Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
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SHUCKED Will Launch Second North American Tour in 2027
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will launch a second national tour across North America in January 2027.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW to Screen With Live Cast HELL ON HEELS at Bilheimer Capitol
Tampa Bay live cast HELL ON HEELS will accompany a screening of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, with tickets set to go on sale this week.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Will Come to Ruth Eckerd Hall in November
Ruth Eckerd Hall will present Home For The Holidays starring All-4-One.
Exclusive: Aliya Grace Will Lead the BOOP! National Tour- Meet the Rising Star
This fall, Aliya Grace will star as Betty Boop in the North American Tour of BOOP! The Musical, which will officially launch its 50-week tour at Rochester, NY’s West Herr Auditorium Theatre, playing October 3-10.
Alaska Thunderf*ck and J. Harrison Ghee Will Lead OH, MARY! National Tour
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Alaska Thunderf*ck and Tony Award winner J.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT North American Tour Sets Cast
The full cast has been set for the North American leg of the world tour of Operation Mincemeat, which will launch in Providence this September.
Dark Star Orchestra to Perform at The BayCare Sound in Downtown Clearwater
Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra will perform at The BayCare Sound in Downtown Clearwater, with tickets going on sale later this week through Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Review: KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at TampaRep
When the idea of seeing this Ken Ludwig play came to fruition, I was immediately enamored with the idea that it is based on a true story.
HERE COME THE MUMMIES to Return to Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
The funk-rock band known for its Egyptian mummy personas will perform at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, with tickets set to go on sale this week.
THE PHIL COLLINS STORY to Play Ruth Eckerd Hall in November
A docu-concert celebrating the life and music of Phil Collins will make a stop at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, featuring lead vocalist Seth Eliser and the production's original band members.
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE Series to Continue at Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Four tribute performances celebrating albums by LED ZEPPELIN, PINK FLOYD, AC/DC and VAN HALEN will take place at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, with single tickets and series packages set to go on sale this week.
NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK & ROLL – THE 70S is Coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall
Ruth Eckerd Hall will present a concert celebrating 1970s rock, featuring songs from Elton John, Billy Joel, The Eagles, Queen and other artists of the era, with tickets going on sale this week.
Review: New Tampa Players Presents ANNIE at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center
A wonderful production that provides a heavy dose of optimism that's needed now more than ever!
DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL to Play Mahaffey Theater with Student Cast
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts will present DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL at St.
SHAUN CASSIDY UNWRAPPED to Play Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater
Shaun Cassidy will bring his holiday show, UNWRAPPED: SONGS & STORIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS, to the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL to Open ThinkTank Theatre's Season at freeFall
ThinkTank Theatre will open its 26/27 season with THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in collaboration with freeFall Theatre's Tandem Series, featuring a cast of area favorites and Young Artists' Ensemble members.
Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center
Schoolhouse Rock Live! delivered a cheerful rush of childhood memories with standout acting, singing and lively choreography.
Review: GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT ROCKS THE STRAZ CENTER at JOBSITE THEATER
Green Day’s American Idiot is a rock musical, mostly sung through, in a blistering 90 minutes.
Previews: THE ART OF BANKSY at Straz Center
Valued at over $20 million, the exhibition features iconic and rarely seen pieces, including the original Flower Thrower and Banksy’s transformed Mona Lisa.
Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Green Day's Rocking AMERICAN IDIOT at the Jaeb
What did our critic, Peter Nason, think of Jobsite Theater's Rocking Production of GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT?
Photos/Video: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Presented By Jobsite
Jobsite Theatre has taken over the Jaeb Theater at the Straz Center with Green Day's American Idiot.
Previews: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center
Carrollwood Cultural Center brings the beloved 1970s cartoon series to life in Schoolhouse Rock Live! Director David O’Hara and stage manager Danny Dunderman share how nostalgia, teamwork and creativity shaped the production.
Review: Tampa Rep Presents Ken Ludwig's Endearing DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at the Shimberg Playhouse
It's like a war-themed version of Love Letters, both characters brought to life by superb performances by Cameron Kubly and Katie Davis.
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center (11/19-11/19) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Patricia Quinn Straz Center Ferguson Hall (10/22-10/22) |
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Hate Mail The Off-Central (1/14-1/24) |
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The Gods of Comedy Carrollwood Players Theatre (8/14-8/30) |
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Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer Hillsborough College Theatre (12/16-12/20) |
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Come From Away Eight O'Clock Theatre (9/04-9/13) |
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Nocturne The Off-Central (9/25-9/26) |
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Shrek the Musical American Stage Theatre Company (3/31-5/02) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] (10/21-11/08) |
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The Wash Powerstories Theatre And The Studio (10/01-10/11) |