Orlando Shakes
Founded in 1989, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF produces classic, contemporary, and children’s plays. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jim Helsinger and Managing Director Douglas Love-Ramos, Orlando Shakes has grown into one of the region’s most acclaimed professional Equity theaters, garnering national recognition from The Wall Street Journal’s Terry Teachout. “Hence the high quality of Orlando Shakes, a company that deserves to be far more widely known outside Florida.” With ambitious, high-caliber productions like 2015’s Monty Python’s SPAMALOT and Peter and the Starcatcher, and 2014’s Les Miserables and Henry V, the Theater continues to provide an innovative world-class theatrical experience to its guests, while showcasing William Shakespeare’s legacy as the cornerstone of the company. Orlando Shakes also offers immersive educational programming that serves Central Florida schools and the local community at large.
Portrait of Aretha starring CeCe Teneal | Live on-stage @ Orlando Shakes | April 5th & 6th, 2025
"Stuart Little" @ Orlando Shakes! | March 26 - April 27, 2025
Meet Dahlia & Nasier | Orlando Shakes Gala 2025
"Welcome to Matteson!" @ Orlando Shakes!
Meet Keri Hollingsworth* as Regina Baker!
Meet Walter Riddle as Corey Baker!
Meet Dayja Le'Chelle* as Patricia Griffith!
Meet Christopher James Murray* as Gerald Griffith!
In Memoriam: Yara Justina Williams
Black History Month Spotlight: Shane Bland
Black History Month Spotlight: Bethany Hemmans
Meet Anastasia Remoundos* as Sally Bowles!
Meet Shane Bland* as the Emcee!
Cabaret @ Orlando Shakes | February 5th - March 2nd, 2025
Henry VI, Part 2: She Wolf of France @ Orlando Shakes!
A Christmas Carol @ Orlando Shakes | Nov. 27 - Dec. 22, 2024
Black Friday Sale @ Orlando Shakes | A Christmas Carol | Nov. 27 - Dec. 22, 2024
Meet Lillie Eliza Thomas as Belle!
Meet Lizzy Allen as Ghost of Christmas Past!
Meet Tim Williams as Bob Cratchit!
Meet Steven Patterson as Scrooge!
2024 Orlando Shakes Gala: Providing Life-Changing Experiences for Students
Ain't Misbehavin' @ Orlando Shakes | April 10th - 28th, 2024
Henry VI Part 1: Joan of Arc | Prologue | Jan. 10-21, 2024 @ Orlando Shakes
A Christmas Carol @ Orlando Shakes | November 29 - December 24, 2023
'Million Dollar Quartet' @ Orlando Shakes | August 2nd - 20th, 2023
Don't miss 'The Sounds of Soul: Motown and Beyond' @ Orlando Shakes!
Kinky Boots | Closing Night Curtain Call @ Orlando Shakes | April 30, 2023
Orlando Shakes announces its 35th season lineup for 2023-2024!
Meet Hannah Cartwright | Please help support Orlando Shakes | 2023 Gala