{"id":397025,"date":"2026-09-11T16:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/397025\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T16:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:34:12","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%8ewe-all-come-from-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/397025\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf0eWe all come from away…."},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWhen the world turns upside down, the best thing we can do is turn right along with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hey, I\u2019m News 6 producer Brooke Savage<\/a>, the writer behind this Setting The Stage newsletter<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s check out what\u2019s going on. \u2935<\/p>\n

\u2708\ufe0f See \u2018Come From Away\u2019 at this Orlando theater<\/p>\n

\"\"Cast of “Come From Away” at Orlando Shakes. (Tony Firriolo)<\/p>\n

A musical based on the days after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks is performing in Orlando.<\/p>\n

\u201cCome From Away\u201d tells the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, that welcomed them.<\/p>\n

The musical at Orlando Shakes also gives back to Orlando firefighters.<\/p>\n

Friday night\u2019s performance will include a special conversation with Assistant Fire Chief Aaron Rhodes, who helped his friends at FDNY following the terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n

The show runs through Sept. 27. I had the chance to chat with Meka King, who plays Hannah, and Christina Sivrich, who plays Beulah, in the show. <\/p>\n

See our full conversation and ticket information<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"\"Meka King and Christina Sivrich on Setting The Stage (wkmg)\ud83d\udcae Central Florida theatre opens new season with \u2018Steel Magnolias\u2019\"\"Cast of ‘Steel Magnolias’ Performing at Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa Beach. (Chris Ikner)<\/p>\n

Surfside Playhouse has been a cornerstone of Cocoa Beach for decades, and now, the beloved community theater is stepping boldly into a new chapter.<\/p>\n

The season opens Friday with Robert Harling\u2019s \u201cSteel Magnolias.\u201d It runs through Sept. 27.<\/p>\n

Set in Truvy\u2019s beauty salon in Chinquapin Parish, the play follows a group of women as they share far more than hairstyles. Friendships are forged, secrets are revealed, and life\u2019s greatest joys and heartbreaks are faced together with humor, honesty, and remarkable strength.<\/p>\n

I had the chance to hear from the new artistic director<\/a> about all of the changes and new shows coming to Surfside Playhouse.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa8 New exhibits coming to Orlando Museum of Art!<\/p>\n

\"\"Gleason Waite Romer, Parrot Jungle. Private Collection, courtesy of the Boca Raton Museum of Art (Gleason Waite Romer, Parrot Jungle)<\/p>\n

Leaders with the Orlando Museum of Art<\/a> are announcing the new exhibits that will be on display throughout September and into early 2027.<\/p>\n

The lineup features original artwork behind a two-time Caldecott Medalist\u2019s beloved picture books, nostalgic souvenirs from Florida\u2019s mid-century tourism boom, and a look at the untamed landscapes and wildlife of the Florida Wildlife Corridor.<\/p>\n

I posted everything you need to know<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfad In case you missed it… \u201cSpamalot\u201d is coming to Orlando!<\/p>\n

\"\"The cast of the North American Tour of SPAMALOT. (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)<\/p>\n

Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando added another show<\/a> to its Broadway lineup!<\/p>\n

\u201cSpamalot\u201d will be in town Nov. 3-5.<\/p>\n

It brings the distinctly British wit and comedic genius of Monty Python to life in a hysterical story of adventure, romance, and King Arthur\u2019s quest for the Holy Grail. <\/p>\n

In the meantime, here\u2019s a reminder of the next Broadway shows coming to Orlando, The Villages, Daytona Beach, and Melbourne. <\/p>\n

Dr. Phillips Center: Hamilton, Sept. 29 – Oct. 18 <\/a><\/p>\n

The Sharon: The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration, Oct. 30<\/a><\/p>\n

Peabody Auditorium: The Neil Diamond Musical A Beautiful Noise, Nov. 24<\/a><\/p>\n

King Center: Mrs. Doubtfire, Dec. 1\u20132<\/a> <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb6 What\u2019s happening in showbiz:<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0fNow – Sept. 13: \u201cJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat\u201d at Cocoa Village Playhouse<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb9Now – Sept. 20: \u201cA Gentleman\u2019s Guide to Love and Murder\u201d at Daytona Playhouse<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0fNow – Sept. 20: \u201cRent\u201d at Ocala Civic Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfadNow – Sept. 21: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare at Theater West End in Sanford <\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb8Friday – Sept. 27: \u201cRent\u201d at Eustis State Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd2eFriday – Oct. 4: \u201cBlithe Spirit\u201d at Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse in Mount Dora<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2708\ufe0fFriday – Oct. 18: \u201cCome From Away\u201d at Titusville Playhouse<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc80Sept. 18 – Oct. 11: \u201cThe Addams Family\u201d at Athens Theatre in DeLand<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa4Sept. 25-27: Garth Brooks at Kia Center in downtown Orlando<\/a><\/p>\n

\u271d\ufe0fSept. 25 – Oct. 4: \u201cNunsense\u201d at Flagler Playhouse<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcddOct. 2-11: \u201cDear Evan Hansen\u201d at Ritz Theater in Sanford<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83e\udddb\u200d\u2640\ufe0fOct. 2-25: \u201cDracula: The Musical\u201d at The Henegar Performing Arts Center in downtown Melbourne<\/a><\/p>\n

That\u2019s a wrap for this week\u2019s \u201cSetting The Stage\u201d newsletter. <\/p>\n

If you have any story ideas on the theatre and arts scene, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to me at bsavage@wkmg.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also, let me know if there are any local theatres you want me to cover more often. <\/p>\n

– \ud83c\udfad Brooke <\/p>\n

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