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Asolo Repertory Theatre to Host 2014 Annual Gala: A NIGHT AT THE RAINBOW ROOM, 3/1
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014
Relive the glamour of the Rainbow Room, an iconic New York City hot spot known for its rotating dance floor, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and liquors, and A-List regulars. Asolo Rep, one of the premier professional theatres in the Southeastern U.S., will recreate the magic of the Rainbow Room in the 1940s for a special evening of dining and dancing. A Night at the Rainbow Room will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 6PM.
'SHIPWRECKED!' Plays New Stage Theatre, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014
'Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself)' will run tonight, February 6 through March 2, 2014 at New Stage Theatre.
m.a.d. Theatre Stages YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Now thru 2/23
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014
m.a.d. Theatre will present You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown with direction by Tony Gilkinson and musical direction by Dee Lynch, with assistant direction by Caitlin Greene. The show will play today, February 6-9, 13-16, and 20-23, 2014 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Asolo Rep to Present 'THICKER THAN WATER: Exploring the American Family', 3/3
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2014
'Thicker Than Water: Exploring the American Family,' a special interactive evening of live theatre and discussion, will explore these questions as well as the second season of Asolo Rep's American Character Project. The one-night-only event will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 7pm in Asolo Rep's Cook Theatre, located at 5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243.
SINGING SONDHEIM Comes to freeFall Theatre, 2/10
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Stephen Sondheim is arguably our greatest living theatre composer. Please join cast members of THE NORMAL HEART, along with a few special guests, on Monday, February 10th at 7:30pm as we celebrate the humor, the pathos, and the artistry of this theatre master.
Largo Recreation Offers New Children's Theatre Classes, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Largo Recreation will offer new children's theatre classes each Tuesday from today, February 4-March 18. All classes will take place at the Largo Community Center at 400 Alt. Keene Road in Largo, Florida. For children ages 4-6, classes will be from 4:00-5:00pm, and for children ages 7-14, classes will be from 5:00-7:00pm.
Masters of Illusion to Bring Magic to the Van Wezel, 2/16
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
A spectacular stage phenomenon and the largest touring magic show in the world, Masters of Illusion Live appears at the Van Wezel on February 16, 2014 at 7pm. A magnificent show awaits, with a cast of twenty five people and two fifty three foot semi-trucks, a whole host of entertainment and astonishment has been prepared.
Florida Studio Theatre Is Burning Up with the Opening of TOO DARN HOT, 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
FST's Court Cabaret heats up with TOO DARN HOT on Friday, February 19, and will run through June 7, 2014. The show is developed by Richard Hopkins, Jim Prosser, and Rebecca Hopkins.
Carrollwood Players Continue 'Black Coffee' Reading Series with A RADIOMAN REMEMBERS Today
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
Today, February 1 at 11 a.m., Carrollwood Players' Black Coffee Series will continue with A RADIOMAN REMEMBERS, a new play by Robyn A. Rennick, based on actual events.
m.a.d. Theatre to Present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, 2/6-23
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
m.a.d. Theatre, Tampa's 'Music, Acting, Dance' company, presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, February 6-9, 13-16, and 20-23, 2014.
CHICAGO National Tour Adds 3/5 Matinee to Van Wezel Run
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed, longest running American musical in Broadway history, Chicago has added a 2pm matinee to their March 5, 2014 date at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Both the Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances have nearly sold out, therefore adding the Wednesday afternoon matinee will allow another full house to enjoy the glitz and glam of the decadent 1920's and the tale of the murderous nightclub dancer, Roxie Hart. Winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording, Chicago continues to leave audiences singing 'All That Jazz!'
Carrollwood Players to Continue 'Black Coffee' Reading Series with A RADIOMAN REMEMBERS, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
This Saturday, February 1 at 11 a.m., Carrollwood Players' Black Coffee Series will continue with A RADIOMAN REMEMBERS, a new play by Robyn A. Rennick, based on actual events.
SHREK: THE MUSICAL to Open 2/13 at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
Make room for ogre-sized family fun as the greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in a whole new way in this breathtaking Broadway musical adaptation of the hit movie SHREK!, opening at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday February 13 and playing through Sunday March 2.
BWW Interviews: Linda Eder Returns to Sarasota with a Concert at Van Wezel
by Joey Panek - January 29, 2014
Songstress Linda Eder returns to Sarasota with a concert Thursday night at Van Wezel.
Asolo Rep Presents 2nd Inside Asolo Rep Event of 2013-14, Featuring Frank Galati, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014
Asolo Rep's Dramaturg and Literary Manager Lauryn Sasso will guide a special behind-the-scenes discussion featuring Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee Frank Galati, director of Philadelphia, Here I Come! Tickets for this insightful discussion are $5 for the general public and free for Asolo Rep donors and Guild members.
Florida Studio Theatre Adds World Premiere of TOM JONES to Mainstage Season, 4/9-6/1
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
Florida Studio Theatre announces a change in its Mainstage season, revealing the World Premiere of TOM JONES, as the fourth show. The show will open in the Gompertz Theatre April 9 and run through June 1, 2014.
Becca McCoy Receives Muse Award, Will Perform in New Musical DISENCHANTED
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
Becca McCoy, a native of St. Petersburg, won the Inaugural MUSE Award. She can be seen performing in the new musical Disenchanted.
Van Wezel Stars Lit Up Sunday Night Television
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2014
Last night's Grammy Award ceremony was one for the record books. With stunning performances by the music industry elite, one could not help but notice a few soon to be familiar faces.
freeFall Theatre Presents THE NORMAL HEART, Now thru 2/16
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014
Larry Kramer's unabashed indictment of the politics surrounding the early days of the AIDS epidemic debuted in 1985 and is no less surprising or powerful almost 30 years later. Set in New York City, The Normal Heart unfolds like a real-life political thriller as Ned Weeks and a close-knit group of friends shout into the darkness about what they see happening to their friends and community. Their warnings erupt into all-out fury as everyone from government leaders, healthcare providers and the mainstream media ignore the mounting crisis. The Normal Heart was revived on Broadway in 2011 for a limited, sold-out run. It won three Tony Awards and has been made into an HBO motion picture starring Julia Roberts and Mark Ruffalo. This deeply moving play is part of freeFall's SEASON OF OUTCASTS, and plays through February 16.
STAGE TUBE: The Making of freeFall's THE NORMAL HEART - Part 1
by Diana Heisroth - January 24, 2014
This deeply moving play is part of freeFall's SEASON OF OUTCASTS, and plays through February 16. Click below to watch the first of three behind-the-scenes videos with the cast and creative team!
STAGE TUBE: The Making of freeFall's THE NORMAL HEART - Part 1
by Tyler Peterson - January 24, 2014
Larry Kramer's unabashed indictment of the politics surrounding the early days of the AIDS epidemic debuted in 1985 and is no less surprising or powerful almost 30 years later. Set in New York City, The Normal Heart unfolds like a real-life political thriller as Ned Weeks and a close-knit group of friends shout into the darkness about what they see happening to their friends and community. Their warnings erupt into all-out fury as everyone from government leaders, healthcare providers and the mainstream media ignore the mounting crisis. The Normal Heart was revived on Broadway in 2011 for a limited, sold-out run. It won three Tony Awards and has been made into an HBO motion picture starring Julia Roberts and Mark Ruffalo. This deeply moving play is part of freeFall's SEASON OF OUTCASTS, and plays through February 16.
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Opens Tonight at Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, the hysterically twisted, Chekhov-inspired 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Play, continues Asolo Rep's 2013-14 season. Directed by Peter Amster, previews for this laugh-out-loud comedy will be held January 22-23, opening night will be tonight, January 24 at 8pm, and the show will run through April 13.
Florida Studio Theatre Presents DADDY LONG LEGS, 2/07
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Florida Studio Theatre opens the third show of the Mainstage Season, DADDY LONG LEGS, with book by John Caird and music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. It will open in Florida Studio Theatre's Gompertz Theatre on Friday, February 7th, 2014.
Asolo Rep to Present 2nd Inside Asolo Rep Event of 2013-14, Featuring Frank Galati, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Asolo Rep's Dramaturg and Literary Manager Lauryn Sasso will guide a special behind-the-scenes discussion featuring Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee Frank Galati, director of Philadelphia, Here I Come! Tickets for this insightful discussion are $5 for the general public and free for Asolo Rep donors and Guild members.
Largo Recreation to Offer New Children's Theatre Classes, 2/4-3/18
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Largo Recreation will offer new children's theatre classes each Tuesday from February 4-March 18. All classes will take place at the Largo Community Center at 400 Alt. Keene Road in Largo, Florida. For children ages 4-6, classes will be from 4:00-5:00pm, and for children ages 7-14, classes will be from 5:00-7:00pm.

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