THE BOOK OF MORMON Sets Lottery Policy for Van Wezel Engagement
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins Tuesday, February 9th at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida and plays a limited eight- performance engagement through Sunday, February 14th. The production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece for each of the eight performances.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins Tuesday, February 9th at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida and plays a limited eight- performance engagement through Sunday, February 14th. The production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece for each of the eight performances.
freeFall to Open 2016 Season with Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2016
St. Petersburg's own Bob Devin Jones will play the Stage Manager; he will be reunited with director Eric Davis, who started freeFall Theatre Company at Jones' performance space/gallery Studio @ 620 with the smash hit THE WILD PARTY in 2008.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2016
St. Petersburg's own Bob Devin Jones will play the Stage Manager; he will be reunited with director Eric Davis, who started freeFall Theatre Company at Jones' performance space/gallery Studio @ 620 with the smash hit THE WILD PARTY in 2008.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends 'SOUL MATES' Through Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2015
Due to popular demand, FST announces the extension of its first Winter Cabaret hit show, SOUL MATES: A JOURNEY TO HITSVILLE. The production now runs through February 14, 2016 in the John C. Court Cabaret.
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2015
Due to popular demand, FST announces the extension of its first Winter Cabaret hit show, SOUL MATES: A JOURNEY TO HITSVILLE. The production now runs through February 14, 2016 in the John C. Court Cabaret.
The Ten Tenors Come to the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2015
Ring in the new year with the charming international singing sensation The Ten Tenors at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, December 31st at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2015
Ring in the new year with the charming international singing sensation The Ten Tenors at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, December 31st at 7pm.
FST to Celebrate 20 Years of Cabaret Theatre with YESTERDAY
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
The British are coming! FST celebrates 20 years of Cabaret with the opening of its second Winter Cabaret show of the season, Yesterday. Developed by Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins, and Jim Prosser, the show opens in Florida Studio Theatre's Goldstein Cabaret on Friday, January 9, 2016. Subscriptions for all three shows can be purchased for as little as $39. Subscriptions may be purchased online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000, or by visiting the Box Office.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
The British are coming! FST celebrates 20 years of Cabaret with the opening of its second Winter Cabaret show of the season, Yesterday. Developed by Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins, and Jim Prosser, the show opens in Florida Studio Theatre's Goldstein Cabaret on Friday, January 9, 2016. Subscriptions for all three shows can be purchased for as little as $39. Subscriptions may be purchased online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000, or by visiting the Box Office.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS to Play Temple Terrace
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
Florida College is at it again, and the production of their annual musical has begun. They are proud to announce the title of this year's show: Once Upon a Mattress.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
Florida College is at it again, and the production of their annual musical has begun. They are proud to announce the title of this year's show: Once Upon a Mattress.
FST to Host 'Sixties Shindig' in February
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre will be hosting a "Sixties Shindig" on February 22 at 5pm in the Hegner Theatre Wing. This groovy gathering celebrates FST's ongoing campaign to support the Kretzmer Artist Residence Project and the presentation of this year's Jon Spelman Award to Ernie Kretzmer. The Sixties Shindig will bring together invited guests to join them in "havin' a gas" and taking in groovy live entertainment reminiscent of Laugh In comedy and various musical acts. The event will culminate in a seated dinner in the Court Cabaret, Bowne's Lab, and Green Room Cafe. Tickets are $250 per person with proceeds supporting the ongoing work of FST. To reserve a seat, please call Steve Turrisi, Development Associate at (941)-366-0932.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre will be hosting a "Sixties Shindig" on February 22 at 5pm in the Hegner Theatre Wing. This groovy gathering celebrates FST's ongoing campaign to support the Kretzmer Artist Residence Project and the presentation of this year's Jon Spelman Award to Ernie Kretzmer. The Sixties Shindig will bring together invited guests to join them in "havin' a gas" and taking in groovy live entertainment reminiscent of Laugh In comedy and various musical acts. The event will culminate in a seated dinner in the Court Cabaret, Bowne's Lab, and Green Room Cafe. Tickets are $250 per person with proceeds supporting the ongoing work of FST. To reserve a seat, please call Steve Turrisi, Development Associate at (941)-366-0932.
Wynonna & The Big Noise to Play Van Wezel in January
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2015
Five-time GRAMMY Award winner and country music megastar Wynonna Judd comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2015
Five-time GRAMMY Award winner and country music megastar Wynonna Judd comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 7pm.
Bob Devin Jones to Headline freeFall Theatre Company's OUR TOWN; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2015
?freeFall Theatre Company presents Thornton Wilder's classic play OUR TOWN, opening on January 16 and running through February 14, 2016 with added performances on Wednesdays at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2015
?freeFall Theatre Company presents Thornton Wilder's classic play OUR TOWN, opening on January 16 and running through February 14, 2016 with added performances on Wednesdays at 7pm.
2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg/Tampa Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
Paul Anka to Play Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2015
One of the biggest teen idols of the late '50's, legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, January 17th at 7:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2015
One of the biggest teen idols of the late '50's, legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, January 17th at 7:00pm.
Van Wezel to Welcome Air Supply
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2015
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock celebrate 40 years of hit-making as Air Supply at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, January 16th at 8:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2015
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock celebrate 40 years of hit-making as Air Supply at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, January 16th at 8:00pm.
Lisa Lampanelli Coming to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2015
Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli makes her debut at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, January 15th at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2015
Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli makes her debut at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, January 15th at 8pm.
BWW Review: Magical Ensemble in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at freeFall Theatre
by Peter Nason - December 19, 2015
It may be sold out, or close to selling out, but if you have chance to see freeFall's take of this Peter Pan prequel, then go. It's one of the best shows of the year.
by Peter Nason - December 19, 2015
It may be sold out, or close to selling out, but if you have chance to see freeFall's take of this Peter Pan prequel, then go. It's one of the best shows of the year.
CATSKILLS ON BROADWAY to Play Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Sit, back, relax and get ready to enjoy a great evening of good old-fashioned humor with the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Catskills on Broadway at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, January 14 at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Sit, back, relax and get ready to enjoy a great evening of good old-fashioned humor with the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Catskills on Broadway at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, January 14 at 8pm.
2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg/Tampa Awards Update - Matthew McGee, Eric Davis Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
Asolo Rep to Stage AH, WILDERNESS! This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2015
Asolo Rep continues its 2015-16 season with quintessential American playwright Eugene O'Neill's sentimental comedy AH, WILDERNESS!, directed by Greg Leaming, associate artistic director of Asolo Rep and the director of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. The Tony Award, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winner's sole comedy previews on Wednesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 21 at 8pm, opens Friday, January 22 at 8pm and runs in rotating repertory through Sunday, April 10 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2015
Asolo Rep continues its 2015-16 season with quintessential American playwright Eugene O'Neill's sentimental comedy AH, WILDERNESS!, directed by Greg Leaming, associate artistic director of Asolo Rep and the director of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. The Tony Award, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winner's sole comedy previews on Wednesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 21 at 8pm, opens Friday, January 22 at 8pm and runs in rotating repertory through Sunday, April 10 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
Florida Studio Theatre and Tidewell Hospice to Launch Blue Butterfly Theatre Program, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2015
Combining both practices of the arts and grief counseling, Florida Studio Theatre and Tidewell Hospice present the Blue Butterfly Theatre Program. Running from January 23- February 27, the program is designed for teens age 13-18 dealing with grief of all forms.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2015
Combining both practices of the arts and grief counseling, Florida Studio Theatre and Tidewell Hospice present the Blue Butterfly Theatre Program. Running from January 23- February 27, the program is designed for teens age 13-18 dealing with grief of all forms.
Photo Flash: First Look at Israel Horovitz's LEBENSRAUM at Jobsite Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
Jobsite Theater starts the new year with a new collaboration with one of the world's greatest living dramatists. Israel Horovitz visited Tampa for a week this past February for a week-long residency culminating in a rehearsed staged reading of his play Sins of the Mother that featured a talkback and poetry reading with the award-winning writer, film-maker, and 'Beastie Dad' (he is also the father of Adam 'Ad Rock' Horovitz). He once again returns for the opening week of his play LEBENSRAUM that runs Jan. 8-31, 2016, in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center where Jobsite is resident theater company. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast onstage!
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
Jobsite Theater starts the new year with a new collaboration with one of the world's greatest living dramatists. Israel Horovitz visited Tampa for a week this past February for a week-long residency culminating in a rehearsed staged reading of his play Sins of the Mother that featured a talkback and poetry reading with the award-winning writer, film-maker, and 'Beastie Dad' (he is also the father of Adam 'Ad Rock' Horovitz). He once again returns for the opening week of his play LEBENSRAUM that runs Jan. 8-31, 2016, in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center where Jobsite is resident theater company. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast onstage!
Jim Witter's Piano Men II Heading to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
? Take a musical journey through the 80's with Jim Witter's Piano Men II at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, January 13th at 8:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
? Take a musical journey through the 80's with Jim Witter's Piano Men II at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, January 13th at 8:00pm.
ZZ Top to Play Van Wezel in April 2016
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2015
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is proud to present the royalty of American blues rock legends ZZ Top on Wednesday, April 27th at 8pm. "That Little ol' Band from Texas" is at it again. More than 46 years after their formation in the Houston area, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top are hitting the road between mid-March and early May of next year. The Hell Raisers Tour, follows this year's wildly successful Groove & Gravy Tour with Blackberry Smoke
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2015
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is proud to present the royalty of American blues rock legends ZZ Top on Wednesday, April 27th at 8pm. "That Little ol' Band from Texas" is at it again. More than 46 years after their formation in the Houston area, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top are hitting the road between mid-March and early May of next year. The Hell Raisers Tour, follows this year's wildly successful Groove & Gravy Tour with Blackberry Smoke
Van Wezel to Welcome Black Violin
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2015
Blending highbrow and pop culture Wilner "Wil B" Baptiste and Kevin "Kev Marcus" Sylvester bring Black Violin, to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2015
Blending highbrow and pop culture Wilner "Wil B" Baptiste and Kevin "Kev Marcus" Sylvester bring Black Violin, to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:00pm.
Tampa Repertory Theatre to Present TRUE WEST
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2015
Tampa Repertory Theatre will present Sam Shepard's bracing comedy True West at Studio 120 on the University of South Florida campus January 7 through 24, 2016. Performances are at 7:30 PM on Thursdays, 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 PM on Sundays. Studio 120 is located at 3837 USF Holly Drive, Tampa 33620, where ample free parking is available during performances. Patrons may purchase tickets at the door or from a link on TampaRep's website at http://www.tamparep.org.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2015
Tampa Repertory Theatre will present Sam Shepard's bracing comedy True West at Studio 120 on the University of South Florida campus January 7 through 24, 2016. Performances are at 7:30 PM on Thursdays, 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 PM on Sundays. Studio 120 is located at 3837 USF Holly Drive, Tampa 33620, where ample free parking is available during performances. Patrons may purchase tickets at the door or from a link on TampaRep's website at http://www.tamparep.org.
Asolo Rep to Stage U.S. Premiere of HETTY FEATHER
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly announces the final production of its 2015-16 season, the U.S. premiere of the U.K. phenomenon HETTY FEATHER, Jacqueline Wilson's wildly popular U.K. novel adapted into a thrilling theatrical masterpiece by Emma Reeves. A 2015 Olivier Award nominee for Best Family Entertainment, HETTY FEATHER will have one preview on Thursday, June 2 at 7pm, open Friday, June 3 at 7pm and run through Sunday, June 26 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Asolo Rep's production will feature the entire West End cast, starring Phoebe Thomas as Hetty. Sally Cookson, who directed the West End production, will direct Asolo Rep's production.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly announces the final production of its 2015-16 season, the U.S. premiere of the U.K. phenomenon HETTY FEATHER, Jacqueline Wilson's wildly popular U.K. novel adapted into a thrilling theatrical masterpiece by Emma Reeves. A 2015 Olivier Award nominee for Best Family Entertainment, HETTY FEATHER will have one preview on Thursday, June 2 at 7pm, open Friday, June 3 at 7pm and run through Sunday, June 26 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Asolo Rep's production will feature the entire West End cast, starring Phoebe Thomas as Hetty. Sally Cookson, who directed the West End production, will direct Asolo Rep's production.
2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg/Tampa Awards Update - Matthew McGee Strong Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
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