TAMPA THEATER REVIEWS

Travis Brown makes a stunning debut with a top-notch cast in this wonderfully acted show that should not be missed....

There is something exhilarating about sitting in the audience watching a new work that you think could eventually become something special. More so than any other artistic medium, pieces of musical theatre require extensive gestation periods, sometimes with years numbering in the decades. So to see ...

Jobsite's first play of the season is a winner; if this is any indication of the shows to come, it's going to be quite an exciting year of theater....

A great set, a great plant, and great leads make for a show that is so much fun that it should not be missed....

Exquisitely directed and acted with a storyline that truly connects with audiences, it deserves a full house every night....

An absorbing, blistering production that should not be missed by anyone who thrives on daring, superbly written shows....

Scott and Patti, Florida's only Mother/Son Cabaret Duo, bring fun and flair to Tampa's Stageworks Theatre....

Don't come in expecting the Broadway classic; this version is pure Disney. Although the fast moving show doesn't reach the heights of some of Stage West's earlier youth shows, it's perfect for kids....

It's unfair to call this version of the beloved classic a mere play; it's so much more than that. It's a total theatrical experience. And it's not to be missed....

Despite some obvious messiness in the production, the cast does a phenomenal job of bringing Stephen Schwartz's Brechtian musical to life....

Jarrett Koski's direction is tight and imaginative, and though we may miss certain perks that would come with a full-scale production of the show, the concert version is simply stunning....

It's a lively, fun, yet moving musical that fits that needed niche between the young marrieds in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" and the older "Menopause: The Musical" ladies....

Even with some flaws in the production, the mirth never stops in NOISES OFF. It's marvelous fun....

What do you get when you mix a great script, a perfect ensemble and Karla Hartley's exemplary direction? A show that is nothing short of a masterpiece....

Yasmina Reza's play, 'God of Carnage,' aims to destroy the facade of civility initially presented by the four characters on stage....

INVENTING VAN GOGH is a beautifully written and acted time-skipping love letter to art history, an accurate examination of the struggles each artist (not just Van Gogh) faces in the creation of something new, and a mystery in a world that has a hard time telling the difference between what is genuin...

Patrick Stone is a Van Gogh-hating painter suffering from artist's block. He is approached by an unscrupulous art dealer who convinces him into attempting to produce a forgery of Van Gogh's last work - which may or may not actually exist....

Despite some flaws, EOT's HAIR is a high-energy musical that's not to be missed, especially if you want to re-live those glory days of Be-Ins, peace signs and flower power....

Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project presents A Prelude to Pride: 'All About Steve,' a play on the 1950's classic film starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter. This variation stars Scott Daniel and Matthew McGee of 'Scott and Patti' fame, as well as other talent from around the Bay Area....

Music director Mark Sforzini and stage director Bill Leavengood have struck gold with their top-flight cast. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, then do so quickly. This fantastic production features several performances that should not be missed....

Prepare yourself for a major treat, a hidden bluegrass gem that should not be missed. But what else do you expect from the freeFall folk who are perhaps the most creative purveyors of theatre magic in the state?...

What do you do when a production is first rate, when everyone onstage is absolutely stellar, but the forced camp of the script grounds the entire enterprise?...

Definitely see "Church Basement Ladies" and this incredible new space. ...the outstanding performances, character bonding and the truths of these four women will resonate. The sold-out audience was enthralled the night I went, appreciative at seeing professional performers shining on a brand new...

"The Cemetery Club" proves why the Carrollwood Players is considered one of the finest community theatres in the area; it does things right....