Tampa Theatre Newsroom

Escape to Margaritaville, is a 2017 Jukebox Musical written by Greg Garcia, and Mike O’Malley, and based on songs by Jimmy Buffett.

HCT is a small theatre with a big heart, and their production spotlights the show's strengths and weaknesses.

Little Women The Musical - Coming to Clearwater This March!

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 Abbott, Madilyn Reed Brown, Mickey Brown, Michelle Dissler, Miles Dissler, Krystalyn Drown, Dare Higgins, Kirstie Kelly, Cheri Kober, Andrew Martinez, Alicia Raulerson, Varaylas Smith, Emma Sparks, Bri Stuart, Max Legendary Wells.

The promise of a new life and the pursuit of the American Dream are the focus of Stageworks Theatre's production of 'The Immigrant' which will open on March 15, 2024 and run through March 31.

There are a plethora of great events happening and ways to get involved this March with ThinkTank Theatre. From a cabaret show for the whole family, to an open call for submissions for new plays, and auditions for our young artists’ ensemble, ThinkTank Theatre has something for everyone. 

The second celebration in 2024 will be a presentation of stories, songs, folk dance, art, and food from the Philippines.

LAB Theater Project will present the first play of the 2024 season, SYD, by Craig Houk, opening on February 22. 

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, led by choreographer Morgan Williams, has been recognized as one of the top 25 dance companies to watch by Dance Magazine

What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center?

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.

A brilliant and thought-provoking production about the first Chinese woman to set foot on American soil.

The Off-Central Players will present Becky Mode's comedic whirlwind Fully Committed on February 29th.  

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.'

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! At Straz Center For The Performing Arts.

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 will present Into the Woods this spring. Learn how to audition and see additional details about the production.

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 will host High School Dance Day, a free event for HS dancers. RSVP now and learn more about this opportunity.

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!

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 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.

It's a dream of a musical with nightmarish sound issues.

“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.