THEATER & DANCE THEATER
Henry V:
In this exciting continuation of the Fire and Reign Series, King Henry IV is dead, and Prince Hal, fresh to the throne, attempts to prove himself a worthy ruler. 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 3-5; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $25-$60; 407-4471700; orlandoshakes.org
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill:
In this powerful musical production, you’ll laugh as much as you cry while Billie Holiday sings her most famous songs and reminisces. 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 8-9; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $25-$60; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org
Matilda Jr:
7:30 p.m.; Feb. 3-5, Feb. 9; Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave. in DeLand; $27-$32; 386-736-1500; athensdeland.com
Musical Theatre: Bikini Bottom Block Party (1-2 grades):
Boogie down in Bikini Bottom with Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, Gary and even Squidward. Sing and dance to songs from the Broadway musical while exploring a world of fun in a pineapple under the sea. 9 a.m.; Feb. 4; Orlando
Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; $210; orlandoatplay.com
Musical Theatre: Broadway Rhythm (3-8 grades):
From harmonies to high notes and belting, to step ball changes — in this fun and supportive atmosphere, students develop vocal and movement skills, connect to a character and activate text. 4:30 p.m.; Feb. 8; Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; $260; orlandoatplay.com
Orange Blossom Opry Superstar Showcase Contest:
Be a part of the all-new 2023 Orange Blossom Opry’s Thursday Night Showcase. 7 p.m.; Feb. 9; Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 S.E. 138th Terrace in Weirsdale; $15-$24; obopry.com
Performance Workshop: The Claw (3-8 grades):
When an out-of-order claw game suddenly turns back on, all of the toys are ecstatic. Well … all of the toys except for Dot, a terrified stuffed cow. 9:30 a.m.; Feb. 4; Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; $285; orlandoatplay.com
Preschool Story Time/
Stay & Play: Grow your early readers at the library. Preschoolers and their younger siblings are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories and puppets. 10:30 a.m.; Feb. 9; W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora; free; 352-253-6180; mylakelibrary. evanced.info
The Prom:
“I Just Wanna Dance With You” at the professional premiere of “The Prom.” Four fading Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. 7 p.m.; Feb. 9; Theatre South Playhouse, 7601 Della Drive, Suite 15, in Orlando; $32; 407-601-4380; orlandoatplay.com
Rock of Ages:
7:30 p.m.; Feb. 3-5, Feb. 8-9; Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St. in Winter Garden; bandsintown.com
The Seagull:
National Theatre Live is the National Theatre’s groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre from the London stage to cinemas around the world. 10:30 a.m.; Feb. 5; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; 407-629-1088; enzian.org
Swordplay On Stage:
Orlando Shakes’ youth and teen classes focus on skill sets that benefit youth and teens on stage as well as in everyday life. 9 a.m.; Feb. 4; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; free; orlandoatplay.com
Wicked: 8 p.m.; Feb. 3-5, Feb. 7-9; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando
Acting Through Song Voice Class:
Central Florida Vocal Arts will lead you through a variety of concepts and exercises, helping to build confidence in yourself. 11 a.m.; Feb. 8; Center for Health and Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave. in Winter Park; free; yourhealthandwellbeing.org
Auditions at Winter Park Playhouse:
Auditions are by appointment only and will take place at The Winter Park Playhouse. Please call 407-645-0145 to schedule an audition time. 12 p.m.; Feb. 7; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave. in, Suite C; Winter Park; free; 407-645-0145; winterparkplayhouse.org
Love Potion:
Ready to fall in love? The Bad Witch Coven is brewing up a love potion with your name on it. 8:30 p.m.; Feb. 4; Marshall Ellis Theatre, 1300 La Quinta Drive, #3, in Orlando; $25$45; eventbrite.com
Nunsense A-Men!:
2 p.m.; Feb. 3-5, Feb. 9; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 N. Orange Ave. in Winter Park; $22-$46; 407-645-0145; winterparkplayhouse.org
Theatre UCF Presents ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’:
High energy and stakes rock this gangster world to the core when Arturo Ui climbs to the top of the crime ladder in this irresistibly fascinating look at a stylized 1930s Chicago. 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 3-5, Feb. 9; UCF Main Stage, 12700 Pegasus Drive, Building 6, in Orlando; $10-$25; 407-823-1500; arts. cah.ucf.edu
DANCE
Big Gigantic: Feb. 5; Ace Cafe, 100 W. Livingston St. in Orlando; $34.50-$75
Dance Express: A high energy, crowd-pleaser playing old school music, Motown and current top 40. 5 p.m.; Feb. 5; Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, The Villages; thevillagesentertainment. com
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Indie Dance Party: This event is for those 18 and older. 8 p.m.; Feb. 3; House of Blues, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive in Lake Buena Vista; $15-$45
Golden Harvest: The music and traditions of the Greek Spongers of Tarpon Springs. Since Tarpon Springs’ Greek sponge diving industry was founded in the early 1900s, traditional Greek music, dance and poetry have been at the center of the community. 1 p.m.; Feb. 4; Leesburg; mylakelibrary.evanced.info
Orlando Ballet — Moulin Rouge: The spirit of Paris and the world’s most famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge, come to life in an evening of passion, betrayal, love and high-energy can-can. 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 9; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; orlandoatplay.com
Orlando Sings Annual Mardi Gras Gala: We are pleased to announce Orlando Sings’ second Annual Mardi Gras Fundraising Gala. 7 p.m.; Feb. 4; Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park; orlandoatplay.com