Previews: RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 02, 2026
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation arrives at Ruth Eckerd Hall on February 3 and 4 with a revitalized anniversary production that blends the iconic power of the original show with new choreography, costumes, and stunning visual design.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 02, 2026
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation arrives at Ruth Eckerd Hall on February 3 and 4 with a revitalized anniversary production that blends the iconic power of the original show with new choreography, costumes, and stunning visual design.
Review: David Greig's Riveting TOUCHING THE VOID at Stageworks
by Peter Nason - January 31, 2026
A high octane tour de force, brilliantly directed by Karla Hartley.
by Peter Nason - January 31, 2026
A high octane tour de force, brilliantly directed by Karla Hartley.
Previews: HIMSELF AND NORA at FreeFall Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 30, 2026
Himself and Nora stars Robert Teasdale as celebrated author and poet James Joyce, while Katie Davis, in her freeFall debut, gives voice to Nora, whose influence on Joyce’s personal and artistic evolution cannot be overstated.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 30, 2026
Himself and Nora stars Robert Teasdale as celebrated author and poet James Joyce, while Katie Davis, in her freeFall debut, gives voice to Nora, whose influence on Joyce’s personal and artistic evolution cannot be overstated.
THE MIRROR CRACK'D & More Lead Florida's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - January 29, 2026
Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include The Mirror Crack'd and more!
by Team BWW - January 29, 2026
Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include The Mirror Crack'd and more!
Jeri Wexler Honored as Volunteer of the Year at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Volunteer Head Usher, Jeri Wexler, was named the Ruth Eckerd Hall Superstar Volunteer Of The Year at the performing arts center's Annual Meeting held at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Volunteer Head Usher, Jeri Wexler, was named the Ruth Eckerd Hall Superstar Volunteer Of The Year at the performing arts center's Annual Meeting held at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Beth Hart Set to Perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in March
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Ruth Eckerd Hall will present GRAMMY-nominated artist Beth Hart. You Still Got Me is Hart’s eleventh studio album. Her most recent albums, A Tribute To Led Zeppelin and War In My Mind, became her highest charting UK and U.S. releases to date
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Ruth Eckerd Hall will present GRAMMY-nominated artist Beth Hart. You Still Got Me is Hart’s eleventh studio album. Her most recent albums, A Tribute To Led Zeppelin and War In My Mind, became her highest charting UK and U.S. releases to date
AN EVENING OF ALTON BROWN Comes To Ruth Eckerd Hall This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Alton Brown will bring his new live show, An Evening of Alton Brown, to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. The intimate performance features storytelling, demonstrations, and new material from the longtime television host.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Alton Brown will bring his new live show, An Evening of Alton Brown, to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. The intimate performance features storytelling, demonstrations, and new material from the longtime television host.
Shakespeare at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Offers Outdoor Theater Experience
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
American Stage will present a series of Shakespeare plays at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, blending classic theater with natural surroundings. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
American Stage will present a series of Shakespeare plays at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, blending classic theater with natural surroundings. Learn more here!
John Legend Set to Perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in March
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
John Legend will take the stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Hear fan favorites from throughout his 13-time GRAMMY-winning body of work built over 20+ years—woven together with fascinating and unexpected stories from his life and career.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
John Legend will take the stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Hear fan favorites from throughout his 13-time GRAMMY-winning body of work built over 20+ years—woven together with fascinating and unexpected stories from his life and career.
Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket to Perform at The BayCare Sound
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket will be live in concert at The BayCare Sound with special guest Shonen Knife.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket will be live in concert at The BayCare Sound with special guest Shonen Knife.
Interview: Matthew Morrison of MATTHEW MORRISON at Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 20, 2026
When Matthew Morrison steps onto the Murray Theatre stage on February 5, he is leaving the polish behind and inviting audiences into a performance built on truth, connection, and the joy of being fully present.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 20, 2026
When Matthew Morrison steps onto the Murray Theatre stage on February 5, he is leaving the polish behind and inviting audiences into a performance built on truth, connection, and the joy of being fully present.
Review: MAD Theatre of Tampa Presents Frank Loesser's GUYS AND DOLLS at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - January 20, 2026
Does GUYS AND DOLLS belong in the conversation as the greatest musical written in the 20th Century? The answer may certainly be a big fat “YES,” but the competition is fierce; it must go head to head with the likes of West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Gypsy, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd and any of the early Rodgers and Hammerstein classics.
by Peter Nason - January 20, 2026
Does GUYS AND DOLLS belong in the conversation as the greatest musical written in the 20th Century? The answer may certainly be a big fat “YES,” but the competition is fierce; it must go head to head with the likes of West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Gypsy, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd and any of the early Rodgers and Hammerstein classics.
Video: ASL Theatre Performs 'Something to Believe In' From NEWSIES in Sign Language
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Performers from the ASL Theatre in Florida recorded a video performing 'Something To Believe In' from Newsies, fully in ASL (American Sign Language). Check out the video here!
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Performers from the ASL Theatre in Florida recorded a video performing 'Something To Believe In' from Newsies, fully in ASL (American Sign Language). Check out the video here!
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 18, 2026
This was a technicolor circus‑concert fever dream. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a circus, a rock concert, and a neon‑soaked art installation had a baby, the answer is simple: Blue Man Group. And let me tell you — it was amazing, bright, colorful, and unapologetically LOUD in the best possible way.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 18, 2026
This was a technicolor circus‑concert fever dream. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a circus, a rock concert, and a neon‑soaked art installation had a baby, the answer is simple: Blue Man Group. And let me tell you — it was amazing, bright, colorful, and unapologetically LOUD in the best possible way.
Jesse Cook Concert At The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Rescheduled
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jesse Cook's concert originally scheduled for this week at Ruth Eckerd Hall has been postponed to January 19, 2026. Ticket holders are advised to retain their tickets as they will be honored on the new date.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jesse Cook's concert originally scheduled for this week at Ruth Eckerd Hall has been postponed to January 19, 2026. Ticket holders are advised to retain their tickets as they will be honored on the new date.
Previews: TO THE STARS at Patel Conservatory - (Theater For Young Audiences)
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 15, 2026
Patel Conservatory’s new immersive play To the Stars, written by Cory Kennedy Barrow and brought to life by teen puppeteers and actors, invites young audiences into a universe where wishes strain the constellations and imagination becomes a shared mission. Blending tactile “moments of wonder,” heartfelt emotional beats, and student‑driven dramaturgy, the production celebrates hope, collaboration, and the power of storytelling to rekindle belief in what’s possible.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 15, 2026
Patel Conservatory’s new immersive play To the Stars, written by Cory Kennedy Barrow and brought to life by teen puppeteers and actors, invites young audiences into a universe where wishes strain the constellations and imagination becomes a shared mission. Blending tactile “moments of wonder,” heartfelt emotional beats, and student‑driven dramaturgy, the production celebrates hope, collaboration, and the power of storytelling to rekindle belief in what’s possible.
Previews: GOD OF CARNAGE at TampaRep
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 15, 2026
TampaRep’s upcoming production of God of Carnage promises an uncomfortably funny, sharply intimate experience under the direction of Alexis Carra, who has updated the play to 2026 and staged it in the round to heighten its immediacy. Carra calls the story “painfully current,” noting how quickly the characters’ polished civility collapses.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 15, 2026
TampaRep’s upcoming production of God of Carnage promises an uncomfortably funny, sharply intimate experience under the direction of Alexis Carra, who has updated the play to 2026 and staged it in the round to heighten its immediacy. Carra calls the story “painfully current,” noting how quickly the characters’ polished civility collapses.
Previews: & JULIET at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 15, 2026
The high‑energy national tour of & Juliet bursts into the Straz Center, February 10 to 15, led by 18‑year‑old Fabiola Caraballo Quijada, who brings infectious joy and fire to a Juliet determined to rewrite her own ending. Packed with iconic Max Martin hits like “Roar,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Baby One More Time,” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” the Emmy-winning musical flips Shakespeare on his head with humor, heart, and a heroine choosing life on her own terms.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 15, 2026
The high‑energy national tour of & Juliet bursts into the Straz Center, February 10 to 15, led by 18‑year‑old Fabiola Caraballo Quijada, who brings infectious joy and fire to a Juliet determined to rewrite her own ending. Packed with iconic Max Martin hits like “Roar,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Baby One More Time,” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” the Emmy-winning musical flips Shakespeare on his head with humor, heart, and a heroine choosing life on her own terms.
Previews: TOUCHING THE VOID at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 15, 2026
A gripping true survival story brought to life on a towering 18-foot mountain inside Stageworks Theatre, where Joe Simpson’s fight to live unfolds with visceral intensity.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 15, 2026
A gripping true survival story brought to life on a towering 18-foot mountain inside Stageworks Theatre, where Joe Simpson’s fight to live unfolds with visceral intensity.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Tampa Repertory Theatre Reveals Cast for GOD OF CARNAGE
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Tampa Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of God of Carnage, Yasmina Reza's Tony and Olivier Award–winning comedy, to be presented at the Hillsborough Community College Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Tampa Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of God of Carnage, Yasmina Reza's Tony and Olivier Award–winning comedy, to be presented at the Hillsborough Community College Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre.
Cast Set For HIMSELF AND NORA at freeFall
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis and Resident Musical Director Michael Raabe turn to the literary life of James Joyce and his muse, Nora Barnacle in the romantic and tuneful musical, Himself and Nora.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis and Resident Musical Director Michael Raabe turn to the literary life of James Joyce and his muse, Nora Barnacle in the romantic and tuneful musical, Himself and Nora.
Brian S. Brijbag’s ON THE LIKELIHOOD OF ELEPHANTS Wins Verna Safran Prize for Best Play
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2026
On the Likelihood of Elephants, a play by Florida attorney and playwright Brian S. Brijbag, Esq., has been awarded the Verna Safran Prize for Best Play at the 21st Annual 10-Minute Play Festival presented by Theatre Odyssey.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2026
On the Likelihood of Elephants, a play by Florida attorney and playwright Brian S. Brijbag, Esq., has been awarded the Verna Safran Prize for Best Play at the 21st Annual 10-Minute Play Festival presented by Theatre Odyssey.
Leo Kottke Postpones Tour Date At The Nancy And David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Due To Illness
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
The scheduled concert of renowned guitarist Leo Kottke at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre has been postponed. New dates for the event will be announced soon.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
The scheduled concert of renowned guitarist Leo Kottke at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre has been postponed. New dates for the event will be announced soon.
Bush Announces Clearwater Stop of THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY TOUR
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
BUSH will bring The Land of Milk and Honey Tour to The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park in Clearwater. The headlining tour supports the band’s album I Beat Loneliness and features special guests Mammoth and James and the Cold Gun.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
BUSH will bring The Land of Milk and Honey Tour to The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park in Clearwater. The headlining tour supports the band’s album I Beat Loneliness and features special guests Mammoth and James and the Cold Gun.
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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE McPHEE
Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater (2/20 - 2/20) | |
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God of Carnage
HCC Studio Theatre (1/29 - 2/15) | |
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A Tribute to Sarah Brightman
New Tampa Performing Arts Center (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Tampa Metropolitan Improv
Carrollwood Cultural Center (5/29 - 5/29) | |
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M*A*S*H
Carrollwood Cultural Center (5/15 - 5/24) | |
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Love Letters by A.R. Gurney
TheatreFor (2/13 - 2/15) | |
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Powerstories 6th Annual Voices of Women Theatre Festival
Hillsborough College Theatre, YPAB - Ybor Performing Arts Building, 1411 E. 11th Ave. (3/5 - 3/8) | |
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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (2/12 - 2/12) | |
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Machinal
USF Theatre 2 (2/12 - 2/15) | |
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The Scarlet Letter
American Stage Theatre Company (1/21 - 2/15) | |
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