The Nutcracker

Orange County Convention Center

The “Nutcracker” ballet is a classic holiday tradition performed all over the world. The story is based on a fairytale in which the Nutcracker doll comes to life as an enchanted prince who saves the pretty young maiden Maria, from distress.

Shrek, the musical

Carrollton's Center for the Arts

Set in a mythical “once upon a time” sort of land, Shrek the Musical is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairy-tale characters (Pinocchio, Cinderella, the Three Pigs, you name it) raid his sanctuary, saying they’ve been evicted by the vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad. So Shrek strikes a deal: I’ll get your homes back, if you give me my home back! But when Shrek and Farquaad meet, the Lord strikes a deal of his own: He’ll give the fairy-tale characters their homes back, if Shrek rescues Princess Fiona. Shrek obliges, yet finds something appealing– something strange and different–about this pretty princess. He likes her. A lot. But why does she always run off when the sun sets? Come see how our story unfolds.

Christmas with R. Cornelius Spencer and Friends

The Historic Douglass Theatre

Celebrate Christmas with pianist R. Cornelius Spencer joined by Darius Paulk, Hasmine Habersham, Aaron Rhodes, Hasmine Howard, Steve Moretti, and Ken Trimmins. It will sure be a night to remember in the intimate setting of the Historic Douglass Theatre.

The Nutcracker

The Florida Ballet

In December, The Florida Ballet’s annual presentation of the “The Nutcracker” will be sure to thrill audiences of all ages. Whether you’re seeing it again, or for the first time, this holiday classic will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and dancing bonbons. From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this enchanting ballet – set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky – continues to be a tradition with family and friends.