Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the lineup for its 2025 summer Mainstage and Cabaret season.

The summer Mainstage series includes the toe-tapping Dames at Sea, the heartwarming charm of Dorothy’s Dictionary, and the fast-paced farce Don’t Dress for Dinner. The Cabaret series features cabaret artists performing some all-new shows and some longtime favorites. Here's a closer look.

Mainstage

Dames at Sea

Begins June 11 in the Gompertz Theatre

Ruby, a hopeful chorus girl from Utah, arrives in New York with dreams of making it on Broadway. With help from Dick, a sailor and aspiring songwriter, she lands a role in a struggling show. When the star suddenly drops out, Ruby gets her big break—until the theatre catches fire. 

Dorothy’s Dictionary

Begins July 9 in the Keating Theatre

An unlikely friendship blossoms between a troubled teenager doing community service and a fiercely independent woman who introduces him to the transformative power of books, leading to an exploration of  memory, identity and the connections that shape us. 

Don’t Dress for Dinner

Begins August 6 in the Gompertz Theatre

Bernard has planned a perfect weekend with his mistress, complete with gourmet dining and an ironclad alibi provided by his best friend Robert. But when Bernard’s wife unexpectedly discovers Robert is coming for a visit, she sees a perfect chance for a romantic escapade of her own.

Cabaret

How Sweet It Is

Begins May 27 in the Goldstein Cabaret

When Motown Records burst onto the scene, it changed popular music forever. This show celebrates the iconic songs, stories and connections between Motown stars and music legends with fresh takes on classics like “Tracks of My Tears,” “You Can’t Hurry Love” and “Stop in the Name of Love.” 

Too Darn Hot: Songs for a Summer Night

Begins June 24 in the Court Cabaret

Too Darn Hot with Carol Bufford features classics by Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Patsy Cline and songs like “Blame It on the Summer Night,” “Too Darn Hot,” and “Steppin’ Out with My Baby."

A Band Called Honalee: A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary… and Friends

Begins August 19 in the Goldstein Cabaret

Enjoy Peter, Paul and Mary classics like “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Blowing in the Wind,” and “Puff the Magic Dragon," as well as tribute to legends like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, The Mamas & The Papas and more.