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FIM Statewide Entertainment Calendar
June 2, 7-9: Trifles/27 Wagons Full of Cotton. An evening of two one-acts, Susan Glaspell's Trifles focuses on the death of an oppressive husband at the hands
of his emotionally abused wife in an isolated and remote farm. 27 Wagons Full of Cotton examines the relationship between Jake and Flora in rural Mississippi. Pensacola Little Theatre. 850/434-0257
June 6 - July 8: Shout! The 60s Musical. Psychedelic dances and mod fashions set the tone for this musical, which celebrates the Flower Power decade with aplomb. Hippodrome State Theatre, Gainesville. 352/375-4477
June 15-17, 22-24, 29 - July 1: Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Academy Award nominated animated feature, this stage version of the movie includes all the songs from the film, written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, plus new songs written for the Broadway version by Menken and Tim Rice. Pensacola Little Theatre. 850/432-2042
June 21 - July 15: Deathtrap. In Ira Levin's thriller of a play, a fading playwright, an aspiring writer, a writer and a detective come together and form a web of deceit and lies. Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine. 904/825-1164
June 1-24: Bye Bye Birdie. In this 50s era musical one of rock and roll's hottest acts delivers a farewell kiss to a fan in a small town before heading off for military service. StarLight Theater, Orlando. 407/843-6275
June 1 - July 1: Glengarry Glen Ross. David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy exposes a dog-eat-dog world, where a few small-time real estate salesmen scramble for their share of the American Dream. Mad Cow Theatre, Orlando. 407/297-8788
June 2: Lisa Lampanelli. Comedy's lovable Queen of Mean delivers a new act. Hard Rock Live, Orlando. 407/351-5483
June 7: Little River Band. Down under rock from one of Australia's best bands. Hard Rock Live, Orlando. 407/351-5483
June 7 - July 8: American Voices. An evening of one-act plays by William Inge, Thornton Wilder and Tennessee Williams. These masters of the one-act play form show us a portrait of ourselves as we were and as we are. Mad Cow Theatre, Orlando. 407/297-8788
June 1: John Pinette: I’m Starvin’. The plus-size stand-up comedian and actor covers all spectrums of food and being fat in America in this one-man show. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. 813/229-7827
June 1-3: Ella The Musical! The year is 1966 and Ella Fitzgerald invites a combo of her favorite musicians to jam with her at a Los Angeles Studio. As the session unfolds, we meet the singer as we’ve always wanted to know her. Book by Jeffrey Hatcher conceived by Rob Ruggiero and Dyke Garrison. Musical direction and arrangements by Danny Holgate. Asolo Repertory Theatre at the Mertz Theatre, Sarasota.
941/351-8000
June 1-10: Darwin In Malibu. In Crispin Whittell’s play Charles Darwin spends his later years in a beach house in the Pacific with a free-spirited young girl until two
old friends come to visit. One is determined to save Darwin’s eternal soul and the other wants to preserve the theory of evolution. Asolo Repertory Theatre at the Cook Theatre, Sarasota. 941/351-8000
June 1 — July 29: Menopause The Musical. This hilarious musical looks at that very special time in a woman’s life when everything goes bonkers. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. 813/229-7827.
June 1-17: William Shakespeare’s Othello. The Bard’s quintessential tragedy about jealousy and the things it makes men do. American Stage, St. Petersburg.
727/823-1600
June 1-10: The Voice of the Prairie. John Olive's play tells of two storytellers in the early 1890s, one of whom mysteriously vanishes. Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach. 561/514-4042
June 1-17: According To Goldman. In Bruce Graham's play, a has-been Hollywood screenwriter becomes intrigued by a last-minute addition to the college class he's writing. Recognizing genius in the socially awkward and movie musical-obsessed young student, the writer begins a collaboration that he believes will be his ticket back to the big time. Florida Stage, Manalapan. 561/585-3433
June 2: Sensational Sixties. A musical blast from the past with Mitch Ryder, Lou Christie, The Shangri-Las and Terry Sylvester. Kravis Center, West Palm Beach. 561/832-7469
June 5: Jonny Lang Live. Deep blues and searing rock and roll in a model package. King Center, Melbourne. 321/242-2219
June 5-17: My Sister's An Only Child. Comic writer and performer Steve Solomon performs this one-man show about he survived his wacky, multi-ethnic family. Kravis Center, West Palm Beach. 561/832-7469
June 1: Mercedes Sosa - Cuba Libre. Grammy winning vocalist Mercedes Sosa has all the polish prowess and majesty of an opera diva and the soul of a folk troubadour. Carnival Center, Miami. 866/949-6722
June 1-3: Disney's The Lion King. This musical tells the story of a young lion cub trying to find his place as the king of the jungle. Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale. 877/311-7469
June 1-3: The Boy From Russia. Susan Westfall's play tells the story of a couple who impulsively decide to adopt an orphaned boy they see on a video. Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables. 305/444-9293
June 3: Carol Channing In Concert - Starring Richard Skipper! This show is a loving tribute to one of Broadway's Greatest Treasures. Impersonator Richard Skipper pays tribute to Carol Channing's life and career featuring highlights from both Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello Dolly! Conceived and produced by Richard Skipper and accompanied by Rich Bosworth, pianist and musical director. Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale. 954/462-0222
June 7 - July 8: Summer Shorts Festival. A casual atmosphere of breezy Hawaiian shirts and sandals sets the tone for this yearly festival, which showcases a number of one-act plays. This year's lineup includes South Florida playwright Marco Ramirez's I Am Not Batman. The festival will also feature world premieres by South Florida playwrights Michael McKeever, Susan Westfall and Sarah Hammond. Carnival Center, Miami. 305/365-4000. www.citytheatre.com
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