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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Manatee Performing Arts Center, Now thru 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013
One of the world's most beloved musicals is coming to the Manatee Performing Arts Center! The Manatee Players will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opening tonight, May 2 and running through May 19.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN, CHINGLISH and More Set for Stageworks Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2013
Stageworks Theatre announces its diverse 2013-14 Season.
Asolo Rep Hosts 3rd Annual MEN WHO COOK Event Today
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2013
Men Who Cook brings together Sarasota and Bradenton's most prominent business and community men to prepare a gourmet meal showcasing their favorite recipes for arts supporters hungry for more than just good theatre.
West Coast Players Theatre to Present AIN'T RETIREMENT GRAND Musical Revue, 5/24-26
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2013
A hilarious musical revue titled Ain't Retirement Grand plays in Clearwater for one weekend only starting on May 24. The lighthearted show pokes fun at retirement in Florida. The songs and patter cover the full range of topics that concern the over-55s -- wills, doctors, pets, early-bird specials, and 'getting up off the couch occasionally.'
BWW Reviews: THE RUNNER STUMBLES - a Thrilling Mystery
by Jimmy Ferraro - April 25, 2013
Clearwater's West Coast Players' current production of 'THE RUNNER STUMBLES' is as much a love story, as it is a thriller, a mystery, a court room drama, and a who-dunnit? In fact, it is all of these things and more. It is a fascinating, compelling, theatrical piece, based on a true story beginning in rural Michigan, in 1906.
City Theatre to Present Pulitzer Prize-Winner DOUBT, 5/31-6/16
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2013
City Theatre presents this brilliant and powerful Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning drama May 31st through June 16th.
JOHN & JEN Opens 5/3 in St. Petersburg
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2013
Opening May 3 at freeFall Theatre, the Bay area premiere of Andrew Lippa's John & Jen will include a cast of Katie Zaffrann and Chris Crawford, Chris Brent Davis providing musical direction and Eric Davis directing.
THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, SOUTH BEACH BABYLON and More Set for FST's 2013 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013
Florida Studio Theatre presents an exciting new Summer Season - with spirited musical revue The World Goes 'Round, quirky comedy The Underpants and witty new play South Beach Babylon.
BWW Reviews: CHAPTER TWO - A BIG*****HIT!
by Jimmy Ferraro - April 22, 2013
This Carrollwood Players production of 'CHAPTER TWO' is comparable to any professional regional production. BRAVO!...2 Thumbs UP!...and 5 Stars!
NEWS OF THE WEIRD, Third Thought Improv and More Set for American Stage Theatre's 'After Hours' Series, May 2013
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2013
American Stage Theatre Company's 'After Hours' Series continue with two events, Hawk and Wayne's News of the Weird: LIVE and The Third Thought Improv plus one lecture for 7 Homeless Mammoths Wander New Engand in May.
St. Petersburg City Theatre Stages THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013
The Dixie Swim Club by Hope Wooten Jones will open tonight, April 19 and run through May 5 at City Theatre. Join the Dixie Swim Club and take part in a big, warm southern style party on the beach. The show follows five college girlfriends over 33 years as they reconnect each summer at a beach house in North Carolina.
BWW Reviews: LOVE, SEX, AND THE I.R.S. - Tax Time Turmoil
by Jimmy Ferraro - April 18, 2013
So, if you like farce, in one door and out another, slapstick comedy, mistaken identity, sight gags, prat falls, and a good belly laugh... 'Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. is the show for YOU!
Stageworks Presents OF MICE AND MEN, 5/2-5/19
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
John Steinbeck's timeless American classic, this gripping masterpiece is set in the desperate world of the Great Depression. It is a compelling tale of friendship and survival. Two lonely migrant workers dream of a place of their own but the dream is shattered in one searing, tragic moment. An extraordinary tale of love, loyalty and the power of hope.
BWW Reviews: WHEN THE WORLD WAS GREEN (a Chef's Fable) - a MENU for REVENGE
by Jimmy Ferraro - April 16, 2013
Director Todd Olson, staged the poetic dialogue with a masterful hand. Mr. Olsen's addition of haunting, instumental melodies at the most reverent moments, further enhanced the sensationalism of the scenes. In 'WHEN THE WORLD WAS GREEN (a Chef's Fable)', Todd Olson has once again, created a work of ART.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Manatee Performing Arts Center, 5/2-5/19
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013
One of the world's most beloved musicals is coming to the Manatee Performing Arts Center! The Manatee Players will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opening May 2 and running through May 19.
Stageworks Theatre Will Present OF MICE AND MEN, 5/2-5/19
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013
John Steinbeck's timeless American classic, this gripping masterpiece is set in the desperate world of the Great Depression. It is a compelling tale of friendship and survival. Two lonely migrant workers dream of a place of their own but the dream is shattered in one searing, tragic moment. An extraordinary tale of love, loyalty and the power of hope.
BWW Reviews: American Stage's THE AMISH PROJECT Is Spellbinding
by Jimmy Ferraro - April 14, 2013
'The Amish Project', is a showcase for the masterful skills of director Todd Olsen. Mr Olsen's vision, insight, and obvious passion for this piece, makes it spellbiniding! ~ BRAVO!
Asolo Rep Guild to Host RAISE A CURTAIN, RAISE A KID Gala Fundraiser Today
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
The Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild will hold its first-ever black tie event tonight, April 12 at Michael's on East in Sarasota to raise funds for the theatre's educational initiative, Access to the Arts. The Raise A Curtain, Raise A Kid Grand Gala kicks-off at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour.
Katie Zaffrann and Chris Crawford to Star in freeFall Theatre's JOHN & JEN; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2013
Opening May 3 at freeFall Theatre, the Bay area premiere of Andrew Lippa's john & jen will include a cast of Katie Zaffrann and Chris Crawford, Chris Brent Davis providing musical direction and Eric Davis directing.
BWW Reviews: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - FLASHY! TRASHY! FUN!
by Jimmy Ferraro - April 11, 2013
Hold on to your hat! You Ain't Seen Nothing Like This at the Straz before! The first national tour of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical', part of the Best of Broadway Tampa Bay series, exploded into Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center in Tampa, Tuesday night!
Lynn University's Celebration of the Arts Set for 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2013
Lynn University's annual Celebration of the Arts will take place on Friday, April 26th at the Wold Performing Arts Center. A festival of the arts showcasing the talents of The Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn College of International Communication and Lynn Drama Program students, faculty, and staff, the evening will begin at 6 pm with a showcase of photography, painting, film, sculpture, and live music. Complimentary food and drinks will be served. And at 7:30 pm the headline production Celebration of the Arts will take the stage.
Tickets Now $29 for Jillian Michaels' MAXIMIZE YOUR LIFE Tour at The King Center
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2013
Ticket prices have just been reduced for fitness guru, Jillian Michaels. ALL Tickets are now just $29 (inclusive of ticketing fees).
HAWK AND WAYNE'S NEWS OF THE WEIRD: LIVE Set for After Hours at American Stage Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2013
American Stage will have only one After Hours Event in April due to the fact that will will have two mainstage productions, When the World was Green (A Chef's Fable) and The Amish Project plus our annual American Stage in the Park, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Not to mention the 2013 Gala Under the Stars, which is American Stage's biggest fundraising event of the year. This will be an exciting month both onstage and in the park!
BWW Reviews: HAIR Needs a Trim
by Jimmy Ferraro - April 06, 2013
The 2013 national tour company of 'HAIR' is filled with a talent cast and an exceptional ensemble. It is a non-stop succession of vignettes and monologues, combined with an extraordinary amount of dance, exquisitely choreographed by Karole Armitage, with innovative scene direction by Diane Paulus.
BWW Reviews: IS HE DEAD? is Alive and Kicking at Francis Wilson Playhouse
by Jimmy Ferraro - April 05, 2013
The focus is on the men in this piece and the talents of the male actors in this company, were brought to comedic height by Director Murray Mintz. Mr. Mintz's staging, slapstick comedic bits, sight gags, and yes, choreography and recorded music too, added exactly what this play needs to be a hit!

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