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Epic fails: Three areas that need serious work at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe
It’s still my new favorite Orlando theme park, though
Live Active Cultures
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A head-to-head comparison of two titanic new cruise ships, MSC Cruises’ World America and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua
Water slides, buffets, spas, entertainment, fine dining and private island stops
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Three-time Grammy-nominated drummer Nate Smith comes to Orlando
He’s performing at Judson’s Live this week with Kiefer, CARRTOONS and Andrew Randazzo
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Africa is not merely the setting, but the beating heart of ‘The Lion King’
South African cast members relish the ‘beautiful and powerful’ opportunity to represent their homeland onstage
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Samantha and Marco DiGeorge’s Theater on the Edge makes an eagerly anticipated comeback
Their first show back is a stripped-down black box presentation of ‘Birds of North America’
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Drew Thomas thinks the stars are aligning for illusionists to get their long-overdue due in Orlando
Do you believe in magic?
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Orlando Fringe fave Paul Strickland presents an evening of musical yarn-spinning and tall tales
Sit around the troubadour’s campfire at Judson’s Live
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Orlando community activist Barbara Chandler launches new series showcasing underrepresented voices
Sounds of the World at Winter Park Playhouse kicks off with ‘Extraordinary Women and Their Music’
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Orlando ‘great place to start new work’: World premiere of Brooklyn Bridge musical at Dr. Phillips Center
Writer-director Ray Roderick and an all-Orlando cast built the show in the Pugh Theater
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There’s no bigger local draw at Immerse than Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott
Best known as the Genie in ‘Disney’s Aladdin,’ he’s here to tease upcoming appearances at EPCOT and Steinmetz Hall
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‘We love a theme park performer’: Norwegian Cruise Line needs seasoned entertainers for its onboard shows
While attractions employment on the ground fluctuates, there’s an ever-increasing number of new ships calling Florida home
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Ahead of his Orlando MegaCon appearance, Todd McFarlane’s takes on Spawn, geeks and more
Artist and founder of Image Comics to host a panel with Frank Miller
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Fans ‘move heaven and earth’ to attend EPCOT’s Disney on Broadway concert series
Series director Adrian Sarple says the performers are equally enthusiastic about this annual event
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Paul Mecurio brings ‘Permission to Speak’ to Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center
Here’s how the one-time lawyer found his way to stand-up comedy
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Orlando’s cultural life seems balanced between imminent collapse and a potential new renaissance
Year in Review 2024
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Orlando, the closing weeks of 2024 might be your last, best chance to enjoy some theme park classics
Favorites like MuppetVision 4D and Dinoland U.S.A. are closing soon
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Longtime U.K.-to-Orlando travel writers Susan and Simon Veness release a new book aimed at locals
The ‘comprehensive picture of a city and the way it’s grown up over nearly 200 years’
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Orlando actress-turned-entrepreneur Janine Klein bridges the gap between art and the military
Her company, Eii, uses acting techniques and CGI to teach officer trainees how to handle emotionally sensitive scenarios