BWW Reviews: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY at the Carrollwood Players
by Peter Nason - March 03, 2015
A great set and some strong performances can't save a mundane script and some serious pacing issues.
by Peter Nason - March 03, 2015
A great set and some strong performances can't save a mundane script and some serious pacing issues.
Olympia Dukakis' Greek Theatre Workshop for FSU/Asolo Conservatory Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis arrives in Sarasota next Tuesday to present an exclusive week-long workshop for the 2016 class of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. The workshop will run today, March 3-7, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis arrives in Sarasota next Tuesday to present an exclusive week-long workshop for the 2016 class of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. The workshop will run today, March 3-7, 2015.
Six-Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald Returning to Van Wezel, 3/22
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2015
The mesmerizing songstress Audra McDonald, will grace the Van Wezel stage on March 22, 2015 at 7:00pm with a dazzling performance of her favorite show-tunes and songs from her new album Go Back Home. Her breadth and versatility as both a singer and an actress combines to make her the powerhouse artist that she is. With a record six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a whole catalogue of other awards to her name, making her one of today's most highly regarded performers.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2015
The mesmerizing songstress Audra McDonald, will grace the Van Wezel stage on March 22, 2015 at 7:00pm with a dazzling performance of her favorite show-tunes and songs from her new album Go Back Home. Her breadth and versatility as both a singer and an actress combines to make her the powerhouse artist that she is. With a record six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a whole catalogue of other awards to her name, making her one of today's most highly regarded performers.
BWW Reviews: The 1980's Come Alive with BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY at freeFall
by Peter Nason - March 02, 2015
It takes you on a fast-moving elevator ride from the party-hardy highs of the Eighties club scene to the crash-landing lows of the morning after.
by Peter Nason - March 02, 2015
It takes you on a fast-moving elevator ride from the party-hardy highs of the Eighties club scene to the crash-landing lows of the morning after.
Tampa Shakespeare Festival Presents ROMEO AND JULIET and MACBETH in Repertory
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2015
Tampa Shakespeare Festival will be launching their inaugural season on Thursday, March 5th at Waterworks Park in downtown Tampa with William Shakespeare's Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet playing in repertory on alternating nights. The festival will run from Thursday, March 5th until Sunday, March 22nd. Performances will begin at 6pm Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2pm on Sundays. Admission is free to the general public. More information on Tampa Shakespeare Festival and their productions can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Tampashakes
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2015
Tampa Shakespeare Festival will be launching their inaugural season on Thursday, March 5th at Waterworks Park in downtown Tampa with William Shakespeare's Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet playing in repertory on alternating nights. The festival will run from Thursday, March 5th until Sunday, March 22nd. Performances will begin at 6pm Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2pm on Sundays. Admission is free to the general public. More information on Tampa Shakespeare Festival and their productions can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Tampashakes
Musical Version of Jay McInerney's BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY Comes to freeFall, 2/28-3/22
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2015
The team behind freeFall's smash hit SPRING AWAKENING re-unite to present Paul Scott Goodman's musicalization of Jay McInerney's classic novel of the youth and excess of 1980's New York. BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY begins performances February 28 and runs through March 22.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2015
The team behind freeFall's smash hit SPRING AWAKENING re-unite to present Paul Scott Goodman's musicalization of Jay McInerney's classic novel of the youth and excess of 1980's New York. BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY begins performances February 28 and runs through March 22.
Asolo Repertory Theatre to Present SOTTO VOCE, 3/31-4/26
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
Pulitzer Prize- and Greenfield Prize-winner Nilo Cruz's exquisite new play Sotto Voce opens Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 8pm in the Historic Asolo Theater and runs through Sunday, April 26, with previews on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30pm and Wednesday, April 1 at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
Pulitzer Prize- and Greenfield Prize-winner Nilo Cruz's exquisite new play Sotto Voce opens Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 8pm in the Historic Asolo Theater and runs through Sunday, April 26, with previews on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30pm and Wednesday, April 1 at 8pm.
Jobsite Theater to Stage Sharr White's ANNAPURNA, 4/29-5/24
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 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.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 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.
Olympia Dukakis to Lead Greek Theatre Workshop for FSU/Asolo Conservatory, 3/3-7
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2015
Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis arrives in Sarasota next Tuesday to present an exclusive week-long workshop for the 2016 class of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. The workshop will run March 3-7, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2015
Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis arrives in Sarasota next Tuesday to present an exclusive week-long workshop for the 2016 class of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. The workshop will run March 3-7, 2015.
BWW Reviews: Opposites Attract in FIRST DATE
by Jimmy Ferraro - February 26, 2015
If you want to have a few laughs with a story that takes a contemporary look at dating in 2015, "FIRST DATE" is the new little musical for you!
by Jimmy Ferraro - February 26, 2015
If you want to have a few laughs with a story that takes a contemporary look at dating in 2015, "FIRST DATE" is the new little musical for you!
Rev. Lisa 'Lucy' B. Hamilton Set for Talk-Back After Manatee's AGNES OF GOD, 3/8
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2015
The Rev. Lisa 'Lucy' B. Hamilton, Episcopal priest and author from Venice, FL will be conducting a talk-back after the 2 p.m. performance of AGNES OF GOD on Sunday March 8 at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2015
The Rev. Lisa 'Lucy' B. Hamilton, Episcopal priest and author from Venice, FL will be conducting a talk-back after the 2 p.m. performance of AGNES OF GOD on Sunday March 8 at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.
BWW Reviews: W. Paul Wade & Dennis Duggan Shine in TWELVE ANGRY MEN
by Peter Nason - February 23, 2015
Despite some flaws, this is a riveting production with immersion staging that puts us right there in the jury room.
by Peter Nason - February 23, 2015
Despite some flaws, this is a riveting production with immersion staging that puts us right there in the jury room.
ANYTHING GOES to Sail Into the Van Wezel, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
All aboard for this saucy and splendid production of Anything Goes, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and Choreography! at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
All aboard for this saucy and splendid production of Anything Goes, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and Choreography! at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 8pm.
JERSEY BOYS National Tour to Play Van Wezel, 3/11-15
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
Get ready for the Sarasota premiere of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on: March 11 at 8pm, March 12 at 2pm & 8pm, March 13 at 8pm, March 14 at 2pm & 8pm, and March 15 at 1.30pm & 7pm. Limited tickets are still available.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
Get ready for the Sarasota premiere of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on: March 11 at 8pm, March 12 at 2pm & 8pm, March 13 at 8pm, March 14 at 2pm & 8pm, and March 15 at 1.30pm & 7pm. Limited tickets are still available.
JEKYLL & HYDE to Play Van Wezel, 3/5
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this all new production of the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 2pm and 8pm. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi Grammy and Tony nominated Frank Wildhorn & double Oscar and Grammy winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences all over the world.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this all new production of the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 2pm and 8pm. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi Grammy and Tony nominated Frank Wildhorn & double Oscar and Grammy winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences all over the world.
AGNES OF GOD Opens Tonight at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The Manatee Players' production of the drama AGNES OF GOD by John Pielmeier opens in the intimate Bradenton Kiwanis Theater at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, February 19 and plays through Sunday March 8.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The Manatee Players' production of the drama AGNES OF GOD by John Pielmeier opens in the intimate Bradenton Kiwanis Theater at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, February 19 and plays through Sunday March 8.
Garrison Keillor Returns to the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
National Radio Hall of Fame inductee and host of Public Radio's A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor will return to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, February 19 at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
National Radio Hall of Fame inductee and host of Public Radio's A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor will return to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, February 19 at 8pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at Manatee Players' AGNES OF GOD
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015
The Manatee Players' production of the drama AGNES OF GOD by John Pielmeier opens in the intimate Bradenton Kiwanis Theater at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday February 19 and plays through Sunday March 8.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015
The Manatee Players' production of the drama AGNES OF GOD by John Pielmeier opens in the intimate Bradenton Kiwanis Theater at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday February 19 and plays through Sunday March 8.
FST Brings 'LESSONS FROM VAUDEVILLE' to the Court Cabaret, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015
FST pays tribute to America's original entertainment in its third Cabaret show, Never Marry A Girl With Cold Feet: and other life lessons from Vaudeville. Developed by Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins, and Jim Prosser, it begins in the John C. Court Cabaret tonight, February 18, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015
FST pays tribute to America's original entertainment in its third Cabaret show, Never Marry A Girl With Cold Feet: and other life lessons from Vaudeville. Developed by Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins, and Jim Prosser, it begins in the John C. Court Cabaret tonight, February 18, 2015.
Musical Version of Jay McInerney's BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY Comes to freeFall, 2/28-3/22
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2015
The team behind freeFall's smash hit SPRING AWAKENING re-unite to present Paul Scott Goodman's musicalization of Jay McInerney's classic novel of the youth and excess of 1980's New York. BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY begins performances February 28 and runs through March 22.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2015
The team behind freeFall's smash hit SPRING AWAKENING re-unite to present Paul Scott Goodman's musicalization of Jay McInerney's classic novel of the youth and excess of 1980's New York. BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY begins performances February 28 and runs through March 22.
FST Extends DANCING LESSONS Through 3/14
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2015
Audiences and critics agree with this statement. Therefore, FST has announced that Dancing Lessons has been extended a second time, now playing through March 14 in the Keating Theatre. Subscriptions are still available to see three shows for as little as $37. Single tickets range from $18-49. Tickets can now be purchased online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000, or by visiting the Box Office.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2015
Audiences and critics agree with this statement. Therefore, FST has announced that Dancing Lessons has been extended a second time, now playing through March 14 in the Keating Theatre. Subscriptions are still available to see three shows for as little as $37. Single tickets range from $18-49. Tickets can now be purchased online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000, or by visiting the Box Office.
Asolo Repertory Theatre to Host 2015 Annual Gala Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2015
Asolo Rep's 2015 gala will transport guests to the glamorous Copa Room at The Sands Hotel, a legendary Las Vegas nightclub where stars such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. rocked the night away. This not-to-miss event will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 6pm at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2015
Asolo Rep's 2015 gala will transport guests to the glamorous Copa Room at The Sands Hotel, a legendary Las Vegas nightclub where stars such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. rocked the night away. This not-to-miss event will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 6pm at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.
BWW Reviews: MAD Theatre of Tampa's RENT at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - February 16, 2015
The production is of such high quality that oftentimes we forget that MAD is a community theatre.
by Peter Nason - February 16, 2015
The production is of such high quality that oftentimes we forget that MAD is a community theatre.
Manatee School for the Arts Senior Performs with Michael Feinstein at the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2015
Nick Drivas, a senior at Manatee School for the Arts, will join Grammy-nominated vocalist, Michael Feinstein, in a performance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, February 14. Drivas was a national finalist for the 2014 Songbook Academy, sponsored by The Great American Songbook Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Michael Feinstein.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2015
Nick Drivas, a senior at Manatee School for the Arts, will join Grammy-nominated vocalist, Michael Feinstein, in a performance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, February 14. Drivas was a national finalist for the 2014 Songbook Academy, sponsored by The Great American Songbook Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Michael Feinstein.
THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST to Open 3/6 at St. Petersburg City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2015
St. Petersburg City Theatre continues its 90th Mainstage Season, presented by Raymond James, with THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST. Opening night is March 6, 2015 and the production runs through March 22, 2015. There will be an opening night reception on March 6 featuring lobby entertainment provided by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association and light refreshments.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2015
St. Petersburg City Theatre continues its 90th Mainstage Season, presented by Raymond James, with THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST. Opening night is March 6, 2015 and the production runs through March 22, 2015. There will be an opening night reception on March 6 featuring lobby entertainment provided by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association and light refreshments.
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