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BWW Review: M.A.D. Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - November 07, 2015
A good production of the great Pulitzer Prize winning musical.
FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE HOSTS PLAYWRIGHT RICH ORLOFF
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
Playwright, Rich Orloff, will be in residence at Florida Studio Theatre from November 8 through the 13.  His play, Chatting with the Tea Party, was part of the Burdick Reading Series in 2013 and has had previous readings. FST has hosted Orloff for several in-house readings and workshops over the past few years to help develop shows such as Shedding Light, Guy Stuff, Jennifer's Birth, Pool Party, and Come Again.
Carrollwood Players Theatre to Step into the Holiday Season with SCROOGE, THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
The Carrollwood Players Theatre offers holiday shoppers a delightful respite from the seasonal hustle and bustle with their production of SCROOGE, THE MUSICAL at the Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway, Friday, November 27 through Saturday, December 19 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT LIVE: THE ALL-STARS TOUR Comes to Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
Making it's Sarasota Premiere at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, November 5th at 8:00PM: America's Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour!
ALL HANDS ON DECK Comes to the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2015
Based on Bob Hope's 1942 USO tour to the troops, the all singing and dancing patriotic show All Hands on Deck heads to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, November 4th at 8:00PM.
Asolo Rep Hosts Inside Asolo Rep: WEST SIDE STORY Panel Today
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2015
Asolo Rep will present 'Inside Asolo Rep: WEST SIDE STORY' today, November 4, 2015. Coffee and pastries will be served in the theatre's lobby at 10am, followed by the panel discussion at 11 a.m. in Asolo Rep's mezzanine.
Photo Flash: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Manatee Performing Arts Center Holds Reception
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2015
Manatee Performing Arts Center recently held a reception in honor of the opening of their production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Check out photos from the event below!
Julian Lage to Perform at Palladium's Intimate Side Door
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2015
On Sunday, November 15 at 7 p.m., American jazz guitarist, composer and arranger Julian Lage, recently featured at Carnegie Hall, will perform with his trio in the Palladium's intimate Side Door. Lage's music is rooted in both traditional and acoustic forms; Lage is counted among today's contemporary jazz heavy-hitters.
Lucas Wells, Kelly Pekar and Chris Crawford to Lead freeFall's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; Full Cast Set!
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2015
freeFall has announced casting for their upcoming holiday production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, which begins on December 5 and runs through Christmas Eve.
Photo Flash: First Look at 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2015
The Manatee Performing Arts Center presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a hilarious and fast-paced musical, on October 29th - November 15th in Stone Hall. This musical will be directed by Steven Flaa and musically directed by Aaron Cassette.
Rock Legends THE MODDY BLUES Announce 23 City 'Fly Me High' Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2015
Rock legends The Moody Blues will be touring next Spring with FLY ME HIGH, stopping at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 7pm, tickets go on sale Friday November 13, 2015.
BWW Review: Roxanne Fay, Natalie Symons & Katherine Michelle Tanner in LARK EDEN
by Peter Nason - November 01, 2015
Powerhouse acting and Natalie Symons' wonderful script combine to make a memorable evening in Sarasota.
BWW Review: Romance is Reborn at THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES
by Desiree Fantal - October 30, 2015
After my breakup with the dreaded ex, I'd completely sworn off dating, but then I met George. He must've known that I had a weakness for Oscar Wilde and the theatre. So despite being advised against it, I decided to go on my very first date with a zombie.
Florida Studio Theatre's Mainstage Season to Open with ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre's Mainstage season starts off in Brighton, England. The BROADWAY HIT One Man, Two Guvnors opens in the Gompertz Theatre on November 20, 2015.  Having received 7 Tony nominations, this clever comedy complete with mobsters, murders, and mishaps, was written by Richard Bean, based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters. Subscriptions for all four shows can be purchased for as little as $59 online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000, or by visiting the Box Office.
Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE Presents Hilarious Musical Comedy SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE, Now thru 11/22
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2015
Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652, presents the perfect follow-up after their critically acclaimed production of Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, with the musical comedy SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE. Opening Night tonight, October 30th at 7:30pm and the production runs weekends through November 22nd.
FST Schools Endowment Reaches $1 Million Goal
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre is proud to announce that the FST Schools Endowment Fund has reached its $1 million goal.
Photo Flash: mad Theatre of Tampa's NEXT TO NORMAL Starts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
mad Theatre of Tampa is excited to present the Tampa Bay premiere of the Tony award-winning musical, NEXT TO NORMAL, running tonight, October 29 - November 15, 2015. Scroll down to meet the cast!
LARK EDEN Plays Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
Katherine Michelle Tanner, Natalie Symons, and Roxanne Fay star in the play the Seattle Times calls a 'sensitive and witty trip through life, all our lives, brilliantly written'. Lark Eden is an epistolary play that will be presented tonight and tomorrow, October 29th and 30th at 8:00pm in Bowne's Lab at Florida Studio Theatre. This is an independent production, not affiliated with FST.
Asolo Rep to Host Inside Asolo Rep: WEST SIDE STORY Panel Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
Asolo Rep will present 'Inside Asolo Rep: WEST SIDE STORY' next Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Coffee and pastries will be served in the theatre's lobby at 10am, followed by the panel discussion at 11 a.m. in Asolo Rep's mezzanine.
Florida Studio Theatre Seeks Short Plays and Sketches for New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre is seeking compelling short plays and sketches for inclusion in the annual New Play Festival during the spring. These scripts will be reviewed and used to develop long-term relationships with new writers for future programming. New Play Development is the lifeblood of FST. It is a year-round activity that is fully integrated with each of the theatre's other programs. FST's approach to new play development focuses on the continued life of the work.
The Palladium Theater to Present BEACON: A PERFORMANCE SERIES FOR ST. PETE
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
On November 14, 2015, 8 p.m. co-producers Helen Hansen French and Lauren Ree Slone will present BEACON: A Performance Series for St. Pete at and in partnership with the historic Palladium Theater at the corner of Fifth Avenue N. and Third Street N. in downtown St. Petersburg.
Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE to Present Hilarious Musical Comedy SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE, 10/30-11/22
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015
Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652, presents the perfect follow-up after their critically acclaimed production of Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, with the musical comedy SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE. Opening Night is Friday, October 30th at 7:30pm and the production runs weekends through November 22nd.
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! Coming to Van Wezel in 2016
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015
Following back to back sold out tours, Dancing with the Stars: Live! is taking its all new production on the road. Fans of Dancing with the Stars, ABC's leading entertainment show, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, will be given the opportunity to see their favorite stars dance live at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, January 29th at 8:00PM.
NIGHT OF THE LAUGHING DEAD Set for Carrollwood Players Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2015
Nine and Numb is pitting 'Zombie' against 'Mummy' improv actors in its annual 18+ Halloween 'Night of the Laughing Dead' mature comedy improv show at 11pm tonight, October 24 at Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway.
Last Call! One Week Left to Nominate for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg/Tampa Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 23, 2015
Last call! ??This is your last chance to nominate for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 2014 and September 2015. Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.

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