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Side Splitters Comedy Club Welcomes John Caparulo, 5/3-5
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2012
Appearing this weekend at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa is JOHN CAPARULO, May 3 - 5.
Loretta Swit Joins Cast of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE at Asolo Rep, 6/22-7/15
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2012
Emmy Award-winning actress Loretta Swit is the first cast member announced for Asolo Repertory Theatre's summer production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Swit is known by audiences for her quick-witted and impassioned portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on television's beloved series, M*A*S*H. Swit has been honored with two Emmy Awards and ten nominations, a People's Choice Award, and eight Golden Globe nominations.
Stageworks Opens ARMY BOOT CAMP, 5/4; Holds Auditions for SYLVIA, 5/14; Hosts TampaWorks, 6/8-9
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2012
Stageworks' production of ARMY BOOT CAMP opens Friday, May 4th, auditions for Sylvia are set for May 14, and TampaWorks, an evening of short plays featuring local talent, runs June 8-9. See details below.
Megan Lamasney, Amanda Buck, Landon Green & Sheila Cowley Set for TAMPA WRIGHTS 1: ONE-ACT PLAYS, May 3-20
by James T Harding - April 30, 2012
Tampa Wrights 1: One-Act Plays by Tampa Playwrights opens on Thursday, May 3rd and plays Thursdays through Sundays until May 20th at the Silver Meteor Gallery in Ybor City. Presented by TRT2, Tampa Repertory Theatre's incubator company, the evening includes five short plays by four playwrights: "Apart Together," by Megan Lamasney; "Something Old," by Amanda Buck; "The Imaginary Man," by Landon Green; and "Almost Like Croatia" and "Wait," both by Sheila Cowley.
Carol Morsani Hall Presents WAR HORSE, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2012
The Carol Morsani Hall is set to present War Horse to Tampa audiences from tonight, April 30th through May 5th. Based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford in association with Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse is currently running on Broadway, The West End, and in Canada. More information on WAR HORSE is available at www.warhorseonbroadway.com. For tickets to the Tampa stop, visit http://www.strazcenter.org/Buy-Tickets.aspx.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre's Costume Retrospective Raises Nearly $40,000
by Kelsey Denette - April 27, 2012
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre's kick-off event to unveil its 10th anniversary celebration retrospective costume exhibit at The Gardens Mall raised nearly $40,000 for the not-for-profit professional Theatre.
Judy Garland Theatrical Tribute Comes to Pinellas Park, 4/27-29
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2012
Judy Garland Theatrical Tribute Concert Event comes to Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center April 27-29. Patrons can save up to $7 on tickets now through tomorrow, Sunday, April 22.
Collin Moulton Appears at Side Splitters Comedy Club, Now thru 4/29
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2012
Less than two years after getting started, Collin won his first comedy competition (the 2001 Rocky Mountain Laff-Off), and later that year found himself featured on Comedy Central's "Best of the Improv." 2003 proved to be another successful year for the up-and-comer, as he was a "Best in Fest" feature at the renowned Montreal Comedy Festival.
Ledisi and Eric Benet Play the Mahaffey, 8/4
by Kelsey Denette - April 24, 2012
Coming to The Mahaffey this summer is multi-Grammy nominated singer Ledisi! Together with Eric Benet, their "Be Good To Yourself" (BGTY) headline tour begins June 24th in Philadelphia, PA before stopping in beautiful St. Petersburg at The Mahaffey on August 4th.
Collin Moulton Appears at Side Splitters Comedy Club, 4/26-29
by Kelsey Denette - April 23, 2012
Less than two years after getting started, Collin won his first comedy competition (the 2001 Rocky Mountain Laff-Off), and later that year found himself featured on Comedy Central's "Best of the Improv." 2003 proved to be another successful year for the up-and-comer, as he was a "Best in Fest" feature at the renowned Montreal Comedy Festival.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre's 2012/13 Limited Engagements Go On Sale 5/7
by Kelsey Denette - April 23, 2012
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is kicking off its 10th anniversary season celebration with a spectacular lineup of outstanding concerts, plays, special events and more!
IN THE MOOD Returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 4/22
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2012
IN THE MOOD returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Sun. Apr. 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM. More than a concert, IN THE MOOD is a Big Band Theatrical Swing Revue. It's the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and other greats of the 1940's. Featuring a company of In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, the show's music arrangements, costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets!
Judy Garland Theatrical Tribute Comes to Pinellas Park, 4/27-29
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2012
Judy Garland Theatrical Tribute Concert Event comes to Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center April 27-29. Patrons can save up to $7 on tickets now through tomorrow, Sunday, April 22.
Stageworks Presents BORN YESTERDAY, BILOXI BLUES, and More this Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2012
Stageworks presents a lineup of shows and events this Spring, including BORN YESTERDAY, BILOXI BLUES, and a Marquee Lighting Ceremony. For tickets and more information, visit: www.stageworkstheatre.org.
3 MEN AND A BABY...GRAND Opens at the Palladium Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2012
On Saturday, April 21st, Broadway's top rated revue 3 MEN AND A BABY...GRAND comes to the Palladium. Three Broadway stars, Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack, and John Boswell, present their signature collection of show tunes and Rat Pack favorites. The show will take place at 8 p.m.
Amy Schumer Appears at Side Splitters Comedy Club, 4/19-22
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2012
Amy Schumer, former Last Comic Standing finalist, has just released Cutting, on Comedy Central Records. It follows her spring 2010 Comedy Central Presents stand up special. She also just filmed a movie with Steve Carell called Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.
BURN THE FLOOR Comes to the Van Wezel April 19
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2012
BURN THE FLOOR, the Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries, brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thurs. April 19 at 8 PM.
Stageworks Presents BORN YESTERDAY, BILOXI BLUES, and More this Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2012
Stageworks presents a lineup of shows and events this Spring, including BORN YESTERDAY, BILOXI BLUES, and a Marquee Lighting Ceremony. For tickets and more information, visit: www.stageworkstheatre.org.
Collin Moulton Appears at Side Splitters Comedy Club, 4/26-29
by Kelsey Denette - April 16, 2012
Less than two years after getting started, Collin won his first comedy competition (the 2001 Rocky Mountain Laff-Off), and later that year found himself featured on Comedy Central's "Best of the Improv." 2003 proved to be another successful year for the up-and-comer, as he was a "Best in Fest" feature at the renowned Montreal Comedy Festival.
Amy Schumer Appears at Side Splitters Comedy Club, 4/19-22
by Kelsey Denette - April 16, 2012
Amy Schumer, former Last Comic Standing finalist, has just released Cutting, on Comedy Central Records. It follows her spring 2010 Comedy Central Presents stand up special. She also just filmed a movie with Steve Carell called Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.
AMERICAN IDOL's Michael Orland and Peisha McPhee to Join Broadway Theatre Project
by Kelsey Denette - April 16, 2012
The Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) based in Tampa, FL has announced that American Idol's Musical Director Michael Orland, together with Idol's Vocal Coach Peisha McPhee, will bring their acclaimed workshop 'Find Your Unique Voice' to BTP this summer.
Alhambra After Dark Presents Improv Effect, 4/16
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2012
In this special Alhambra After Dark performance, The Improv Effect improvisational comedy troupe will be performing at the Alhambra with a full 90 minutes of improvisational comedy.
Van Wezel Presents POP GOES THE ROCK Acrobatic Circus Show, 4/16
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2012
Dance, shout and shake your booty over to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall when CIRQUE DREAMS newest stage spectacle, Pop Goes The Rock makes its debut in Sarasota by presenting Cirque Dreams variety acts and acrobatic feats to popular songs and chart topping hits spanning the decades Mon. April 16 at 7:30 PM.
Van Wezel Presents Sergio Mendes and Guest Jon Scada, 4/15
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
Celebrating 50 years in music, multi-Grammy® winner and Band Leader Sergio Mendes and three-time Grammy® winner Jon Secada bring a Brazilian high-energy style of Latin Jazz featuring Mendes' mix of light jazz, bossa nova beats and contemporary soft pop melodies, and vocal stylings of Jon Secada. Catch the performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sun. Apr. 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM.
Florida's The Mahaffey Welcomes SHEN YUN, 5/5
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2012
Shen Yun returns to the Bay area at The Mahaffey on Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. After a successful sold-out run in Tampa earlier this year, Shen Yun Performing Arts presents classical Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colorful and exhilarating show. More than 100 of the world's foremost classically trained dancers, choreographers and musicians seek to revive Chinese culture while providing an experience of sublime beauty.

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