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BWW Reviews: Larry Alexander Delights in freeFall Theatre's Whimsical HARVEY

BWW Reviews: Larry Alexander Delights in freeFall Theatre's Whimsical HARVEY

by Peter Nason — April 13, 2015
There isn't a weak link in this incredible production; every cast member is playing their A-game here, especially that Bay Area godsend, Larry Alexander....
BWW Reviews: Wonderfully Wacky GUTENBERG: THE MUSICAL at American Stage

BWW Reviews: Wonderfully Wacky GUTENBERG: THE MUSICAL at American Stage

by Peter Nason — March 28, 2015
It's like '[title of show]' meets 'Waiting for Guffman,' and just as funny and zany as that sounds....
BWW Reviews: A Strong OTHER DESERT CITIES at the West Coast Players

BWW Reviews: A Strong OTHER DESERT CITIES at the West Coast Players

by Peter Nason — March 23, 2015
A strong production with top-flight acting of Jon Robin Baitz's clever play....
BWW Reviews: Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS at the Center for the Arts at River Ri

BWW Reviews: Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge

by Peter Nason — March 7, 2015
A production so incredible you forget it's a high school show....
BWW Reviews: Let Your Freak Flag Fly with SHREK THE MUSICAL at Corbett IDS

BWW Reviews: Let Your Freak Flag Fly with SHREK THE MUSICAL at Corbett IDS

by Peter Nason — March 7, 2015
Director Seth Travaglino and his wonderful young cast bring the popular musical to life....
BWW Reviews: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY at the Carrollwood Playe

BWW Reviews: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY at the Carrollwood Players

by Peter Nason — March 3, 2015
A great set and some strong performances can't save a mundane script and some serious pacing issues....
BWW Reviews: The 1980's Come Alive with BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY at freeFall

BWW Reviews: The 1980's Come Alive with BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY at freeFall

by Peter Nason — March 2, 2015
It takes you on a fast-moving elevator ride from the party-hardy highs of the Eighties club scene to the crash-landing lows of the morning after....
BWW Reviews: Opposites Attract in FIRST DATE

BWW Reviews: Opposites Attract in FIRST DATE

by Jimmy Ferraro — February 26, 2015
If you want to have a few laughs with a story that takes a contemporary look at dating in 2015, "FIRST DATE" is the new little musical for you!...
BWW Reviews: W. Paul Wade & Dennis Duggan Shine in TWELVE ANGRY MEN

BWW Reviews: W. Paul Wade & Dennis Duggan Shine in TWELVE ANGRY MEN

by Peter Nason — February 23, 2015
Despite some flaws, this is a riveting production with immersion staging that puts us right there in the jury room....
BWW Reviews: MAD Theatre of Tampa's RENT at the Shimberg Playhouse

BWW Reviews: MAD Theatre of Tampa's RENT at the Shimberg Playhouse

by Peter Nason — February 16, 2015
The production is of such high quality that oftentimes we forget that MAD is a community theatre....
BWW Reviews: Timely BIRDS OF A FEATHER at Stageworks

BWW Reviews: Timely BIRDS OF A FEATHER at Stageworks

by Peter Nason — February 1, 2015
It's a light-hearted romp with four actors playing every role. Underneath the sweetness and humor lies a deep, heart-warming view of love and marriage equality....
BWW Reviews: August Wilson's Powerful, Profound RADIO GOLF at American Stage

BWW Reviews: August Wilson's Powerful, Profound RADIO GOLF at American Stage

by Peter Nason — January 26, 2015
It will be your loss to miss this incredible show with a top-flight cast that nails every word, every pause, every moment. RADIO GOLF is a spellbinding experience....
BWW Reviews: ON GOLDEN POND at the Carrollwood Players

BWW Reviews: ON GOLDEN POND at the Carrollwood Players

by Peter Nason — January 24, 2015
A heartfelt, entertaining show from one of the best community theaters in the Tampa area....
BWW Reviews: The World Premiere of Natalie Symons' THE BUFFALO KINGS at freeFall

BWW Reviews: The World Premiere of Natalie Symons' THE BUFFALO KINGS at freeFall

by Peter Nason — January 19, 2015
This is a tremendous show, filled with lots of dark humor and plenty of tears. It's a wonderfully written play that has found a venue (and talented cast) where it gets to beautifully shine....
BWW Reviews:  Jo Morello & Jack Gilhooley's LIFE UPON THE WICKED STAGE at Gypsy Stage

BWW Reviews: Jo Morello & Jack Gilhooley's LIFE UPON THE WICKED STAGE at Gypsy Stage Repertory

by Peter Nason — January 16, 2015
The latest work by husband and wife team Morello & Gilhooley may have mixed results, but we should thank the fine folks at Gypsy Stage for bringing original local works like this to light....
BWW Reviews: The Astounding Giles Davies in Jobsite Theater's TWELFTH NIGHT

BWW Reviews: The Astounding Giles Davies in Jobsite Theater's TWELFTH NIGHT

by Peter Nason — January 15, 2015
This is an eye-popping, slam dunk production, with a star turn by Giles Davies as Malvolio that leaves the audience in hysterics....
BWW Reviews: First Night of TWELFTH NIGHT Delights at Jobsite

BWW Reviews: First Night of TWELFTH NIGHT Delights at Jobsite

by Desiree Fantal — January 13, 2015
I'm prepared to lose friends as I type this, but I'm actually not a huge of Will S. Perhaps attending a Shakespeare camp in my youth would've lead me in a different path, but in the past I'd spend so much time sifting through and interpreting the language, that the overall impact of the story was lo...
BWW Reviews: David Mann Astonishes in freeFall Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

BWW Reviews: David Mann Astonishes in freeFall Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Peter Nason — December 8, 2014
David Mann is astonishing as Scrooge in this Dickens masterpiece, brought to life by the miraculous team at freeFall Theatre....
BWW Reviews: HANDLE WITH CARE at Stageworks

BWW Reviews: HANDLE WITH CARE at Stageworks

by Peter Nason — December 8, 2014
Just in time for the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons, this show is a real charmer, a perfect stocking stuffer to help get you in the holiday spirit....
BWW Reviews: DIRTY DANCING - The Danciest Show in Town!

BWW Reviews: DIRTY DANCING - The Danciest Show in Town!

by Jimmy Ferraro — December 5, 2014
And if you like 'DIRTY DANCING', the film, this stage version is indeed a 'cinematic' stage production....
BWW Reviews: Neil Simon's LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR at American Stage

BWW Reviews: Neil Simon's LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR at American Stage

by Peter Nason — November 26, 2014
It features top-notched performances by some of our area's finest actors, including Glenn Gover who steals the entire show from the rest of the talented cast and gives one of the year's best performances....
BWW Reviews: RENT at Florida Southern College in Lakeland

BWW Reviews: RENT at Florida Southern College in Lakeland

by Peter Nason — November 18, 2014
The production has some shaky moments, but it soon settles into a wonderful, captivating show with a stunning performance of 'I Will Cover You (Reprise)' that is an out-of-the-park home run....
BWW Reviews: DOUBT at the Carrollwood Players

BWW Reviews: DOUBT at the Carrollwood Players

by Peter Nason — November 13, 2014
This is a show where everything comes together--acting, set design, sound, direction and that wonderful script. This is as good as community theatre gets....
BWW Reviews: Biting Wit in VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM

BWW Reviews: Biting Wit in VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM

by Desiree Fantal — November 3, 2014
Under the direction of David Jenkins, Busch's campy brand of depravity was perfectly executed on Jobsite's set. Brian Smallheer's minimalistic set design engages the eye just enough, while allowing the players to retain the audience's attention....
BWW Reviews: Jobsite Theater's VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM

BWW Reviews: Jobsite Theater's VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM

by Peter Nason — November 2, 2014
Zachary Hines shines in a performance that could be considered a master class in camp....
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