FST to Present 7th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
How do you know summer is near? Is it the smell of Coppertone or the hum of speed boats racing through the bay? In Sarasota, hearing the name 'Sarasota Improv Festival' means summer's just around the corner. The 7th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival will take place on July 9,10, and 11.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
How do you know summer is near? Is it the smell of Coppertone or the hum of speed boats racing through the bay? In Sarasota, hearing the name 'Sarasota Improv Festival' means summer's just around the corner. The 7th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival will take place on July 9,10, and 11.
BWW Reviews: Stunning Courteney McClutchy in East Lake High's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by Peter Nason - April 26, 2015
East Lake High's reputation for great local theatre continues with this wonderful production, featuring a revelatory performance in the title character.
by Peter Nason - April 26, 2015
East Lake High's reputation for great local theatre continues with this wonderful production, featuring a revelatory performance in the title character.
Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre to Open AMERICAN HEARTBEAT!, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015
After the hilarious musical/comedy hit, 'AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL', Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents, the Musical Play , 'AMERICAN HEARTBEAT!', by director/writer/composer Dr. Martha Velez, PHD, the author of the award winning play, 'Power of the Powerless!'.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015
After the hilarious musical/comedy hit, 'AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL', Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents, the Musical Play , 'AMERICAN HEARTBEAT!', by director/writer/composer Dr. Martha Velez, PHD, the author of the award winning play, 'Power of the Powerless!'.
Bradenton Resident to Receive National Theatre Award
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015
Rick Kerby of Bradenton, Florida is being honored with the AACT Fellow Award from the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The award will be presented at an awards ceremony during the AACT National Community Theatre Festival, AACTFest 2015, in Grand Rapids, Michigan June 23-27, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015
Rick Kerby of Bradenton, Florida is being honored with the AACT Fellow Award from the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The award will be presented at an awards ceremony during the AACT National Community Theatre Festival, AACTFest 2015, in Grand Rapids, Michigan June 23-27, 2015.
Beatles Tribute RAIN Comes to the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015
Experience an all new show when the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles, makes its return to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, April 23, 2015 at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015
Experience an all new show when the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles, makes its return to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, April 23, 2015 at 8pm.
INSPIRED LUNACY, SIX GUITARS and More Set for FST's 2015 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre's Summer Mainstage Season kicks off with the wayward, witty world of Inspired Lunacy, the Tour de Force production of The Hound of the Baskervilles, and the funny and heart-warming play, Over the River and Through the Woods. The Summer Cabaret Season will consist of the eclectic musical stylings of Six Guitars, by Chase Padgett and Jay Hopkins, the boot-tapping songs from Kings of Country, by Eric Scott Anthony, and the hip-swinging, hand-jiving sounds of The Swingaroos, by Kimberly Hawkey & Assaf Gleizner.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre's Summer Mainstage Season kicks off with the wayward, witty world of Inspired Lunacy, the Tour de Force production of The Hound of the Baskervilles, and the funny and heart-warming play, Over the River and Through the Woods. The Summer Cabaret Season will consist of the eclectic musical stylings of Six Guitars, by Chase Padgett and Jay Hopkins, the boot-tapping songs from Kings of Country, by Eric Scott Anthony, and the hip-swinging, hand-jiving sounds of The Swingaroos, by Kimberly Hawkey & Assaf Gleizner.
freeFall Young Artist Series to Debut with AFTERNOON WITH HARVEY, 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
On Sunday April 26, freeFall invites young people ages 8-15 for an afternoon of imagination with Harvey!
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
On Sunday April 26, freeFall invites young people ages 8-15 for an afternoon of imagination with Harvey!
CLYBOURNE PARK Opens Tonight at City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
St. Petersburg City Theatre continues its 90th Mainstage Season, presented by Raymond James, with the Tony Award and Pulitzer-Prize winning CLYBOURNE PARK, written by Bruce Norris. Opening night is tonight, April 17, 2015 and the production runs through May 3, 2015. There is a talk-back planned on April 19 following the performance.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
St. Petersburg City Theatre continues its 90th Mainstage Season, presented by Raymond James, with the Tony Award and Pulitzer-Prize winning CLYBOURNE PARK, written by Bruce Norris. Opening night is tonight, April 17, 2015 and the production runs through May 3, 2015. There is a talk-back planned on April 19 following the performance.
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID Plays West Coast Players, Now thru 5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
West Coast Players will present ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten tonight, April 17 - May 3, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
West Coast Players will present ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten tonight, April 17 - May 3, 2015.
AMERICAN PIE Extends Through May 10 at Florida Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
FST is pleased to announce the final extension of the longest running Cabaret show in FST history, American Pie. The show is now extended through May 10, completing a record-breaking 19 week run.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
FST is pleased to announce the final extension of the longest running Cabaret show in FST history, American Pie. The show is now extended through May 10, completing a record-breaking 19 week run.
Author Lisa Unger to Kick Off 2015 Arts & Lectures Series at Manatee, 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
?The Manatee Performing Arts Center is excited to announce New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger will be kicking off the 2015 Arts and Lecture Series jointly sponsored by the Manatee Library Foundation, Inc. and the Manatee Performing Arts Center. Unger is the bestselling author of 13 novels and several short stories.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
?The Manatee Performing Arts Center is excited to announce New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger will be kicking off the 2015 Arts and Lecture Series jointly sponsored by the Manatee Library Foundation, Inc. and the Manatee Performing Arts Center. Unger is the bestselling author of 13 novels and several short stories.
SPAMALOT Opens 4/30 at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
The Manatee Players, Inc.'s production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday April 30 and plays through Sunday May 17.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
The Manatee Players, Inc.'s production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday April 30 and plays through Sunday May 17.
Fodder & Shine to Sponsor Opening Nights at Jobsite Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2015
Jobsite Theater has announced that Seminole Heights hotspot Fodder & Shine will sponsor and host the remaining Jobsite Theater opening night parties in 2015. Fodder & Shine is located just a short hop up either I-275 or Florida Ave. from the Straz Center (5910 N. Florida Ave., 33604).
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2015
Jobsite Theater has announced that Seminole Heights hotspot Fodder & Shine will sponsor and host the remaining Jobsite Theater opening night parties in 2015. Fodder & Shine is located just a short hop up either I-275 or Florida Ave. from the Straz Center (5910 N. Florida Ave., 33604).
BWW Reviews: Larry Alexander Delights in freeFall Theatre's Whimsical HARVEY
by Peter Nason - April 13, 2015
There isn't a weak link in this incredible production; every cast member is playing their A-game here, especially that Bay Area godsend, Larry Alexander.
by Peter Nason - April 13, 2015
There isn't a weak link in this incredible production; every cast member is playing their A-game here, especially that Bay Area godsend, Larry Alexander.
freeFall Theatre Brings Classic Comedy HARVEY to the Stage, Now thru 5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2015
freeFall Theatre Company in St. Petersburg will present Harvey directed by James Rayfield. Harvey will run tonight, April 11 - May 3, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2015
freeFall Theatre Company in St. Petersburg will present Harvey directed by James Rayfield. Harvey will run tonight, April 11 - May 3, 2015.
FST Improv to Present WHEN X MEETS Y: AN IMPROVISED ROMANTIC MUSICAL, 4/28
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
On April 28, FST Improv presents a love story that will tickle your funny bone and tug on the heartstrings. It's called When X Meets Y: An Improvised Romantic Musical. The show begins at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. Full menu and bar are available. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased from the FST Box Office by calling (941) 366-9000, or online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
On April 28, FST Improv presents a love story that will tickle your funny bone and tug on the heartstrings. It's called When X Meets Y: An Improvised Romantic Musical. The show begins at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. Full menu and bar are available. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased from the FST Box Office by calling (941) 366-9000, or online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
Asolo Rep to Host Men Who Cook 2015, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
Asolo Rep's fifth annual Men Who Cook event, sponsored by Mattison's Restaurants & Catering, ABC 7 and Style magazine, will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 6pm at Mattison's Bayside at the Van Wezel. Spend a fun, casual evening with some of Sarasota and Bradenton's most well-respected men as they prepare a dinner filled with their favorite dishes for guests to enjoy. Chaired by Beverly Bartner, Judi Gallagher, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise, Men Who Cook benefits Asolo Rep's 2014-15 season. This food extravaganza will also feature live music, a cocktail hour, old-fashioned cake auction, a table decor competition, and the Parade of Chefs.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
Asolo Rep's fifth annual Men Who Cook event, sponsored by Mattison's Restaurants & Catering, ABC 7 and Style magazine, will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 6pm at Mattison's Bayside at the Van Wezel. Spend a fun, casual evening with some of Sarasota and Bradenton's most well-respected men as they prepare a dinner filled with their favorite dishes for guests to enjoy. Chaired by Beverly Bartner, Judi Gallagher, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise, Men Who Cook benefits Asolo Rep's 2014-15 season. This food extravaganza will also feature live music, a cocktail hour, old-fashioned cake auction, a table decor competition, and the Parade of Chefs.
Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre Presents New Musical AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL!, Now thru 5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
After the sold-out, blockbuster hit, 'HOLY CANNOLI', Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents, the new musical/comedy spoof, 'AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL!', by Gil Perlroth, the author of Studio Theatre's box office smash, 'AIN'T RETIREMENT GRAND!'.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
After the sold-out, blockbuster hit, 'HOLY CANNOLI', Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents, the new musical/comedy spoof, 'AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL!', by Gil Perlroth, the author of Studio Theatre's box office smash, 'AIN'T RETIREMENT GRAND!'.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Comes to the Manatee Performing Arts Center, Now thru 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
The Manatee Players' production of the musical I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE opens in the intimate Bradenton Kiwanis Theater at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, April 9 and plays through Sunday April 26.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
The Manatee Players' production of the musical I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE opens in the intimate Bradenton Kiwanis Theater at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, April 9 and plays through Sunday April 26.
Asolo Rep to Present First Public Reading of Nilo Cruz's BATHING IN MOONLIGHT
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015
Asolo Rep will present the first public reading of Pulitzer and Greenfield Prize-winner Nilo Cruz's new play Bathing in Moonlight as the third and final reading of its sixth annual Unplugged New Play Festival. The reading will be presented on Sunday, April 19 at 7pm in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts Cook Theatre. Tickets to the reading are $7 and are available at Asolo Rep's Box Office, located in the lobby of the theatre, or by calling the box office at 941.351.8000 or 800.361.8388, or online at www.asolorep.org.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015
Asolo Rep will present the first public reading of Pulitzer and Greenfield Prize-winner Nilo Cruz's new play Bathing in Moonlight as the third and final reading of its sixth annual Unplugged New Play Festival. The reading will be presented on Sunday, April 19 at 7pm in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts Cook Theatre. Tickets to the reading are $7 and are available at Asolo Rep's Box Office, located in the lobby of the theatre, or by calling the box office at 941.351.8000 or 800.361.8388, or online at www.asolorep.org.
FST's Regional Premiere of CHAPATTI Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015
No one tells a story like the Irish. Florida Studio Theatre's fourth Mainstage production, Chapatti is filled with the ole' Irish storytelling wit of playwright Christian O' Reilly.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015
No one tells a story like the Irish. Florida Studio Theatre's fourth Mainstage production, Chapatti is filled with the ole' Irish storytelling wit of playwright Christian O' Reilly.
Erik Altemus, Louise Pitre, Mary Michael Patterson & More to Lead LUCK BE A LADY World Premiere at Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre continues its groundbreaking 2014-15 season with the world premiere of Luck Be a Lady: The Iconic Music of Frank Loesser.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre continues its groundbreaking 2014-15 season with the world premiere of Luck Be a Lady: The Iconic Music of Frank Loesser.
Carollwood Players Theatre Present DON'T DRINK THE WATER
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
Carrollwood Players Theatre will present a staged reading of Woody Allen's hilarious comedy Don't Drink The Water at the CWP Black Box, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618 on Saturday, April 11th at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 12th at 3 p.m., starring popular Tampa actors Miguel E. Rodriguez and Denise Deneen along with a talented supporting cast of more than a dozen performers.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
Carrollwood Players Theatre will present a staged reading of Woody Allen's hilarious comedy Don't Drink The Water at the CWP Black Box, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618 on Saturday, April 11th at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 12th at 3 p.m., starring popular Tampa actors Miguel E. Rodriguez and Denise Deneen along with a talented supporting cast of more than a dozen performers.
MEMPHIS Plays the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
The critically acclaimed Broadway sensation Memphis comes to the Van Wezel tonight, April 4, 2015 at 8pm. Winning four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score, four Drama Desk Awards and four Outer Critic Circle Awards, it is safe to say that Memphis is magnificent!
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
The critically acclaimed Broadway sensation Memphis comes to the Van Wezel tonight, April 4, 2015 at 8pm. Winning four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score, four Drama Desk Awards and four Outer Critic Circle Awards, it is safe to say that Memphis is magnificent!
FST Announces 2015 Young Playwright's Festival Winners; Ceremony Set for 5/9
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2015
FST is proud to announce the winning plays of this year's Young Playwright's Festival. Playwrights have been hard at work creating their own original scenes, characters, and dialogue. However, these playwrights are not what you might expect - that is, they are all students ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade. FST is proud to announce that this year's winning plays have now been selected and are being presented in UNDER SIX which runs through May 22.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2015
FST is proud to announce the winning plays of this year's Young Playwright's Festival. Playwrights have been hard at work creating their own original scenes, characters, and dialogue. However, these playwrights are not what you might expect - that is, they are all students ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade. FST is proud to announce that this year's winning plays have now been selected and are being presented in UNDER SIX which runs through May 22.
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