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Winter Park Playhouse presents From My Hometown, a rhythm and blues musical, featuring classic soul hits

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Off-Broadway’s ‘From My Hometown’ a celebration of the American Dream in Classic R&B

Winter Park Playhouse presents From My Hometown, a celebration of the American Dream in Classic R&B

The latest Mainstage production from the Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida's Professional Musical Theatre is the critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway Musical, From My Hometown.

From My Hometown is a "rags to riches" tale of three young men just off the bus from three hit-record producing hometowns - Philly, Memphis, and Detroit - as they meet at the world famous Apollo Theatre. The musical is a tantalizing homage to the 3-man R&B groups of the 60's and 70's and features twenty-four Rhythm and Blues classic soul songs made popular by artists such as James Brown, Ottis Redding, Jackie Wilson and more!

Directed and choreographed by the dynamic Ms. Desiree Montes and music directed by Jeanine McAdams Nesbit this show boasts a professional cast - Quentin Avery Brown, Adourin Jamelle Owens, and James White lll.

This production of From My Hometown will be performed in the Mandell Theater at the Orlando Shakes Theatre Complex 812 East Rollins Street Orlando while The Playhouse's Winter Park location is under renovation.

A Celebration of the American Dream in Classic R&B takes place on select dates from January 23 - February 21, 2026, with previews on Jan. 22 at 7:30 pm and Jan. 23 at 2 pm.

Tickets $20 -$47 and previews only $23! Theatrical industry, active military and students $20 any show!

$47 Adult Evening

$45 Senior Evening (62 and over)

$42 Matinee (All Adults)

$20 Industry (Theatrical Industry)

$20 Student (15-25 years old - ID Required)

$20 Active Military (ID Required)

Special Rates:

$23 Thursday Night & Friday Matinee Preview (Opening Week)

$2 off Groups of 10 or more (for regularly priced tickets)

From My Hometown is produced by The Winter Park Playhouse, a 501(c)(3) professional musical theatre dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors in Central Florida by producing and developing year-round professional musical theatre programming, in-house and out in the community, that entertains, uplifts, and inspires.

Call the Box Office 407-645-0145 or go online at winterparkplayhouse.org for tickets and more information!

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