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Becca McCoy's THE PEARL IN THE HOGWALLER Returning to American Stage, 10/23-24
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2015
Actor Becca McCoy's entertaining and heart-warming tour-de-force cabaret will be presented again by popular demand at American Stage.
BWW Review: Chad Beckim's Provocative LIGHTS RISE ON GRACE at Stageworks
by Peter Nason - October 22, 2015
This powerhouse play gets the right treatment with a strong cast and tight direction.
DRACULA, THE VAMPIRE STRIKES BACK Set for St. Petersburg City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2015
St. Petersburg City Theatre is putting the fun into fundraiser with a cheeky adaption of an 'Oh, so British' Pantomime, or Panto. Dracula is on the loose in London hunting for the keys to Vlad the Impaler's treasure with Sapphi the vampire slayer in hot pursuit. Coco Van Helsing and Lucy Lastic are not far behind. When they all meet up in Transylvania raucous chaos ensues. Music, outrageous comedy and audience participation...come see what the rowdy fun is all about.
NIGHT OF THE LAUGHING DEAD Set for Carrollwood Players, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 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 on October 24 at Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway.
BWW Review: Jobsite Theater's Hilarious, Proudly Profane SILENCE! THE MUSICAL at the Jaeb
by Peter Nason - October 19, 2015
Spread the word because this cannibalistic comedy, a purposely vulgar unauthorized parody of 'The Silence of the Lambs,' is unlike anything our area has ever seen.
Eight O'Clock Theatre Presents WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
Eight O'Clock Theatre presents WEST SIDE STORY, Nov. 6-15.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of mad Theatre of Tampa's NEXT TO NORMAL
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
mad Theatre of Tampa is excited to present the Tampa Bay premiere of the Tony award-winning musical, NEXT TO NORMAL, running October 29 - November 15, 2015. Scroll down to meet the cast!
FIVE by FIVE 2015 Brings Multi-Dimensional Arts Party to Tampa Museum of Art Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
FIVE by FIVE 2015, a multi-dimensional celebration of the arts, returns to the Tampa Museum of Art tonight, Oct. 16, 8-11 pm. The fourth annual event, presented by the Arts Council of Hillsborough County, includes dynamic performances by professional musicians, actors, poets and dancers throughout the evening, as well as an international exhibition of artwork. It is the largest single night event held at the museum, attracting more than 900 art enthusiasts last year.
Florida Studio Theatre's Winter Cabaret Season Opens with 'SOUL MATES' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
FST presents the songs of legendary Rhythm & Blues artists in SOUL MATES: A JOURNEY TO HITSVILLE, by Bill Castellino with Human Nature and David Rudder. The first production in FST's Winter Cabaret season opens in the John C. Court Cabaret tonight, October 16, 2015. 
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT LIVE: THE ALL-STARS TOUR Coming to Van Wezel, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2015
Making it's Sarasota Premiere at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, November 5th at 8:00PM: America's Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour!
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Returning to Van Wezel, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2015
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Sarasota! Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on October 14, 2015 at 7:30. Single tickets will go on sale Friday, August 14 at 10am at VanWezel.org at the Box Office or by calling 941-953-3368. Tickets start at $35.
Asolo Rep to Present WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2015
 Asolo Repertory Theatre kicks off its highly anticipated 2015-16 season with the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical WEST SIDE STORY. One of the greatest musicals ever written, Asolo Rep's production will open Friday, November 13 at 8pm and run through Sunday, December 27, with previews November 10 - 12 at 8pm in the Mertz Theatre located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. This American masterpiece was crafted by some of the most legendary artists of all time, with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and choreography by Jerome Robbins. Two-time Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely, who reproduced the choreography for the celebrated 2009 Broadway revival, will direct and reproduce Robbins' timeless choreography for Asolo Rep's production. 
Nominations Open for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Tampa/St. Petersburg Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 12, 2015
Nominations have now opened 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.
Carrollwood Players to Present CALIFORNIA SUITE, 10/23-11/14
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2015
Four diverse and entertaining stories are presented in the Carrollwood Players Theatre production of Neil Simon's California Suite, at 4333 Gunn Highway, Friday, October 23 through Saturday, November 14 with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.
ALL HANDS ON DECK Coming to Van Wezel, 11/4
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 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 on Wednesday, November 4th at 8:00PM.
LARK EDEN to Play Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab, 10/29-30
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 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 on Thursday and Friday, October 29th and 30th at 8:00pm in Bowne's Lab at Florida Studio Theatre. This is an independent production, not affiliated with FST.
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training to Present Durang & Stoppard Double-Bill
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2015
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training kicks off its 2015-16 season with a double bill of Tony and Obie Award-winning playwright Christopher Durang's THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE and multi-Tony Award-winner Tom Stoppard's THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND. Presenting a full night of entertainment from two masters of absurdist comedy, the evening will start with 30-minute one-act THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE, include a brief intermission and close with THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND. Directed by Greg Leaming, the director of the Conservatory, both shows preview in the Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30pm with a special 'Pay What You Can Performance,' and officially open on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30pm and run through Sunday, November 22.
FIVE by FIVE 2015 to Bring Multi-Dimensional Arts Party to Tampa Museum of Art, 10/16
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
FIVE by FIVE 2015, a multi-dimensional celebration of the arts, returns to the Tampa Museum of Art on Friday, Oct. 16, 8-11 pm. The fourth annual event, presented by the Arts Council of Hillsborough County, includes dynamic performances by professional musicians, actors, poets and dancers throughout the evening, as well as an international exhibition of artwork. It is the largest single night event held at the museum, attracting more than 900 art enthusiasts last year.
West Coast Players to Present THE SONGS OF LIFE
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES
by Peter Nason - October 05, 2015
This production is a fascinating twist on a classic, always thrilling, but is it necessary?
Carrollwood Players' FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Run 9/11-10/3
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2015
The endearing residents of Anatevka come alive in the Carrollwood Players Theatre production of Tony award winner, Fiddler on the Roof, at the Carrollwood Playhouse, 4333 Gunn Highway, September 11 - October 3, with performances Friday and Today at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.
Stageworks Theatre Presents Rolling World Premiere of LIGHTS RISE ON GRACE
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
The Rolling World Premiere of Lights Rise on Grace opens at Stageworks Theatre October 8th, 2015 in the Channel District.
freeFall's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
freeFall Theatre's production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES begins previews tonight, October 2, 2015 and will run through November 1, 2015 opening freeFall's new season. This world premiere production is adapted by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis from the play by Oscar Wilde. Davis also directs.
John Cleese & Eric Idle Perform in Sarasota Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Due to popular demand, The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces Britain's living legends of comedy, John Cleese and Eric Idle, have added a second show and final show must-see new show, John Cleese & Eric Idle: Together Again At Last…For The Very First Time, appearing at 7:30 today, October 1st at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.
BWW Review: Katie Berger's FULL: THE MUSICAL at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - September 29, 2015
The new show by a local performer displays a lot of heart and promise.

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