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FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training to Present THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE and THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2015
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training adds Tony and Obie Award-winning playwright Christopher Durang's absurdist comedy THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE to its 2015-16 season.
TampaRep to Present THE CHILDREN'S HOUR, 9/17-10/4
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2015
Tampa Repertory Theatre will present Lillian Hellman's groundbreaking 1934 drama The Children's Hour in the Smith Black Box theater at Tampa Preparatory School, 727 West Cass Street in downtown Tampa, September 17 through October 4. Performances are at 7:30 PM on Thursdays, 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 PM on Sundays. Patrons may purchase tickets at the door or from a link on TampaRep's website at http://www.tamparep.org.
Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre to Present STUDIO SONGBOOK, 9/11-13
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2015
After extended, completely SOLD-OUT performances of  "Martin Preston as "LIBERACE"", Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents Studio SONGBOOK", starring Susan Falcone, Michael D'Aquino, and Scott Greenberg of "Cover to Cover"", in a nostalgic musical journey through the decades, celebrating "the Music of Our Lives." in alimited THREE performance engagement  September 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2015
Carrollwood Players Theatre to Present STEEL MAGNOLIAS Staged Reading, 9/4-6
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2015
Carrollwood Players Theatre will present a staged reading of the popular southern-fried play, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, on Friday and Saturday, September 4th and 5th at 8 pm and Sunday, September 6th at 3 pm in the CWP Black Box Performance Space at Carrollwood Players, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618.
West Coast Players Present Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2015
West Coast Players will present one of Edward Albee's most celebrated plays, A Delicate Balance, from September 25 - October 11, 2015.
Single Tickets for Asolo Rep's 2015-16 Season to Go on Sale 9/26
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
Subscriptions for Asolo Rep's thrilling 57th season are on sale now. 
Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre Presents MARTIN PRESTON as LIBERACE This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
After SOLD-OUT performances of 'SERIOUSLY FRANK', JimmyFerraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey,FL presents, 'Martin Preston as LIBERACE', a musical tribute to the legendary'Mr. Showmanship' in a limited FOUR performance engagement this weekend, August 27th, 28th and 30th.
Becca McCoy's THE PEARL IN THE HOGWALLER Returning to American Stage, 10/23-24
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2015
Actor Becca McCoy's entertaining and heart-warming tour-de-force cabaret will be presented again by popular demand at American Stage.
Tampa Repertory Theatre to Open 2015-16 Season with THE CHILDREN'S HOUR
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2015
Tampa Repertory Theatre will present Lillian Hellman's groundbreaking 1934 drama THE CHILDREN'S HOUR in the Smith Black Box theater at Tampa Preparatory School, 727 West Cass Street in downtown Tampa, September 17 through October 4.
freeFall to Stage THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2015
Full casting has now been announced for freeFall Theatre's production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES, which begins previews on October 2, 2015 and will run through November 1, 2015 opening freeFall's new season.
John Cleese & Eric Idle Add Second Sarasota Show This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 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 on Thursday, October 1st at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON at Van Wezel on Sale 8/31
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced today that single tickets will go on sale August 31, 2015 at 10AM. Tickets will be available at the Van Wezel box office (777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236), by visiting vanwezel.org, or by calling 941.953.3368 or toll-free 1.800.826.9303. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 941.955.7676 x 2225. 
BWW Review: AND A WORLD TO CARRY ON: LAURA NYRO REMEMBERED at the Carrollwood Players
by Peter Nason - August 23, 2015
Erica Garraffa is spellbinding as the brilliant and unique singer-songwriter responsible for some the best songs of the Sixties and Seventies.
Renee Fleming to Perform Alongside Sarasota Orchestra at Van Wezel in January
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Sarasota is about to witness an incredible collaboration which brings together three partners dedicated to providing top-rated performances and arts education to the sun-coast area. The groundbreaking collaboration, which includes the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Orchestra, and the Van Wezel Foundation is proud to present four-time Grammy Award-winner, Renee Fleming in performance with the Sarasota Orchestra on January 27, 2016, at 8pm. Tickets go on sale September 12.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Jobsite Theater's ALMOST AN EVENING by Ethan Coen
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2015
Ethan Coen (of Coen Brothers fame)'s Almost an Evening is set to play the Straz Center, September 9 - October 4, 2015. Scroll down to meet the cast!
BWW Review: A PECULIAR CROSSROADS: A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND ART OF FLANNERY O'CONNOR at the Silver Meteor Gallery
by Peter Nason - August 14, 2015
Betty-Jane Parks brilliantly inhabits the role of Flannery O'Connor in a brief, but memorable one-woman show.
Summer Shorts Set for This Weekend at City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2015
St. Petersburg City Theatre presents SUMMER SHORTS, its 2nd annual salute to playwrights and the creative art of one-act play composition. Production Dates are this weekend, August 14 - 16, 2015.
Becca McCoy Brings THE PEARL IN THE HOGWALLER to Lobby Cabaret This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2015
Becca McCoy went from being a working actor in Chicago to a stay at home mom in Palatka, Florida, and lived to tell the tale, as a cabaret. The award-winning national performer, a native of St. Petersburg, crafted a taut hour-long solo-show giving the universal story of 'blooming where you're planted' a fresh and engaging treatment in THE PEARL IN THE HOGWALLER, whose title comes from Palatka's wildly popular and best-known attraction: a mudbog. 
CATS Kicks Off The Manatee Players' 2015-16 Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2015
The Manatee Players will once again bring a full season of theatrical magic to the Manatee Performing Arts Center!
Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre to Present MARTIN PRESTON as LIBERACE, 8/27-30
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2015
After SOLD-OUT performances of  ""SERIOUSLY FRANK"", JimmyFerraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey,FL presents, 'Martin Preston as LIBERACE', a musical tribute to the legendary"Mr. Showmanship" in a limited FOUR performance engagement August 27th, 28th and 30th.
Asolo Rep to Participate in Sarasota County's 2015 Giving Challenge
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its participation in the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's 2015 Giving Challenge from Tuesday, September 1 at noon through Wednesday, September 2 at noon. The Giving Challenge is a community-wide initiative that strives to spotlight Sarasota's nonprofit organizations and demonstrate the importance and impact of any gift, no matter its size. 
FST Welcomes Two Senior Staff Members
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of two senior staff positions. Jim Sorensen takes on the role of Associate Managing Director and Caroline Kaiser joins the staff as the Director of Children's Theatre. This exciting staff expansion is in direct response to the tremendous growth seen at FST in the last few years. Now reaching over 200,000 people a year, FST warmly welcomes both of these theatre professionals aboard the staff.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Returning to Van Wezel, 10/14
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 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.
Van Wezel Receives AT&T Aspire Grant
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2015
The Van Wezel Foundation was recently awarded a grant from AT&T Aspire, in support of the Van Wezel's Schooltime Performances - IMPROVing Communications Project. The project will be launched during the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. This exciting and innovative new program, tied to the Van Wezel Schooltime Performance of The Improvised Shakespeare Company will:
FST Extends OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER Through August 16
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2015
Held over by popular demand, Old Enough to Know Better runs through August 16 in FST's Bowne's Lab Theatre. Assembled from over 100 hours of interviews, this inaugural Stage III Lab production explores the art of aging and what it really means to grow old.

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