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The Marcia P. Hoffman School Of The Arts At Ruth Eckerd Hall Partners with ProjectALCHEMY
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall is launching a new partnership with St. Petersburg-based dance company projectALCHEMY. projectALCHEMY’s vision aligns closely with the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts’ mission.
Eight O'Clock Theatre Will Launch $25k For 2025 Giving Tuesday Campaign With Community Event In Largo
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Eight O’Clock Theatre will launch its 2025 GivingTuesday campaign with a $25K for 2025 kickoff party on December 2 at Eddie’s Bar & Grill in Largo. The event, running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., will mark the start of the organization’s effort to raise $25,000.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Previews: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 21, 2025
A Christmas Story: The Musical brings Ralphie, his Red Ryder dreams, and the Parker family’s holiday chaos to the Straz Center November 28–30. With heart, humor, and music that sticks with you, this nostalgic production promises laughter, warmth, and a reminder to “treasure every moment.”
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE To Present Abbey Road, Led Zeppelin II, Purple Rain, And Rumours At The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
The Classic Albums Live series will return to the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in 2026 with performances of ABBEY ROAD, LED ZEPPELIN II, PURPLE RAIN, and RUMOURS.
Santana Brings The 2026 ONENESS TOUR To Ruth Eckerd Hall In April
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Carlos Santana will bring the 2026 Oneness Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on April 10 at 8 p.m., marking a new stop on the guitarist’s upcoming U.S. run.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards
by BWW Awards - November 17, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Don Was to Bring The Pan-Detroit Ensemble to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre February 12
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater will host Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble on February 12. The concert will feature music from Was’s new album Groove in the Face of Adversity as well as a live performance of The Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah marking its 50th anniversary. Tickets are on sale now through Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Previews: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Patel Conservatory - Straz
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 11, 2025
Step into the magic of The Wizard of Oz, where a talented cast of young performers brings the beloved story to life. Under the direction of Cory Kennedy Barrow, audiences will experience a fresh take on the classic—complete with imaginative puppetry, an ensemble-driven story, and the journey of Dorothy, played by Zahra Sparkman.
Joe Jackson to Perform At The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
GRAMMY winning artist Joe Jackson will present Hope and Fury and 2026 tour. The tour includes a stop at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre.
Graham Nash To Perform At The Nancy And David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre In April 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash will perform at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater on April 22 and 23, 2026, as part of his Live On Tour 2026.
Video: Catching Up on All the Latest at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
What's new at Asolo Rep? A whole lot, actually! In just days, the award-winning theatre begins performances for Come From Away (November 12-December 28) and soon after, All Is Calm (December 3-19). Learn more about the latest goings on at the beloved Florida theater in this video!
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 30, 2025
This was a breathtaking circus of beauty, brutality, and heart. This is one of those musicals that you will be talking about on the drive home - how the actors transformed seamlessly from present to past, the music, and simply the beauty of a simple set.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 25, 2025
I mean, really… what could possibly go wrong when five college students break and enter into a secluded cabin in the middle of the forest? Turns out, just about everything. From a cursed book and possessed hands to singing demons and chainsaw showdowns, this cult classic is brought to gloriously gory life.
ThinkTank Theatre Opens 2025–26 Season with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2025
Tampa’s ThinkTank Theatre will launch its 2025–26 season with William Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, running November 5–16 at the JCC on the Cohn Campus.
Previews: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 22, 2025
Evil Dead: The Musical hits Stageworks Theatre from Oct 24-Nov 16, featuring blood, laughs, and cult classic thrills. Don’t miss it!
Previews: Powerstories Theatre And The Studio@620 Unite for Cadillac Crew
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 21, 2025
Cadillac Crew isn’t just a play—it’s a reclamation. It restores the voices of women whose courage powered a movement, reminding us that the work of equality is never finished. Two theatres, one story, and a shared conviction: that the past still speaks—and when it does, it demands to be heard. “I can use my talent to further voice where I stand—and I stand for Black narratives and that history should not be erased,” says actress Andresia Moseley, who portrays Dee. “Our stories need to be told, and as long as I choose the stage, they will be. I am not just doing this work. I am it.”
Review: GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at JOBSITE THEATER
by Drew Eberhard - October 21, 2025
Let me start with a question, if you shall indulge me for a moment. What happens when one of the greatest storytelling musicians of modern times, and the master of horror/suspense and the downright weird, decides to form a partnership? What happens when you take a story, stretch the lore, change the pace, add in some elements of mystery, love, deception, intrigue, and perhaps murder? What then happens when you set the story to a gritty, no-holds-barred, blues/folk score that shakes you to the very being of your core?
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Coming to Tampa Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Tampa Repertory Theatre will ring in the holiday season with A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play, a heartwarming and inventive adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless tale. Learn more!
Review: The Gator Lane Players of Land O Lakes High School Presents SIX: THE MUSICAL
by Peter Nason - October 19, 2025
An exceptionally tight production of the hit show where nearly everything goes right.
Review: AMITYVILLE 74 at Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 18, 2025
Amityville '74 isn’t just a play—it’s a psychological gut punch. This is not for kids. It’s a harrowing, emotionally charged descent into the trauma of a family unraveling, culminating in murder. Don’t expect to go home and sleep easy. This production grips you by the throat and doesn’t let go.
Final Days to Submit For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
by Team BWW - October 18, 2025
Last chance to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. 
Previews: LIFE AMPLIFIED PURRRFECT at The Studio At Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 17, 2025
Get ready for a night of paws, performances, and purpose! Life Amplified PURRRFECT hits the stage on Saturday, November 1, from 8–10 PM at The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center. This black-and-white and/or feline-themed costume party features six incredible singers, improv comedy by TMI, stand-up from James Hollingsworth, and a one-of-a-kind raffle—all to support St. Francis Animal Rescue

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