Review: BANKSY EXHIBITION at Straz Center
Walking the timeline of Banksy’s work at the Straz was extraordinary, with over 160 pieces revealing his evolution.
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Review: A BOLD, WORLD PREMIERE WITH AVA RICE AND THE EIGHTH SIN at Breakroom Entertainment
Ava Rice and the Eighth Sin, a new musical presented by Breakroom Entertainment, features a book and lyrics by Pedro Amaral.
Review: KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at TampaRep
When the idea of seeing this Ken Ludwig play came to fruition, I was immediately enamored with the idea that it is based on a true story.
Review: New Tampa Players Presents ANNIE at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center
A wonderful production that provides a heavy dose of optimism that's needed now more than ever!
Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center
Schoolhouse Rock Live! delivered a cheerful rush of childhood memories with standout acting, singing and lively choreography.
Review: GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT ROCKS THE STRAZ CENTER at JOBSITE THEATER
Green Day’s American Idiot is a rock musical, mostly sung through, in a blistering 90 minutes.
Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Green Day's Rocking AMERICAN IDIOT at the Jaeb
What did our critic, Peter Nason, think of Jobsite Theater's Rocking Production of GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT?
Review: Tampa Rep Presents Ken Ludwig's Endearing DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at the Shimberg Playhouse
It's like a war-themed version of Love Letters, both characters brought to life by superb performances by Cameron Kubly and Katie Davis.
Review: MAD Theatre of Tampa's COME FROM AWAY at the Shimberg Playhouse
In a coup for MAD Theatre of Tampa, their company is the first community theatre in Florida to present this incredibly moving and heartfelt musical.
Review: RENT at Carrollwood Players Theatre
The performances, the vocals, the intimacy of the space, all of it hit me in the best way.
Review: Jonathan Larson's RENT at the Carrollwood Players
Director David Valdez guides a wonderful production of this famous but flawed musical.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK MUSICAL at Straz Center
Prepare to cry.
Review: JOB-SIDE PRODUCTIONS RESURRECTED WITH CROUCH’S I, BANQUO at Job-Side Productions Jobsite
British Playwright Tim Crouch has tackled the tale of Macbeth’s friend and ultimate cohort with I, Banquo, a 40-minute one-man tour-de-force that is a dramatic retelling of the famous Scottish Play from the perspective of Banquo’s Ghost.
Review: SIX IGNITES THE STAGE at Straz Center
It was empowering and absolutely outstanding from start to finish, the kind of night that hits with attitude, precision, and pure joy.
Review: Arts in Motion's Production of TUCK EVERLASTING at the IPAC
Imagine a rustic musical episode of The Waltons merged with The Twilight Zone.
Review: AN AMBITIOUS STAGING OF DREAMWORKS PRINCE OF EGYPT ARRIVES at St Petersburg City Theatre
DreamWorks The Prince of Egypt is a stage musical with a book by Phillip LaZebnik and music/lyrics by the great Stephen Schwartz.
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Straz Center
I walked in knowing only a handful of the songs, and it made no difference.
Review: WOMEN OF RESISTANCE at New Tampa Performing Arts Center
Women of Resistance at New Tampa Performing Arts Center is stirring, urgent, and unforgettable, blending history and artistry in a way that stays with you.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Carrollwood Cultural Center
We forgive any flaws in the production because, with Patty Smithey as Jesus and Evan Lomba as Judas, it's triumphant.
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN SETS SAIL at JOBSITE THEATER
FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974.
Review: BRIGHT STAR Takes Center Stage at Manatee Players
Bright Star is a Bluegrass/Folk musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.
Review: A Night with Audra Mcdonald Delivers at The Florida Orchestra Gala at Straz Center
The Quintessential voice, the one and only Audra McDonald.
Review: HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION Presented by the Gator Lane Players of Land O'Lakes High School
It's a fabulous journey led by a fine cast and the legendary theatre teacher and director, Sabrina Hydes.
Review: &JULIET REWRITES THE NARRATIVE at STRAZ CENTER
&Juliet is a 2019 jukebox musical, featuring a book by David West Read and music by Max Martin, a Swedish Pop songwriter.
Review: & JULIET at Straz Center
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, &Juliet at the Straz was a witty burst of female power, driven by knockout vocals.
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