A night at the theater can become a full evening out in downtown Winter Garden this fall, thanks to a new dining partnership between DNA Productions, the City of Winter Garden, and local restaurants.
To celebrate the opening of the 2026–2027 performance season at Garden Theatre on Plant, participating restaurants plan to offer special “Dinner & A Show” deals for anyone attending Footloose: The Musical. The offers are available on the date of a guest’s ticketed performance and require proof of ticket purchase. Some restaurants also require reservations.
Footloose runs Thursdays through Sundays from Sept. 24 through Oct. 11, bringing the popular musical to the historic Garden Theatre as the venue’s first production of the new season. Tickets start at $59.
The participating restaurants offer a mix of prix fixe meals, discounts, and complimentary drinks.
Dinner Options
Chef’s Table is offering a three-course dinner for $60 per person. Reservations are required.
Market to Table, located on the same block as the theater, is offering a three-course dinner for $60 per person. The restaurant’s prix fixe menu is designed specifically for pre-show dining, with reservations required.
The Attic Door is offering a three-course dinner for two for $64.99 per person. Reservations are required.
For a more casual option, The Whole Enchilada is offering ticket holders 10% off their bill on qualifying visits.
Complimentary Drinks and Other Offers
Several restaurants are also adding a complimentary beverage to the evening with a meal purchase.
AJ’s Pizza Joint and Harlow Grove are offering complimentary champagne to guests who show proof of their Footloose ticket.
Matthew’s Steakhouse is featuring a special cocktail called “The Curtain Call,” a floral gin cocktail created specifically for the production.
Thai Blossom Restaurant is offering complimentary Thai iced tea with a meal.
All offers are valid only on the date of the guest’s Footloose performance and require a valid ticket to the show. Additional restrictions may apply, so guests should check with individual restaurants when making reservations.
The partnership is part of DNA Productions’ effort to connect Garden Theatre’s programming with downtown Winter Garden’s dining and entertainment scene.
“As the presenting partner for Garden Theatre on Plant, we’ve designed a season that celebrates the theatre and local community,” said Dennis Morgan, Executive Creative Director of DNA Productions. “We can’t imagine a better way to celebrate our community than by partnering with local restaurants to create a complete Winter Garden experience for our patrons.”
With dinner specials available within walking distance of the theater, audiences can make an evening of their trip to downtown Winter Garden starting with a meal and ending with live musical theater.
Footloose: The Musical runs through Oct. 11. For tickets, showtimes, and additional information, visit HERE.
