Arts Stories + Interviews
Read Orlando arts stories and interviews with Orlando Weekly. Profiles of local artists, curators, and cultural voices shaping Central Florida.
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Fraggle Rock comes to Outer Space with new live show at Kennedy Space Center
John Tartaglia wrote, choreographed and directed the production the new show featuring Jim Henson’s creations
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Legendary wrestler Mick Foley on nostalgia and why ‘kindness is cool’
The former WWE champion recently moved to the Orlando area
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Orlando drag luminary Myki Meeks is competing on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and she has a few things to say
“It’s a whole new generation, and I’m just excited to represent them.”
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Orlando’s 2025 highlights and lowlights in theme parks, theater and cannabis
The year in review of covering Orlando’s live active cultures
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Orlando drag performer Dollya Black leaves ‘Dragula,’ and drag, behind
And that’s only part of a pivotal year for this Orlando performer
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The best of this year’s theme park holiday celebrations, and a few lumps of coal to avoid
Highlights include Jollywood Nights, Candlelight Processional, Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Grinchmas and more
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Four Orlando holiday shows to keep you warm during the coming weeks
Central Florida’s performing arts community keeps the home fires burning with live entertainment
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A dozen Orlando arts groups that could use your support
12 ways of giving we’d truly love to see
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KrampusFest featured something even naughtier than its namesake: torrential rain
The event was rained out by late afternoon
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Immersive installation ‘Her Art Works’ sparks conversation and understanding of AIDS’ impact on Black women
“But HIV sounds like you, it sounds like me, sounds like her.”
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Photos: FusionFest showed why Orlando is better because of its diversity
A multitude of the cultures that make up Orlando were represented by their music, art and cuisine
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Renaissance Theatre Co. finds temporary home in downtown Orlando
‘The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza’ will take place as planned in December
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The Star Princess cruise liner hides a very special secret
The magic is tucked below and beyond the ship’s original shows, sophisticated performance venues and abundance of dining options
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8-year-old actress and Orlando native Scarlett Spears shines bright in ‘Wicked: For Good’
On Nov. 21, Spears makes her big-screen debut as the young version of Glinda, the Good Witch of the North
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Wanzie’s ‘Deloris Scrud’ returns to Orlando to save the holidays
Have yourself a (S)cruddy little Christmas
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Q Fest at The Center spotlights queer artists in Central Florida
‘More than ever, we need to be loud, proud and visible’
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Broadway in Orlando review: Touring ‘Water for Elephants’ is almost as enchanting as it was in NYC
Catch this soul-soothing circus before it runs away without you
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Looking back at the rich history of Orlando comedy at Austin’s Coffee
“We all keep coming back for something and at the end of the day, that’s what makes it beautiful.”
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Orlando’s New Wave Cabaret reinterprets David Bowie through burlesque and drag this week
“What I think inspires me the most about what we’re up to is finding that delicious synthesis of both of them.”