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1 week ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Jeremy Williams
“Disney’s The Lion King” musical is making its grand return to the Dr. Phillips Center’s Walt Disney Theater, running from April 23–May 18. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “The Lion King” brings together one of the most imaginative and creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.
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2 weeks ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Jeremy Williams
A Brevard County teacher will not have her contract renewed for the upcoming school year after the district accused her of using a student’s preferred name without parental permission. The school district says the act directly violates the Parental Rights in Education law that was passed in 2023, prohibiting teachers from calling students by any name other than their legal, given name without written parental consent.
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4 weeks ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Jeremy Williams
UCF is back to Celebrate the Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center ORLANDO | University of Central Florida students are taking over the Dr. Phillips Center to present the 11th Annual UCF Celebrates the Arts festival from April 1-13. This year’s program is set to feature over 50 different student-led performances and exhibits.
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1 month ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Andres Acosta Ardila |Jeremy Williams
En clave de CeCe: CeCe Teneal trae un espectáculo temático de Areatha Franklin al escenario de Orlando Shakes (Foto cortesía de CeCe Teneal)El ícono de la canción de Florida Central, CeCe Teneal, está iniciando su gira “Portrait of Aretha” este mes, llegando a todo el país. La artista de soul interpretará obras de la icónica discografía de Aretha Franklin, prometiendo una noche enérgica impregnada de nostalgia y comunidad.
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1 month ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Jeremy Williams
Orlando Pride denounces transphobic and racist soccer fan comments against Barbra Banda ORLANDO | The National Women’s Soccer League, Orlando Pride and Gotham FC have denounced reports of “hateful language” directed at Pride forward Barbra Banda following the March 23 match at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
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1 month ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Jeremy Williams
CeCe Teneal brings an Aretha Franklin-themed show to Orlando Shakes stage Central Florida singing icon CeCe Teneal is kicking off her “Portrait of Aretha” tour this month, hitting stops nationwide. The soul artist will perform works from Aretha Franklin’s iconic discography, promising an energetic night infused with nostalgia and community.
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1 month ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Jeremy Williams
ORLANDO | After captivating audiences at Carnegie Hall, Lea Michele is hitting the road for a highly anticipated national tour this spring, stopping at our very own Hard Rock Live Orlando May 8. The powerhouse vocalist will perform a series of intimate concerts where she will showcase a stunning mix of Broadway classics, fan favorites from the hit series “Glee,” songs from her studio albums and a few surprise tracks each night.
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1 month ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Jeremy Williams
“I’ve Heard That Song Before,” a solo cabaret from local crooner Kevin Kelly is set to take place at the Winter Park Playhouse March 26-27. Playhouse Music Director Christopher Leavy will accompany on piano. The vocalist promises an evening filled with his thoughtful renditions of standards from the likes of Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, Frank Loesser, Johnny Mercer, Bobby Darin and Dean Martin.
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1 month ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Andres Acosta Ardila |Jeremy Williams
Zebra Youth recauda $26K durante una recaudación de fondos para bolos (Foto de Jeremy Williams)ORLANDO | El segundo evento anual “Strikes For Stripes” de Zebra Youth se llevó a cabo el 16 de febrero en el Aloma Bowling Center en Winter Park.
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1 month ago | 
watermarkonline.com | Lola Fontanez |Jeremy Williams
Orange County Dems host conference to ‘Protect our Kids’ (Photo by Caysea Stone)ORLANDO | The Orange County Democratic Party hosted a press conference and luncheon March 4 in association with the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association in an effort to raise awareness regarding potential education budget cuts from the Trump administration.
