LAB Theater Project Opens SYD This Week
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
LAB Theater Project will present the first play of the 2024 season, SYD, by Craig Houk, opening on February 22.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
LAB Theater Project will present the first play of the 2024 season, SYD, by Craig Houk, opening on February 22.
Review: A Powerhouse Performance by Rp Mclaughlin, a Story of Identity with I AM MY OWN WIFE at Stageworks Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - February 20, 2024
Doug Wright a Drama Desk Nominated and Tony Award-winning Playwright wrote I Am My Own Wife, based on his conversations with German Antiquarian Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. It premiered off-Broadway at Playwright Horizons in 2003.
by Drew Eberhard - February 20, 2024
Doug Wright a Drama Desk Nominated and Tony Award-winning Playwright wrote I Am My Own Wife, based on his conversations with German Antiquarian Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. It premiered off-Broadway at Playwright Horizons in 2003.
Water Street Dance Company Named Top 25 in Dance
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2024
Water Street Dance Company, led by choreographer Morgan Williams, has been recognized as one of the top 25 dance companies to watch by Dance Magazine
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2024
Water Street Dance Company, led by choreographer Morgan Williams, has been recognized as one of the top 25 dance companies to watch by Dance Magazine
Review: Land O Lakes High School Presents MAMMA MIA! at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center
by Peter Nason - February 17, 2024
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center?
by Peter Nason - February 17, 2024
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center?
Previews: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 15, 2024
When patrons arrive, they will immediately be absorbed in the relaxing Parrothead lifestyle. Guests will feel part of the island vibe, from décor to live musicians performing before the show.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 15, 2024
When patrons arrive, they will immediately be absorbed in the relaxing Parrothead lifestyle. Guests will feel part of the island vibe, from décor to live musicians performing before the show.
Review: Lloyd Suh's Unforgettable THE CHINESE LADY at American Stage
by Peter Nason - February 13, 2024
A brilliant and thought-provoking production about the first Chinese woman to set foot on American soil.
by Peter Nason - February 13, 2024
A brilliant and thought-provoking production about the first Chinese woman to set foot on American soil.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 10, 2024
Throughout the entire production, the energy remains electric, fueled by exceptional lead performers and a truly astonishing ensemble. The choreography, costumes, and sets weave together seamlessly, creating an irresistible tapestry of entertainment that demands the audience's undivided attention. If you're up for a sensory stunning time with powerhouse vocals, check out 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical.'
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 10, 2024
Throughout the entire production, the energy remains electric, fueled by exceptional lead performers and a truly astonishing ensemble. The choreography, costumes, and sets weave together seamlessly, creating an irresistible tapestry of entertainment that demands the audience's undivided attention. If you're up for a sensory stunning time with powerhouse vocals, check out 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical.'
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! At Straz Center For The Performing Arts Is A Dazzling, Romantic, Bohemian Affair
by Drew Eberhard - February 09, 2024
What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! At Straz Center For The Performing Arts.
by Drew Eberhard - February 09, 2024
What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! At Straz Center For The Performing Arts.
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts to Launch 2024 Musical Theater Summer Camp Featuring THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2024
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts will launch their 2024 Musical Theater Summer Camp, a one-of-a-kind learning experience for children ages 7 through 18.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2024
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts will launch their 2024 Musical Theater Summer Camp, a one-of-a-kind learning experience for children ages 7 through 18.
Reamsnyder Productions to Present Debut Musical Production INTO THE WOODS This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2024
Reamsnyder Productions will present Into the Woods this spring. Learn how to audition and see additional details about the production.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2024
Reamsnyder Productions will present Into the Woods this spring. Learn how to audition and see additional details about the production.
Broadway Theatre Project to Welcome Michael Orland To This Summer's 'Shaping The Artist' Artistic Training Intensive
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2024
Broadway Theatre Project will welcome Michael Orland to this summer's artistic training program. Michael Orland will be working with the apprentices and creating an 'Open Mic Night' for them to perform. Learn about Shaping The Artist here!
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2024
Broadway Theatre Project will welcome Michael Orland to this summer's artistic training program. Michael Orland will be working with the apprentices and creating an 'Open Mic Night' for them to perform. Learn about Shaping The Artist here!
Hillsborough Community College to Present High School Dance Day Featuring Workshops, Networking & More
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2024
Hillsborough Community College will host High School Dance Day, a free event for HS dancers. RSVP now and learn more about this opportunity.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2024
Hillsborough Community College will host High School Dance Day, a free event for HS dancers. RSVP now and learn more about this opportunity.
LAB Theater Project Opens New Drama SYD in Ybor City
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2024
LAB Theater Project will present the first play of the 2024 season, SYD, by Craig Houk, opening on February 22. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2024
LAB Theater Project will present the first play of the 2024 season, SYD, by Craig Houk, opening on February 22. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Review: An Eye-Opening STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by Young Jean Lee Premieres at Tamparep
by Drew Eberhard - February 05, 2024
Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men is a 2014 Dramatic Comedy that premiered off-Broadway at the Public Theatre in New York City on November 7, 2014. Directed by the playwright Lee, and featuring Austin Pendleton as “Ed”, Pete Simpson, James Stanely, and Gary Wilmes. Following its run off Broadway, the play was then produced by Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, opening in February 2017 and running until March 26, 2017. Young Jean Lee’s play made its transfer to Broadway with Previews beginning at the Hayes Theatre June 29,2018, with its official opening night on July 23. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, and featuring a cast of Armie Hammer as Drew, Josh Charles as Jake, Paul Schneider as Matt, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defoe as “Stagehands-in-Charge,” and Stephen Payne as Ed. Both Tom Skerritt and Denis Arndt had ties to the production but left before opening and during previews.
by Drew Eberhard - February 05, 2024
Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men is a 2014 Dramatic Comedy that premiered off-Broadway at the Public Theatre in New York City on November 7, 2014. Directed by the playwright Lee, and featuring Austin Pendleton as “Ed”, Pete Simpson, James Stanely, and Gary Wilmes. Following its run off Broadway, the play was then produced by Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, opening in February 2017 and running until March 26, 2017. Young Jean Lee’s play made its transfer to Broadway with Previews beginning at the Hayes Theatre June 29,2018, with its official opening night on July 23. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, and featuring a cast of Armie Hammer as Drew, Josh Charles as Jake, Paul Schneider as Matt, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defoe as “Stagehands-in-Charge,” and Stephen Payne as Ed. Both Tom Skerritt and Denis Arndt had ties to the production but left before opening and during previews.
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Comes to the Hard Rock Event Center
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2024
My Big Gay Italian Wedding has been scheduled for Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13, with both shows at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2024
My Big Gay Italian Wedding has been scheduled for Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13, with both shows at 8 p.m.
Review: New Tampa Players Production of DREAMGIRLS at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center
by Peter Nason - February 04, 2024
It's a dream of a musical with nightmarish sound issues.
by Peter Nason - February 04, 2024
It's a dream of a musical with nightmarish sound issues.
Review: WHISKEY & SODA at The Off-Central Players
by Drew Eberhard - February 03, 2024
“IMAGINE...” a table is set, where a meeting is to soon take place between Britain’s First Female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and an Ex-Beatle, John Lennon. This is what is laid forth in Ben Randall’s Whiskey & Soda currently onstage at the Off-Central Players.
by Drew Eberhard - February 03, 2024
“IMAGINE...” a table is set, where a meeting is to soon take place between Britain’s First Female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and an Ex-Beatle, John Lennon. This is what is laid forth in Ben Randall’s Whiskey & Soda currently onstage at the Off-Central Players.
Photos: First Look at THE CHINESE LADY at American Stage
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2024
Check out production photos from Lloyd Suh's The Chinese Lady, running at American Stage through February 25th, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2024
Check out production photos from Lloyd Suh's The Chinese Lady, running at American Stage through February 25th, 2024.
Review: A Dynamic and Galvanizing CABARET at the Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol in the Villages
by Peter Nason - February 03, 2024
Terrifically terrifying and timely!
by Peter Nason - February 03, 2024
Terrifically terrifying and timely!
Reamsnyder Productions to Present Musical Productions in St. Petersburg
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
Reamsnyder Productions brings exceptional musical productions and innovative theater design consulting to St. Petersburg.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
Reamsnyder Productions brings exceptional musical productions and innovative theater design consulting to St. Petersburg.
Previews: TUCK EVERLASTING at Straz' TECO Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 31, 2024
Based on Natalie Babbitt's beloved novel, TUCK EVERLASTING tells the timeless tale of the Tuck family, who discovers the secret of eternal life in a magic spring in the Fosters' wood. Young Winnie Foster meets this immortal family and must decide between the life she knows and one that will be eternal.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 31, 2024
Based on Natalie Babbitt's beloved novel, TUCK EVERLASTING tells the timeless tale of the Tuck family, who discovers the secret of eternal life in a magic spring in the Fosters' wood. Young Winnie Foster meets this immortal family and must decide between the life she knows and one that will be eternal.
Previews: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN at TampaRep
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 31, 2024
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN explores identity, privilege, and masculinity in contemporary America as three brothers, Matt, Jake, and Drew, reunite with their father, Ed, for Christmas. Guided by the 'Persons in Charge,' the audience gains a new perspective on heterosexual males.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 31, 2024
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN explores identity, privilege, and masculinity in contemporary America as three brothers, Matt, Jake, and Drew, reunite with their father, Ed, for Christmas. Guided by the 'Persons in Charge,' the audience gains a new perspective on heterosexual males.
Previews: BIPOC PLAY-READING SERIES: THE MOURNERS at Straz Center's TECO Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 31, 2024
THE MOURNERS, a play about an estranged family coming together during Hurricane Maria after a tragic suicide, written during the pandemic, was inspired loosely by true events: the playwright's loss of her sister to suicide in 2017, compounded six months later by Hurricane Maria hitting family in Puerto Rico.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 31, 2024
THE MOURNERS, a play about an estranged family coming together during Hurricane Maria after a tragic suicide, written during the pandemic, was inspired loosely by true events: the playwright's loss of her sister to suicide in 2017, compounded six months later by Hurricane Maria hitting family in Puerto Rico.
Previews: Powerstories launches ChangemakHERS and 4TH ANNUAL VOICES OF WOMEN THEATRE FESTIVAL at USF Theatre and Digital
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 30, 2024
With a tagline of EmpowerHER. InspirHER. AmplifiHER., the festival gives women a safe and inclusive place to tell their stories and inspire audiences worldwide. This year, the festival will feature live-in-theatre 10-minute self-produced productions, three live-in-theatre 60-minute performances selected and produced by Powerstories, and 60-minute digital submissions.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 30, 2024
With a tagline of EmpowerHER. InspirHER. AmplifiHER., the festival gives women a safe and inclusive place to tell their stories and inspire audiences worldwide. This year, the festival will feature live-in-theatre 10-minute self-produced productions, three live-in-theatre 60-minute performances selected and produced by Powerstories, and 60-minute digital submissions.
New Tampa Players Casting Tap Dancers and Singers for SINGIN IN THE RAIN
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 29, 2024
Do you love tap dancing and/or singing? Audition for New Tampa Players Singin in the Rain! NTP Singin in the Rain is a spectacular production this summer celebrating the golden age of Hollywood featuring dazzling choreography, catchy songs, and a splash of romance. Dance auditions are April 27th, vocal auditions are Monday, April 29th. Register at bit.ly/NTPrain.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 29, 2024
Do you love tap dancing and/or singing? Audition for New Tampa Players Singin in the Rain! NTP Singin in the Rain is a spectacular production this summer celebrating the golden age of Hollywood featuring dazzling choreography, catchy songs, and a splash of romance. Dance auditions are April 27th, vocal auditions are Monday, April 29th. Register at bit.ly/NTPrain.
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Disaster! The Musical
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Into the Woods
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Danny And The Deep Blue Sea
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Straz Center (9/16 - 5/31) | |
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M*A*S*H
Carrollwood Cultural Center (5/15 - 5/24) | |
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