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FLY AWAY HOME Comes to LAB Theater Project in May
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2024


LAB Theater Project will present Fly Away Home, a new play by Gwendolyn Rice.  Set in 1914, this intriguing play dramatizes a real incident in what has been called the worst day of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s life.

Straz Center's Opera Tampa Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024


Straz Center's Opera Tampa has announced its 2025 season featuring the work of Leonard Bernstein, Gaetano Donizetti and Giacomo Puccini.

Arts Garage in Delray Beach To Offer SET THE STAGE Summer Theatre Camp for Kids & Teens
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024


Join the fun at ARTS GARAGE in Delray Beach this summer with SET THE STAGE, a theatre camp designed for kids and teens. Unleash your creativity and learn new skills in a supportive environment.

Previews: IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER at TampaRep
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 18, 2024


With 'In My Own Little Corner,' Chryssie Whitehead weaves a tapestry of emotions—raw, unfiltered, and achingly honest. Patrons have thanked Whitehead and urged her to continue sharing the vital message of normalizing these honest conversations about mental health.

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 17, 2024


If you're ready to laugh, cringe, and convert, THE BOOK OF MORMON pokes good (un)clean fun right into the heart of organized religion. This musical is a religious experience, a testament to the power of laughter, the spirit of musical theater, and a whole lot of heart.

TampaRep Raises The Curtain On Mental Health With Grant Awards From The Community Foundation Tampa Bay And The Love IV Lawrence Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2024


In advance of May’s Mental Health Awareness month, Tampa Repertory Theatre (TampaRep) embarks on a suite of artistic programming and events to help de-stigmatize conversations surrounding mental health for the Tampa Bay community.

Francis Wilson Playhouse To Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2024


Francis Wilson Playhouse, located in the heart of Clearwater, FL, is closing out its 94th season with Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

BWW Q&A: Caroline Huerta of STRANGER SINGS! The Parody Musical at Straz Center for the Performing Arts
by Joshua Wright - April 15, 2024


We spoke to Caroliene Huerta on appearing in the regional premiere of STRANGER SINGS! The Parody Musical.  STRANGER SINGS! is a hilarious “upside down” take on the hit Netflix series - and all its campy 1980s glory.

Previews: MIKU, AND THE GODS at Straz Center's TECO Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 12, 2024


Izumi discovered her love for playwriting accidentally while in college. An advanced playwriting class desperately sought students, so Izumi signed up despite not taking the beginner's class. During her senior year of college, she wrote a full-length play. When she watched the staged reading, she realized her truth.

ThinkTank Theatre And FreeFall Theatre Present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2024


Join ThinkTank Theatre and freeFall Theatre for a performance of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.

Spotlight: STRANGER SINGS! at Straz Center
by BWW Special Offer - April 11, 2024


Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is a waffle-lot of fun …

South Florida Symphony Orchestra's Summer With the Symphony Returns in May
by Stephi Wild - April 10, 2024


South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO)’s popular Summer with the Symphony chamber series are set to return. The intimate evening concerts return to Fort Lauderdale and Miami from May 16 through July 23.

Previews: UPTOWN MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL at Curtis Hixon Riverfront Park
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 09, 2024


The May 25 lineup features headliner DW3, followed by José Valentino & Charlton Singleton, Kayla Waters, Rob Zinn & Andrew Neu, and the Tim George Band. The May 26 lineup is headlined by Eric Darius and features Alex Harris, Adam Hawley, Paula Atherton, and the Tim George Band.

Feature: Powerstories' Girlstories Leadership Theatre Summer Camp Accepting Applications
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 09, 2024


Executive Director Fran Powers explains, 'At GLT, individuality is celebrated. We firmly believe that every girl deserves a space to express herself authentically without fear of judgment. Whether she's introspective or exuberant, our program empowers each girl to shine in her own unique way. Our core values emphasize diversity, inclusion, and acceptance.'

Tampa Bay International Carnival 2024 Returns in July
by Stephi Wild - April 08, 2024


Get ready to celebrate the vibrant culture, music, food and fun at the 25th annual Tampa Bay International Carnival Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 10 am to 10 pm at Albert Whitted Park.

Review: American Stage's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST IN THE PARK at Demens Landing
by Peter Nason - April 07, 2024


It's a perfect fit for the American Stage in the Park experience!

Photos: First Look at Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At American Stage
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2024


See first look photos of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' running now through May 5 at Demens Landing Park, directed by Kenny Moten.

Tampa's Stageworks Theatre to Present OUR TOWN This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 05, 2024


Explore the multicultural makeover of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, OUR TOWN, by Stageworks Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE IS A COMEDIC GEM, WITH A REFLECTIVE LENS at STRAZ CENTER
by Drew Eberhard - April 05, 2024


Mrs. Doubtfire, a new musical based on the 1993 hit family film of the same name, is actually based on the 1987 novel Alias Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. The stage musical in all its purposes features music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell. The National Tour is currently onstage in the Carol Morsani Hall, at Tampa’s Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Spotlight: STRAZ CENTER'S 2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON at Straz Center
by BWW Special Offer - April 04, 2024


Straz Center's 2024-2025 Broadway season is on sale now!

Previews: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Dazzles at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 03, 2024


Directed by Jerry Zaks with music supervision, arrangements, and orchestration by Ethan Popp, we watched in awe as Daniel, an out-of-work man-child actor, magically transforms into the lovable Mrs. Doubtfire, a spry geriatric Scottish woman with some help from two friends. He does this to be hired by his ex-wife as a nanny after losing custody of his children in the divorce. And we have to give a round of applause for his real-life leading lady, Lakis, who dazzles as the believable, underappreciated, exasperated ex-wife.

freeFall Theatre to Wrap Up 2023/2024 Season With NOLLYWOOD DREAMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2024


freeFall Theatre will wrap up their 2023/2024 season with a new play by Jocelyn Bioh. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway's Chryssie Whitehead Will Perform in IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER in Tampa
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024


Tampa Repertory Theatre and New York City based Broadway Arts Community are joining forces to bring veteran Broadway and screen actress Chryssie Whitehead (Chicago, A Chorus Line, West Side Story film, Radio City Rockettes) to Tampa for a one-night-only performance of her autobiographical play with music.

Review: Dive Headfirst into the Upside Down with STRANGER SINGS: A MUSICAL PARODY at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - March 30, 2024


Stranger Sings! is a musical parody based on the adventures of some unlikely heroes set in the 1980’s in Hawkins, Indiana. Created in part to celebrate the fandom surrounding the Netflix behemoth, Stranger Things super fans Jonathan Hogue and Nick Flatto, whereas Flatto also serves as producer-director of the show.

Director Bob Devin Jones And The Studio@620 Present Shakespeare's HAMLET
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2024


Experience the timeless classic, HAMLET, brought to life by renowned director Bob Devin Jones at The Studio@620. Join us for a captivating performance that reimagines Shakespeare's masterpiece.


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