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St. Petersburg City Theatre to Present REGRETS ONLY, 5/2-18
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
St. Petersburg City Theater will present Regrets Only by Paul Rudnick, May 2-18.
freeFall to Stage All-Male 'MIKADO'
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
Casting has been announced for freeFall's upcoming production of THE MIKADO. freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis directs this exciting new staging of a Gilbert and Sullivan classic. THE MIKADO stars Patrick Ryan Sullivan (Broadway's FORTY-SECOND STREET and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), Larry Alexander (Broadway's LES MISERABLES and CHESS) and Tampa Bay actor/drag performer Matthew McGee.
Asolo Rep Adds THE GRAPES OF WRATH Public Presentations
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
Concurrent with its production of The Grapes of Wrath, Asolo Repertory Theatre joins the National Steinbeck Center in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the publication of the original novel. In preparation for the anniversary, The Steinbeck Center has been seeking out the stories of individuals struggling against many of the same challenges so poignantly represented in this classic work, including financial insecurity, social discrimination, widespread unemployment and foreclosures, drought and other environmental crises.
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Plays the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
Bring It On: The Musical comes to the Van Wezel tonight, April 2, 2014. Bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, Bring It On: The Musical, inspired by the Bring It On film, takes the audience on a high-flying journey filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness. Bring It On: The Musical tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition.
Broadway's Mandy Patinkin Plays the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2014
Broadway's master song-man, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, brings his critically acclaimed theatre performance to the Van Wezel tonight, April 1, 2014.
Ben Vereen, Mandy Gonzalez, Donna McKechnie & More to Teach at Broadway Theatre Project's 2014 Session
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2014
Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) will feature a slate of prolific performers, directors, choreographers, composers, casting agents and other professionals from Broadway and Hollywood as part of the Project's roster of Teaching Faculty for its 2014 session, as announced today by the BTP's Artistic Directors Debra McWaters and Darren Gibson.
Comedian and Underwear Designer Rhonda Shear Brings Act to The Mahaffey Theater, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2014
Comedian and underwear designer Rhonda Shear and four of her best friends bring the laughs to The Mahaffey Theater on Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. Reserve a VIP Luxury Package with four ofyour best friends and enjoy the 'world's funniest' pajama party from a private, first-level box for only $500!
Florida Studio Theatre Extends POEMS, PRAYERS AND PROMISES, FREUD'S LAST SESSION and More This Season
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2014
Florida Studio Theatre has now extended five shows in the 2013-14 Mainstage and Cabaret Seasons. The two most recent extensions in the lineup are POEMS, PRAYERS, AND PROMISES which is now playing through April 27, and FREUD'S LAST SESSION which now sees its second extension playing through April 5.
Florida Studio Theatre to Present World Premiere of TOM JONES, 4/11-6/1
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2014
Florida Studio Theatre announces the opening of the WORLD PREMIERE of TOM JONES, by Mark Brown. The show will open in the Gompertz Theatre April 11 and run through June 1, 2014.
Asolo Rep to Be Featured in a Special Smithsonian Panel: Steinbeck on Stage
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
On the heels of its celebrated production of The Grapes of Wrath, Asolo Rep's Producing Artistic Director/Director of The Grapes of Wrath Michael Donald Edwards and the play's Tony Award-winning adapter Frank Galati will be featured speakers in a special panel entitled Steinbeck on Stage, presented by Smithsonian Associates and the National Steinbeck Center. Select scenes from Asolo Rep's production of The Grapes of Wrath will be performed by Asolo Rep actors Christian Conn (Tom Joad), Peggy Roeder (Ma Joad), and Andrew Sellon (Jim Casy). The panel will be Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7pm at the National Museum of Natural History Baird Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
City Players to Present GODSPELL, 4/17-19
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
City Players has announced their inaugural show of 2014 - 'Godspell!', running at The Palladium Theatre in St. Petersburg, FL, April 17-19, 2014. Based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and featuring an amazing score by Stephen Schwartz (the composer of WICKED and PIPPIN), GODSPELL boasts a string of well-loved songs including 'Day By Day,' 'Prepare Ye,' 'Learn Your Lessons Well,' 'All For The Best,' 'All Good Gifts,' 'Turn Back, O Man,' and 'By My Side.' Cast includes Stephen Fee, Jay Morgan, Michael Shurtz, Ryan Sturm, Amber Phillips, Lisa Stanforth, Jana Swenson, Amy E. Phillips, Sandie Walters, and Zane Talkington! GODSPELL is directed by Rand Smith and Choreographed by Amy Phillips.
'MEN ARE FROM MARS' to Play Van Wezel, 4/24
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
The hilarious fusion of theatre and stand-up, Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus starring, Peter Story, comes to the Van Wezel on April 24, 2014. The side-splitting one-man show makes for the perfect date night!
Broadway's Patti LuPone Returns to the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014
Broadway royalty, two-time Tony Award-winner, and two-time Grammy Award-winner, Patti LuPone, returns to the Van Wezel tonight, March 25, 2014 --with her new one-woman show--The Gypsy in My Soul. Her performance will feature a mix of classic songs from some of her most awe-inspiring performances in shows like Gypsy, Anything Goes, and Oliver; as well as some of her personal pop favorites.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Coming to Van Wezel, 4/8-9
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2014
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Million Dollar Quartet, will light up the stage of the, Van Wezel on April 8 and April 9, 2014. Inspired by an electrifying true story, Million Dollar Quartet brings a piece of rock-and-roll history to life. The New York Times Describes it as 'A buoyant new musical that whips the crowd into a frenzy with blast after blast of explosive vitality!'
BWW Reviews: BERMUDA AVENUE TRIANGLE - Wacky, Over-the-Top Laughs
by Jimmy Ferraro - March 24, 2014
'If you like broad, over-the-top comedy, THIS is the show for YOU!'
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL to Play Van Wezel, 4/2
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2014
Bring It On: The Musical comes to the Van Wezel on April 2, 2014. Bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, Bring It On: The Musical, inspired by the Bring It On film, takes the audience on a high-flying journey filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness. Bring It On: The Musical tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition.
Florida Studio Theatre Hosts Four New Improv Shows, Now thru 4/12
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2014
FST Improv is coming to a close. APRIL FOOLS! There's still plenty of laughs to be had in Bowne's Lab. Four new shows have been added to see the members of FST Improv will duke it out onstage for an all-out laugh-off in the spring series April Fools. There will be four late night 10pm performances of this show beginning today, March 22 and running through April 12.
AMERICAN IDIOT National Tour Coming to Van Wezel, 4/7
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
Tony Award-nominated Best Musical and 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT will premiere at the Van Wezel on April 7, 2014 at 8PM. This Broadway smash-hit features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. The book is by Armstrong and Michael Mayer and direction is by Tony Award-winner Mayer ('Spring Awakening').
Broadway's Mandy Patinkin to Play Van Wezel, 4/1
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
Broadway's master song-man, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, brings his critically acclaimed theatre performance to the Van Wezel on April 1, 2014.
Asolo Rep Features Documentary Theater Project FACES OF CHANGE: GROWING AMERICA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
In celebration of the richly diverse American melting pot, Asolo Rep will host its second annual documentary theatre project Faces of Change: Growing America. The original play will explore the experiences of local immigrants - their arduous journeys, daily struggles and triumphs, and what it truly means to be an American immigrant in 2014. Faces of Change will be tonight and tomorrow, March 21 and 22 at 7:30pm in Asolo Rep's Cook Theatre.
Amy Grant Joins Vince Gill at Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
The husband-and-wife combo of Amy Grant and Vince Gill-two of the most beloved voices in popular music- will unite on-stage, tonight, March 21, 2014 at 8pm, at the Van Wezel
BWW Reviews: EVITA - A New Rendition
by Jimmy Ferraro - March 20, 2014
EVITA won 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical and six Drama Desk Awards. If you never saw a live, production of "EVITA", GO SEE IT!
Manatee Players' MAN OF LA MANCHA Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2014
Get ready to dream the impossible dream in the Manatee Players' production of the Tony award-winning musical MAN OF LA MANCHA opening at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, March 20 and playing through Sunday April 6.
Julianne & Derek Hough Will Bring MOVE LIVE ON TOUR to Van Wezel, 6/15
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2014
Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will star in their own all-new dance production, MOVE LIVE ON TOUR. This spectacular new show will be at the Van Wezel on June 15, 2014. Tickets go on sale to the public March 21, 2014.
From Capitol Hill to the Van Wezel, Mark Russell to Bring the Banter to Sarasota, 3/31
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2014
Long before Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert, there was Mark Russell, daring to joke and sing of the often absurd political process. With his impeccable timing, twinkling eyes, and insights into American politics, Mark Russell will grace the Van Wezel stage on March 31, 2014.

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