THEATER & DANCE THEATER
The 31st Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival: Experience Orlando’s favorite and most unique cultural event. 6 p.m.; May 17; Loch Haven Park, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; orlandoatplay.com
Avenue Q: Part flesh, part felt and packed with heart, “Avenue Q” is the laugh-outloud musical that tells the timeless story of a brighteyed college grad named Princeton. 7:30 p.m.; May 13-15, 19; Mad Cow Theatre, 54 W. Church St. in Orlando; $30-$52; 407-297-8788; boxoffice.madcowtheatre. com
Be A Pirate!: A one man show written and performed by Thom Mesrobian is coming to the International Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival.. 7 p.m.; May 17-31; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; orlandoatplay. com
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical: 2 p.m.; May 14-15; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando
Beauty and the Beast: 7:30 p.m.; May 13-15, 18-19; Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St. in Winter Garden
Doubt: A Parable: Bay Street Players’ Avant-Garde Series presents a limited engagement of “Doubt: A Parable,” the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama by John Patrick Shanley. 8 p.m.; May 13-22; The Historic State Theatre, 109 N. Bay St. in Eustis; $11-$21; 352-357-7777; orlandoatplay.com
Jonny & the Puppets: Join Jonny & the Puppets for storytime fun. Hear great stories, watch puppet shows, sing songs, do zany dances and more. 10 a.m.; May 18; Astor County Library, 54905 Alco Road in Astor; 352-2536180; mylakelibrary.evanced. info
Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart: Set during the early
years of the AIDS pandemic, “The Normal Heart” is the impassioned indictment of a society that allowed the plague to happen. 7 p.m.; May 13-15; The Ensemble Company (in residence at Penguin Point), 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo; $16-$20; 407-310-8908; penguinpointproductions.com
The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman’s Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams: Hilariously touching. 7 p.m.; May 18; Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando; $6-$15; virtuallyfringe.com
The SpongeBob Musical: The stakes are higher than ever in “The SpongeBob Musical,” the dynamic stage musical based on the iconic Nickelodeon series! 8 p.m.; May 13-15; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; $14.50-$39.50; drphillipscenter.org
Spotlight Cabaret Series featuring Professional Performer: This unique form of entertainment showcases a different professional singer each month in the beautiful lobby bar. 7:30 p.m.; May 18; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave. Suite C in Winter Park; $10-$20; orlandoatplay.com
Theatre: Pump Boys and
Dinettes: The Pump Boys sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Old Opry country. The Dinettes, Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. 2 p.m.; May 13-14, 19; The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave. Suite C in Winter Park; $22-$46; 407-645-0145; app.arts-people.com
Youth Theatre Companies Show: Details to come. 7 p.m.; May 13; 5700 Trinity Prep Lane in Winter Park; orlandoatplay.com
DANCE
Valencia College Summer Dance Institute: A staple at Valencia College since 2000, this four-week summer program is designed for 20-25 students in grades
9 - 12. 9 a.m.; May 14; Valencia College East Campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail in Orlando; $200; 407582-2091; orlandoatplay. com
VCS Dance 2022 Spring Dance Concert:
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center at The Villages has long been known for providing a variety of popular entertainment throughout the community. 6 p.m.; May 13-14; Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St. in The Villages; thesharon.com