I’ve often commented on the fact that having theme parks as our largest local employers adds to our local “magic” by allowing for greater ORLANDO to present performing arts events with Broadway quality cast-members and support teams. If you question the validity of that point, you have until September 16 to see the Garden Theatre’s (Winter Garden) presentation of the classic 1959 musical GYPSY as proof positive of the magnificent gifts presented to Central Florida by the performers and directors whose “day-job” is acting a role at a theme park.  

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of August 24, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of August 18, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of August 12, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of August 4, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of June 15, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of June 9, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

I will never forget the summer of '94. Working in London as the MSU Summer London Study Abroad Director, I packed as much theatre as I could into my time there. I danced onstage at Five Guys Named Moe, marveled at the chilling and realistic sound effects in Miss Saigon, bought countless tickets to Hot Shoe Shuffle, and went with my students to as many shows as we could pack in around classes and work. It was GLORIOUS.

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of June 2, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 26, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

May 28 – Memorial Day Services in Central Florida
All events are Free and listed in ‘time order.’