have been described as "classic masterpieces." (8 p.m., $35-$48, rutheckerdhall.com)
"Hallelujah-Praise-Jesus funny!" (8 p.m., $37.50, plazaliveorlando.com)
Fri. Sept. 9: Keepaneyeoutfor
Sun. Sept. 11:
two concerts! The headliners of the first concert, at the Amway Center in Orlando, are the multiplatinum recordinggroup Maroon 5. They will be joined by opening acts Tove Lo ("Habits")
has organized a benefit concert, to be held at the Dr. Phillips Center, called One Voice Orlando - A Celebration in Song!, which will benefit a number of organizations such as The Center and the Zebra Coalition, among others. Highlights of the evening will include solos by soprano Ana Maria Martinez, tenor Javier Abreu and baritone Davis Gaines, as well as performances by the Orlando Ballet and the Opera Chorus. (8 p.m., starts at $25, drphillipscenter.org)
Opera Orlando
Wed. Sept. 14: Kanye West is a
and R. City ("Locked Away"). The second concert will be held at the
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa and will feature
country
superstar
Miranda Lambert on her Keeper of the Flame Tour. Opening for Ms. Lambert are Kip Moore and Brothers Osborne. (7:30 p.m. for both concerts, starts at $28.50 for Maroon 5 and $25 for Miranda Lambert, ticketmaster.com and livenation.com)
Sat. Sept. 10:
Mike Delamont
presents the international fringe favorite "God is a Scottish Drag Queen", which is a high-powered comedy show and roast featuring God, in a lovely floral print power suit! This one-nightonly performance, already the darling of Orlando Fringe, will be presented at Orlando's The Plaza Live. The Orlando Sentinel calls it
22-time Grammy Award winner, and he says absolutely everything that's on his mind. Watch him bring his Saint Pablo Tour to Amalie Arena in Tampa, his one stop in Central Florida. Who knows, maybe we'll get to see his wife Kim Kardashian in the audience. (8 p.m., starts at $25.75,amaliearena.com)
and life, Cirque du Soleil's new production, OVO, coming to the Amway Center, stands out. The ecosystem is stunned by the arrival of a mysterious egg. What does it mean, the insects ask? Another insect enters the ecosystem and falls in love with a delightful ladybug. OVO represents love and happiness in the fast-paced world we live in. ($43-$150,amwaycenter.com)
Thu. Sept. 29: The popular National Public Radio panel program "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" is taping its new season of programs and the Straz Center in Tampa has been selected as one of its on-location destinations. Join host Peter Sagal and a rotating group of comedians, journalists and authors as they roast the top news topics of the week. (7:30 p.m., call (813) 2297827toordertickets)
Fri. Sept. 30: Getreadyforsome "tater salad"!
Comedian Ron White
Wed. Sept. 21: One of Simon Cowell's biggest successes as a record producer is discovering the group Il Divo, who have sold over 30 million albums in the last decade. Their current album partners them with producer Julio Reyes Copello for some sultry Latin torch songs. Hear them sing from their hearts and souls, en espaĂąol, when they bring the Amor & PasiĂłn Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. (8 p.m., starts at $75, rutheckerdhall.com)
Wed. Sept. 25-Sun. Sept. 29: In a world full of movement
willbeperforminghislateststandup routine for Central Florida audiencesatthe King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne. His stories always incorporate his real-lifeTexasupbringingandhotbuttonissuesoftheday...including gay rights, which he supports wholeheartedly if you weren't aware! (8 p.m., starts at $45, kingcenter.com)
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