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FST to Open 2014-15 Burdick Reading Series This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre announces its annual Richard and Betty Burdick New Play Reading Series, which will present three new staged readings by contemporary American playwrights. The series will take place in the Keating Theatre on Saturday, April 25 at 2:00pm, Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm, and Saturday, May 9 at 2:00pm, and is part of FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays. Tickets for the series are 3 staged readings for $25, or individual readings for $10. Additionally, FRIENDS of FST can purchase a subscription for all 3 staged readings for $15. They may be purchased by calling the FST Box Office at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting floridastudiotheatre.org.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Coming to the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 4/9-26
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 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 on Thursday April 9 and plays through Sunday April 26.
Tampa Repertory Theatre to Present BETRAYAL, 5/7-24
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015
April 2, 2015 Tampa Repertory Theatre will present Harold Pinter's groundbreaking drama Betrayal, opening May 7 in the Studio Theatre at HCC Ybor and running through May 24. Performance times are 7:30 PM on Thursdays, 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3:00 PM on Sundays. Tickets are $20; $15 tickets are available to students, seniors and military personnel. The HCC Ybor Studio Theatre is located at 2204 N 15th Street, Ybor City, at the corner of East Palm Avenue and North 14th Street (Avenida Republica de Cuba). Patrons may purchase tickets at the door or at TampaRep.org.
Asolo Rep's SOTTO VOCE Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced a casting update for its upcoming production of SOTTO VOCE. Marcel Mascaro will be playing the role of 'Saquiel/Ariel'.
'DANGEROUS WORLDS' Panel Set for FST Stage III Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre has never shied away from theatre that challenges audiences to explore all sides of humanity - the good and the bad. The return of FST's Stage III series definitely carries on this tradition with Mark Nadler's production, I'm A Stranger Here Myself. In conjunction with this production, FST and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee County present the panel discussion, Dangerous Worlds: Reflections on pre-WWII Germany and the roots of hatred and anti-Semitism today. The discussion will be held tonight, April 2 at 5pm, in the Keating Theatre.
CLYBOURNE PARK to Open 4/17 at City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 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 April 17, 2015 and the production runs through May 3, 2015. There is a talk-back planned on April 19 following the performance.
Beatles Tribute RAIN Coming to Van Wezel, 4/23
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 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 on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 8pm.
Florida Studio Theatre Hosts Spring Ovation Luncheon Today
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre will be hosting the Spring Ovation Luncheon today, April 1 at 11:30am in the Court Cabaret. The event will feature an opening reception followed by lunch in the Court Cabaret of the Hegner Theatre Wing. The luncheon will include FST entertainment and the presentation of FST's highest honor, 'The Jon Spelman Award' will be given to this year's recipient, Betty and Dick Hegner. An invitation only event, the Court Cabaret will be filled with honored guests and supporters of the theatre.
FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL TAKES Tour Comes to Van Wezel This Week
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
The pop culture phenomenon of Flashdance is now live on stage; appearing at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, April 1 at 8pm and April 2 at 2pm and 8pm.
freeFall Theatre to Bring Classic Comedy HARVEY to the Stage, 4/11-5/3
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015
freeFall Theatre Company in St. Petersburg will present Harvey directed by James Rayfield. Harvey will run April 11 - May 3, 2015.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents SOTTO VOCE, Now thru 4/26
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre recently announced a casting update for its upcoming production of SOTTO VOCE. Marcel Mascaro will be playing the role of 'Saquiel/Ariel'.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Jobsite Theater's ANNAPURNA
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
Jobsite Theater is proud to offer the southeastern United States premiere of Sharr White's hilarious and heartfelt meditation on love and loss, Annapurna, which plays April 29 - May 24, 2015, in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center where Jobsite is resident theater company. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
THE BOOK OF MORMON, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY & More Set for Van Wezel's 2015-16 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
Coming off a record-setting year, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2015-2016 Broadway Season continues to bring some of the most sought-after Broadway shows, as well as classic musicals that continue to excite and inspire generation after generation.
BWW Reviews: Wonderfully Wacky GUTENBERG: THE MUSICAL at American Stage
by Peter Nason - March 28, 2015
It's like '[title of show]' meets 'Waiting for Guffman,' and just as funny and zany as that sounds.
Florida Studio Theatre to Host Spring Ovation Luncheon, 4/1
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre will be hosting the Spring Ovation Luncheon this April 1 at 11:30am in the Court Cabaret. The event will feature an opening reception followed by lunch in the Court Cabaret of the Hegner Theatre Wing. The luncheon will include FST entertainment and the presentation of FST's highest honor, "The Jon Spelman Award" will be given to this year's recipient, Betty and Dick Hegner. An invitation only event, the Court Cabaret will be filled with honored guests and supporters of the theatre.
Palladium Theater Presents 'DISCOVER DAVINCI & MICHELANGELO' Today
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2015
The 'Discover DaVinci & Michelangelo: Side by Side' original, national touring theater performance makes its Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL. debut today, March 27, 2015 at The Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg College.
FST to Host 4th Annual PoetryLife Weekend, 5/1-2
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
FST has officially opened 2015's PoetryLife Weekend for sale with tickets available for the events on May 1 and 2. Proceeds for this weekend of events go to benefit The PoetryLife Fund, a support for educators teaching poetry in the community.
FST Extends AMERICAN PIE Through 5/2
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
American Pie is a hit! Due to popular demand, FST announces the extension of its second show of the Winter Cabaret season. Developed by Richard Hopkins and Rebecca Hopkins, the show runs in Florida Studio Theatre's Goldstein Cabaret through
Reading of Katie Berger's New Musical FULL Set for Don Thompson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
How does a person find herself again when she's lost everything? In this original musical by Katie Berger (TTB Award Winner, THE BURNT PART BOYS), we explore the pursuit of a thriving life, in spite of the daily demons that make us feel insubstantial and powerless. How do we continue to fight? Whose voice do we listen to? And which one is our own? Join us for the second public reading of the script and a sampling of songs that are in this powerful new musical.
Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan Comes to the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
Cesar Millan, star of the new television series Cesar 911 on NatGeo WILD and original host of the long-running hit series Dog Whisperer and Leader of the Pack is coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, March 26, 2015 at 8:00pm.
Marcel Mascaro Joins Asolo Rep's SOTTO VOCE, Opening Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced a casting update for its upcoming production of SOTTO VOCE. Marcel Mascaro will be playing the role of 'Saquiel/Ariel'.
FST to Present Regional Premiere of CHAPATTI, 4/8-5/30
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 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.
FST Extends I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF Through 4/4
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre announces an extension of the Stage III production, I'm A Stranger Here Myself, by Mark Nadler. The show will now run through April 4. Tickets range from $36 to $39. Tickets may be purchased from the FST Box Office in person, by calling (941) 366-9000, or online at www.FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
BWW Reviews: A Strong OTHER DESERT CITIES at the West Coast Players
by Peter Nason - March 23, 2015
A strong production with top-flight acting of Jon Robin Baitz's clever play.
'DANGEROUS WORLDS' Panel Set for FST Stage III, 4/2
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre has never shied away from theatre that challenges audiences to explore all sides of humanity - the good and the bad. The return of FST's Stage III series definitely carries on this tradition with Mark Nadler's production, I'm A Stranger Here Myself. In conjunction with this production, FST and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee County present the panel discussion, Dangerous Worlds: Reflections on pre-WWII Germany and the roots of hatred and anti-Semitism today. The discussion will be held on April 2 at 5pm, in the Keating Theatre.

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