I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

Jodi Benson brings a bold new side to Orlando as the Witch in Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” running July 31–Aug. 2 at Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall, with an added Saturday matinee.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

"SIX" is a Broadway musical that reimagines the wives of King Henry VIII as a pop girl group, each telling her story from her own perspective.

Among the 10 shows in the 2026-27 Broadway season at the Dr. Phillips Center will also include the return of “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” “Jersey Boys” and “The Sound of Music.”

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

We've put together some ideas for things to do in and around Central Florida on Valentine’s Day.

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is set to debut in Orlando, marking its only Florida stop. The play, which follows Harry Potter's son Albus, explores themes of family dynamics and time travel as Albus befriends Draco Malfoy's son and faces the consequences of altering the past.

I’m with Her will be singing and playing their guitars, banjos, fiddle, and mandolins at Steinmetz Hall Friday night.

“& Juliet” is now playing at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando through Jan. 11.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in downtown Orlando, announcing his 2026-27 state budget proposals.

The outdoor space in front of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has been transformed into a winter wonderland.

Tickets for the 2025/26 Broadway season at the Maxwell C. King Center are now available, featuring shows like "The Book of Mormon," "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical," "The Music Man," and "Beetlejuice."

One of the longest-running anime/manga series will be brought to life by Central Florida’s own Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra this weekend at the Dr. Phillips Center.

One of the longest-running anime/manga series will be brought to life on the big screen at the Dr. Phillips Center later this month.

The next time you head to the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando, you’ll be greeted by a brand new sculpture that celebrates a man who helped make it all possible.

“The Wiz,” now performing at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, is soup for the soul, warming hearts and minds as it kicks off the 2025-2026 Broadway in Orlando lineup.

The Tony Award-winning musical 'The Wiz,' an all-new touring production, is set to perform at the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando.

Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando has acquired two nearby properties that it says will help “meet growing demand” and “create new opportunities.”

The Dr. Phillips Center is wrapping up its 2024-25 Broadway Series with lots of laughs and really good music.

If you’re looking for some relief from the heat, the Dr. Phillips Center is inviting people to celebrate Juneteenth at Judson’s Live.

About 25 students at Aloma Elementary in Winter Park are learning all about puppetry in conjunction with Disney's "The Lion King" musical that's currently on tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is making its Florida debut right here in Orlando.

Celebrate music, theatre, dance and more as UCF Celebrates the Arts returns for its 11th year at the Dr. Phillips Center.

“MJ the Musical” is on tour right now at the Dr. Phillips Center, wowing audiences with some of Michael Jackson’s 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.

If you want to be wowed by choreography, singing, costumes and set design, “MJ” the musical is the show for you.

“MJ The Musical” to be at Dr. Phillips Center for two weeks.

A 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.

If you are a Neil Diamond fan or recently saw and loved The Cher Show at the Dr. Phillips Center, you will have a wonderful time experiencing the untold true story of this American icon.

Hi friends! It’s Brenda, back for all the Central Florida Happenings.

Hi friends! It’s Brenda, back for all the Central Florida Happenings.

Have a case of the winter blues? I might've just found your cure!

My, my, how can you resist this classic?

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 January.

Several touring Broadway shows are coming to Dr. Phillips Center, King Center, The Sharon and Peabody Auditorium.

Twenty-four people’s lives changed forever when they became U.S. citizens at the FusionFest in downtown Orlando.

In “The Cher Show,” 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.

"The Book of Mormon" delivers an unforgettable night of laughter, catchy tunes, and thought-provoking themes.

“The Jungle Book” from Modern Theatricals is coming to downtown Orlando, but it’s not the story you’d typically expect.

Little Radical Theatrics is presenting its 15th anniversary production of the hit Broadway musical, “Ragtime.”

Whether you are looking for a holiday-themed celebration or an enchanting night out, Creative City Project has something for you.

A new immersive art and music experience is heading to downtown Orlando this August.

From the theater of war to the theater of the Dr. Phillips Center, two veterans are now serving the community in a different way.

Hi friends! It’s Brenda, back for all the Central Florida Happenings.

Hi friends! It’s Brenda, back for all the Central Florida Happenings.

“I dreamed a dream” ... and in that dream, I did not wait this long to see one of the world’s greatest musicals ever, “Les Misérables.”

Disney legend Jodi Benson, known for playing Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” and other animated works, will be playing Dolly Gallagher Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Show performing at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts May 14-19.

The new musical comedy is at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts from April 23–28.

Since 1982, the show has reminded the audience about holding on to hope, where the “sun will come out tomorrow.”

U.S. Army Specialist Shoshana Johnson shares her story.

If all the world’s a stage, then the City Beautiful has one of the best ones, according to a new list released by Architectural Digest.

An annual partnership with the University of Central Florida and the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando is wrapping up, with a concert catering to those with autism or other special needs.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announced Friday a new lineup of Broadway shows that will be making its way to the stage for the 2023-2024 season.

A drag queen pageant benefiting the Rose Dynasty Foundation relocated from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando days before the event.

Dr. Phillips Center president and CEO Kathy Ramsberger joins anchor Justin Warmoth on "The Weekly"

Weeklong camps will be available to students of varying ages and skill levels through June and July at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

The Orlando theater announced the latest additions to its Jazz Series in Steinmetz Hall on Thursday.

Two days of culture celebrations are coming to downtown Orlando.

Concert halls are the castles for these Broadway Disney princesses coming to the Dr. Phillips Center this November.

The musicals are hitting the Orlando stage for the theater’s 2022-23 season.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is getting into the Halloween spirit this October with a series of spooky shows.

A giant inflatable and immersive art installation along with interactive mazes, an inflatable garden and more are coming to Orlando.

Tickets for Steve Martin and Martin Short's “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” Orlando tour stop go on sale starting Friday, Sept. 9.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is offering semester-long classes this fall at its AdventHealth School of the Arts for adults and children alike.

Orlando’s own Dr. Phillips Center is celebrating Caribbean American heritage with a festival full of music, dancing and food.

The Dr. Phillips Center chairman is retiring after nearly two decades of working at the Orlando performing arts building, theatre officials announced Wednesday.

“Hamilton” is returning to the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and tickets for the show go on sale next week.

The Dr. Phillips Center received $250,000 in federal funding for educational programs, theatre officials announced Monday.

The Dr. Phillips Center is featuring six months worth of showcases and performances highlighting African American artists.

Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Ginsburg Family Foundation have announced a first of its kind performance by the world-renowned National Ballet of Ukraine to benefit Ukrainian citizens, refugees and veteran services, according to a news release from the Dr. Phillips Center.

The Dr. Phillips Center will be exploring China before communism with performances of “Shen Yun” from May 20-22.

The hit Australian animated television series Bluey is jumping off the your TV screen and going on a national tour!

The first annual D.T.O. Jazz Fest is coming to the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando on April 30.

As part of her “One Way Out” tour, Melissa Etheridge will perform in Orlando at 7:30 p.m. on May 1.

The Broadway showtunes you’ve been blasting on repeat in your car will soon come to life and find a new sound at the Dr. Phillips Center.

Chris Rock will be bringing his 2022 comedy tour to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts come Wednesday, July 27.

Black History Month is on full display at Dr. Phillip’s Center new Steinmetz Hall over the next few weeks.

There were lots of cheers and excitement Wednesday as leaders announced the official completion of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando with the debut of a brand-new, world-class theater in January called Steinmetz Hall.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The City of Orlando plans to observe Women’s History Month, in part, by showing a film from a local filmmaker that highlights the contributions of Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols to NASA. The film is directed and produced by Todd Thompson, and shows how Nichols took her career in sci-fi television to a career in science itself. AdNews 6 spoke to Thompson about the documentary back in 2019 right after it showed to a standing-room only crowd at the Orlando Film Festival. “It’s important for me to tell stories that enlighten mankind and the world and make the world a better place,” said Thompson. “Nichelle certainly did that with her impact on NASA.”For more information on the film, click here.