Spotlight: STRAZ CENTER'S 2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON at Straz Center
by BWW Special Offer - April 04, 2024
Straz Center's 2024-2025 Broadway season is on sale now!
by BWW Special Offer - April 04, 2024
Straz Center's 2024-2025 Broadway season is on sale now!
Previews: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Dazzles at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 03, 2024
Directed by Jerry Zaks with music supervision, arrangements, and orchestration by Ethan Popp, we watched in awe as Daniel, an out-of-work man-child actor, magically transforms into the lovable Mrs. Doubtfire, a spry geriatric Scottish woman with some help from two friends. He does this to be hired by his ex-wife as a nanny after losing custody of his children in the divorce. And we have to give a round of applause for his real-life leading lady, Lakis, who dazzles as the believable, underappreciated, exasperated ex-wife.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 03, 2024
Directed by Jerry Zaks with music supervision, arrangements, and orchestration by Ethan Popp, we watched in awe as Daniel, an out-of-work man-child actor, magically transforms into the lovable Mrs. Doubtfire, a spry geriatric Scottish woman with some help from two friends. He does this to be hired by his ex-wife as a nanny after losing custody of his children in the divorce. And we have to give a round of applause for his real-life leading lady, Lakis, who dazzles as the believable, underappreciated, exasperated ex-wife.
Broadway's Chryssie Whitehead Will Perform in IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER in Tampa
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2024
Tampa Repertory Theatre and New York City based Broadway Arts Community are joining forces to bring veteran Broadway and screen actress Chryssie Whitehead (Chicago, A Chorus Line, West Side Story film, Radio City Rockettes) to Tampa for a one-night-only performance of her autobiographical play with music.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2024
Tampa Repertory Theatre and New York City based Broadway Arts Community are joining forces to bring veteran Broadway and screen actress Chryssie Whitehead (Chicago, A Chorus Line, West Side Story film, Radio City Rockettes) to Tampa for a one-night-only performance of her autobiographical play with music.
Review: Dive Headfirst into the Upside Down with STRANGER SINGS: A MUSICAL PARODY at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - March 30, 2024
Stranger Sings! is a musical parody based on the adventures of some unlikely heroes set in the 1980’s in Hawkins, Indiana. Created in part to celebrate the fandom surrounding the Netflix behemoth, Stranger Things super fans Jonathan Hogue and Nick Flatto, whereas Flatto also serves as producer-director of the show.
by Drew Eberhard - March 30, 2024
Stranger Sings! is a musical parody based on the adventures of some unlikely heroes set in the 1980’s in Hawkins, Indiana. Created in part to celebrate the fandom surrounding the Netflix behemoth, Stranger Things super fans Jonathan Hogue and Nick Flatto, whereas Flatto also serves as producer-director of the show.
Director Bob Devin Jones And The Studio@620 Present Shakespeare's HAMLET
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2024
Experience the timeless classic, HAMLET, brought to life by renowned director Bob Devin Jones at The Studio@620. Join us for a captivating performance that reimagines Shakespeare's masterpiece.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2024
Experience the timeless classic, HAMLET, brought to life by renowned director Bob Devin Jones at The Studio@620. Join us for a captivating performance that reimagines Shakespeare's masterpiece.
Ocala Civic Theatre Presents Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARARITAVILLE Block Party With THE LANDSHARKS
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2024
Join the Ocala Civic Theatre for Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville Block Party on April 28. Experience a tropical island retreat in downtown Ocala with music from The Landsharks.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2024
Join the Ocala Civic Theatre for Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville Block Party on April 28. Experience a tropical island retreat in downtown Ocala with music from The Landsharks.
Review: A Breathtaking, Poignant Lens Shines On GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - March 28, 2024
“Tonight’s story begins and ends at a guesthouse in Duluth, Minnesota, in the winter of 1934.” These were the opening words spoken by Dr. Walker, as he sets the scene. An evening of love, pain, suffering, interloped with a lush score based on the music of Bob Dylan. Girl from the North Country, is a dramatic musical with a book by Conor McPherson (The Weir), and songs with music and lyrics by the great Bob Dylan. The show made its Off-Broadway premiere at the Public Theatre from September 30, 2018- December 22, 2018. This transfer featured an all-American cast and was helmed after the successful run at London’s Old Vic a year prior, and following a limited 12-week run shortly thereafter at the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West End.
by Drew Eberhard - March 28, 2024
“Tonight’s story begins and ends at a guesthouse in Duluth, Minnesota, in the winter of 1934.” These were the opening words spoken by Dr. Walker, as he sets the scene. An evening of love, pain, suffering, interloped with a lush score based on the music of Bob Dylan. Girl from the North Country, is a dramatic musical with a book by Conor McPherson (The Weir), and songs with music and lyrics by the great Bob Dylan. The show made its Off-Broadway premiere at the Public Theatre from September 30, 2018- December 22, 2018. This transfer featured an all-American cast and was helmed after the successful run at London’s Old Vic a year prior, and following a limited 12-week run shortly thereafter at the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West End.
Review: GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 28, 2024
What did our critic think of GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center? On March 27, I experienced GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at the Straz Center, a production on stage until March 31. Conor McPherson's direction and Simon Hale's Tony Award-winning orchestrations breathe new life into 20 of Bob Dylan's legendary songs, including anthems like 'Hurricane' and 'Forever Young.'
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 28, 2024
What did our critic think of GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center? On March 27, I experienced GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at the Straz Center, a production on stage until March 31. Conor McPherson's direction and Simon Hale's Tony Award-winning orchestrations breathe new life into 20 of Bob Dylan's legendary songs, including anthems like 'Hurricane' and 'Forever Young.'
Previews: Next Generation Ballet's ON THE EDGE at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 27, 2024
Working with a cast of 22 dancers, teen through millennial, Colon's vision for the Next Generation Ballet 'On Your Feet' medley is a movement storyline with many choreography changes and using bodies as scene changes, directing the eye to where to go. Most of the piece is Jazz dancing with a little Latin flair.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 27, 2024
Working with a cast of 22 dancers, teen through millennial, Colon's vision for the Next Generation Ballet 'On Your Feet' medley is a movement storyline with many choreography changes and using bodies as scene changes, directing the eye to where to go. Most of the piece is Jazz dancing with a little Latin flair.
Cast Set For NEXT TO NORMAL at TampaRep
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2024
Tampa Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for its production of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2024
Tampa Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for its production of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt.
Francis Wilson Playhouse To Present The Clearwater Premiere Of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2024
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, a farcical play-within-a-play, is coming to Francis Wilson Playhouse. Learn when you can see the show and how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2024
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, a farcical play-within-a-play, is coming to Francis Wilson Playhouse. Learn when you can see the show and how to purchase tickets.
SOME LIKE IT HOT, SHUCKED, and More Set For 2024-25 Broadway Season at the Straz Center
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2024
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway at the Straz season. The season kicks off this Christmas season. Learn more about the full lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2024
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway at the Straz season. The season kicks off this Christmas season. Learn more about the full lineup here!
St Pete's FreeFall Theatre Announces Sondheim's FOLLIES And More for 15th Season
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2024
Discover the exciting lineup for freeFall Theatre's 15th season, featuring a world-premiere farce by Hannah Benitez, a return of Sherlock Holmes, a Stephen Sondheim musical, and more.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2024
Discover the exciting lineup for freeFall Theatre's 15th season, featuring a world-premiere farce by Hannah Benitez, a return of Sherlock Holmes, a Stephen Sondheim musical, and more.
Straz Center To Welcome SOME LIKE IT HOT, SHUCKED, and More For 2024-25 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2024
The Straz Center has announced its exciting lineup of shows for its 2024-25 Broadway Season.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2024
The Straz Center has announced its exciting lineup of shows for its 2024-25 Broadway Season.
Previews: MOMIX ALICE at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 18, 2024
The dancers use props, ropes, costumes, lighting, and music to create stunning visual effects that defy gravity and logic. They transform, using their bodies as expressive tools.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 18, 2024
The dancers use props, ropes, costumes, lighting, and music to create stunning visual effects that defy gravity and logic. They transform, using their bodies as expressive tools.
Review: A Top Notch Cast Delivers with BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - March 17, 2024
What did our critic think of BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Jobsite Theater?
by Drew Eberhard - March 17, 2024
What did our critic think of BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Jobsite Theater?
Review: Stephen Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at the Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Peter Nason - March 17, 2024
This Pulitzer Prize winner is as uncompromising and beautiful as musical theatre can get.
by Peter Nason - March 17, 2024
This Pulitzer Prize winner is as uncompromising and beautiful as musical theatre can get.
Review: A Powerful PARADE Sparks the Conversation at Manatee Players
by Drew Eberhard - March 10, 2024
From the moment the lights dim to the opening chords of the Prologue, the audience knew they were in for a treat. A haunting and stirring rendition of The Old Red Hills of Home, led by young actor Elijah Zurek as the Young Soldier, will have you in a chokehold from the very start.
by Drew Eberhard - March 10, 2024
From the moment the lights dim to the opening chords of the Prologue, the audience knew they were in for a treat. A haunting and stirring rendition of The Old Red Hills of Home, led by young actor Elijah Zurek as the Young Soldier, will have you in a chokehold from the very start.
SILENT SKY to be Presented at Richey Suncoast Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2024
Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky will be presented at Richey Suncoast Theatre this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2024
Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky will be presented at Richey Suncoast Theatre this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Breathtaking 50th Anniversary Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - March 07, 2024
An explosive 90-minute sung-through Rock Opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice, took the Carol Morsani Hall by storm Tuesday evening. This reimagined 50th Anniversary Tour, is the story loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the Passion. It works to interpret the psychology of Jesus, while much of the story’s plot centers on Judas’ disdain for how Jesus is leading his disciples. The rock opera was initially unable to attain funding, so Webber and composers released the idea as a concept album. Garnering much success, which led to the eventual Broadway stage debut in 1971. Some nine years later the musical had grossed more than $237 million worldwide. It soon became the longest-running West End musical in London, running for 8 years between 1972-1980, and was soon bested by Cats in 1989.
by Drew Eberhard - March 07, 2024
An explosive 90-minute sung-through Rock Opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice, took the Carol Morsani Hall by storm Tuesday evening. This reimagined 50th Anniversary Tour, is the story loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the Passion. It works to interpret the psychology of Jesus, while much of the story’s plot centers on Judas’ disdain for how Jesus is leading his disciples. The rock opera was initially unable to attain funding, so Webber and composers released the idea as a concept album. Garnering much success, which led to the eventual Broadway stage debut in 1971. Some nine years later the musical had grossed more than $237 million worldwide. It soon became the longest-running West End musical in London, running for 8 years between 1972-1980, and was soon bested by Cats in 1989.
Previews: BIPOC PLAY-READING SERIES: TIME'S TESTIMONY at Straz' TECO Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 05, 2024
The Straz website describes TIME'S TESTIMONY as 'a play on words as it depicts the testimony of a man who goes through a trial of falling, manipulation, discovery, and redemption. It also touches on the irony of time changing a calloused heart. As a man navigates through the challenges of addiction and pride, his wife persists in her faith to see a change in him. Through great resistance and challenging encounters, this story takes its audience through the ups and downs of living in a household where things never seem right. Where faith is tested, outcomes may be unforeseen.'
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 05, 2024
The Straz website describes TIME'S TESTIMONY as 'a play on words as it depicts the testimony of a man who goes through a trial of falling, manipulation, discovery, and redemption. It also touches on the irony of time changing a calloused heart. As a man navigates through the challenges of addiction and pride, his wife persists in her faith to see a change in him. Through great resistance and challenging encounters, this story takes its audience through the ups and downs of living in a household where things never seem right. Where faith is tested, outcomes may be unforeseen.'
Review: Societal Consciousness in A Political Era With GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at freeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - March 04, 2024
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater is Kurt Vonnegut’s fifth novel and was published in 1965. Its Post-Modern Satire context paved way for Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, arguably his most well-known work. In the novel, Vonnegut highlights the life and times of the consciously-bound multi-millionaire Eliot Rosewater.
by Drew Eberhard - March 04, 2024
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater is Kurt Vonnegut’s fifth novel and was published in 1965. Its Post-Modern Satire context paved way for Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, arguably his most well-known work. In the novel, Vonnegut highlights the life and times of the consciously-bound multi-millionaire Eliot Rosewater.
Review: Find Yourself on 'Island Time' with ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - March 03, 2024
Escape to Margaritaville, is a 2017 Jukebox Musical written by Greg Garcia, and Mike O’Malley, and based on songs by Jimmy Buffett.
by Drew Eberhard - March 03, 2024
Escape to Margaritaville, is a 2017 Jukebox Musical written by Greg Garcia, and Mike O’Malley, and based on songs by Jimmy Buffett.
Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Haines City Theatre
by Peter Nason - March 02, 2024
HCT is a small theatre with a big heart, and their production spotlights the show's strengths and weaknesses.
by Peter Nason - March 02, 2024
HCT is a small theatre with a big heart, and their production spotlights the show's strengths and weaknesses.
Spotlight: LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by BWW Special Offer - February 29, 2024
Little Women The Musical - Coming to Clearwater This March!
by BWW Special Offer - February 29, 2024
Little Women The Musical - Coming to Clearwater This March!
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