{"id":299428,"date":"2026-06-07T21:14:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T21:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/299428\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T21:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T21:14:16","slug":"tony-nominated-performances-central-floridians-can-see-locally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/299428\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony-nominated performances Central Floridians can see locally"},"content":{"rendered":"

79th annual Tony Awards: Broadway’s biggest nominees coming to Central Florida<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tUpdated: 5:03 PM EDT Jun 7, 2026\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt’s award season, and the 79th Annual Tony Awards air Sunday at 8 p.m. The best of Broadway will be honored for their talents in singing, acting, dancing and more.In an interesting time for Broadway and New York City, the past season saw higher-than-ever production and labor costs and skyrocketing ticket prices. While attendance is said to be down across many theaters, profits are going up for many companies. According to Playbill, this was the highest-grossing season in Broadway history. Still, it’s ultra-competitive for shows to attract visitors in an unpredictable economy.Pink, a three-time Grammy Award winner, will make her debut as host of the Tonys. Although the award show itself takes place at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City, fans residing in Central Florida can still get a taste of the spectacle locally.The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, located in Orlando, is putting on several shows in the upcoming 2026-27 season with Tony connections. These include:Hamilton, which has won 11 Tony Awards.Showing from Sept. 29 through Oct. 18 in 2026.The Great Gatsby, a Tony Award-winning new musical. Showing from Feb. 9 through Feb. 21 in 2027.Death Becomes Her, a Tony Award-winning musical comedy.Showing from Dec. 1 through Dec. 6 in 2026.Buena Vista Social Club, which is Tony and Grammy Award-winning.Showing from Oct. 20 through Oct. 25 in 2026. Wicked, which has won three Tony Awards.Showing from Jan. 6 through Jan. 31 in 2027.Beetlejuice, which has been a highly-nominated production in past Tony Awards.Showing from May 11 through May 16 in 2027.The Sound of Music, which has won five Tony Awards. Showing from March 16 through March 21 in 2027.Jersey Boys, which has won four Tony Awards.Showing from June 22 through June 27 in 2027.Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which has won a Tony Award.Showing from April 20 through May 2 in 2027.BOOP! The Musical, which has been nominated for Tony Awards.Showing from March 30 through April 4 in 2027. How does the Dr. Phillips Center select its season’s shows?According to Foster Cronin, the Vice President of Programming and Education at the Dr. Phillips Center, the show selection process is tedious.”We look at our market, listen to our audience and aim to bring a variety of shows \u2014 both Broadway successes and new titles to Orlando,” Cronin said.Does Tony recognition play a factor in show selection?Tony recognition is absolutely a factor.According to Cronin, shows with Tony nominations, and even Tony awards, “reflect the quality and excitement our audiences expect.”How does Orlando bring Broadway to locals?Since opening in 2014, Dr. Phillips Center has welcomed more than one million Broadway guests and doubled its subscriber base, Cronin said.Orlando has become a major stop on the national theater touring circuit. “We work closely with Broadway Across America, The Florida Theatrical Association and The John Gore Organization to bring Broadway to Orlando,” Cronin said. Click here to view the new subscriptions on sale for Orlando’s 2026-27 season.>> The Hearst National Desk contributed to this reporting.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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It’s award season, and the 79th Annual Tony Awards air Sunday at 8 p.m. The best of Broadway will be honored for their talents in singing, acting, dancing and more.<\/p>\n

In an interesting time for Broadway and New York City, the past season saw higher-than-ever production and labor costs and skyrocketing ticket prices. While attendance is said to be down across many theaters, profits are going up for many companies. <\/p>\n

According to Playbill, this was the highest-grossing season in Broadway history. Still, it’s ultra-competitive for shows to attract visitors in an unpredictable economy.<\/p>\n

Pink, a three-time Grammy Award winner, will make her debut as host of the Tonys. <\/p>\n

Although the award show itself takes place at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City, fans residing in Central Florida can still get a taste of the spectacle locally.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tDr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\t<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalt Disney Theater, where Broadway in Orlando takes place.<\/p>\n

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, located in Orlando, is putting on several shows in the upcoming 2026-27 season with Tony connections. <\/p>\n

These include:<\/p>\n

Hamilton, which has won 11 Tony Awards.Showing from Sept. 29 through Oct. 18 in 2026.The Great Gatsby, a Tony Award-winning new musical. Showing from Feb. 9 through Feb. 21 in 2027.Death Becomes Her, a Tony Award-winning musical comedy.Showing from Dec. 1 through Dec. 6 in 2026.Buena Vista Social Club, which is Tony and Grammy Award-winning.Showing from Oct. 20 through Oct. 25 in 2026. Wicked, which has won three Tony Awards.Showing from Jan. 6 through Jan. 31 in 2027.Beetlejuice, which has been a highly-nominated production in past Tony Awards.Showing from May 11 through May 16 in 2027.The Sound of Music, which has won five Tony Awards. Showing from March 16 through March 21 in 2027.Jersey Boys, which has won four Tony Awards.Showing from June 22 through June 27 in 2027.Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which has won a Tony Award.Showing from April 20 through May 2 in 2027.BOOP! The Musical, which has been nominated for Tony Awards.Showing from March 30 through April 4 in 2027. How does the Dr. Phillips Center select its season’s shows?<\/p>\n

According to Foster Cronin, the Vice President of Programming and Education at the Dr. Phillips Center, the show selection process is tedious.<\/p>\n

“We look at our market, listen to our audience and aim to bring a variety of shows \u2014 both Broadway successes and new titles to Orlando,” Cronin said.<\/p>\n

Does Tony recognition play a factor in show selection?<\/p>\n

Tony recognition is absolutely a factor.<\/p>\n

According to Cronin, shows with Tony nominations, and even Tony awards, “reflect the quality and excitement our audiences expect.”<\/p>\n

How does Orlando bring Broadway to locals?<\/p>\n

Since opening in 2014, Dr. Phillips Center has welcomed more than one million Broadway guests and doubled its subscriber base, Cronin said.<\/p>\n

Orlando has become a major stop on the national theater touring circuit. <\/p>\n

“We work closely with Broadway Across America, The Florida Theatrical Association and The John Gore Organization to bring Broadway to Orlando,” Cronin said. <\/p>\n

Click here <\/a>to view the new subscriptions on sale for Orlando’s 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n

>> The Hearst National Desk contributed to this reporting.<\/p>\n

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