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Hey, I’m News 6 producer Brooke Savage, the writer behind this Setting The Stage newsletter.
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Don’t you just love the musical, “Annie?”
I grew up performing in the show, more than once I’m pretty sure. The overall message still rings true.
There’s obviously a reason why I’m quoting the timeless show.
Let’s take a look at what’s going on. ⤵
✨ Mamma Mia, here we go again
“Mamma Mia!” wraps up this weekend at the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando. I had a chance to see it, and I’m so glad I did. It was a show I was looking forward to. I feel like I’m always singing ABBA’s song, “Dancing Queen.”
I also had the chance to chat with Victor Wallace, who plays Sam Carmichael. I loved hearing his perspective on the show and the behind the scenes tidbits. Check out that interview and the details on the show.
👩🦰 Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow
Maybe far away, or maybe real nearby, you can catch “Annie The Musical” at Brevard County’s King Center. The show is performing there next week, Jan. 28-29.
The musical is set during the Great Depression in 1933 and it follows Annie, an orphan living in New York City. She believes her parents are still out there and yearns to find them. To improve his public image, billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks invites her to live in his home. While Annie gets used to living in the mansion, the two end up forming an unexpected bond.
I had the chance to speak with Isabella De Souza Moore, who plays Lily St. Regis in the show. She told me all about how she relates to the message in the musical and her character. See that interview and get ticket info here.
And don’t forget, click here to see the shows that are coming to Central Florida for the first half of this year.
🍳 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on a reality show?
For some reason, I am always fascinated about what goes on behind the scenes of reality shows. That’s why I was so excited when Content Gatherer Patty Tolley told me all about her interview with Brittany Fanning.
She’s on the newest season of “Hell’s Kitchen.” She grew up in Central Florida. Grilling burgers at a Eustis ballpark when she was 10 years old sparked her interest in the food industry.
She had some major life changes before going on the reality show, but she didn’t let that stop her. See her interview with Patty and what she’s up to now here.
🎶 What’s happening in show biz
🎙 Now - Feb. 23: “Jersey Boys” at Titusville Playhouse
📄 Now - Feb. 2: “Paper Thin” at The State Theatre of Eustis
💰 Now - Feb. 9: “Cash on Delivery!” at Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse in Mount Dora
💃 Jan 31 - Feb 16: “Hello Dolly!” at Cocoa Village Playhouse
🎵 Feb. 4-9: “A Beautiful Noise” at Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando
That’s a wrap for this week’s “Setting The Stage” newsletter.
If you have any story ideas on the theatre and arts scene, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at bsavage@wkmg.com.
Also, let me know if there are any local theatres you want me to cover more often.
- 🎭 Brooke