The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Tampa.
When describing Hat Trick's brilliantly twisted production of Mindgame, the only thought that came to me as the lights faded to black was "what the" and I word I cannot write in print.
Is there a proper way to describe the best worst play ever? If I was in the audience for "The Murder at Haversham Manor," I probably would have walked out.
The Tampa Bay Area Premiere of a show that is heartbreaking and funny, and that features one of the finest performances local audiences have seen in quite a long time.
To explain the immensely talented ensemble that appeared in Calendar Girls at Powerstories last night, I am going to borrow a quote from Trish Farber as retired teacher Jessie.
It's a beautiful show, gorgeously mounted, with a couple of questionable moves that do not detract from its overall loveliness.
CHICAGO BRINGS MAGIC to Straz Center
It's so much fun, you might want to see it twice!
Although I admire any new theatre company that wants to do edgy, provocative work, this was not my favorite show.
It's a mixed bag overall, but the good were really good, with definite standouts (especially IN FARCE and FATHERLESS CHILD).
It's a powerful show about PTSD with a central performance that is one of the strongest of the year.
When starring in a production like Annie, you'd better be a powerhouse.
This is one hell of a show, one of the best of the year, so you better get your tickets now.
There's no wonder why Oliver sold out at Carrollwood Cultural Center.
It may not be everyone's taste, but that doesn't stop it from being the greatest musical yet written.
IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, the joyous wedding day musical presented by Mad Theatre of Tampa, doesn't have a bad thought in its head.
Young people wanting answers and adults refusing to give them is the theme of Eight 'O Clock Theatre's newest production July 13-22, a dark coming of age tale, Spring Awakening.
When you talk about a musical and its ensemble on the 35-minute drive home, it's one of two things - good or bad.
Solid cast and direction breathes life into a play that tries too hard.
Nearly 30 students from seven different middle and high schools, plus two dogs, are having the time of their lives putting on this feel-good show.
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Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center for the Performing Arts (7/09-7/26) |
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Schoolhouse Rock Live! Carrollwood Cultural Center (7/17-7/26) |
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Rush at Hard Rock Live Hard Rock Live (11/05-11/06) |
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Blue Train - The Music of John Coltrane Carrollwood Cultural Center (9/19-9/19) |
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War Virgin TheatreFor (6/19-7/12) |
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Predictor Powerstories Theatre @Stageworks Theatre (7/17-7/26) |
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Goo Goo Dolls at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre (8/24-8/24) |
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American Idiot Jobsite Theater (7/15-8/09) |
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Trouble Man - A tribute To Marvin Gaye New Tampa Performing Arts Center (7/12-7/12) |
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The Music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie Carrollwood Cultural Center (8/08-8/08) |
