Review: St. Petersburg City Theatre Brings Disney's Magical MARY POPPINS to Life in a Most Delightful Way
by Peter Nason - October 08, 2023
A large talented cast with so much energy brings this iconic musical to life!
by Peter Nason - October 08, 2023
A large talented cast with so much energy brings this iconic musical to life!
Review: Direct from the UK, THE CHOIR OF MAN Welcomes Tampa to the Jungle at Straz Center for the Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - October 07, 2023
Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, The Choir of Man is a British musical set inside a traditional British or Irish Pub. The unique concept includes a working bar on-stage in which audience members can be served beer during the pre-show and during the performance. For the Tampa stop, local brewery Coppertail lent the evening libations.
by Drew Eberhard - October 07, 2023
Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, The Choir of Man is a British musical set inside a traditional British or Irish Pub. The unique concept includes a working bar on-stage in which audience members can be served beer during the pre-show and during the performance. For the Tampa stop, local brewery Coppertail lent the evening libations.
Review: Paula Vogel's Stunning INDECENT at American Stage
by Peter Nason - October 07, 2023
What did our critic think of Paula Vogel's INDECENT at American Stage?
by Peter Nason - October 07, 2023
What did our critic think of Paula Vogel's INDECENT at American Stage?
Photos: First Look At INDECENT At American Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2023
See first look photos of the American Stage production of Paula Vogel's INDECENT, running October 4-29, 2023, a play that recounts the first lesbian kiss in the 1923 play GOD OF VENGEANCE. The love story celebrates Jewish culture and reminds us of the consequences of censorship, religious persecution, and homophobia.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2023
See first look photos of the American Stage production of Paula Vogel's INDECENT, running October 4-29, 2023, a play that recounts the first lesbian kiss in the 1923 play GOD OF VENGEANCE. The love story celebrates Jewish culture and reminds us of the consequences of censorship, religious persecution, and homophobia.
Previews: GHOST STORIES FROM YELLOWSTONE at The Off-Central Players
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 06, 2023
Written and directed by William Leavengood, the play centers around Malcolm (Mal) Lindelie, the patriarch of a family grappling with the consequences of their poor decisions, a situation that threatens to tear them apart.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 06, 2023
Written and directed by William Leavengood, the play centers around Malcolm (Mal) Lindelie, the patriarch of a family grappling with the consequences of their poor decisions, a situation that threatens to tear them apart.
Previews: ARTS LEGACY REMIX, THIRD ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 04, 2023
Among the featured performers are Irene Rodriguez, founder of the Tampa Flamenca dance group, Guillermo Lopez, a Lyric tenor with Opera Tampa, and the band Innovation, led by Osmel Rencio, with guest performer Yuniscleyvis 'Yuni' Ramos. The lineup also features Sunstate Orchestra and artists Belicia Adams, Brittany Ruiz, and Maria Ortiz.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 04, 2023
Among the featured performers are Irene Rodriguez, founder of the Tampa Flamenca dance group, Guillermo Lopez, a Lyric tenor with Opera Tampa, and the band Innovation, led by Osmel Rencio, with guest performer Yuniscleyvis 'Yuni' Ramos. The lineup also features Sunstate Orchestra and artists Belicia Adams, Brittany Ruiz, and Maria Ortiz.
Review: Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE Staged in Unique Form At ThinkTank Theater And Tampa Rep
by Drew Eberhard - October 03, 2023
Arthur Miller’s Masterpiece The Crucible is a 1953 play that is both dramatized and fictionalized around the true events of the Salem Witch Trials between 1692-93. Written as a Political Allegory on McCarthyism, Miller used its dramatizations to detail a time in which the United States Government persecuted people who were accused of being a part of the Communist Party. The Crucible was first performed on January 22, 1953 at the Martin Beck Theatre on Broadway. The original production featured performances from E.G. Marshall, Beatrice Straight, and Madeline Sherwood. Though the play was widely criticized often through hostile remarks, Miller’s play went on to win the Tony Award for Best Play of 1953. A year later, a remounted production was performed and in its wake, the play became a classic. Later esteemed as a central piece in the Canon of American Drama, and regarded as one of Miller’s finest works.
by Drew Eberhard - October 03, 2023
Arthur Miller’s Masterpiece The Crucible is a 1953 play that is both dramatized and fictionalized around the true events of the Salem Witch Trials between 1692-93. Written as a Political Allegory on McCarthyism, Miller used its dramatizations to detail a time in which the United States Government persecuted people who were accused of being a part of the Communist Party. The Crucible was first performed on January 22, 1953 at the Martin Beck Theatre on Broadway. The original production featured performances from E.G. Marshall, Beatrice Straight, and Madeline Sherwood. Though the play was widely criticized often through hostile remarks, Miller’s play went on to win the Tony Award for Best Play of 1953. A year later, a remounted production was performed and in its wake, the play became a classic. Later esteemed as a central piece in the Canon of American Drama, and regarded as one of Miller’s finest works.
Eckerd College Reveals Casts For Fall Productions
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
Casting has been released for Eckerd College's upcoming production of The Laramie Project as well as their student-directed musical Ordinary Days. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
Casting has been released for Eckerd College's upcoming production of The Laramie Project as well as their student-directed musical Ordinary Days. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!
Tampa City Ballet to Present Immersive Dance Production INTERSTICES - A Break in Continuity
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Don't miss Tampa City Ballet's innovative and immersive dance production, INTERSTICES - A Break in Continuity, at the historic Cuban Club. Experience a spellbinding story set in post-depression, pre-World War II Ybor City, with over 50 dancers and musicians performing outside of traditional spaces.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2023
Don't miss Tampa City Ballet's innovative and immersive dance production, INTERSTICES - A Break in Continuity, at the historic Cuban Club. Experience a spellbinding story set in post-depression, pre-World War II Ybor City, with over 50 dancers and musicians performing outside of traditional spaces.
Review: Tampa Rep and Think Tank Theatre's Production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE
by Peter Nason - October 01, 2023
It's all over the place in style and tone, but the acting and Miller's wondrous words save the day.
by Peter Nason - October 01, 2023
It's all over the place in style and tone, but the acting and Miller's wondrous words save the day.
Review: USF School of Theatre & Dance Presents the Cult Favorite RIDE THE CYCLONE
by Peter Nason - September 30, 2023
See what all the buzz is about!
by Peter Nason - September 30, 2023
See what all the buzz is about!
Previews: DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS THE MUSICALS at Straz' Patel Conservatory
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 29, 2023
Disney's famous villains have kids, and those kids are just as sassy and mischievous as their parents. That's the premise of Descendants, and now, after five intensive weeks of rehearsals three times a week for two and half hours, Patel Conservatory's young talents are putting their spin on it. Inspired by Disney's iconic villains and their offspring, Descendants uniquely blends fantasy and modernity.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 29, 2023
Disney's famous villains have kids, and those kids are just as sassy and mischievous as their parents. That's the premise of Descendants, and now, after five intensive weeks of rehearsals three times a week for two and half hours, Patel Conservatory's young talents are putting their spin on it. Inspired by Disney's iconic villains and their offspring, Descendants uniquely blends fantasy and modernity.
Previews: THE CHOIR OF MAN at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 29, 2023
THE CHOIR OF MAN follows a group of nine talented guys who come together each night at a local pub to sing, dance, and share stories. It's also a celebration of the human spirit and the importance of connection, and it changes every night based on the audience. The show explores themes of friendship, love, and loss, reminding us that we're all stronger together.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 29, 2023
THE CHOIR OF MAN follows a group of nine talented guys who come together each night at a local pub to sing, dance, and share stories. It's also a celebration of the human spirit and the importance of connection, and it changes every night based on the audience. The show explores themes of friendship, love, and loss, reminding us that we're all stronger together.
Previews: INDECENT at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 29, 2023
This is the American Stage directorial debut of producing artistic director Helen R. Murray and the first show in their 46th Season. The show also features performances in Yiddish and English, and musicians will take the stage with the cast to perform traditional folk music & dance.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 29, 2023
This is the American Stage directorial debut of producing artistic director Helen R. Murray and the first show in their 46th Season. The show also features performances in Yiddish and English, and musicians will take the stage with the cast to perform traditional folk music & dance.
Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa/St. Petersburg Awards
by BWW Awards - September 28, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa/St. Petersburg Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
by BWW Awards - September 28, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa/St. Petersburg Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
Previews: WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at American Stage (in Multiple Locations)
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 27, 2023
Imagine the thrill of witnessing an actor stepping onto the stage with a script they are performing for the first time on stage, a character they've never met, and a story they've never heard. The result is a rollercoaster of emotions, from the emotionally vulnerable moments to the uproarious laughter that can erupt at any time.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 27, 2023
Imagine the thrill of witnessing an actor stepping onto the stage with a script they are performing for the first time on stage, a character they've never met, and a story they've never heard. The result is a rollercoaster of emotions, from the emotionally vulnerable moments to the uproarious laughter that can erupt at any time.
Previews: ROMEO AND JULIET at Progressive Arts Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 26, 2023
Kirsten Stiff Walker states, 'This story has so many ways to make commentary on society, using a little off-the-wall ideas. I feel our production hits on key issues in our world today. I hope my vision and the ideas of my co-director, Lil Barcaski, are clearly understood. As directors, I feel we have a responsibility to share art, share beauty, share love, and pain while also showcasing the words, the work, and the magic in the meanings with any production we touch, and we do with this one for sure.'
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 26, 2023
Kirsten Stiff Walker states, 'This story has so many ways to make commentary on society, using a little off-the-wall ideas. I feel our production hits on key issues in our world today. I hope my vision and the ideas of my co-director, Lil Barcaski, are clearly understood. As directors, I feel we have a responsibility to share art, share beauty, share love, and pain while also showcasing the words, the work, and the magic in the meanings with any production we touch, and we do with this one for sure.'
The Off-Central Players Present The World Premiere Of GHOST STORIES FROM YELLOWSTONE
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
The Off-Central Players and Bill Leavengood present the world premiere of 'Ghost Stories From Yellowstone,' a family drama filled with humor and personal demons. Opening on October 5th, the play explores healing and understanding after poor decisions. Don't miss this compelling production!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
The Off-Central Players and Bill Leavengood present the world premiere of 'Ghost Stories From Yellowstone,' a family drama filled with humor and personal demons. Opening on October 5th, the play explores healing and understanding after poor decisions. Don't miss this compelling production!
HCC Theatre Department To Presents MAKE EM LAUGH By Jason Odell Williams
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Make Em Laugh: A fresh comedy by Jason Odell Williams that explores finding passion and escaping the TV. Catch it November 1st-4th at HCC Theatre Department. Tickets available at www.HCCTheatreTickets.org.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Make Em Laugh: A fresh comedy by Jason Odell Williams that explores finding passion and escaping the TV. Catch it November 1st-4th at HCC Theatre Department. Tickets available at www.HCCTheatreTickets.org.
Student Blog: Online Classes as Time Passes
by Student Blogger: Aubrey Donovan - September 18, 2023
As noted in my previous blog, I am taking a semester off— living at home, working, and taking enough online classes to maintain the required credit count for a scholarship. The classes I am taking this semester are all within my current decided major– film production.
by Student Blogger: Aubrey Donovan - September 18, 2023
As noted in my previous blog, I am taking a semester off— living at home, working, and taking enough online classes to maintain the required credit count for a scholarship. The classes I am taking this semester are all within my current decided major– film production.
Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - September 18, 2023
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, an absurdist, existential tragic-comedy written by British Playwright Tom Stoppard opened Friday evening amidst a room full of eager audience members and hearty laughter. Bringing a cast so deserving of the praise to the top of their game, showcasing their hard work on a not-so-easy show.
by Drew Eberhard - September 18, 2023
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, an absurdist, existential tragic-comedy written by British Playwright Tom Stoppard opened Friday evening amidst a room full of eager audience members and hearty laughter. Bringing a cast so deserving of the praise to the top of their game, showcasing their hard work on a not-so-easy show.
Review: Jason Robert Brown's Subliminal Masterpiece THE LAST FIVE YEARS OPENS at Richey Suncoast Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - September 18, 2023
The Last Five Years is a musical by Jason Robert Brown that received its premiere at Chicago’s Northlight Theatre in 2001, late in 2002 it was produced off-Broadway. Since its premiere, the musical has spawned numerous productions across the United States, and overseas, and even received treatment as a film adaptation.
by Drew Eberhard - September 18, 2023
The Last Five Years is a musical by Jason Robert Brown that received its premiere at Chicago’s Northlight Theatre in 2001, late in 2002 it was produced off-Broadway. Since its premiere, the musical has spawned numerous productions across the United States, and overseas, and even received treatment as a film adaptation.
Review: Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST 5 YEARS at the Richey Suncoast Theatre
by Peter Nason - September 16, 2023
Check out what our critic had to say about Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST 5 YEARS at the Richey Suncoast Theatre!
by Peter Nason - September 16, 2023
Check out what our critic had to say about Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST 5 YEARS at the Richey Suncoast Theatre!
It's A Ladies Night of Laughs As The Off-Central Presents BOOMER BROADS, September 23
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2023
Join the fun and get ready to laugh your Botox off with two hysterical comediennes at The Off-Central for one night only, Saturday September 23.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2023
Join the fun and get ready to laugh your Botox off with two hysterical comediennes at The Off-Central for one night only, Saturday September 23.
World Premiere of NIGHTSWEAT Comes to FreeFall Theatre This October
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2023
freeFall Theatre continues its commitment to presenting new works with the upcoming world premiere production of Nightsweat written by Natalie Symons and based on an original idea by Matthew McGee. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2023
freeFall Theatre continues its commitment to presenting new works with the upcoming world premiere production of Nightsweat written by Natalie Symons and based on an original idea by Matthew McGee. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
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