The Tampa Repertory Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2 & More
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
The Tampa Repertory Theatre has announced a new season of three plays for 2022-2023, continuing its collaboration with local venues and artists.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
The Tampa Repertory Theatre has announced a new season of three plays for 2022-2023, continuing its collaboration with local venues and artists.
Spend The Summer With Neil Simon at freeFall Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Tampa Bay's freeFall Theatre Company presents their first play by Neil Simon. Simon's final play, Rose & Walsh, is a romantic comedy about two very different writers as they grapple with life, love and legacy.
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Tampa Bay's freeFall Theatre Company presents their first play by Neil Simon. Simon's final play, Rose & Walsh, is a romantic comedy about two very different writers as they grapple with life, love and legacy.
Review: Party Hearty Like It's 1985 with THE WEDDING SINGER at the Carrollwood Players
by Peter Nason - June 27, 2022
It's a feel-good retro-musical set in the era of Miami Vice jackets and Flock of Seagulls haircuts, parachute pants and Rubik's Cubes.
by Peter Nason - June 27, 2022
It's a feel-good retro-musical set in the era of Miami Vice jackets and Flock of Seagulls haircuts, parachute pants and Rubik's Cubes.
Review: Young Performers Shine in LES MISERABLES, SCHOOL EDITION at the Tota Music and Theatre Conservatory
by Peter Nason - June 26, 2022
A heartbreaking and potent production featuring students who prove that the future of the performing arts is in good hands!
by Peter Nason - June 26, 2022
A heartbreaking and potent production featuring students who prove that the future of the performing arts is in good hands!
Review: Attend the Tale of Stephen Sondheim's Masterpiece at SPC: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Peter Nason - June 25, 2022
Director Scott Cooper has done it again with this incredible production!
by Peter Nason - June 25, 2022
Director Scott Cooper has done it again with this incredible production!
IT STARTED WITH A KISS Comes to LAB Theater Project in July
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
LAB Theater Project will present its first musical It Started with a Kiss, a new play by Tampa's own Mike Deeson and James Rayfield. This timeless work explores the deepening of young love and the forces that conspire against it, through the clarity and expressiveness of country music.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
LAB Theater Project will present its first musical It Started with a Kiss, a new play by Tampa's own Mike Deeson and James Rayfield. This timeless work explores the deepening of young love and the forces that conspire against it, through the clarity and expressiveness of country music.
Previews: Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA at the Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 20, 2022
After a three-week intensive program, students at Patel Conservatory are bringing the magic of Disney with a contemporary voice to the stage. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version) takes center stage at Ferguson Hall on June 24 and 25 with a cast of 37 students, ages 13-18.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 20, 2022
After a three-week intensive program, students at Patel Conservatory are bringing the magic of Disney with a contemporary voice to the stage. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version) takes center stage at Ferguson Hall on June 24 and 25 with a cast of 37 students, ages 13-18.
Interview: Josh Devine And Janiyah McAllister Head to the 2022 JIMMY AWARDS at Minskoff Theatre on Broadway
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 20, 2022
Little did Josh Devine and Janiyah McAllister know that by the end of their May 22 Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase performance, they would be celebrating their upcoming birthdays together at Julliard, culminating with a Broadway performance at the Minskoff Theatre in New York on June 27 as part of the Jimmy Awards.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 20, 2022
Little did Josh Devine and Janiyah McAllister know that by the end of their May 22 Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase performance, they would be celebrating their upcoming birthdays together at Julliard, culminating with a Broadway performance at the Minskoff Theatre in New York on June 27 as part of the Jimmy Awards.
Feature: The 101 GREATEST YACHT ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME for Your Summer Playlist - featuring Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Steely Dan
by Peter Nason - June 16, 2022
Reviewer Peter Nason counts down the greatest 101 YACHT ROCK HITS for your summertime listening pleasure.
by Peter Nason - June 16, 2022
Reviewer Peter Nason counts down the greatest 101 YACHT ROCK HITS for your summertime listening pleasure.
Meet The Cast Of THE DUTCHMAN At American Stage
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
To close out their 2021-2022 season, American Stage is presenting the groundbreaking play The Dutchman at the Raymond James Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
To close out their 2021-2022 season, American Stage is presenting the groundbreaking play The Dutchman at the Raymond James Theatre.
BWW Previews: Free Veteran Event Collaboration Between Art2 Action, Paint22, and Straz at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 06, 2022
The goal of the veteran community open mic has always been to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians while VetChat Live is an in-person event built around the Straz Center's monthly virtual gathering of veteran and active-duty military and their families, featuring lectures, workshops, and creative interactive activities.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 06, 2022
The goal of the veteran community open mic has always been to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians while VetChat Live is an in-person event built around the Straz Center's monthly virtual gathering of veteran and active-duty military and their families, featuring lectures, workshops, and creative interactive activities.
BWW Review: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE SHINES at STAGEWORKS THEATRE
by Drew Eberhard - June 04, 2022
Every so often in our lives along comes a musical full of heart. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is a musical comedy with Music & Lyrics by William Finn, with a book by Rachel Sheinkin. The Broadway Production opened in 2005 and was directed by James Lapine. Since its opening, many productions both locally and regionally have been produced throughout the United States. Spelling Bee was nominated for 6 Tony Awards, winning two including Best Book. This fast-paced musical comedy features 6 adult performers playing children in a local annual spelling bee competing for the top prize, and a savings bond for furthering their education. At the judge’s table and moderator for the events of the bee are past spelling Champion Rona Lisa Peretti, who is also a local Real-Estate Agent, and Vice Principal Douglas Panch. The unique aspect of the show is that four audience members are invited on stage with the performers in the show to compete in the bee. The Announcer and Moderator switch off by ad-libbing mixed sentences and various definitions for the words often to hilarious ends. One by one the performers playing middle school-aged children take their turn at the mic and perform their unique form of spelling by talking into their hand, writing the word on the floor with their foot, or drawing the word on their arm all competing to make sure each word is spelled correctly.
by Drew Eberhard - June 04, 2022
Every so often in our lives along comes a musical full of heart. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is a musical comedy with Music & Lyrics by William Finn, with a book by Rachel Sheinkin. The Broadway Production opened in 2005 and was directed by James Lapine. Since its opening, many productions both locally and regionally have been produced throughout the United States. Spelling Bee was nominated for 6 Tony Awards, winning two including Best Book. This fast-paced musical comedy features 6 adult performers playing children in a local annual spelling bee competing for the top prize, and a savings bond for furthering their education. At the judge’s table and moderator for the events of the bee are past spelling Champion Rona Lisa Peretti, who is also a local Real-Estate Agent, and Vice Principal Douglas Panch. The unique aspect of the show is that four audience members are invited on stage with the performers in the show to compete in the bee. The Announcer and Moderator switch off by ad-libbing mixed sentences and various definitions for the words often to hilarious ends. One by one the performers playing middle school-aged children take their turn at the mic and perform their unique form of spelling by talking into their hand, writing the word on the floor with their foot, or drawing the word on their arm all competing to make sure each word is spelled correctly.
BWW Previews: Women's Creative Voices Are Amplified During VOICES OF WOMEN THEATRE FESTIVAL at Powerstories Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 03, 2022
The 2022 Voices of Women Theatre Festival features two plays live in the theatre and live-streamed worldwide and six 48-hour view-on-demand productions.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 03, 2022
The 2022 Voices of Women Theatre Festival features two plays live in the theatre and live-streamed worldwide and six 48-hour view-on-demand productions.
BWW Review: John Patrick Shanley's THE DREAMER EXAMINES HIS PILLOW Delivers a Captivating Blow of Reality at Tampa Rep
by Drew Eberhard - June 03, 2022
John Patrick Shanley’s The Dreamer Examines His Pillow, is a complex and intricate story that dives not only into the depths of our subconscious but boldly sits on the surface level of our emotions as well. Allowing us as the audience to not only deep dive within the minds of these characters, but into our own past or current circumstances. Shanley’s piece while complex is told within the length of 3 scenes ultimately ending with the audience making up their own conclusion to not only the events of the story but our own lives as we’ve grown so accustomed. John Patrick Shanley achieves masterful work here even with this being an earlier part of his repertoire. Shanley, most famously known as the Pulitzer Prize/Tony Award-winning playwright for Doubt, and the Oscar-winning Moonstruck has written 23 plays most of which he has gone on to direct, and is a Screenwriter on 9 Feature Films. Out of his 23 plays few have been performed in the Tampa Bay area, so it’s a much-needed breath of fresh air that TampaRep has decided to produce one of his earlier works, and still find relevance in the piece today. Director Chris Marshall, who has wanted to direct a Shanley play for some time says it best in his Director’s Notes, “...Our process has been about using the power of language to connect, though to do so is terrifying. It’s been equally about fierce listening and seeking to be affected as a listener, something we do less and less of these days. In these spaces (the theatre as theatre and as the room to hold scenic representations), we have finite opportunity, space, and time to connect, to learn, to discover. What a gift.”
by Drew Eberhard - June 03, 2022
John Patrick Shanley’s The Dreamer Examines His Pillow, is a complex and intricate story that dives not only into the depths of our subconscious but boldly sits on the surface level of our emotions as well. Allowing us as the audience to not only deep dive within the minds of these characters, but into our own past or current circumstances. Shanley’s piece while complex is told within the length of 3 scenes ultimately ending with the audience making up their own conclusion to not only the events of the story but our own lives as we’ve grown so accustomed. John Patrick Shanley achieves masterful work here even with this being an earlier part of his repertoire. Shanley, most famously known as the Pulitzer Prize/Tony Award-winning playwright for Doubt, and the Oscar-winning Moonstruck has written 23 plays most of which he has gone on to direct, and is a Screenwriter on 9 Feature Films. Out of his 23 plays few have been performed in the Tampa Bay area, so it’s a much-needed breath of fresh air that TampaRep has decided to produce one of his earlier works, and still find relevance in the piece today. Director Chris Marshall, who has wanted to direct a Shanley play for some time says it best in his Director’s Notes, “...Our process has been about using the power of language to connect, though to do so is terrifying. It’s been equally about fierce listening and seeking to be affected as a listener, something we do less and less of these days. In these spaces (the theatre as theatre and as the room to hold scenic representations), we have finite opportunity, space, and time to connect, to learn, to discover. What a gift.”
National Tour Of HITS! THE MUSICAL Launches In March 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Talented performers, ages 8-21 will star in the first-ever national tour of HITS! THE MUSICAL, an electrifying song and dance spectacular featuring iconic music from the worlds of Pop, Rock, Hollywood, and Broadway. Presented by the founder of Entertainment Revue of Tampa, FL; the 50-city tour will launch on March 1st, 2023 and run through May 9th, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Talented performers, ages 8-21 will star in the first-ever national tour of HITS! THE MUSICAL, an electrifying song and dance spectacular featuring iconic music from the worlds of Pop, Rock, Hollywood, and Broadway. Presented by the founder of Entertainment Revue of Tampa, FL; the 50-city tour will launch on March 1st, 2023 and run through May 9th, 2023.
WAITRESS Comes to the King Center Next Week
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
The American Theatre Guild will present the hilarious Broadway hit musical WAITRESS. This production is part of the BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER SERIES and takes place June 7-8, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
The American Theatre Guild will present the hilarious Broadway hit musical WAITRESS. This production is part of the BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER SERIES and takes place June 7-8, 2022.
FreeFall Theatre Announces Tandem Series
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
After successful one night musical events featuring the talents of Eleri Ward and Ann Morrison, Resident Musical Director Michael Raabe finishes out freeFall's current season with three exciting cabarets featuring local favorites that have played Broadway and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
After successful one night musical events featuring the talents of Eleri Ward and Ann Morrison, Resident Musical Director Michael Raabe finishes out freeFall's current season with three exciting cabarets featuring local favorites that have played Broadway and beyond.
BWW Review: Arts in Motion Presents an Adorable SHREK THE MUSICAL at the PHSC Instructional Performing Arts Center in Wesley Chapel
by Peter Nason - May 27, 2022
Director Mitchell Gonzalez leads his young cast in bringing to life this audience favorite.
by Peter Nason - May 27, 2022
Director Mitchell Gonzalez leads his young cast in bringing to life this audience favorite.
BWW Review: THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT, LEAVE YOU FEELING YOU'RE NOT ALONE WITH “A SKEPTIC and a BRUJA' at FreeFall Theatre Company
by Drew Eberhard - May 27, 2022
A Skeptic and a Bruja by Rosa Fernandez makes its world premiere with Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota, and in Cooperation with freeFall Theatre Company across the bay. The last time freeFall worked in conjuncture with another company was their collaboration with the Hippodrome and their production of Lone Star Spirits, and more recently with their staging of Ebony Rep’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. In speaking with Matthew McGee, freeFall’s Marketing Coordinator, he mentioned this is something the folks at freeFall will continue to explore with future seasons. I for one can attest with first-hand knowledge that this is something that freeFall should continue to do.
by Drew Eberhard - May 27, 2022
A Skeptic and a Bruja by Rosa Fernandez makes its world premiere with Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota, and in Cooperation with freeFall Theatre Company across the bay. The last time freeFall worked in conjuncture with another company was their collaboration with the Hippodrome and their production of Lone Star Spirits, and more recently with their staging of Ebony Rep’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. In speaking with Matthew McGee, freeFall’s Marketing Coordinator, he mentioned this is something the folks at freeFall will continue to explore with future seasons. I for one can attest with first-hand knowledge that this is something that freeFall should continue to do.
American Stage Announces LA GRINGA as The Theatre's Final Show of Their 2022 - 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
The final show for American Stage's 45th season is Carmen Rivera's comedy La Gringa, the longest-running Off-Broadway Spanish Language production. La Gringa recently passed a milestone of 26 years in production at Repertorio Español in New York.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
The final show for American Stage's 45th season is Carmen Rivera's comedy La Gringa, the longest-running Off-Broadway Spanish Language production. La Gringa recently passed a milestone of 26 years in production at Repertorio Español in New York.
BWW Review: “THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI” Stakes Claim to His Name at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - May 22, 2022
The show opens with a Ghost Light center stage. As most shows of a Brechtian nature go, characters of nondescript fashion layout the evening events in the manner of Prologue. The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, or as it is subtitled “The Parable Play,” tells the story of the rise of Arturo Ui a fictional Chicago Mobster as he ruthlessly tries to control the Chicago vegetable market despite opposition. A political satire based on Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in Nazi Germany prior to the events of World War II.
by Drew Eberhard - May 22, 2022
The show opens with a Ghost Light center stage. As most shows of a Brechtian nature go, characters of nondescript fashion layout the evening events in the manner of Prologue. The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, or as it is subtitled “The Parable Play,” tells the story of the rise of Arturo Ui a fictional Chicago Mobster as he ruthlessly tries to control the Chicago vegetable market despite opposition. A political satire based on Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in Nazi Germany prior to the events of World War II.
Arts in Motion to Stage SHREK: THE MUSICAL at the Instructional Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2022
Here ye! Here ye! Lord Farquaad summons all of his citizens to come see Shrek The Musical! The show is double cast. The Duloc cast performs on May 27th at 7pm and May 28th at 2pm. The Swamp cast performs on May 26th at 7pm and May 28th at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2022
Here ye! Here ye! Lord Farquaad summons all of his citizens to come see Shrek The Musical! The show is double cast. The Duloc cast performs on May 27th at 7pm and May 28th at 2pm. The Swamp cast performs on May 26th at 7pm and May 28th at 7pm.
Ruth Eckerd Hall Selected as Amphitheater Operator by Clearwater City Council
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2022
On Thursday evening, the Clearwater City Council selected Ruth Eckerd Hall to operate the amphitheater in downtown Clearwater. The council vote was based on three exclusive criteria that could be considered: Demonstrated experience of company and personnel; Project methodology, approach and schedule; and References. The vote was 3 to 2, with two council members choosing the partnership of Global Spectrum d/b/a OVG360 and Vinik Sports Group.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2022
On Thursday evening, the Clearwater City Council selected Ruth Eckerd Hall to operate the amphitheater in downtown Clearwater. The council vote was based on three exclusive criteria that could be considered: Demonstrated experience of company and personnel; Project methodology, approach and schedule; and References. The vote was 3 to 2, with two council members choosing the partnership of Global Spectrum d/b/a OVG360 and Vinik Sports Group.
BWW Previews: A SKEPTIC AND A BRUJA HAS WORLD DEBUT at FreeFall Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 20, 2022
A SKEPTIC AND A BRUJA tells the story of two spirit-hunting podcasters, the haunting of a potential bed and breakfast, and ghosts of generational trauma.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 20, 2022
A SKEPTIC AND A BRUJA tells the story of two spirit-hunting podcasters, the haunting of a potential bed and breakfast, and ghosts of generational trauma.
Off-Central Players Wraps Spring Season With THE LAST 5 YEARS
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Since opening their doors August 2021, Studio Grand Central &The Off-Central Players have been a hotbed of creative activity.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Since opening their doors August 2021, Studio Grand Central &The Off-Central Players have been a hotbed of creative activity.
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