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Comedian Bobby Collins Coming to The Mahaffey, 6/2
by Harmony Wheeler - April 12, 2012
Bobby Collins is an award-winning comedian, who has starred in his own Showtime Special, was the host of VH1's "Stand Up Spotlight," and most recently was seen on the "Joy Behar Show." He has toured with Cher, Julio Iglesias, Dolly Parton and Tony Bennett, among others. In addition, he's released three DVDs and six CDs, with his second CD, "Out of Bounds," earning him a Grammy nomination. His latest CD, "I'm on the Boat, Woman and Children First," is on its way to becoming a number one best seller.
Alhambra After Dark Presents Improv Effect, 4/16
by Kelsey Denette - April 12, 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.
Florida Studio Theatre Presents RICHARD AND BETTY BURDICK PLAY READING SERIES, 5/7-21
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2012
Florida Studio Theatre announces its annual Richard and Betty Burdick Play Reading Series, which will present three new plays by contemporary, American playwrights. The series will take place in the Keating Theatre, on Monday, May 7 at 7:00pm, Saturday, May 12 at 2:00pm, and Monday, May 21 at 7:00pm, and is part of FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays. Tickets for the series are 3 plays for $25, or individual play readings for $10. They may be purchased by calling the FST Box Office at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting http://www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
IN THE MOOD Returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 4/22
by Harmony Wheeler - April 10, 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!
Spanky Brown & Amy Schumer to Headline at Side Splitters Comedy Club
by Mark Valdez - April 10, 2012
Comedians Spanky Brown and Amy Schumer are set to perform at the Side Splitters Comedy Club April 12-15 and April 19-21, respectively.
Nederlander Theater Organization and Tampa's Straz Center Form Alliance
by Harmony Wheeler - April 09, 2012
The Nederlander Organization of New York and the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa announced today that they will join forces to present the finest Broadway shows in the Tampa Bay area.
Sands Theater Center & Athens Theatre Present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, 4/13-29
by Jennie Mamary - April 07, 2012
Sands Theater Center and Athens Theatre present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opening April 13th.
Photo Flash: First Look at Florida Studio Theatre's JERICHO;Opening Tonight, 4/6
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2012
Florida Studio Theatre opens Jericho by Jack Canfora, a National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere, tonight, Friday, April 6, 2012, in the Keating Theatre (1241 N. Palm Avenue). Part of the Sarasota Festival of New Plays, Jericho makes its final stop of it's "rolling" world premiere, after opening at Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis and New Jersey Repertory Company early this season. Tickets for the world premiere play are on sale through June 9 and can be purchased online at www.FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting the Box Office.
Photo Flash: Thomas Mothershed & Co. in OVER THE TAVERN at The Herb Strauss Theatre, Sanibel
by James T Harding - April 06, 2012
Check out these production shots of Over the Tavern, featuring Thomas Mothershed (Chet), Jenny Smith (Ellen), Tommy Short (Rudy), Jake Mann (Georgie), Justen Montgomery (Eddie), Angelina Torre (Annie) and Nancy Antonio (Sister Clarissa). The show runs through Saturday, April 21, Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Herb Strauss Theater. Over The Tavern is Directed by Marc Tumminelli.
SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL Extends Run Until 4/7
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2012
Florida State Theatre will be moving 'Shake Rattle & Roll' into the Gompertz theatre to allow it a 2-week extension. It ends performances in the Cabaret on March 25, 2012, and will continue from March 27 - April 7 in the Gompertz.
WEST SIDE STORY & CHICAGO et al. Inlcuded in Van Wezel Performing Arts '12-'13 Season
by Mark Valdez - April 04, 2012
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2012-2013 Broadway Season includes nine Broadway shows, and seven Broadway "Specials."
NBC's America's Got Talent Tapes at the Mahaffey in April
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2012
NBC's America's Got Talent is taping live at The Mahaffey and you can join host Nick Cannonand celebrity judges Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, and Sharon Osbourne in the live television audience!
3 MEN AND A BABY...GRAND Set for the Palladium, 4/21
by Max Schwager - April 02, 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.
Stageworks Theatre's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Closes
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2012
Stageworks Theatre presents their production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. It runs through April 1, 2012 at Stageworks Theatre in the Channel District at 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., West Building, Ground Floor Tampa, Florida.
Venue Ensemble Theatre's OUTRAGIOUS ADVENTURES Closes
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2012
Venue Ensemble Theatre presents THE OUTRAGEOUS ADVENTURES OF SHELDON & MRS. LEVINE by Sam Bobrick and Julie Stein through April 1, 2012.
The Gorilla Theatre's THE WHIPPING MAN Closes
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2012
The Gorilla Theatre presents the regional premiere of the gripping off-Broadway hit The Whipping Man through April 1.
Kurt Sutton Brings New One-Man Mark Twain Show to Manatee Players, 3/31
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2012
Kurt Sutton returns to the Manatee Players in his brand new one-man show based on Mark Twain's book "Roughing It" on Saturday March 31 for one show. The curtain time is 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 941-748-5875 or online at www.manateeplayers.com. The Manatee Players are located at 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton.
Carol Morsani Hall to Present WAR HORSE, 4/30-5/5
by Tyler Peterson - March 30, 2012
The Carol Morsani Hall is set to present War Horse to Tampa audiences from 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.
'A Grand Night for Broadway' Gala and More Comes to the Palladium in April
by Kelsey Denette - March 30, 2012
It will be a "Grand Night for Broadway" at the historic Palladium Theater on Saturday, April 21st. when Three Men and a Baby…Grand! comes to our stage. Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack, and John Boswell present their signature collection of show tunes and Rat Pack favorites in a spirited performance.
RED Opens at Historic Asolo Theater, 3/30
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2012
John Logan's award-winning drama makes its way to the Historic Asolo Theater as a co-production with Maltz Jupiter Theatre at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art as a part of the 2011-2012 Asolo Repertory Theatre season.
BURN THE FLOOR Comes to the Van Wezel April 19
by Harmony Wheeler - March 28, 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.
Van Wezel Presents POP GOES THE ROCK Acrobatic Circus Show, 4/16
by Harmony Wheeler - March 27, 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 Harmony Wheeler - March 26, 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.
Neil Sedaka Returns to the Van Wezel, 3/24
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2012
Superstar Neil Sedaka plays the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Saturday, March 24 at 8:00 PM.
Circus Sarasota and Key Chorale Come to Tampa Bay, 3/24-25
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2012
Cirque des Voix, coming for the first time to Tampa Bay for two performances, Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 25, 4 p.m., is a touring collaboration between Sarasota's Key Chorale and Circus Sarasota.

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