THEATER&DANCE THEATER
A Big Day for Baseball:
A Magic Tree House Adventure: Jack and Annie are back in this musical journey, based on the book “A Big Day for Baseball” from the acclaimed Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. 10:15 a.m.; March 17-18; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $12-$18; 407-4471700; orlandoshakes.org
Broadway ¡Vivo!: Closing out this season’s Cypress Bank & Trust Courtyard Cabaret Series with a bang is Broadway ¡Vivo!, a vibrant tribute to the enduring legacy that Latinx artists have contributed. 8 p.m.; March 17-19; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $35; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org
Descolonizarte TEATRO Presents Our Lady of the Tortilla / Nuestra Señora de la Tortilla:
This comedy tells the story of an intergenerational, Latinx family in the U.S. 7:30 p.m.;
March 17; Fringe Art Space, 812 E. Rollins St., Suite 300, in Orlando; 407-648-0077; orlandoatplay.com
Disney’s High School Musical, Jr. Auditions:
We encourage actors up to age 20 to audition so that we will have the greatest latitude possible in casting the show. 6:30 p.m.; March 21; Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford; 407-321-8111; orlandoatplay.com
Fame Orlando:
9 a.m.; March 18; Hard Rock Live Orlando, 6050 Universal Blvd. in Orlando; $39
Orange Blossom Opry Superstar Showcase Contest:
Be a part of the all-new 2023 Orange Blossom Opry’s Thursday Night Showcase. 7 p.m.; March 23; Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 S.E. 138th Terrace in Weirsdale; $18-$28; obopry.com
Spotlight Cabaret Series:
Natalie Doliner debuts a brand-new solo cabaret. 7:30 p.m.; March 22; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, in Winter Park; $10-$20; 407-645-0145; orlandoatplay.com
100 Years of Broadway:
History, Drama & Song: 1:30 p.m.; March 17; Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center, 934 South Blvd. in Lakeland; $60; 863-220-7002; TheRathCenter.org
Murder on the Orient Express:
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The next morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. 7:30 p.m.; March 17-19; Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford; $22-$27; 407-321-8111; tinyurl.com
Shout! The Mod Musical:
Journey back to 1960 s London and the liberating days that made England swing. 7:30 p.m.; March 17-18, March 23; The Winter
Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, in Winter Park; $22-$46; 407-645-0145; winterparkplayhouse.org
Theatre UCF Presents ‘Bright Star’:
Enjoy some good ol’ bluegrass, Americana music and sweet, Southern sugar in this gentle-spirited musical that doesn’t shy away from being unapologetically sentimental. 7:30 p.m.; March 23; UCF Main Stage, 4000 Central Florida Blvd. in Orlando; $10-$25; 407-823-1500; arts. cah.ucf.edu
Tempus, a new play by Joseph Reed Hayes:
The story of “Duke” Prospero, the deposed King of Swing; his rebellious daughter, the zoot suit-wearing, horn-playing Miranda. 7 p.m.; March 17; Timucua, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave. in Orlando; 321-2452580; orlandoatplay.com
To Kill a Mockingbird:
8 p.m.; March 21-23; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; bandsintown.com
DANCE
The Byrne Brothers St. Patrick’s Day Festival:
The Byrne Brothers are a multi-award winning family band and Irish dancers from Dublin. 4 p.m.; March 17; Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages; thevillagesentertainment.com
Dance Express Cruise-In:
A high energy, crowd pleaser playing old school music, Motown and current top 40. 5 p.m.; March 18; Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages; thevillagesentertainment.com
DJ BMF:
This event is for those 21 and older. 10 p.m.; March 17; Lil’ Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; free
Line Dancing Class:
Learn how to line dance from a local instructor. Please pre-register at 352-793-4781 or DadePrograms@FloridaDEP. gov and include the number of people in the group and a phone number. 1:30 p.m.; March 22; Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200
County Road 603 in Bushnell; 352-793-4781, 850-245-2157; floridastateparks.org
Luzcid Illusions Tour:
At Celine Orlando: This event is for those 18 and older. March 17; Celine Orlando, 22 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; $10-$15
Magennis Academy of Irish Dancers:
Merging traditional Irish step with a modern style and twist, this exciting troupe has everything you want to get that authentic Irish feel. 12 p.m.; March 18; Sawgrass Grove, 766 Marilee Place in The Villages; thevillagesentertainment.com
St Patrick’s Day Festival 2023 — Spanish Springs:
Join the fun as we come together at Spanish Springs Town Square to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 3 p.m.; March 17; Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages; thevillagesentertainment.com
Line Dancing:
5 p.m.; March 22; Union Hall, 1023 Florida Ave S. in Lakeland; unionhallevents.com