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Special Events
Gala 2025
March 30, 2025
Get ready for an enchanting evening as Orlando Shakes hosts our 36th Season Gala at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater on March 30, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Just as Orlando Shakes produces top-notch classical and contemporary plays, so will Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee, NORM LEWIS thrill you with his performance. You and your guests will also enjoy Arthur’s gourmet cuisine with an open bar and an exquisite silent auction. More Info.
36th Signature Series Season
CABARET
Book by: Joe Masteroff | Based on the play by: John Van Druten & stories by Christopher Isherwood | Music by: John Kander | Lyrics by: Fred EbbFebruary 5 - March 2, 2025
Let Orlando Shakes take you back to Berlin in the late 1920 where, inside the Kit Kat Club, a spotlight shines on the colorful, gritty, and hedonistic lives found inside. More Info.
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WELCOME TO MATTESON!
By Inda Craig-GalvánMarch 5 - 29, 2025
Don’t miss this dark comedy that Inda Craig-Galván showcased as part of Orlando Shakes’ PlayFest 2020! Patricia and Gerald are quite proud of the life they’ve built in suburban Matteson, Illinois. They host a welcome-to-the-neighborhood dinner party for their new neighbors, Regina and Corey. More Info.
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Children’s Production
STUART LITTLE
Based on the book by E.B. White | Adapted for the Stage By Joseph RobinetteMarch 26 - April 27, 2025
The endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart born into an ordinary New York family comes alive onstage. More Info.
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Concert Series
CHASE PADGETT: HOW TO PLAY GUITAR (POORLY)
Starring: Chase PadgettFebruary 20-23, 2025
Beloved Orlando musician and actor Chase Padgett (6 Guitars, Nashville Hurricane, 6 String Christmas) brings another solo comedic cabaret to the Orlando Shakes. This time Chase dives into his life long relationship to music through story, song, and a few unforgettable improv moments made up on the spot. More Info.
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CECE TENEAL: PORTRAIT OF ARETHA
Starring: CeCe TenealApril 5- April 6, 2025
Aretha Franklin taught us how to "Think" and demand "Respect..." all while ridin' on the "Freeway of Love!" In PORTRAIT OF ARETHA, CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul with personalized interpretations of both popular and lesser-known songs from this 18-Grammy-Award-winning icon’s 50-year career. More Info.
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