Jim Russell
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Review: Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at the Carrollwood Players (May 12, 2024)
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Leads Best Musical! (Dec 27, 2021)
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; Broadway Everyday Star Theater's LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Lead Best Musical! (Dec 20, 2021)
Review: Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at the Carrollwood Players (May 12, 2024)
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Leads Best Musical! (Dec 27, 2021)
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; Broadway Everyday Star Theater's LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Lead Best Musical! (Dec 20, 2021)
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Review: Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at the Carrollwood Players
by Peter Nason - May 12, 2024
This Pulitzer Prize winner is both fun and brutal, lengthy but never boring, heart-stopping and soul-stirring, and yet unblinking and sympathetic in its portrait of an American family in unruly disintegration.
by Peter Nason - May 12, 2024
This Pulitzer Prize winner is both fun and brutal, lengthy but never boring, heart-stopping and soul-stirring, and yet unblinking and sympathetic in its portrait of an American family in unruly disintegration.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; Broadway Everyday Star Theater's LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Lead Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
ARCHIMEDES WAR Will Be Performed at Northcote Town Hall Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021
Playwright Melissa Reeves has teamed up with director Susie Dee in Archimedes War, a dark comedy exploring the frightening depersonalisation of modern warfare.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021
Playwright Melissa Reeves has teamed up with director Susie Dee in Archimedes War, a dark comedy exploring the frightening depersonalisation of modern warfare.
Rescheduled Season Confirmed For ARCHIMEDES WAR at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centr
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2021
What happens when our games are about war, and war is played like a game? Playwright Melissa Reeves has teamed up with director Susie Dee for a dark comedy exploring the frightening depersonalisation of modern warfare at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre from 10 – 20 August.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2021
What happens when our games are about war, and war is played like a game? Playwright Melissa Reeves has teamed up with director Susie Dee for a dark comedy exploring the frightening depersonalisation of modern warfare at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre from 10 – 20 August.
ARCHIMEDES WAR By Melissa Reeves to Premiere From 9 To 19 June
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021
What happens when our games are about war, and war is played like a game? Playwright Melissa Reeves has teamed up with director Susie Dee for a dark comedy exploring the frightening depersonalisation of modern warfare at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre from 9 - 19 June.
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021
What happens when our games are about war, and war is played like a game? Playwright Melissa Reeves has teamed up with director Susie Dee for a dark comedy exploring the frightening depersonalisation of modern warfare at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre from 9 - 19 June.
Greenwich+docklands International Festival Announces Full 2019 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2019
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF), London's leading festival of outdoor theatre and performing arts, today announces the full programme for the 2019 festival, running from 21 June - 6 July in locations across Royal Greenwich, East London and, for the first time, the City of London. This year, the annual free outdoor festival features more than 130 performances and 15 UK premieres, and includes opening and closing ceremonies in celebration of the spirit of the people and places in which these two major events will take place.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2019
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF), London's leading festival of outdoor theatre and performing arts, today announces the full programme for the 2019 festival, running from 21 June - 6 July in locations across Royal Greenwich, East London and, for the first time, the City of London. This year, the annual free outdoor festival features more than 130 performances and 15 UK premieres, and includes opening and closing ceremonies in celebration of the spirit of the people and places in which these two major events will take place.
BWW Review: 'A CHRISTMAS' CANNOLI IS A TALE YOU CAN'T REFUSE at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Nov 25, 2018
With tongue firmly planted in cheek, from the imagination of local playwright Joe Pauly comes the outrageous tale of Ebenezer Scungili, the heat-toting Italian olive oil import company proprietor (wink-wink-nudge-nudge) and his miserly, Christmas-hating ways. In this clever adaption of the holiday favorite, 'A Christmas Cannoli' is what happens when 'Casino,' 'Godfather 1, 2, and 3' meet 'A Christmas Carol' and birth an illegitimate, blue-humored, sarcastic baby.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Nov 25, 2018
With tongue firmly planted in cheek, from the imagination of local playwright Joe Pauly comes the outrageous tale of Ebenezer Scungili, the heat-toting Italian olive oil import company proprietor (wink-wink-nudge-nudge) and his miserly, Christmas-hating ways. In this clever adaption of the holiday favorite, 'A Christmas Cannoli' is what happens when 'Casino,' 'Godfather 1, 2, and 3' meet 'A Christmas Carol' and birth an illegitimate, blue-humored, sarcastic baby.
BWW Review: History Has a Nice Beat and You Can Dance to It in Jim Russell's POP GOES AMERICA at the Carrollwood Players Black Box Theatre
by Peter Nason - Jun 30, 2018
Imagine 'Hamilton' as a juke box musical. It's a mess at times, but it's an entertaining mess with an abundance of heart and talent.
by Peter Nason - Jun 30, 2018
Imagine 'Hamilton' as a juke box musical. It's a mess at times, but it's an entertaining mess with an abundance of heart and talent.
BWW Previews: LOCAL ORIGINAL MUSICAL REVUE POP GOES AMERICA DEBUTS at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jun 7, 2018
Coming to The CWP Black Box on June 29-July 1 is Pop Goes America. Inspired by listening to Lou Vega's Mambo #5, local playwright Jim Russell decided to pen historic tales using the melodies of recognized pop music over a short duration of 3 days. From that inspiration came 24 original songs with dances choreographed by director Drew Eberhard that will take you from the 1800s to modern times over a period of two hours.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jun 7, 2018
Coming to The CWP Black Box on June 29-July 1 is Pop Goes America. Inspired by listening to Lou Vega's Mambo #5, local playwright Jim Russell decided to pen historic tales using the melodies of recognized pop music over a short duration of 3 days. From that inspiration came 24 original songs with dances choreographed by director Drew Eberhard that will take you from the 1800s to modern times over a period of two hours.
BWW Previews: WOMEN TELL STORY OF THE GREAT WAR at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 22, 2018
More than 100 years later, World War 1 still brings the emotion of a proud and patriotic nation who sent her young sons across the globe to defend freedom and protect liberty for the entire world. Coming to The CWP Black Box on May 25-27 is The Great War - A WWI Musical Revue.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 22, 2018
More than 100 years later, World War 1 still brings the emotion of a proud and patriotic nation who sent her young sons across the globe to defend freedom and protect liberty for the entire world. Coming to The CWP Black Box on May 25-27 is The Great War - A WWI Musical Revue.
BWW Review: Starship Boobieprize and STAR CHIX Soars into Dunedin Community Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 6, 2018
If you're expecting dramatic works like Jekyll & Hyde, The Miracle Worker, or The Tempest (though there was some unexpected Shakespeare - 'cause why not), then you didn't read the title on the playbill. This was a 120-minute journey into the unknown... a galaxy far, far away on Starship Boobieprize.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 6, 2018
If you're expecting dramatic works like Jekyll & Hyde, The Miracle Worker, or The Tempest (though there was some unexpected Shakespeare - 'cause why not), then you didn't read the title on the playbill. This was a 120-minute journey into the unknown... a galaxy far, far away on Starship Boobieprize.
BWW Review: THE FOREIGNER Reflects Open Hearts and Closed Minds at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 22, 2018
I've been to movies where the audience interacts with the actors on screen, but never have I been to a play like that. Surprisingly, it wasn't disruptive. It almost felt natural. The patron interaction to 'The Foreigner' was nearly as comical as the play. Director Miguel E. Rodriguez warned that (paraphrasing here) if we have half as much watching as he did directing, then we were about to have a fun night.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 22, 2018
I've been to movies where the audience interacts with the actors on screen, but never have I been to a play like that. Surprisingly, it wasn't disruptive. It almost felt natural. The patron interaction to 'The Foreigner' was nearly as comical as the play. Director Miguel E. Rodriguez warned that (paraphrasing here) if we have half as much watching as he did directing, then we were about to have a fun night.
Carrollwood Players to Present THE FULL MONTY
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017
One week from today, Carrollwood Players Theatre will proudly present The Full Monty, book and lyrics by Terrence McNally, music by David Yazbek, directed by Jim Russell, musical direction by Lynn Cammareri, and choreography by Theresa Colado.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017
One week from today, Carrollwood Players Theatre will proudly present The Full Monty, book and lyrics by Terrence McNally, music by David Yazbek, directed by Jim Russell, musical direction by Lynn Cammareri, and choreography by Theresa Colado.
BWW Previews: MONKS GONE WILD at Carrollwood Players Theater
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 30, 2017
Described as 'Monks gone wild,' by director Jim Russell, INCORRUPTIBLE tells the tale of the Abbey of Priseaux in 13th-century France. France has gone broke because St. Foy, the patron of the local monastery, hasn't generated a miracle in thirteen years.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 30, 2017
Described as 'Monks gone wild,' by director Jim Russell, INCORRUPTIBLE tells the tale of the Abbey of Priseaux in 13th-century France. France has gone broke because St. Foy, the patron of the local monastery, hasn't generated a miracle in thirteen years.
BWW Preview: Eight Youth Playwrights See Work Come to Life in Competition at Carrollwood Players Theater
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 17, 2017
EIGHT YOUTH PLAYWRIGHTS SEE WORK COME TO LIFE IN COMPETITION at Carrollwood Players Theater in KIDSPEAK 2.0
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 17, 2017
EIGHT YOUTH PLAYWRIGHTS SEE WORK COME TO LIFE IN COMPETITION at Carrollwood Players Theater in KIDSPEAK 2.0
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Comes to Carrollwood Players This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017
The hilarious and beloved gender-bending musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a six-time Tony Award-winner, featuring the bawdy humor of Harvey Fierstein and the melodies of Jerry Herman, takes to stage at Carrollwood Players on March 17 through April 8.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017
The hilarious and beloved gender-bending musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a six-time Tony Award-winner, featuring the bawdy humor of Harvey Fierstein and the melodies of Jerry Herman, takes to stage at Carrollwood Players on March 17 through April 8.
BWW Preview: 34 Years Later and LA CAGE's Message is as Relevant as Ever at Carrollwood Players Theater
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Feb 14, 2017
The hilarious and beloved gender-bending musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, featuring the bawdy humor of Harvey Fierstein and the melodies of Jerry Herman, is in the final month of rehearsals before taking to stage at Carrollwood Players on March 17 through April 8.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Feb 14, 2017
The hilarious and beloved gender-bending musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, featuring the bawdy humor of Harvey Fierstein and the melodies of Jerry Herman, is in the final month of rehearsals before taking to stage at Carrollwood Players on March 17 through April 8.
Critically Acclaimed Play THE LARAMIE PROJECT Examines Hate Crime in The CWP Black Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017
Imagine being tortured, left out to die in the freezing cold, tied to a fence post, and your only crime is your sexual orientation. In February, The CWP Black Box Theatre at Carrollwood Players presents a staged reading of THE LARAMIE PROJECT on February 19 and 26, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017
Imagine being tortured, left out to die in the freezing cold, tied to a fence post, and your only crime is your sexual orientation. In February, The CWP Black Box Theatre at Carrollwood Players presents a staged reading of THE LARAMIE PROJECT on February 19 and 26, 2017.
Whimsy Meets Magic Realism in ALMOST, MAINE at Carrollwood Players
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2017
With a limited engagement of just two performances, January 15 & 22, 2017, CWP Black Box at Carrollwood Players brings to the stage John Cariani's play, ALMOST, MAINE.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2017
With a limited engagement of just two performances, January 15 & 22, 2017, CWP Black Box at Carrollwood Players brings to the stage John Cariani's play, ALMOST, MAINE.
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