The Alhambra Theatre & Dining production of Southern Fried Funeral is a deliciously funny and heartfelt exploration of family dynamics, Southern charm and small-town life. Packed with memorable characters, sharp dialogue and a healthy serving of humor, this show offers audiences a heaping plate of laughter, love and a touch of chaos.

Mamma Mia!, presented by the The FSCJ Artist Series, is a jubilant celebration that masterfully intertwines the timeless music of ABBA with a heartwarming narrative set against the idyllic backdrop of a Greek island. This production not only captures the essence of the original musical but also infuses it with a unique charm that leaves audiences dancing in their seats and humming long after the final curtain call.

In a dazzling display of musical storytelling, The Last Five Years - In Concert at the Limelight Theatre is utterly spellbinding, drawing the audience into the heart of Cathy and Jamie’s poignant love story. Emily Layt and Chad Boyd breathe life into their characters, embodying every triumph and heartbreak with electrifying authenticity. The musical’s unconventional narrative structure — one character moving forward in time while the other rewinds — is brought to life through the magnetic chemistry between Layt and Boyd. Their performances are deeply compelling, weaving a raw and bittersweet tapestry that captures the blossoming and eventual unraveling of a complex relationship. From start to finish, the audience is entranced by the emotional depth and musical brilliance on display.

The tour of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical staged at the Florida Theater captures the holiday spirit with a vibrant and nostalgic production that closely honors the beloved 1964 classic. This musical not only tells the story of Rudolph, the famous red-nosed reindeer, but also celebrates 60 years of this character’s television legacy, bringing to life favorite characters like Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice and Yukon Cornelius.

Lumen Repertory Theatre’s innovative double-feature production, Slow Burn, brings together Edward Albee’s absurdist works The American Dream and The Zoo Story. This unusual combination provides a vivid juxtaposition of two distinct narratives: one a satirical critique of American family life, the other a penetrating look at social alienation in a modern urban setting. The production’s clever interpretations and well-executed dramatic performance effectively invites a captivated audience into Albee’s complex psychological landscapes, evoking the overall meaninglessness and loneliness inherent in modern life throughout both one-act plays.

Set fifteen years after Nora Helmer famously slammed the door on her life, Limelight Theatre’s production of A Doll’s House, Part 2 offers a fresh perspective on a classic story, delving into the complexities of personal freedom, societal expectations and one woman’s steadfast commitment to her own principles and autonomy above all else.