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‘I’m going to make the cocaine bear a countertenor.’

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Central Florida Vocal Arts' production of "The Secret Garden."

Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Our top picks for May 2023 include The Secret Garden and more!

'Hansel and Gretel': Review of the Central Florida Vocal Arts/Opera del Sol production by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

Two familiar titles — “Hansel and Gretel” and “The Magic Flute” — get spooky and graphic-novel style makeovers this week in Orlando.

Halloween arts and entertainment events in Orlando and Central Florida.

BERLIN — Kelley Park, next to Berlin Public Library, will soon feature additional seating, as well as tenting, sound barriers, and a PA system for programs, courtesy of funding by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The improvements will enhance programming like the summer reading program events, which this year have an animal-centered theme. The programs take place every Thursday in July from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Upcoming events include: • July 8: Meet Berlin Police Depar...

In a sign of the times — and the growing emphasis on cultural sensitivity in entertainment — Pepe’s recent SAK gig was his last in his current form. Performer Rob Ward, who created the risqué, fun-loving Pepe in 2008 for Fringe, is “evolving” the character.

Back in 2016, I celebrated the 25th Orlando Fringe Festival in a series of articles detailing each year of the theater fest leading up to the milestone. This year, to honor the 30th festival, we’ll continue that series with an installment each month leading to the big 3-0 in May.

Share this story: Audiences can experience the last few months of iconic actress and musician Judy Garland’s life in “End of the Rainbow” at Sanford’s Theater West End. The socially distanced performances of the Broadway play start Feb. 26. In the age of COVID-19, Derek Critzer, managing artistic director and co-owner of Theater West End, initially wasn’t sure what kind of show they could put on safely. But after watching the 2019 Academy Award-winning movie “Judy” and falling in ...