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Wonderful opportunity to watch such talented performers. Great chance to be exposed to the arts. Definitely will return next year. Parking can be a challenge so if you can, park on street.
I'm a current subscriber to the Orlando Shakes theater company and recently had the opportunity to attend a performance of the holiday classic "A Christmas Carol". The Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) produces classic, contemporary, and children's plays. The current Subscription Season has seven productions and includes professional actors from throughout the country. There are four theaters at the Center with seating accommodations ranging from 70 through 324 seats however, because of the intimate nature of the theaters there really isn't a bad seat to be had. As I've experienced more of the artistic productions and companies throughout the Orlando region, I've come to appreciate the wonderful amount of talent and creativity we have available in this area...and the Orlando Shakes has and continues to be one its standard bearers.
Love this theatre!! I enjoy this intimate venue where you can sit all around the stage. Every show I have seen here has been great, the actors are very talented and you can tell they are passionate about what they do! Friendly staff in the theatre.
My favorite place to watch shows in Orlando. The atmosphere is classy and friendly. All the shows are fabulous.
I attended "Miss Nelson is Missing!" the musical based on the children's book on my son's class field trip today. The musical is there until Nov 22. It runs approximately 45 minutes with no intermission. The play was fun! We enjoyed the sets, the actors and the special effects. The play is about a nice teacher named Miss Nelson who goes missing. She is replaced with a mean substitute teacher Viola Swamp. The students try to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back.
If you spend any time in Orlando, you have to see a show at Orlando Shakes. Contrary to the name, they do run other plays. They parking is easy and it doesn't hold a ton of people. Maybe a hundred to 120. Everyone gets a great seat. The ticket folks were great except for the two ushers who decided to loudly chit chat in the back during the prologue. It is really hard to understand William S in the 21st Century is the Prologue was a wildly appreciated way to set the scene and give the backstory. We watched MacBeth which was a fabulous rendition and the director gets my Uber-applause. I'm sure all the others are equally as good. During intermission they have snacks and drinks for most tastes. Take advantage of that!
Review #918. What a lovely and precious gem located in Loch Haven Park in Orlando. My wife and I went one evening to see their production of The Three Musketeers. I had no idea what I was in for, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The first thing I noticed was how small and intimate the theater is. My wife and I were seated in the upper level, and you could still see the color of their eyes. Their version of The Three Musketeers was totally entertaining and absolutely hilarious at times. For example, there is one scene where it's a three on three sword fight. And just as they begin the sword fight, they all go into slow motion. As an audience, you are not expecting this, but when it happens it's actually very funny. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we were looking into purchasing other performances, but at this time we are under lockdown with the coronavirus. Rest assured that when they open back up, my wife and I will be purchasing tickets for other performances. You will be supporting the local arts, local performers, and they have a nice bar too. If you have never been to Orlando Shakes, take a chance, buy a couple of tickets to any of their upcoming performances, you will be very pleased. And that is because I say so! Enjoy.
Love this theater and all the people involved in it. I went with a large group of about 140 children and 20 adults and saw the Miss Nelson is Missing performance. It was fabulous. When we arrived, they showed up to our seats and got us settled promptly before the start of the the show. The actors and actresses were excellent and highly entertaining. The show had jokes for both kids and adults so it's fun for all ages. Overall an A+ for a good time.
A little piece of Broadway in our own backyard! I just can't say enough wonderful things about Orlando Shakes! I've been taking my son to performances since he was 5 years old and it's always such a great experience for the both of us. I think it's so important now a days to disconnect kids from electronics and have them watch a live performance. The actors are always so engaging and professional. We watched a sneak peak of Miss Nelson is missing and I definitely recommend 10/10! I highly recommend getting on their email mailing list for the latest shows and specials. The tickets are also very affordable.
I went to the Shakes for the first time for the Orlando Fringe Festival. It is a beautiful venue and the staff are engaging and very helpful. As a first time Fringe goer, I was unsure where the different venues were (Pink, Blue, etc.) as they did not seem easily marked on the inside. I realized that the color balloon display in front of each theatre section signified the color of the venue. Duh! The directions outside of the venue were fairly well marked, but if its the first time you are going for the Fringe, I suggest you look for the balloon display to find the correct venue! Great overall experience!
Spectacular! We recently came here for the Fringe Winter Mini-Fest. Yes, now you don't have to wait a whole year for the festival. The performances were outstanding. It's intimate, thus you feel connected to the artists. They have a small area where they sell drinks and snacks. If you haven't seen a show here, please do. They present classic and new plays. They even have acting classes for the little ones. Overall, 5 stars.
What a great little theatre! If you wanna feel like you are watching from within the show no matter where you sit this is the place to go for a show. Plus all of the staff are super nice and helpful, the location is super clean and elegant. They have a small table for refreshments and snacks, plus a bigger bar area with some seating for even more refreshments and snacks to pre-game in the pre-show. The show we saw Fat Ham was excellent and honestly one of the best written and acted shows I've seen in a long time. Definitely grab a show here! read more
Orlando Shakes is an institution of the central Florida arts scene, offering an annual season of classics and contemporary work for children and adults. In the adult season, you can expect at least one Shakespeare production, often including a unique Bare Bard (original practices) production, rehearsed and performed in the style it would have been done in Shakespeare's day. In the children's season, musicals running an hour or less are a great fit for engaging families. A full service bar is available to enjoy during the shows. I've been a volunteer for this organization and love watching the wide variety of programming. Parking is convenient at Loch Haven Park, though the parking lot may get busy on days the Orlando Museum of Art also has an event. Valet is available. read more
1 year ago
Wonderful opportunity to watch such talented performers. Great chance to be exposed to the arts. Definitely will return next year. Parking can be a challenge so if you can, park on street. read more
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I'm a current subscriber to the Orlando Shakes theater company and recently had the opportunity to attend a performance of the holiday classic "A Christmas Carol". The Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) produces classic, contemporary, and children's plays. The current Subscription Season has seven productions and includes professional actors from throughout the country. There are four theaters at the Center with seating accommodations ranging from 70 through 324 seats however, because of the intimate nature of the theaters there really isn't a bad seat to be had. As I've experienced more of the artistic productions and companies throughout the Orlando region, I've come to appreciate the wonderful amount of talent and creativity we have available in this area...and the Orlando Shakes has and continues to be one its standard bearers. read more
2 years ago
Love this theatre!! I enjoy this intimate venue where you can sit all around the stage. Every show I have seen here has been great, the actors are very talented and you can tell they are passionate about what they do! Friendly staff in the theatre. read more
I attended "Miss Nelson is Missing!" the musical based on the children's book on my son's class field trip today. The musical is there until Nov 22. It runs approximately 45 minutes with no intermission. The play was fun! We enjoyed the sets, the actors and the special effects. The play is about a nice teacher named Miss Nelson who goes missing. She is replaced with a mean substitute teacher Viola Swamp. The students try to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back. read more
1 year ago
If you spend any time in Orlando, you have to see a show at Orlando Shakes. Contrary to the name, they do run other plays. They parking is easy and it doesn't hold a ton of people. Maybe a hundred to 120. Everyone gets a great seat. The ticket folks were great except for the two ushers who decided to loudly chit chat in the back during the prologue. It is really hard to understand William S in the 21st Century is the Prologue was a wildly appreciated way to set the scene and give the backstory. We watched MacBeth which was a fabulous rendition and the director gets my Uber-applause. I'm sure all the others are equally as good. During intermission they have snacks and drinks for most tastes. Take advantage of that! read more
Review #918. What a lovely and precious gem located in Loch Haven Park in Orlando. My wife and I went one evening to see their production of The Three Musketeers. I had no idea what I was in for, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The first thing I noticed was how small and intimate the theater is. My wife and I were seated in the upper level, and you could still see the color of their eyes. Their version of The Three Musketeers was totally entertaining and absolutely hilarious at times. For example, there is one scene where it's a three on three sword fight. And just as they begin the sword fight, they all go into slow motion. As an audience, you are not expecting this, but when it happens it's actually very funny. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we were looking into purchasing other performances, but at this time we are under lockdown with the coronavirus. Rest assured that when they open back up, my wife and I will be purchasing tickets for other performances. You will be supporting the local arts, local performers, and they have a nice bar too. If you have never been to Orlando Shakes, take a chance, buy a couple of tickets to any of their upcoming performances, you will be very pleased. And that is because I say so! Enjoy. read more
Love this theater and all the people involved in it. I went with a large group of about 140 children and 20 adults and saw the Miss Nelson is Missing performance. It was fabulous. When we arrived, they showed up to our seats and got us settled promptly before the start of the the show. The actors and actresses were excellent and highly entertaining. The show had jokes for both kids and adults so it's fun for all ages. Overall an A+ for a good time. read more
A little piece of Broadway in our own backyard! I just can't say enough wonderful things about Orlando Shakes! I've been taking my son to performances since he was 5 years old and it's always such a great experience for the both of us. I think it's so important now a days to disconnect kids from electronics and have them watch a live performance. The actors are always so engaging and professional. We watched a sneak peak of Miss Nelson is missing and I definitely recommend 10/10! I highly recommend getting on their email mailing list for the latest shows and specials. The tickets are also very affordable. read more
I went to the Shakes for the first time for the Orlando Fringe Festival. It is a beautiful venue and the staff are engaging and very helpful. As a first time Fringe goer, I was unsure where the different venues were (Pink, Blue, etc.) as they did not seem easily marked on the inside. I realized that the color balloon display in front of each theatre section signified the color of the venue. Duh! The directions outside of the venue were fairly well marked, but if its the first time you are going for the Fringe, I suggest you look for the balloon display to find the correct venue! Great overall experience! read more
10 years ago
Spectacular! We recently came here for the Fringe Winter Mini-Fest. Yes, now you don't have to wait a whole year for the festival. The performances were outstanding. It's intimate, thus you feel connected to the artists. They have a small area where they sell drinks and snacks. If you haven't seen a show here, please do. They present classic and new plays. They even have acting classes for the little ones. Overall, 5 stars. read more
8 years ago
What to say about shakes! I have a deep admiration for the performing arts that I look forward to exploring thanks to Orlando shakes! I recently saw the play "In The Heights" on behalf of yelp and shakes itself and I must say, it really is a must see! Before I commentate on the play, I would like to just point out a few things. The parking is right out front and upon entering to your left is the ticket booth. Associates are very kind and willing to help. The entrance then stretches down very far to the right with various hubs to lounge around in. Shops, a bar with more then just alcohol, and several other displays and portraits await your perusal. You can eat and drink some of the items purchased at the bar. The play was absolutely fabulous. I found myself really resonating with some of the content. It can become awkward crying next to someone you just met, but hey, you do it for the love of the game! I really enjoyed myself. Though, I won't say much as to not spoil the play. The actors were really dedicated to their performances. The story was actually very interesting and development was great. The soundtrack is appropriate for the overall theme. It is presented in a mainly rap form, I'd really like to notate that. While it wasn't challenging for me to understand I did happen to converse with a gentlemen who had trouble understanding the play. Overall I had a blast! The play was great! The snacks were yum, cheap to! I look forward to next time! read more
13 years ago
A local theater, what's not to love? I really don't take advantage of this being in my backyard as much as I should. It is located in Loch Haven Cultural Park in Ivanhoe! It's a great venue that hosts a variety of plays and event throughout the year. They are all about celebrating Classic, Contemporary, and Children's Plays. You can purchase single ticket shows or passes. I have been here plenty of times but most recently was last month for a one man play: Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker. WOW! WOW! WOW! What a performance. And what a fab venue to see a one man show. It is intimate enough to feel every piece of the action yet not stuffy or any feeling of being claustrophobic. For lack of better words, it's a perfect balance. This play used Stoker's original text of journal entries, letters, and newspaper clippings and it definitely was jam-packed with plenty of thrills and chills. It was perfect for the season and not only was it captivating and haunting, it was also touching. The passion from the actor really shined through and he had my complete attention through both acts. The stage production was top notch as well, I really did forget I was sitting in a theater at points. Everyone that works here and the community behind it should be proud of themselves and every production they put on. Bravo! read more
12 years ago
I was introduced to this venue recently when I attended a matinee showing of Les Miserables. I was SO blown away by the performance and could not believe that this little venue was hosting productions of this calibre in our "little" city of Orlando! I am a season Broadway show ticketholder of Bob Carr which has transferred over to the Dr. Phillips performing arts center. While I love the big productions, I love the intimacy of this venue and that you can enjoy a show on a smaller scale but the performance is still Broadway worthy. We had seats up high but I honestly think there are no bad seats in the house. There are even seats on both sides of the stage so you're really getting a front row experience. I especially loved that there was an exit back behind us at the top of the stairs so we didn't have to go all the way down the stairs. One cool thing I noticed was that after the performance, the headliners were just hanging out in the lobby chatting with guests ..I was a little starstruck....no diva behavior there! :) I didn't really spend too much time in the lobby but did notice the gift shop and that they were doing some sort of 50/50 raffle. They also sell refreshments but only drinks are allowed inside the performance. Parking is shared with the Orlando Museum of Art so get there early as it fills up fast. You can also try parking off street on Mills or in the Orlando Science Center garage(probably for a cost). Had such a great time I'll be looking into tickets for my husband and I to attend in the future. I urge you to check this place out when you get a chance. You won't be disappointed! read more
I had the pleasure of seeing Dracula : The journal of Jonathan Harker at this theater last night. What a great show. The leading actor John P. Keller was magnificent in his roles. I always thought one man shows to be incredibly boring but this show was anything but. I was amazed how fluid the transitions from character to character were. Dracula was eerily amazing. The actor's contortions and voice along the set's lighting made dracula other worldly. The beautiful set was wonderfully used to put you in the scene - to feel what he was feeling throughout. He gets spooked and so do you. Amazing show. I have been at this theater once before for the fringe festival to see a more light hearted show and was fairly pleased as well. I am excited to come back to see Shakespearean plays in the future. read more
5 years ago
I've been here a few times, and I've never been disappointed. Most recently a family member had a CD release party here in one of the private rooms. What's really nice is that the private rooms have their own restrooms. That's a rarity in my experience. I've also been here for a play in a nicely sized theater. Not too small, not too large. It was the perfect size, as the actors interacted with the audience up close. read more
8 years ago
13 years ago
After a not so thrilling dinner my friend and I were starting to worry about our show to follow at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. We arrived and the venue for Rent, the musical, was small and intimate, huge plus. From the third row, it felt like we were a part of the show; living the story with all the Rent characters. I loved it. As a venue though, I would love to continue seeing musicals and plays here. From the ushers to the snack table clerk, everyone was so attentive and helpful! We were taken directly to our seats and given a program to read over before the show began. None of this pointing and find your way, they accompanied us to our seats. Not that the theater is grand in size, but that kind of service makes the experience so much more enjoyable. read more
8 years ago
This was my first time visiting this location. Everything from the emails sent in advance, parking, ticket pick up, gift shop, ushers and the show itself was simply an amazing, top notch experience. "In the Heights" cast was beyond amazing and inspiring. Can't say enough great things about this production and location. It was my daughter's first theatre experience and all she kept saying was "this is awesome"! Thank you for a wonderful and perfect evening. Kudos to all. read more
11 years ago
Lovely customer service at the Will Call & Ticket Box Office - all my tickets were in the envelope (hey don't laugh - I have had previous mishaps with missing tickets and so now always check at the box office before walking away!) and the folks behind the counter were super lovely and nice and answered my all questions about upcoming shows. My tickets for this theatre were to see a preview performance of a show called "Dancing Lessons" (part of the Theater's 2015-16 program) and I was really impressed by the amazing production values of the show, and especially the comfy seats! My tuckus was happy and comfortable in those seats, which was a very good thing as there was no intermission in the 2+ hour play. BTW, this is my only minor gripe of the evening as wish that the usher or the stage manager who come out at the start of the show, had told us about this lack. BTW, the "Dancing Lessons" production values so impressed me that I actually plan to go and see their adaption of The Tempest. Almost 10 years ago, I saw a brilliant and gorgeous production of this play which portrayed a very visually striking storm effects. That production used real water during the initial shipwreck and a waterfall for the grotto scene, and since then other productions just haven't lived up to that theatrically, so it been ages since I attempted to see another stage production of the Tempest! But Orlando Shakespeare Theater company won me over, even if I did think the hero of Dancing Lessons took a little bit of a lazy approach and just recreated Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory in his portrayal of Aspergers. However I am now digressing to a review of the play I saw rather than of the Theater, so getting back on track in next para :-) Lots of loo stall in the ladies means another plus for this theater, and they were nice and clean!! Parking was a bit of a challenge as we went on the same night as the Orlando Science Museum's first Thursday night gig, but we did find parking towards the Rep Theater Lot. Will definitely be back! read more
8 years ago
Went to see this fabulous play "In the Heights" this evening. It was an elite event for the yelp elite members. Gratis! We were not allowed to take photos during the play, so I took some before and after. The theater was very small and allowed for a wonderful view of the action. This is story about a struggling Latino community, (barrio) coming from different countries and backgrounds. It will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It will make you dance. It will make you be glad that you live in this great country. This is a must see production. read more
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