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Theater and Arts Highlights: Must-See Performances This Year
2026 brings an incredible slate of plays, concerts, and performances to Central Florida's thriving cultural scene. Our real estate agents share their picks for can't-miss events in the upcoming months.
Must-See Theater and Arts Performances in Central Florida
Henry VI, Part 3: The Rise of Richard - Orlando, FL
Address: Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32802
Henry VI, Part 3: The Rise of Richard brings Shakespeare's famous trilogy to a dramatic conclusion. Action centers on the tragically brutal War of the Roses, driven by the conflict between the royal houses of Lancaster and York, which led to the end of Henry VI's reign. The play is also noteworthy for the introduction of Richard of Gloucester, who became the subject of Shakespeare's later work, Richard III.
The show is part of Orlando Shakes' Signature Series. Dates are 4/1 - 4/19. Visit the website for pricing.
Rent in Concert - Orlando, FL
Address: Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
One of the more beloved and award-winning musicals in Broadway history comes to the Walt Disney Theater with Rent in Concert. Inspired by the 1895 opera La Bohème, Rent tells the story of a culturally diverse group of neighbors struggling to pursue their art and music in Manhattan's Lower East Side in the late 1980s.
Famous songs featured in Rent in Concert include:
- "Seasons of Love"
- "La Vie Bohème"
- "Take Me or Leave Me"
This event is one day only, scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, 3/15. Tickets start at $98.
A Tribute to Brian Wilson - Jacksonville, FL
Address: Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32202
As co-founder of the Beach Boys as well as an innovative songwriter and producer, Brian Wilson was highly regarded as a musical genius who received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award. Former bandmate Al Jardine brings his Pet Sounds Band to Jacksonville for A Tribute to Brian Wilson.
The evening's songlist includes popular Beach Boys tunes such as:
- "California Girls"
- "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
- "Good Vibrations"
Mark your calendar for 7 p.m. on Sunday, 3/1. Tickets are $59.50 - $92.
Swan Lake - Jacksonville, FL
Address: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Swan Lake, the iconic ballet set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, had its debut performance in 1877, yet it remains enchantingly fresh to new generations. The family-friendly production takes place with a backdrop of hand-painted sets and more than 200 custom-designed scenery elements.
Other upcoming shows in the FSCJ Artist Series include Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees (Thursday, 3/5) and Puppy Pals LIVE (Wednesday, 4/1).
Showtime for Swan Lake is 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 3/4. Tickets are $30.89 - $102.85.
Whose Live Anyway? - Orlando, FL
Address: Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
If laughter is indeed the best medicine, Whose Live Anyway? will cure whatever ails you. Based on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, the long-running TV improv show, top comedians use suggestions from the audience to come up with hilarious skits and songs right on the spot.
The cast is comprised of skilled veterans from the TV show:
- Ryan Stiles (who also serves as executive producer)
- Greg Proops
- Chip Esten
- Jeff B. Davis
Get ready to laugh beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, 3/20. Tickets start at $121.
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