‘Broadway at the King Center’
The King Center announced three Melbourne Broadway premieres as part of its lineup for 2026-2027. Additionally, one show is currently playing on Broadway.
The King Center and The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, have orchestrated a season that includes “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Water for Elephants,” “Legally Blonde, The Musical” and “Hadestown.” The season will also include “A Chrstimas Carol” as an add-on.
“Our lineup reflects both the future and the very best of today’s theater,” says Amy Hamm, president and executive director, The American Theatre Guild.
On Dec. 1 and 2, King Center audiences can meet everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” an internationally acclaimed hit musical critics and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers,” according to “The Hollywood Reporter.” Based on the film, “Mrs. Doubtfire” tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.
It’s a Dickens of “A Christmas Carol” at the King Center on Dec. 21. Audiences young and old will leave the theater enchanted by this timeless tale of the miraculous redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge. Guided by the ghosts of Jacob Marley, and Christmas Past, Present and Future, the world’s most famous miser undergoes a magical, stirring transformation into a marvelous man of overflowing love, kindness and generosity. The production features a faithful, fun-filled homage to Dicken’s original vision.
The Melbourne premiere of “Water for Elephants” is slated for Feb. 9 and 10. The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.” After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.
“Legally Blonde, The Musical” takes to the King Center stage April 2 and 3, 2027. The ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, the show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be both legally blonde and the smartest person in the room.
Rounding out the season is “Hadestown,” another Melbourne premiere, scheduled April 20 and 21. Winner of eight 2019 TonyAwards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin is a love story for today, and always.
Intertwining two mythic tales, that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone, “Hadestown” is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience.
Season ticket packages will be available this spring. Secure a spot by joining the season waitlist at americantheatreguild.com/melbourne.
‘Sunny Bohemia’
Experience the sweeping melodies and lyrical folk-inspired themes of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák when the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra celebrates Dvorak’s “Sunny Bohemia” on April 25 in Cocoa Beach. The 7 p.m. concert will transport listeners to the heart of Romantic-era Europe in a performance at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 3400 N. Atlantic Ave.
The audience can look forward to hearing Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 8,” renowned for its folksy charm and melodic invention. Principal cellist David Calhoun will be featured during Dvorak’s famous “Cello Concerto in B minor,” considered the pinnacle of the cello repertoire. Praised by Brahms for its brilliance, the work combines poignant, personal longing with virtuosic, Bohemian-flavor. Also on the program is the Southeastern U.S. premiere of a new work by contemporary composer Dan Perttu. Inspired by Arthurian legends and a fairy-like enchantress, his tone poem, “Nimue and Her Fairies,” invites listeners into a world of magic and myth. Perttu will be in attendance to greet the audience.
Tickets are $35, available through the orchestra website at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or at Marine Bank & Trust in Suntree. Tickets at the door are $40. Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert. Visit spacecoastsymphony.org or call 855-252-7276.
‘Songs of Loudest Praise’
The Indialantic Chamber Singers continue their 2025-26 performing season with a spring concert steeped in reverence of spirit. The concert title is derived from the first verse of the 18th-century Christian hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” which calls for “loudest praise” to express gratitude for divine grace.
The mixed-voice ensemble of auditioned singers will present “Songs of Loudest Praise” in two Brevard locations, beginning at 7 p.m. April 24, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 300 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay. The public is invited to a reception immediately following the Palm Bay concert.
The singing group of 30+ members will reprise the performance at 3 p.m. April 26, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Riverside Drive, Indialantic. All selections in the program are well-loved hymns or songs of worship, chosen from a broad cross section of Christian denominations. Attendees will hear, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” “How Great Thou Art,” “It is Well with My Soul,” “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” and many more. The audience will have an opportunity to sing along during “How Great is Thy Faithfulness,” a three-hymn medley arranged by a former director of the Indialantic Chamber Singers, Kyle Jones.
Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $15. The organization is supported entirely by patron donations. Visit indialanticchambersingers.org or call 321-426-0360.
Motorcycle show
Historic Green Gables will host its fifth annual motorcycle show from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, April 25, on the grounds of the beautiful Queen Anne home at 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne.
Admission is free to the public. Registration for motorcycles is $10 at the door. Trophies will be awarded.
The event includes music by Riley Briscoe and food truck fare from Space Coast Spuds & Subs. The home will be open for tours for a $10 donation for adults. Children 12 and under can enjoy the tour for free. Visit greengables.org.
‘Art in the Park’
Embrace spring with “Art in the Park” at Riverwalk Park from noon until 4 p.m. April 26, when Central Brevard Art Association will be showcasing art demonstrations, free hands-on art projects for all ages and featured artists with original and unique art for sale.
The picturesque park is at 5355 U.S. Hwy. 1, Rockledge. Visit cbaaartists.com or call 321-806-8065.
Civil War history day
The Liberty Bell Museum will host Civil War History Day from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. April 25. The museum is located at 1601 Oak Street, Melbourne.
Civil War History Day will feature numerous exhibitors, each presenting a unique facet of Civil War‑era life, culture, and military history. Visitors can interact with historians, view authentic artifacts, and learn about the experiences of soldiers and civilians during the conflict. Genealogists will be on-site to help attendee’s research ancestors who may have served in the war, offering a personal connection to the past.
The Liberty Bell Museum will also be open for free tours throughout the event, giving guests the opportunity to explore its exhibits and learn more about the museum’s mission to preserve and share American history. For more information, visit liberty-bell-museum.com or call 321-543-0778.
‘Spring Fling’
Brevard Discovery Garden is partnering with the Brevard Backyard Beekeepers to host “Spring Fling, “which also encompasses the annual Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Festival. The family-friendly event takes place at 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25.
Shop for native and Florida-friendly plants, gardening and beekeeper supplies, attend educational workshops and presentations, talk with local Master Gardeners and beekeeper, and meet adoptable pets from local rescue organizations. Kids can participate in the garden scavenger hunt, spelling bee and face painting. Admission is free.
Visit facebook.com/BrevardDiscoveryGarden or facebook.com/BrevardBeekeepers.
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