Lover, self-descriptive misfortune, princess, murderers take their bows in Orlando in March. Needless to say, the Carnival Barker immortalized by Rogers and Hammerstein, and the Garbage Collector immortalized by Wilson in August. For the kids, we have dragons, talking mouse, and even who. The theater is (to borrow R&H phrases). This month, let’s take a quick look at 10 shows you will find on the Central Florida stage.
Let’s start with love. ArGurney’s “Love Letter” is a favorite that two individuals, Alan and Melissa, often share communications, from childhood Valentine’s Day to their final farewell. The actors lined up letters as their lives unfolded, from the hopes and dreams of young people to nostalgia and memories of later years.
Southern Winds Theatre will host a production campaign with actors David A. McElroy and Marilyn McGinnis as a fundraiser for the University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Showtime will be held on March 1st at 7pm (doors at 6:30pm for Presch Refreshment, by donation, doors will be held at the University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11648 McCulloch Road, Orlando Masu.
Tickets are $20 and $15 for Students and Military via Eventbrite on bit.ly/42z7bx5.
Find another beloved show at the Ritz Theatre in Sanford. This announces the “fence.” This presents a spectacular play about Wilson’s power, love, forgiveness and self-esteem in August. In the 1950s, Pittsburgh garbage collector Troy Maxon’s professional baseball aspirations were hampered – the prejudices and other things to provide family, even though he alienates his wife and children through his strong opinions. Trying to overcome obstacles.
Winner of Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award, “Fence” will be produced by Sparkle Entertainment, who announced “Bobby Lee Blood” at the Orlando Fringe Festival. Lee Kelly stars as Troy and is directed by Kyona Levine Farmer. Tickets range from $25 to $35 for two performances, at 8pm on March 15th and 2pm on March 16th. The Ritz Theatre is located at 201 Magnolia Avenue in Sanford. Get more information at ritztheatersanford.com.
From family to friends, we turn to “Trump Like Us,” a new play by Barbara Myers and Patrick Paget. “Trump Like Us” follows the journey of three women who meet on the bus and share life stories. Through their conversation, the play explores family dysfunction, personal loss, and social expectations.
Starring Christina Ramos and Meghan Laro, she was awarded the 2024 Orlando Fringe Critics Choice Award for the comedy “Bangs, Bobs, Banter: Confessions of Hairstylists.” Directed by Sean Phillibin. The show will premiere around the world at 7:30pm on March 7th and 8th at Imagine Performing Arts Centre in Oviedo Mall. Tickets range from $15-20 at ImaginePerformingArtScenter.org.
More original works can be found at the Breakthrough Theatre where “The Little Things Called Murder 2, Crazy Little Thing,” will be on stage until March 10th. Tickets range from $12.30 to $20.50 at breakthroughtheatre.com, and the breakthrough is one of the few local theatres that regularly schedule Monday performances. The theatre is located at 6900 Aloma Ave. in Winter Park.
Another locally written show is Disillusionment, a musical spoofing from Disney Princess Story, which debuted at the Orlando Fringe Festival in 2011 and has continued to take the world by storm. (Seriously: Production in over 200 cities in 15 countries on five continents in five languages.)
The touring production of a comically pointed parody of Dennis T. Giacino and Philly Matthias’s views on women will be held on March 7-9 at the performing arts at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, 445 S. Magnolia Avenue in Orlando. It stops at the center. There are only a handful of seats left in the four performances at the Arts Center Pew Theatre, so don’t delay if you’re interested. Tickets range from $55-$70 at drphillipscenter.org.
Two other musicals are tapped.
Little Radical Thera Trick will also be performed at the Pugh Theatre at Phillips Center, due to the production of “Carousel.” The classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical follows the turbulent love of Carousel Barker Billy Bigelow and mealworker Julie Jordan. Beloved songs include “Bustin’s Aut Allover in June,” “If I Loved You,” and “You Don’t Walk by Yourself.”
It will be directed by Emma Ricata and Austin Radikan star Travis Eaton. The production featuring live musicians will take place on March 23 at 8pm on March 21st, 2pm and 3pm on March 22nd. Tickets start at $40 at drphillipscenter.org.
Finally, there are four shows created with the whole family in mind.
Disney’s “Freaky Fridain” is a musical based on a film about a mother and her teenage daughter who magically switch places. Director Theo Champagne’s show will be announced by the Ritz Theatre in Sanford from February 28th to March 9th. Aria Toddriff, Noel Marie Champagne and Jamal Solomon will lead the cast. Tickets range from $29.50 to $34.50 at ritzthertersanford.com.
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On the Orlando Family stage, Dragon’s Love Tacos will continue until March 9th. This one-hour musical, adopted from a popular children’s book, is extremely easy. As the title suggests, it’s about a taco-loving dragon.
Note that the 5:30pm performance on March 8th is a “relaxed performance” designed to be accessible to individuals who want a more informal environment for sensory sensitivity, disability, or for some reason Please. Get more information and tickets starting at $20 at orlandofamilystage.com. The Orlando Family Stage is located at 1001 E. Princeton Street in Rock Haven Park, Orlando.
Other fantastic creatures can be found in “Sousical,” a musical based on Dr. Seuss’s wonderful world. When the Horton elephants discover small people who live in dust spots, he protects them with this musical loyalty and friendship celebration. The show, produced by Bay Street players, will be held at the state theatre at 109 N. Bay St. in Eustos from March 21st to April 8th. Tickets range from $17.50 to $27.50 at eustisstateTheatre.org.
And lastly, Orlando Shakes presents “Stuart Little” based on the classic children’s book by EB White. Stuart is a mouse and is adopted by small human families. The 50-minute stage adaptation conveys the themes of the story of family and friendship through Stuart’s adventures. Nick Bublitz will be directed and Jacob Romeo will star as Stuart.
“Stuart Little” sneaks in in March, opens on the 26th and runs until April 27th. Tickets are $25 at orlandoshakes.org. The show will be presented at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center at 812 E. Rollins St., in Loch Haven Park, Orlando.
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