Orlando Shakes, in partnership with UCF, announced an update to its 2026–2027 season. Their Eyes Were Watching God, originally set for the 38th season, moves to the 39th season in 2027–2028 to allow more development time for playwright James Ijames. Taking its place is The Mountaintop by Katori Hall, a production that reimagines the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.
Several dates in the Signature Series were revised. Come From Away runs August 26 through September 27, 2026, and Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors runs September 23 through November 8, 2026, both unchanged. Richard III moves to January 13 through January 24, 2027, and As You Like It to February 17 through March 14, 2027. The Mountaintop is a new addition, running March 17 through April 18, 2027. The holiday production A Christmas Carol is unchanged, running November 25 through December 24, 2026.
In the Children's Series, Corduroy runs October 14 through November 8, 2026, and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie runs April 14 through May 9, 2027, both unchanged. PlayFest, part of new play development, runs October 30 through November 1 and November 6 through 8, 2026, also unchanged. Subscription and ticket information is available at orlandoshakes.org. The theater, now in its 37th season, describes itself as Central Florida's largest non-profit professional theater.
Press release issued by Orlando Shakes:
https://orlandoshakes.org/orlando-shakes-announces-update-to-2026-2027-season-lineup/
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