A Night at the Opera
Opera Orlando’s MainStage Series will feature a season of
laughter and heart with three original productions. Performers
will be joined by musicians from the Orlando Philharmonic
Orchestra.
Nov. 1-3 & 5, 2019
The Marriage of Figaro
Sung in Italian with English supertitles, this production tells the
story of Figaro and Susanna’s wedding day, which is overrun
by a perfect storm of scheming, confusion and hilarity. The cast
includes executive and artistic director, Gabriel Preisser, in the title
role of Figaro, and members of the Opera Orlando Chorus and
Opera Orlando Youth Company will be featured as well.
Dec. 20-22, 2019
All is Calm
Christmas 1914 is the backdrop of this remarkable true story,
set during World War I at the western front. When a German
soldier stepped into No Man’s Land singing “Still Nacht” (Silent
Night), an evening of camaraderie, music and peace began. This
production, written by Peter Rothstein with vocal arrangements
by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach, will be performed in
English, a capella and in the round.
March 27-29 & 31, 2020
The Daughter of the Regiment
Through equal parts comedy and romance, this production
tells the story of an orphaned infant who was adopted and
raised by a French army regiment. Orlando native and
Metropolitan Opera National Competition winner Carlos
Enrique Santelli takes on the role of Tonio, soprano Camille
Ortiz sings the title role of Marie and bass-baritone Peter
Strummer performs the role of Sergeant Sulpice. It will be
sung in French with English dialogue and supertitles
Performances will be held at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. For ticket information
and details, visit www.OperaOrlando.org
Center Stage at The Rep
The Orlando Repertory Theatre has been creating
amazing experiences for audiences since 1926. The
2019-20 season will be no different. Here are just
some of the highlights.
Sept. 3-29, 2019
Tuck Everlasting
A Theatre for Young Audiences Edition, this season
opener follows the adventure of Winnie Foster as her
life becomes entwined with the Tuck family. Based
on the novel by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for
the stage by Claudia Sheer and Tim Federle, Tuck
Everlasting brings the audience along as Winnie faces
one of the toughest decisions of her young life.
Jan. 27, 2020 to Feb. 23, 2020
Anne of Green Gables
This dramatization of the classic novel by L.M.
Montgomery tells the story of Marilla and her brother
Matthew who request an orphan boy to help them
work their farm. They get a fiesty red-head named
Anne Shirley instead. Will the ups and down, the trials
and tribulations, lead to an understanding between
the family and Anne?
March 30, 2020 to May 10, 2020
Disney’s Freaky Friday The Musical
The one-act edition of this musical introduces viewers
to a super organized mom and her spontaneous
teenage daughter, who swap bodies and spend a
day in each other’s shoes. Watch as they grow to
appreciate each other more with every minute.
For more information on these performances, and to
view the full season schedule complete with special
engagements, Youth Academy performances and
more, visit www.OrlandoRep.com
CityArts Orlando
Welcomes New Artist
This month, CityArts Orlando, which is managed by the Downtown Arts District,
is hosting its first artist in residence. Chris Seaber, a London-based artist, will open
“Wanted on Voyage Sheets - Bindle - Pictures” at an exhibition from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
on Sept. 19 in the Rogers Kiene building in downtown Orlando. There is no admission
fee, and the exhibit can be viewed through Oct. 13.
The work in this exhibit was selected from three current engagements: Canvas
Sails; Norman Rockwell’s illustration, “The Runaway”; and “Pictures at an Exhibition,”
Mussorgsky’s musical fantasy. The starting point for Seaber’s work is diverse, and
is considered a starting point, not a destination. During his three-week residency,
Seaber will continue to work on the series throughout the course of the exhibition.
46 Central Florida Lifestyle | September 2019
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