Joseph C. Walsh, who has worked extensively in the Northeast and Europe, has been named artistic director of the Garden Theatre.
Walsh, a Massachusetts native, follows Rob Winn Anderson, who announced his retirement this winter. Walsh will take the reins in mid-June after moving to Central Florida.
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Built originally in 1935 as a single screen cinema, the Garden Theatre’s restoration story is driven by passionate and generous individuals.
Since reopening in 2008, the Garden Theatre has produced and presented a diverse array of events. A growing archive of past events and performances adds to the theatre’s unique history.
Interviewer Richard Ridge looks at performer Chita Rivera and says, “So I want to go back to the beginning.”
“Oh!” she gasps. “That is a long way.”
Rivera, the Tony-winning octogenarian with a theater resume a mile long, was guest of honor Saturday night at the Garden Theatre’s annual Encore gala. Ridge led a conversation with the star of such musicals as “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Chicago” — but it was just as much a concert as an interview.
Meet the dedicated staff and board members who have a passion for the Garden Theatre, the arts and the community.
WINTER GARDEN, FL (December 4, 2018): Legendary Broadway icon and Tony Award-winner Chita Rivera will headline the Garden Theatre’s annual Encore celebration on March 9, 2019. Ms. Rivera will perform her signature songs and share behind-the-scenes stories from her illustrious career. Corporate sponsorship packages are available now for the Garden’s benefit gala. Individual tickets
($125 – $325) will be available starting Thursday, December 6 at 12:00 pm.
Gypsy, A Christmas Story and Billy Elliot: The Musical Will Bring Glamour, Nostalgia, and Laughs to Central Florida
Winter Garden, FL (January 23, 2018) – Garden Theatre (Nao Tsurumaki, Executive Director and Rob Winn Anderson, Artistic Director) announced today the seven productions to be offered as part of the Garden’s 2018-2019 theatrical season. The exciting season of extravagant stage adaptations, powerhouse musical productions, and regional premieres starts with the award-winning classic musical GYPSY opening August 24, 2018. New season subscriptions start at $84 and go on sale March 12, 2018 through the box office at 407-877-4736 ext. 0, and at gardentheatre.org. Single tickets go on sale on May 1, 2018.
Roller-Disco and Greek Mythology Collide on Stage at the Garden Theatre
2017–2018 season offerings expand with a feel–good, frothy musical delight
XANADU Tickets on Sale: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
WINTER GARDEN, FL (January 15, 2018) The Garden Theatre announced today the addition of Xanadu to its 2017-2018 season. Xanadu joins the previously announced shows The Lieutenant of Inishmore, A Tennessee Walk, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Xanadu performances begin Friday, July 6, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. with a limited run through Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Ancient mythology collides with the 1980s as the Greek muse Kira descends from Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California. Forbidden love, pop music, and leg warmers rule as Kira inspires struggling artist Sonny to achieve the greatest artistic creation of his life –the world’s first ROLLER-DISCO!
In observance of the holidays, the Garden Theatre Box Office will be closed December 24 through January 1, with the exception of December 30. On December 30, the Box Office will be open from 12pm to 4pm. Normal Box Office hours will resume on January 2.
Please visit gardentheatre.org for upcoming events and tickets.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season!
