Orlando
Florida Theatres - There are theatres situated
all around Orlando, and most of them are in downtown
Orlando, and provide free parking, etc. They range
from comedy, to romantic, and most admission prices
are relatively cheap, although this all depends on
which theatre you choose to visit. The theatres we
have listed below, we think seem the most interesting,
although there are many, many more.
As Orlando is always lively you can go to a quiet
cinema for a romantic night, or if you would prefer
something more interesting, one of Orlando’s
live dinner shows, and one famous one is Arabian
Nights, which brings a fairy tale to life
and features many stars. If you are travelling with
children, then I would say that the live dinner shows
are a better option, although some of the dinner shows
are much dearer than the traditional theatres, so
it all depends on your budget. But whatever theatre
you decide to go, I am sure that it will be fun, and
not how you imagined!
Cirque du Soleil
In Downtown Disney is the world famous Cirque du Soleil,
a circus with a difference, a circus with special
lightning and amazing effects as well as superb circus
acts. It’s a combination of theater created
with all ages in mind. Book ahead for this show, as
tickets are scare. Tel 407 939 7600
Sleuth Mystery Dinner Shows
7508 Universal Blvd
phone for reservations 407 3634 1985 800 393 1985
Now this is something really different so try out
Sleuth Mystery Dinner Shows. Available in three different
theatres, this involves dinner and a mystery whodunit
with audience participation. For your admission fee
of less than $50 (children half price) you get a three
course meal, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
- and the show. Great fun and quite unique.
Orlando Repertory Theatre
Bush Theatre
1001 Princeton Street Orlando
Telephone 407 896-7365
This company puts on productions geared towards kids
with such shows as School House Rock Live and Diary
of Anne Frank. Performances are mainly at the weekends
with tickets under $20 and reductions for children.
Sak Comedy Lab
398 West Amelia St.
Phone: 407 648-0001
This is comedy with a difference and will liven up
any evening. The particular show may or may not be
suitable for children, so maybe check this out before
you go. Part of the routine is to include “slices”
of the show about someone’s friends or family,
a sort of this is their life, done the SAK way so
if you’re celebrating a special event, get in
touch with them early. .
The Plaza Theatre
425 North Bumby Avenue
Telephone 407 228-1220
The plaza theatre provides a great atmosphere, and
is suitable for the whole family. With its lively
shows, you don’t want to miss this once. The
Plaza theatre has also been newly renovated.
Shakespeare Center
For more serious theatre, there are two venues in
the Lowndes Shakespeare Centre (Loch Haven Park area)
that put on full-length plays and also play host to
the Shakespeare Festival each year. In the Lake Eola
Amphitheatre (Downtown Disney, Lake Bueno Vista) in
April of 2005, a production of A Midsummer’s
Night Dream in the outdoors is sure to please large
audiences. The main season for this company is September
to May. Productions also include ones aimed for the
younger audience – recently Stuart Little and
James and the Giant Peach. Information tel (407) 447
1700.
Other possibilities include
Civic Theatre of Central Florida
1001 E. Princeton Street
Telephone 407 896-7365
Mark Two Dinner Theatre
3376 Edgewater Drive
\Telephone 407 843-6275
Orlando Youth Theatre
128 W. Church Street
Telephone: 407 254-4930
