This Tony Award winning Best Musical also won the Drama Desk award for Outstanding Musical. A sizzling celebration of Fats Waller’s music - songs that he made famous in a career ranging from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages around the world. This delightful Broadway revue evokes the humor and infectious energy of this American original to provide an evening of humor, romance and thrilling music, including “Keepin’ Out of Mischief,” “This Joint is Jumpin’,” “Mean to Me” and title song, “Ain’t Misbehavin’”.

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Ain’t Misbehavin’

Edyth Bush Theatre

From her ancestral lineage to her arrival at a metaphorical crossroad, Debra Ann Byrd presents a tour-de-force journey of her living memoir in Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey.

Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey

Orlando Shakes

Ebony Carlson: Rhythm & Fantasy

When Vanda arrives several hours late to her audition for a play based on a nineteenth-century erotic novel, the director is less than impressed. But Vanda’s masterful performance flips the script, and the audition turns into a tango for dominance between actress and director.

Venus In Fur

This bilingual Florida based female vocal trio will dazzle you with the sounds of the swing era and mid-century merriment fused with the popular hits of today. Their modern jazzy, close harmony style is influenced by the likes of Post Modern Jukebox, The Puppini Sisters and classic vintage girl trios of past eras.

Cowabunga Cabaret

The world whirls out of control in the thrilling tale of France’s Joan of Arc, the English warrior Talbot, and the young King Henry VI. Shakespeare’s epic, powerful beginning of the Wars of the Roses is riveting storytelling that never lets up. In this raw, “Bare Bard/Original Practices” production, Orlando Shakes’ actors will perform the play with less than 40 hours of rehearsal, no designers, and no director – just like the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time!

Henry VI, Part 1: Joan of Arc

One of Orlando’s favorite holiday traditions! The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Witness the classic, heartwarming story of Orlando Shakes’ holiday tradition, in a magical and musical spectacle for the whole family.

A Christmas Carol

Beloved Central Florida musician & actor, Chase Padgett, brings his prodigious talents as a singer, guitarist, comedian, and storyteller to the stage for an unforgettable evening of Christmas spirit. This show is stuffed like a stocking with the timeless Christmas music we all know and love, while featuring Chase’s undeniable charm. His blazing guitar work, lightning fast wit, and surprisingly soulful singing voice will make any crowd laugh, cry, and remember what makes Christmas such a special time of year. Perfect for all ages!

Chase Padgett: A 6 String Christmas

Join Michael Andrew at Orlando Shakes as he revisits songs from his most monumental Central Florida shows. Highlights include songs from his original musical, MICKEY SWINGERHEAD AND THE EARTHGIRLS (1997), hit songs of the band SWINGERHEAD from our album, SHE COULD BE A SPY (1999), scenes from the Orlando Fringe Festival production THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (2004), songs and behind the scenes footage from the music Andrew produced for BEING THE RICARDOS, and a Medley created and performed with Jerry Lewis on the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.

Michael Andrew Cabaret- The History of Michael Andrew and Swingerhead

A dynamic story about the night Hattie McDaniel (Gone with the Wind) made Hollywood history by becoming the first Black artist to win an Oscar. When Hattie stops at a bar and decides not to attend the awards ceremony, the bartender, Arthur, and the maid, Dottie, do everything in their power to convince her to go and claim her historic win. A story of dreamers striving to overcome considerable obstacles and fighting for recognition amidst the racism and inequity of Hollywood.



Boulevard of Bold Dreams

Set during the revelries of Mardi Gras and featuring New Orleans Jazz, Zydeco and Delta Blues music, Shakespeare’s non-stop hilarious farce of love, mistaken identity, and two sets of twins separated as babies - gets swept up in the carnival celebrations. Bring your Mardi Gras beads and let the good times roll!

The Comedy of Errors

It was December 4th, 1956, and Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee was about to become the mecca of music for a magical moment in music history. Be witness to this true to life jam session – credited by many to be the direct influence of rock ‘n roll in the late 50s and 60s – between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins! Come hear “Blue Suede Shoes,” “I Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Hound Dog” and many more!

Orlando Shakes

10 - 28 Apr, 2024

Ain’t Misbehavin’

13 - 30 Mar, 2024

Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey

7 - 10 Mar, 2024

Ebony Carlson: Rhythm & Fantasy

Feb 7 - Mar 3, 2024

Venus In Fur

25 - 28 Jan, 2024

Cowabunga Cabaret

Orlando Shakes

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