Know about Women: A Cabaret," Feb. 23 & 24.
"I Love a Piano," March 23 – April 21.
Youth Theatre, $15 general, $12 for children 12 years and younger
"Jack & the Beanstalk," June 21 – 30.
PROFESSIONAL THEATER OUTSIDE CENTRAL FLORIDA
Kravis Center
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. $20 – $65 (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471(800) 572-8471 FREE, www.kravis.org.
"Robert Dubac's Male Intellect: New & Improved – 60% More Truth," Oct. 31 – Nov. 5.
"Jesus Christ Superstar," Nov. 21 – 23.
"It Had to be You! Renee Taylor & Joe Bologna," Dec. 7 – 10.
"Wonderful Town," Dec. 17.
"Forbidden Broadway: SVU Special Victims Unit," Dec. 26 – 31.
"Elton John & Tim Ride's AIDA," Jan. 7."
"The Canterbury Tales," Jan. 25 – 26.
"Romeo & Juliet," Jan. 27 – 28.
"Marc Salem's Mind Games," Feb. 1 – 3.
Area professional and community theater
Area professional and community theater groups have much to offer in the coming months. Check out the Central Florida Professional Theater:
Carr Performing Arts Centre, SunTrust Broadway Across America -- Orlando
401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. Season tickets $124 to $513. Single tickets not yet priced. For new subscriptions, call (800) 448-6322(800) 448-6322 FREE. For single tickets, call Ticketmaster at 459-3309, www.ticketmaster.com.
"The Light In The Piazza," Sept. 19 – 24.
"All Shook Up," Oct. 24 – 29.
"Disney's The Lion King," Dec. 7 – Jan. 14.
"Sweet Charity," March 13 – 18.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," April 10 – 15.
"Camelot," May 15 – 20.
Florida Children's Repertory Theatre
3376 Edgewater Drive, Orlando. Tickets: $12 general, $9 children 12 and younger. Call (407) 657-4483(407) 657-4483.
"The Magical Pinata," Sept. 25 – Oct. 8.
"The Snow Queen," Dec. 4 – 17.
"Jack and the Wonder Bean," Feb. 19 – March 4.
"The Nightingale," March 26 – April 6.
King Center for the Performing Arts
3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. Mainstage $28 to $58, plus handling. Studio Theatre $28 to $36, plus handling. Children's theater $5 to $10. 242-2219, www.kingcenter.com.
Mainstage
"Hairspray," Nov. 14 – 16.
"Jesus Christ Superstar," Dec. 3.
"Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA," Jan. 3 – 4.
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Jan. 21.
"I Can't Stop Loving You," Jan. 24.
Neil Berg's "100 Years of Broadway," March 8.
"Pirates of Penzance," April 4.
"Wonderful Town," April 19.
"The Producers," June 26 – 28.
Off-Broadway Studio Theatre
"Children's Letters to God," Oct. 24 – 29.
Capitol Steps, Jan. 9 - 14.
Marc Salem's Mind Games, Feb. 6 – 11.
"Golf the Musical," March 13 – 18.
Educational Theatre Program
"If You Give a Mouse A Cookie," Oct. 10.
"Alice by Whoopi Goldberg," Oct. 24, $6.
"Children's Letters to God," Oct. 25 & 26.
"A Midnight Cry: The Underground Railroad to Freedom," Nov. 1.
"Discover Theatre! featuring Disney's 'The Jungle Book Kids' & Disney's 'Cinderella Kids' " Nov. 28.
"Santa's Holiday Revue," Dec. 6.
"Snowflake," Jan. 29.
Peking Acrobats, Feb. 15.
Step Afrika!, March 20.
"Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!" April 10.
"Ramona Quimby," April 11.
"A Kid's Life," May 3.
The Empty Spaces Theatre Company
Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Mandell Studio Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. $20 general, $15 students/seniors. (407) 328-9005(407) 328-9005, www.emptyspacestheatre.org .
"Ubu Roi," Sept. 8 – 23.
Jester Theater Company
The Studio Theatre, 398 W. Amelia St., Orlando. Parking in the Centroplex II garage, which is near the Carr Performing Arts Centre. $12 to $15. (407) 927-5043(407) 927-5043, www.jestertheater.com .
"Dracula: The Musical?" Oct. 6 – 22.
"The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)," Dec. 1 – 23.
"The Iliad, the Odyssey and all of Greek Mythology in 90 Minutes or Less," March 2 – 18.
"Hate Mail," June 22 – July 7.
Mad Cow Theatre Co.
100 E. Pine St., Orlando. $14 to $24. (407) 297-8788(407) 297-8788, www.madcowtheatre.com .
Stage Left
"Sweeney Todd," Sept. 14 – Oct. 22.
"Present Laughter," Nov. 16 – Dec. 17.
"Talley's Folly," Jan. 25 – Feb. 25.
"The Seagull," March 15 – April 15.
"Glengarry Glen Ross," May 31 - July 1.
"The Fantasticks," July 19 – Sept. 2, 2007.
Stage Right
"A Number," Oct. 5 – 29.
"The Caretaker," Feb. 8 – March 4.
"American Voices: An Evening of 1-Acts," June 7 – July 1.
"Pericles," July 26 – Aug. 19.
Special events
The Orlando Cabaret Festival, April 26 – May 13.
"The Music Man," with the Orlando Philharmonic and the Orlando Chorale, March 3
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
Venue and prices, TBA. www.orlandofringe.org.
Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St., Loch Haven Park, Orlando. Subscription $36 to $266. Single tickets are $14. Discounts for youth. (407) 896-7365(407) 896-7365, ext. 1, www.orlandorep.com.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," Sept. 8 – Oct. 1.
"Thomas Edison Invents!" Oct. 20 – 22.
"Tale of a Fourth Grade Nothing," Oct. 27 – Nov. 19.
"Miracle on 34th Street," Nov. 17 – Dec. 17.
"Go, Dog! Go!" Feb. 2 – 25.
"To Kill a Mockingbird," March 2 – 25.
"Seussical the Musical," April 13 – May 6.
Orlando Theatre Project
Orlando Repertory Theatre and Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Loch Haven Park, 1001 Princeton St., Orlando. Season ticket $54 - $66. Single tickets $20 - $24. Venues may change. (407) 491-1397(407) 491-1397 or visit http://www.otp.cc .
"Souvenir -- A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," Oct. 12 – Nov. 5, Orlando Rep.
"Tuesdays With Morrie," Jan. 18 – Feb. 11, Shakespeare Center.
"A Body of Water," March 22 – April 15, Orlando Rep.
Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival
Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. Theater for Young Audiences, $12. Signature series single tickets, $10 to $38, season subscriptions, $90 to $195. Preview single tickets $12 to $15. (407) 447-1700(407) 447-1700, Ext. 1, www.shakespearefest.org .
Signature Series
"Into the Woods," Sept. 13 – Oct. 8.
"Frankenstein, the Modern Prometheus," Oct. 11 – Nov. 26.
"Every Christmas Story Ever Told," Nov. 29 – Dec. 24.
"King Lear," Jan. 10 – Feb. 4.
"Crime and Punishment," Feb. 7 – March 18.
"Merry Wives of Windsor," April 4 – 29.
Theater for Young Audiences
"Miss Nelson Has a Field Day," Oct. 21 – Nov. 18.
"Really Rosie," Feb. 17 – March 24.
Special events
The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays, Feb. 23 – March 4.
Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. $30 to $39. (407) 228-1220(407) 228-1220, www.ThePlazaTheatre.com.
"Menopause the Musical," opening Sept. 20 to May 13.
"Rockapella," Sept. 30.
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women
Darden Adventure Theater, Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. $36 general, $34 students/seniors 65 or older. (866) 386-4849(866) 386-4849 FREE, www.respectamusicaljourney.com.
Begins Oct. 4.
Riverside Theatre
3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach. Some performances as Waxlax Performing Arts Center, 1895 St. Edwards Drive, Vero Beach. Prices an other venues listed below. (800) 445-6745(800) 445-6745 FREE, www.riversidetheatre.com .
Mainstage series
Single $25 to $40, season $84 to $155
"Always...Patsy Cline," Oct. 6 – Nov. 12.
"A Christmas Carol," Nov. 30 – Dec. 10. Waxlax Performing Arts Center
"Forever Plaid," Jan. 12 – Feb. 9.
"Driving Miss Daisy," Feb. 16 – March 18.
"Blithe Spirit," April 20 – May 13.
Riverside 2, $25
"Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer," Jan. 25 – Feb. 4.
"Stones in His Pockets," May 3 – 12.
Riverside Children's Theatre, $7 to $8
"Huck Finn's Story," Sept. 29 – Oct. 15.
"Heidi," Dec. 27 – 30.
"The Legend of Pocahontas," Feb. 9 – 18.
"The Chinese Cinderella," March 30 – 31.
"101 Dalmatians," April 27 – May 6.
"Russian American Kids Circus," Dec. 27, $25 and $30, Vero Beach High School, 1707 S.W. 16th Avenue, Vero Beach.
"The Pied Piper," April 14.
Teen Second Stage, $6
"Mere Mortals," Jan. 4 – 6.
"Fools," March 15 – 17.
Special Events
Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, $50 each, sold out:
Newt Gingrich, Jan. 15.
John McCain, Feb. 19.
David Brooks, March 12.
Benazir Bhutto, March 26.
PNC Advisors Celebrity Series, $40 to $50
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Feb. 14, Waxlax.
Melissa Manchester, Feb. 26, Vero Beach High School.
Sha Na Na, March 20, Waxlax.
Pat Cooper, April 2.
Friend's Special Events, $40 to $65
The Capitol Steps, Nov. 6.
The Moscow Boys Choir, Dec. 15.
Linda Eder, Jan. 11.
Torme Sings Torme, Feb. 2.
Landsberg & Yount, March 5.
Abaca String Band, March 16.
Sak Comedy Lab
380 W. Amelia St., Orlando. $2 to $15. (407) 648-0001(407) 648-0001, www.sak.com .
"Four Play," through Sept. 23.
Duel of Fools, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Lab Rats, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.
Generation S, 9 p.m. Wednesdays.
Theatre Downtown
2113 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. $18 general, $15 students/seniors. (407) 841-0083(407) 841-0083, www.theatredowntown.net .
"Man From Nebraska," Sept. 8 – 30.
"Little Shop of Horrors," Oct. 13 – Nov. 4.
"A Christmas Carol," Nov. 24 – Dec. 17.
Winter Park Playhouse
This group performs at 711-B Orange Ave., Winter Park. Season $88 to $180. Single $22 to $30 adults, $22 to $28 seniors, $20 students. Call (407) 645-0145(407) 645-0145 or www.winterparkplayhouse.org .
"Yada Yada Yada a Cabaret," Sept. 8 – 16.
"Are We There Yet?" Oct. 13 – Nov. 4.
"Fruitcakes, a Holiday Cabaret with Special Guests Eb & Flo," Dec. 1 – 9.
"Let's Face the Music: A Tribute to Fred Astaire," Feb. 2 – 11.
"What You Don't Know about Women: A Cabaret," Feb. 23 & 24.
"I Love a Piano," March 23 – April 21.
Youth Theatre, $15 general, $12 for children 12 years and younger
"Jack & the Beanstalk," June 21 – 30.
PROFESSIONAL THEATER OUTSIDE CENTRAL FLORIDA
Kravis Center
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. $20 – $65 (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471(800) 572-8471 FREE, www.kravis.org.
"Robert Dubac's Male Intellect: New & Improved – 60% More Truth," Oct. 31 – Nov. 5.
"Jesus Christ Superstar," Nov. 21 – 23.
"It Had to be You! Renee Taylor & Joe Bologna," Dec. 7 – 10.
"Wonderful Town," Dec. 17.
"Forbidden Broadway: SVU Special Victims Unit," Dec. 26 – 31.
"Elton John & Tim Ride's AIDA," Jan. 7."
"The Canterbury Tales," Jan. 25 – 26.
"Romeo & Juliet," Jan. 27 – 28.
"Marc Salem's Mind Games," Feb. 1 – 3.