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Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL: in Concert at FreeFall Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

Featuring beautifully arranged songs from Keith Ferguson and Bruce Greer's musical adaptation performed by a cast of live singers along with multimedia and narration from the original novella, this is the perfect evening out during the holiday season.

Review: GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at JOBSITE THEATER
by Drew Eberhard - Oct 21, 2025

Let me start with a question, if you shall indulge me for a moment. What happens when one of the greatest storytelling musicians of modern times, and the master of horror/suspense and the downright weird, decides to form a partnership? What happens when you take a story, stretch the lore, change the pace, add in some elements of mystery, love, deception, intrigue, and perhaps murder? What then happens when you set the story to a gritty, no-holds-barred, blues/folk score that shakes you to the very being of your core?

Photos: Stephen King & John Mellencamp's GHOST BROTHERS at Shimberg Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

Spooky season has arrived at the Straz Center with Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, the southern gothic supernatural musical by literary icon Stephen King and rock legend John Mellencamp. The production, presented by Jobsite Theater, runs through November 9 in the Straz’s Shimberg Playhouse. See photos of the production.

TALES FROM THE BEYOND Comes to Write Act Repertory in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Write Act Repertory has announced its third annual Cringe Festival 2025.  TALES FROM THE BEYOND, World Premiere Series of five one-act plays with special hosts, for a limited run of eight performances.

Photos: First Look at GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at the Straz Center
by Gillian Blum - Sep 21, 2025

Check out photos from GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY, running October 15 through November 9 at the Shimberg Playhouse in the Straz Center in Tampa.

Full Cast Set for OTHELLO Starring David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

The full cast has been revealed for Tom Morris’ new West End production of Shakespeare’s Othello starring David Harewood as Othello, Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.

Tickets to GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at Jobsite on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025

Jobsite, resident theater company of the Straz Center, is presenting the Florida premiere of literary legend Stephen King and rock ‘n' roll icon John Mellencamp's Southern gothic musical GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY. Learn more!

Write Act Rep to Present Original One-Act Plays With Write Of Spring 2025 At The Brickhouse Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Write Act Repertory will present its annual Write of Spring (2025) Original One-Act Plays Cracking Open Art. Learn more about the event and see how to attend!

Write Act Repertory Will Host HOT SUMMER NIGHTS - THE MUSICALS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

 Write Act Repertory has announced its inaugural Hot Summer Nights - The Musicals (2024), a collection of 4 World Premiere original one act plays written by various Write Act Repertory writers for a limited run of performances.

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH ST: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO PLAY HERALDS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT at FreeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Dec 4, 2023

Miracle on 34th Street is an American Christmas comedic/drama from 1947 that was produced by 20th century Fox. Based on the story by by Valentine Davies, the film was directed by George Seaton and features Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn. Winning three Academy Awards, Miracle on 34th Street takes place between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and the events that transpire when a Department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Santa.

Previews: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: A LIVE MUSICAL RADIO PLAY at FreeFall Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Nov 21, 2023

Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play is a captivating journey back in time, immersing the audience in the ambiance of a bygone era. The production ingeniously unfolds as a live radio broadcast, with a skilled ensemble and a meticulous foley artist weaving each sound effect into the intricate auditory tapestry.

freeFall Theatre Celebrates the Holidays With MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

It's 1947, and a group of America's best and brightest entertainers have joined forces to present a radio production of the beloved holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street. This classic story is presented in a radio format before a live studio audience and stars the voice talents of Larry Alexander, Jonathan Harrison, Joe D. Lauck, Michael Raabe, Julia Rifino, Hillary Scales-Lewis and Mya Simpkins (freeFall debut).

Write Act Repertory Presents The World Premiere Of NOT/NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2023

Write Act Repertory will present the world premiere of Not/Now, written by Darrin Yalacki and directed by Amanda Blake Davis (Folk Wandering, Clown Bar), produced with Anne Mesa and John Lant.

Write Act Rep Presents The World Premiere Of THE ATHEIST MOTHER This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

Write Act Repertory presents a new drama by Willard Manus, THE ATHEIST MOTHER.  The play is based on the fictionalized life of Madelyn Murray O'Hair, the woman who led the fight to ban prayer in America's public schools.  

THE FUNNY MAN Premieres at The Brickhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022

Write Act Repertory Co. will present the world premiere of THE FUNNY MAN, a solo play about America's greatest comic writer, S.J. Perelman,  June 19 – July 17, 2022, at the Brickhouse Theatre in N. Hollywood.  Performances are Sat. nights at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 1.30 pm.

BWW Review: Breathing Fresh Air Into a Cult Classic with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Apr 9, 2022

Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy rock musical with somewhat of a cult following much like Hedwig & the Angry Inch, and Rocky Horror Show. Read our critic's review.

BWW Previews: LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR, CAMPY DARK MUSICAL BLOOMS at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Mar 28, 2022

The cast auditioned for the show over two and half years ago, but due to the pandemic, the musical was postponed. The original cast is excited to finally bring the horror love story to stage.

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.

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.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; Broadway Everyday Star Theater's LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 13, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open 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.