{"id":361243,"date":"2026-08-03T04:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T04:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/361243\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T04:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T04:51:08","slug":"2026-27-season-announced-for-orlando-family-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/361243\/","title":{"rendered":"2026\u201327 season announced for Orlando Family Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

While it may be the Orlando Family Stage\u2019s 101st year<\/a>, the centennial celebrations are still in effect with a new season of shows. This 2026\u20132027 season is nothing less than stacked with performances.\n<\/p>\n

The season\u2019s opening show will premiere Sept. 17 \u2013 19 and is titled \u201cHavana Hop<\/a>.\u201d This interactive production is written and performed by Paige Hernandez and focuses on young Yeila as she embraces her Cuban heritage through hip-hop, salsa and audience participation.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Then, the world premiere of \u201cThe Best Halloween Ever<\/a>\u201d will debut Oct. 5 and run through Nov. 1. This new adaptation of Barbara Robinson\u2019s novel will focus on the Herdman family as they return in a hilarious and heartfelt Halloween adventure.\n<\/p>\n

Following that is the Stage\u2019s signature production, \u201cA Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage,<\/a>\u201d which runs Nov. 16 \u2013 Dec. 27.\u00a0 This will be the first time the Peanuts gang will perform to Vince Guaraldi\u2019s jazz score.\n<\/p>\n

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(COURTESY OF ORLANDO FAMILY STAGE)<\/p>\n

The season resumes in the new year with \u201cPete the Cat\u2019s Big Hollywood Adventure<\/a>.\u201d The show begins Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 28. This rock-and-roll musical focuses on Pete and Callie finding themselves lost in a movie studio where they discover dinosaurs, treasure maps and robots.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

On Feb. 27, the company will host the Second Florida Children\u2019s Book Festival<\/a>. The event is free and welcomes nationally recognized children\u2019s authors, illustrators, educators and performers. There will be a full day of author talks, performances, interactive experiences and book discoveries.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Another world premiere will be in March, which has not yet been revealed. The only hints are that it\u2019s \u201cinspired by beloved characters known for spreading care, friendship, joy, and imagination\u201d and that its world debut will be at Orlando Family Stage<\/a> before touring nationally.\n<\/p>\n

Wrapping up the season is \u201cDragons Love Tacos 2: The Mu(Sequel)<\/a>,\u201d which runs April 5 \u2013 May 9. The world\u2019s taco supply has disappeared, and it is up to Robbie, Kod, and their dragon friends to embark on a time-traveling adventure filled with music, imagination and tacos.\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

The Stage\u2019s Youth Academy will also put on staged productions of \u201cDisney\u2019s Camp Rock: The Musical\u201d from December 4 to 6, 2026, and \u201cTrolls The Musical Jr.\u201d from April 30 to May 2, 2027.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Orlando Family Stage said all productions will include one relaxed, one audio-described, and one American Sign Language\u2013interpreted performance for audience accessibility.<\/p>\n

Tickets are not for sale yet.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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