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| | Jerry's Girls
August 8 - 31, 2025
Previews: Aug. 7 at 7:30pm & Aug. 8 at 2:00pm
Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Concepts by Larry Alford, Wane Cilento and Jerry Herman
The performances of Jerry's Girls will take place in the Mandell Theater at Orlando Shakes located at 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803.
This dynamic Broadway musical revue features three women celebrating the music of the incomparable composer, Jerry Herman! The show highlights the broad spectrum of thrilling material he wrote specifically for female performers from such immortal musicals as Mame, Hello Dolly!, Milk and Honey, Mack and Mabel, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in Ukraine and La Cage aux Folles.
"A brilliantly lively and scintillating evening." -The New York Times
This production is suitable for all audiences. Age Requirements: Ages 15 & older.
NO LATE SEATING.
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| | Forever Plaid
September 26 - October 19, 2025
Previews: Sep. 25 at 7:30pm & Sep. 26 at 2:00pm
By Stuart Ross
The performances of Forever Plaid will take place in the Mandell Theater at Orlando Shakes located at 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803.
This hit Off-Broadway musical comedy pays homage to the close-harmony "guy groups" of the 1950s. The Plaids, a quartet of high school chums, dreamt of becoming stars but never got the chance. They return from the afterlife for one final shot at musical glory and perform hit songs including "Three Coins in a Fountain," "Sixteen Tons," "Chain Gang," "Heart and Soul," "Rags to Riches" and "Love is a Many Splendored Thing."
This production is suitable for all audiences. Age Requirements: Ages 15 & older.
NO LATE SEATING.
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| | Curtains Up 2025!
A Benefit
Saturday, November 1, 2025
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Join us for a spectacular gala evening of theatrical merriment featuring your favorite performers in an outstanding, one-of-a-kind musical show, light hors d'oeuvres, an open bar and exciting online and live auctions! This year, our event will take place at the lovely University Club of Winter Park.
$200 per ticket. All proceeds directly support The Playhouse's year-round programs serving adults and children in our community.
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| | Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Hoedown
November 14 - 23 & December 4 - 20, 2025
Previews: Nov. 13 at 7:30pm & Nov. 14 at 2:00pm
Written by Ted Swindley
The performances of Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Hoedown will take place in the Mandell Theater at Orlando Shakes located at 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803.
Regional Premiere! This upbeat musical comedy continues the escapades of four beloved good 'ole country gals, The Honky Tonk Angels, as they reunite for a show at the Hillbilly Heaven Club in Nashville. With the holiday spirit in full force and a little bit of charming family drama, this joyful musical is full of popular holiday classics, a Motown Christmas medley, country hits like Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors," fun comedy hits like "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" and much more!
This production is suitable for all audiences. Age Requirements: Ages 15 & older.
NO LATE SEATING.
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| | From My Hometown
A Celebration of the American Dream in Classic R&B
January 23 - February 21, 2026
Previews: Jan. 22 at 7:30pm & Jan. 23 at 2:00pm
Conceived by Lee Summers / Book by Lee Summers, Ty Stephens, and Herbert Rawlings, Jr.
The performances of From My Hometown will take place in the Mandell Theater at Orlando Shakes located at 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803.
Southeastern Regional Premiere! This critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway musical is a "rags to riches" tale of three young men just off the bus from three hit-record producing hometowns - Philly, Memphis, and Detroit - as they meet at the world famous Apollo Theatre. The musical is a tantalizing homage to the 3-man R&B groups of the 60's and 70's and features twenty-four Rhythm and Blues classic soul songs made popular by artists such as James Brown, Ottis Redding, Jackie Wilson and more!
This production is suitable for all audiences. Age Requirements: Ages 15 & older.
NO LATE SEATING.
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| | The Pin Up Girls
March 20 - March 29 & April 9 - 25, 2026
Previews: Mar. 19 at 7:30pm & Mar. 20 at 2:00pm
By James Hindman and Jeffrey Lodin
The performances of The Pin-Up Girls will take place in the Mandell Theater at Orlando Shakes located at 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803.
Regional Premiere! From The Andrew Sisters to Hip-Hop and Gershwin to Beyoncé, The Pin-Up Girls sing a cavalcade of hits inspired by letters home from our troops overseas! While singing at the local VFW hall, the ladies stumble upon a huge stash of letters that date back 100 years. Inspired by what they find - funny, sexy, romantic and poignant - they put on a show that celebrates the men and woman who fight to defend out country.
"The show is a wonderful piece of entertainment. Memorable music, comedic characters and excellent performances." -Broadway World
This production is suitable for all audiences. Age Requirements: Ages 15 & older.
NO LATE SEATING.
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