TAMPA THEATRE NEWSROOM

The Off-Central Players is inviting audiences to buckle up for a hilariously escalating battle of wills with its  upcoming production of Ripcord, the comedy by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright David  Lindsay-Abaire.

Bonnie Agan and Roxanne Fay will star in The Off-Central Players production of David Lindsay-Abaire's sharp-witted comedy about rivalry, mischief, and the unexpected friendships that can change everything.

Brian Kilmeade will bring his UNITING THE STATES TOUR to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

ThinkTank Theatre, in collaboration with Tampa Fringe, will present H*TLER'S TASTERS, a thought-provoking play exploring the lives of young women who were forced to taste Adolf Hitler's food for poisons.

LAB Theater Project will present the world premiere of X≠X, a new play by Steven Patrick, running April 16 through May 3 in Tampa, Florida.

Comedian Aries Spears has been announced to perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall on January 22.

THE HIP ABDUCTION will perform at BayCare Sound on October 24, as announced by the venue.

We forgive any flaws in the production because, with Patty Smithey as Jesus and Evan Lomba as Judas, it's triumphant.

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974.

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical brings its explosive sparkle and emotional fire to Ruth Eckerd Hall, led by Amara Berhan as Arabia, one of the powerhouse Lady Ms who ignite the show from the first moment.

WOMEN OF RESISTANCE, a multidisciplinary tribute to seven influential women, will be staged on March 25 & 26 at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center.

Bright Star is a Bluegrass/Folk musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

Fans of the internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, are in for a special treat as the group continues and expands on their successful show, An Evening with Celtic Thunder at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway at Straz Center season.

Carrollwood Cultural Center ushers in spring with a vivid, soul‑stirring revival of Jesus Christ Superstar.

It's a fabulous journey led by a fine cast and the legendary theatre teacher and director, Sabrina Hydes.

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An all‑women Julius Caesar arrives at The Studio@620, reimagining Shakespeare’s political thriller inside the modern corporate world.

The teens at Metropolitan Ministries have spent the winter shaping an original play that blends humor, heart, and the boldness of their own voices, guided by Straz Center teaching artists Erin Lekovic and Annalise Drab.

A vivid multimedia tribute honoring Hedy Lamarr, Josephine Baker, Nancy Wake, Noor Inayat Khan, Andrée Peel, Lee Miller, and Virginia Hall through contemporary dance, original music, and striking visual art in a powerful celebration of seven remarkable women of the WWII Resistance.

Straz Center President and CEO Greg Holland announced today that Douglas Love-Ramos will join Straz Center's Patel Conservatory on April 1 as chief arts education officer.

GOLD DUST WOMAN will grace the stage at Bilheimer Capitol Theatre this August.

Powerstories Theatre’s 6th Annual Voices of Women Theatre Festival returns March 5–8, 2026, showcasing powerful new work by women playwrights.

The Off-Central Players will present The Drawer Boy, Michael Healey's quietly devastating and unexpectedly funny play about memory, friendship, and the stories we tell to survive.