What to do and see in Florida, United States: The Best Performances

April 12, 2022 Toi Mattera

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1. Happily Ever After Fireworks

1180 7 Seas Dr Magic Kingdom Park, Orlando, FL 32830 +1 407-939-5277 http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/happily-ever-after-fireworks/
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5.0 based on 24,835 reviews

Happily Ever After Fireworks

Wishes Nighttime Spectacular is the biggest, brightest fireworks extravaganza in Magic Kingdom theme park history.Jiminy Cricket is your host, guiding Pinocchio, Cinderella, Ariel, Peter Pan and other beloved Disney Characters through a fantastic tale told amongst the stars.A magnificent musical score synchs with the fireworks for a stunning aural and visual experience, featuring unique pyrotechnics and special effects.Discover that wishes do come true when you experience Wishes Nighttime Spectacular, a story so big only the sky can hold it!Additional InformationFireworks schedules vary by season. View the online calendar for specific dates and times. Or, refer to the Times Guide, which is available at the Park entrance, at Guest Relations and at most merchandise locations.The show can be viewed throughout the Park, but to see Tinker Bell flying in the sky, a view from the front of Cinderella Castle is recommended.

Reviewed By hyram77 - Southwick, United Kingdom

If you are visiting you must, without fail experience the fireworks, they are AMAZING! Top tip, if you dine in California Grill in the neighbouring hotel at any time during the evening, you can return and view the fireworks from their gallery which is a great spot and much quieter than the hussle of the park.

2. Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra

300 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-4432 +1 904-354-5479 http://www.jaxsymphony.org/
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5.0 based on 237 reviews

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra

Reviewed By Nolekid - Jacksonville, United States

The Jacksonville Symphony at The Jacksonville Jacoby Center considered an acoustic gem is the perfect combination for those that love and appreciate the fine arts and classical music at its best, combined with the Jacksonville Ballet is a winning combination. Invited to attend the SHIFT festival in Washington DC in March 2020 a prestigious recognition for only a handful of Symphony’s across the US.

3. Sailor Circus

2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239-2302 +1 941-355-9805 [email protected] http://circusarts.org
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5.0 based on 190 reviews

Sailor Circus

The Sailor Circus in Sarasota, Florida is known worldwide as "The Greatest 'Little' Show on Earth." Sailor Circus Academy is one of the top circus schools in the USA. More than a hundred students from Sailor Circus Academy perform for the public in full-length circus shows. You'll see circus acts on the high wire, hand balancing, flying trapeze, juggling, clowning and much more. Great family entertainment! Circus classes and lessons are available year-round for children and adults who want to get into the act!

Reviewed By LitProfessor - New York City, United States

The most interesting thing that I took from seeing the show, is that all of the performers are all high-school kids and younger. The silk performers were stunning, and it was interesting that they had a slight deviation for the one male performer, then the rest of the seven or so females doing the same routine. It was interesting and refreshing at the same time. We went to the 12 days after Christmas show and it was a cute concept. Great for audience participation, since they have you do the 12 days song at the beginning of the performance. The trapeze artists were my personal favorite. The amount of skill and talent these performers have is astounding. Go see them if you have the chance. For $25 a ticket, you are seeing an absolute professional performance. The show is fantastic, but they also offer various lessons for those that may live in the area. They advertised camps/workshops in their facility, so that might be something to research if one is interested.

4. Festival of the Lion King

Bear Island Road Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Orlando, FL 32819 +1 866-870-2717 http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/entertainment/festival-of-the-lion-king/
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5.0 based on 549 reviews

Festival of the Lion King

Reviewed By Ellie1145 - Horndean, United Kingdom

If there is one thing in Animal Kingdom that you really shouldn’t miss then this is it. We’ve seen it many times but it still keeps us enthralled. The show is situated in a huge auditorium and it takes place in the round. It used to be in Camp Minnie Mickey, but since Avatar replaced it you can now find it in the Harambe Theatre in Africa. It has everything - wonderful music and singing, huge animatronic animals, acrobatics, stilt walkers, trampolinists, exotic and colourful costumes and aerial dancing. It’s not a retelling of the Lion King, it’s a celebration with Simba and many of his friends. I love seeing the huge animatronic Lion, Elephant, Giraffe and Wart Hog as they enter from each side on moving platforms. There are lots of familiar songs, such as. ‘I Just Can’t Wait to be King’ and my personal favourite, ‘ Can You Feel the Love Tonight.’ This is performed by acrobats in bird costumes, and is really beautiful and poignant. It’s very popular, and so you really need to get there early to secure your seat. It’s well worth seeing.

5. American Stage Theatre Company

163 3rd St N Raymond James Theatre, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3816 +1 727-823-7529 [email protected] http://americanstage.org/
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5.0 based on 483 reviews

American Stage Theatre Company

Lean forward. We have a story to tell. Since 1977 American Stage has been dedicated to telling meaningful, compelling stories with integrity and professionalism. As the Tampa Bay area's longest-running, most critically-acclaimed professional theatre company, we seek to bring the power of quality live theatre to each generation in our community. As we move into our next exciting era, American Stage is committed to being a vital arts leader and contributing to the cultural landscape of the Tampa Bay region as we pursue innovative programming and deeper connections with our patrons and community partners. Because we believe that live theatre can connect us to our world and to one another, we aspire to make the experience of world-class theatre accessible to all. American Stage invites you to lean forward and experience the most captivating stories of the moment and the most relevant stories of the past. All told with passion and a commitment to excellence.

Reviewed By sfraneta - Laredo, Spain

American Stage is definitely one of the highlights of living in St Petersburg. Not only is the choice of repertoire cutting edge, but the acting is really top notch. It is one of the few theaters that give actors of color a chance to shine. The plays of Dominique Morisseau have been excellent. They even performed Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home. If you are in the Tampa Bay Area make it a point to see a play at the American Stage.

6. Noah & Heather World Class Illusionists

10 Harbor Blvd Suite 234, FL 32541-7374 +1 850-273-7888 [email protected] http://www.harborwalktheater.com/
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5.0 based on 274 reviews

Noah & Heather World Class Illusionists

Award Winning "Illusionists of the Year" Noah & Heather Wells Present The MAXIMUM MAGIC Show at HarborWalk Theater! This incredible experience is like no other! Witness 90 minutes of World Class Illusions, Hilarious Comedy, Audience Participation, Mentalism, and Special Effects, all wrapped up in an action-packed show the whole family will LOVE! Noah & Heather were awarded the Merlin Award two years in a row for "Illusionists of the Year" in 2011 & 2012, and were recently voted “Entertainers of the Year” for 2017 from the International Magicians Society, the world’s largest magic organization. The Merlin Award is magic’s equivalent to the Oscar. It’s the highest honor a magician can receive. Noah & Heather made history as the youngest magicians in the USA to ever receive the Merlin Award!

7. The Great Magic Hall

5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Suite 400, Kissimmee, FL 34746-4732 +1 407-507-3987 http://www.thegreatmagichall.com
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5.0 based on 318 reviews

The Great Magic Hall

Explore the many rooms of wonder and experience the mysteries of magic! We have many types of magic performances as well as an amazing array of magic tricks in our shop. Come and see the place where magic lives!

Reviewed By karsenkendig - Seattle, United States

I recently visited my girlfriend in Orlando where we stayed in an Airbnb hosted by the man behind the magic, Stefan Oswald. On the last night of my stay we decided to attend one of Stefan’s shows at the Great Magic Hall, and we had an absolutely fantastic experience from beginning to end. Extremely affordable, offering a good amount of humour paired with absolutely phenomenal magic tricks, I would highly recommend attending a magic show if you are in the area. The Great Magic Hall is also placed in the center of old town, so you can enjoy food, drinks and explore unique shops before or after a show. A fantastic outing for people of all ages, thank you again Stefan!

8. Nick's Parlor Tricks

14500 Continental Gateway Dr, Orlando, FL 32819-9326 +1 407-440-1376 [email protected] http://www.nicksparlortricks.com
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5.0 based on 207 reviews

Nick's Parlor Tricks

Parlor Trick's is an hour long family friendly illusion show for audiences that demand their magic cutting- edge and up-close. The show is presented Saturdays at The Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites & Waterpark. Shows are on Saturdays at 7PM & 9PM. Attendees must be a guest at the resort or purchase a ticket online in advance.

9. The Magic & Mentalism of Viktor Zenko

102 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 +1 904-342-2550 [email protected] https://www.vzmagic.com/
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5.0 based on 93 reviews

The Magic & Mentalism of Viktor Zenko

You’ll not only be impressed with Viktor Zenko’s skill as a magician and a card shark, but you’ll LOVE his showmanship as well! In fact, after seeing Viktor perform, David Copperfield the greatest illusionist of our time said, “The audience loved you.” Viktor's show is filled with Incredible Illusions, Hilarious Comedy, and Adventurous Audience Participation. You'll gasp with amazement as Viktor reads your mind, laugh hysterically as he demonstrates his uncanny ability as a Human Lie Detector, and you'll applaud thunderously as he presents his incredible Defying Destiny routine. You'll experience it all at St. Augustine's only Magic Dinner Theater.

10. Modern Marimba

1932 Irving St, Sarasota, FL 34230 +1 941-900-4062 [email protected] http://modernmarimba.org
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Modern Marimba

Modern Marimba is a cultural destination for the performing arts featuring marimba, vibraphone, and other mallet percussion keyboard music in Southwest Florida – land once inhabited by the Indigenous Calusa, Tocobaga, and Seminole territory, and once inhabited by Black Seminoles and an Angolan community of maroons. With generous support grounded in equity, we offer a unique range of programs — including concert music, virtual lectures, and outdoor exhibitions featuring internationally acclaimed artists. Our projects naturally cultivate diversity and inclusion for art in its many forms. There are fewer and fewer opportunities where people can come together and listen to this music, so we welcome everyone to join us in experiencing the creativity of Modern Marimba.

Reviewed By wyattevans

It was such a wonderful experience attending the inaugural performance curated by Modern Marimba (ModMa)! Some of ModMa's founders and leaders - Tihda Vongkoth, Michael Jones, and Dean Anderson - shared beautiful, inspiring, and meditative musical art with a vibrant community in Sarasota. Their partnership with artists, educators, and unique community organizations makes the experience all the more enriching. This first performance had a casual, inviting, yet sophisticated vibe that felt just right for the occasion. I look forward to retuning to Sarasota for all of the upcoming performances!

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