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Previews: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Dazzles at Straz Center

Previews: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Dazzles at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — April 3, 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.
Broadway's Chryssie Whitehead Will Perform in IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER in Tampa

Broadway's Chryssie Whitehead Will Perform in IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER in Tampa

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 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
Review: Dive Headfirst into the Upside Down with STRANGER SINGS: A MUSICAL PARODY at

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.
Director Bob Devin Jones And The Studio@620 Present Shakespeare's HAMLET

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.
Ocala Civic Theatre Presents Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARARITAVILLE Block Party With

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.
Review: A Breathtaking, Poignant Lens Shines On GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Straz

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.
Review: GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center

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.
Previews: Next Generation Ballet's ON THE EDGE at Straz Center

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.
Cast Set For NEXT TO NORMAL at TampaRep

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.
Francis Wilson Playhouse To Present The Clearwater Premiere Of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRO

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.
SOME LIKE IT HOT, SHUCKED, and More Set For 2024-25 Broadway Season at the Straz Cent

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.
St Pete's FreeFall Theatre Announces Sondheim's FOLLIES And More for 15th Season

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.
Straz Center To Welcome SOME LIKE IT HOT, SHUCKED, and More For 2024-25 Broadway Seas

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.
Previews: MOMIX ALICE at Straz Center

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.
Review: A Top Notch Cast Delivers with BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Jobsite Theater

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?
Review: Stephen Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at the Carrollwood Cultural

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.
Review: A Powerful PARADE Sparks the Conversation at Manatee Players

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.
SILENT SKY to be Presented at Richey Suncoast Theatre This Month

SILENT SKY to be Presented at Richey Suncoast Theatre This Month

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2024
Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky will be presented at Richey Suncoast Theatre this month.
Review: Breathtaking 50th Anniversary Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Straz Center

Review: Breathtaking 50th Anniversary Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Straz Center

by Drew Eberhard — March 7, 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.
Previews: BIPOC PLAY-READING SERIES: TIME'S TESTIMONY at Straz' TECO Theatre

Previews: BIPOC PLAY-READING SERIES: TIME'S TESTIMONY at Straz' TECO Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — March 5, 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.
Review: Find Yourself on 'Island Time' with ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Eight O'Clock

Review: Find Yourself on 'Island Time' with ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Eight O'Clock Theatre

by Drew Eberhard — March 3, 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

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Haines City Theatre

by Peter Nason — March 2, 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

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!
Previews: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Haines City Theatre

Previews: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Haines City Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 28, 2024
Directed by Chris Walsh and choreographed by Zan Raynor, the colossal cast features Michael DeWolf, Annaliese Bradford, Kristina Marier, Jeremiah Pyle, Kyle Carothers, Teralyn Mergillano, Arlene Pijuan, Ben Tague, Stephanie Ackley Taylor, Tucker Martinez, Wayne Kober, and the ensemble of Madeline Ab

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