The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida's only professional musical theatre, announces its 2012-2013 Series. The Playhouse continues its tradition of offering crowd-pleasing musical theatre that uplifts residents and visitors.
SUDS - June 21- July 1 & July 12-21, 2012
Created & Written by Melinda Gilb, Steve Gunderson, Will Robertson & Bryan Scott. Musical & vocal arrangements by Steve Gunderson. Set in a Laundromat in the 1960’s, this delightful musical comedy tells the story of Cindy and the wacky guardian angels sent to turn her life around! Featuring 40 hit songs of the 60’s including “Mr. Postman,” “Loco-motion,” “Respect,” and “Where the Boys Are.” You’ll fight the urge to sing along!
NUNSENSE-A MUSICAL COMEDY-August 2-25, 2012
Book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggins. This hilarious musical is the winner of 4 Outer Critics Circle Awards including “Best Off-Broadway Musical.” When the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, they put on a variety show to raise funds for their burials!
“…a madcap revue with a hysterical, anything-goes sense of fun.” The New York Times
PETE ‘N’ KEELY- September 13- October 6
Written by James Hindman. Original music by Patrick Brady. Original lyrics by Mark Waldrop. Tune in as America's swingin' sweethearts, Pete Bartel and Keely Stevens, reunite for a live television special re-living their illustrious musical career. The only catch? They haven't spoken since their big breakup at Caesar's Palace five years ago. Featuring hit songs “Fever,” “Black Coffee,” “Besame Mucho” and more!
“The brightest, happiest & most entertaining show in town!” Rex Reed, The New York Observer
STEPPIN’ OUT WITH IRVING BERLIN - November 8 -18 & Nov. 29- Dec. 15
Created by Roy Alan, Chris Leavy & Todd Allen Long. Celebrate the life and career of this iconic American composer with this outstanding song and dance tribute! Featuring a collection of favorite songs including “Blue Skies,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and “Steppin’ Out With My Baby.”
MY WAY-A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA -January 24-February 16, 2013
Created by David Grapes & Todd Olson. Book by Todd Olson. Take a stroll down memory lane with this loving tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th Century. With career successes spanning more than 50 years, you’re sure to love this must-see musical!
THE KIDS LEFT, THE DOG DIED, NOW WHAT? -March 7-24 & April 3-6
Book, music & lyrics by Carole Caplan-Lonner. Aging gracefully is the final frontier!! As introduced on NBC’s “Today Show,” this highly entertaining musical comedy takes a humorous look at a host of midlife crises including AARP, dating, divorce, gravity, plastic surgery and more!
ALL NIGHT STRUT-April 18-May 11
Conceived and originally directed & choreographed by Fran Charnas. Musical arrangements by Tom Fitt, Gil Lieb & Dick Schermesser. Additional orchestrations by Corey Allen. Swing’s the thing in this classy, sassy musical celebration of the 1930’s and 40’s! A slick slice of yesteryear with sublime music and unbeatable energy. Featuring jazz, blues and standard hits by Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael, Frank Loesser, Johnny Mercer, Cab Calloway and the Gershwins!