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Carbonell Awards Seeks College-bound Applicants For 2022 Jack Zink Memorial Scholarships
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
Jeff Kiltie, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced that the nonprofit organization is now accepting applications from college-bound high school students for the 2022 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships.
TampaRep's KING LEAR Runs February 4- 20 At USF
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2022
Tampa Repertory Theatre presents KING LEAR at USF. Opening Friday, February 4th and running just three shows a week through February 20th.
The Florida Orchestra Postpones This Week's Concerts Due to COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2022
In an abundance of caution, The Florida Orchestra has decided to reschedule this week’s Coffee and Pops concerts to a later date due to the ongoing challenges of Covid and in compliance with TFO’s safety protocols.
BWW Previews: ARTS LEGACY REMIX CELEBRATES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR At Straz Riverwalk
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 10, 2022
In conjunction with Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, on January 14, The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project will be live on the Riverwalk Stage honoring Martin Luther King Jr with ECHOES FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOP.
ThinkTank Theatre Announces Cast for ALL THE GREAT BOOKS (ABRIDGED)
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2022
ThinkTank Theatre has set its casting for their upcoming production of All the Great Books (Abridged) running at the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa from February 4th - 13th, 2022.
BWW Review: 12 Reasons Why You Should See Stageworks' Explosive Production of 12 ANGRY MEN
by Peter Nason - January 08, 2022
A stellar cast led by Ned Averill-Snell and Jim Wicker bring Reginald Rose's iconic drama to life.
Casting Announced For ThinkTank's ALL THE GREAT BOOKS (ABRIDGED) and Free Relaxed Performance
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2022
ThinkTank Theatre has set its casting for their upcoming production of All the Great Books (abridged) running at the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa from February 4th - 13th, 2022.
BWW Previews: STELLAR CAST AND SHOW DATES FOR THE WAVERLY GALLERY ANNOUNCED at J STAGE THEATRE
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 07, 2022
Tickets are now available for J Stage Theatre's winter production of The Waverly Gallery. All performances will take place at the J Stage Theatre at the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Jewish Community Center, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa. The show opens on Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 PM and runs through Sunday, January 30.
BWW Previews: LIVE THEATRE RETURNS WITH COMEDY, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at Powerstories Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 07, 2022
Under the direction of Linda Edmundo, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES features Alejandra Sepúlveda Colón as Ana, Michelle Crowder-Soellner as Estela, Lillian Almodovar as Carmen, Lupita Hahn as Pancha, and Natalia Cruz De Dios as Rosali.
BWW Previews: BALLET'S ANNUAL STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW GALA at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 06, 2022
Performers selected from over 200 competing dancers will have the opportunity to share a dressing room with their ballet heroes and perform on the same stage for the Stars of Today Meet Stars of Tomorrow Gala on Saturday night. Thirty-seven award-winning dancers from the Straz Center's Next Generation Ballet (NGB) and winners from YAGP will be part of this prestigious event.
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and Jennifer Leigh Warren Join the Cast of SCHOOL GIRLS at American Stage
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
 Legendary stage and film actresses Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and Jennifer Leigh Warren are coming to St. Pete to perform in American Stage’s production of School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play, running Feb. 2 – Feb. 27, 2022.
Arts Garage Announces AUTHORS SPEAK SERIES on Race and American Society
by Marissa Tomeo - January 05, 2022
In an effort to celebrate and promote the journey of black cultural awareness, three of the most respected nonprofit organizations in Delray Beach are collaborating to present Authors Speak Series 2022, according to Charlene Farrington, Executive Director of Spady Cultural Heritage Museum; Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage; and Renee Jadusingh, Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency of Delray Beach.
CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben Postpones Opening Conversation to May
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today announced that the first event of CULTURE & COCKTAILS, originally scheduled for January 10, has been postponed to Monday, May 9. The decision was made with an abundance of caution and concern for guests and staff due to the current surge of COVID infections. All current RSVPs/tickets for next Monday will be honored for the new date at no additional cost.
BWW Review: Some of the Most Memorable Moments & Local Performances of the Year
by Peter Nason - December 30, 2021
These are the things that helped get us through a tough year.
Student Blog: Up in the Booth
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko - December 29, 2021
Lauren Thomas is a student studying Stage Management within her BFA in Technical Theatre. She successfully closed a production of Songs for a New World recently, and her outstanding work needed to be a highlighted and exemplified. Lauren discussed the things she learned, her challenges, and her best advice for fellow stage managers.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
American Stage Announces Plays for 21st Century Voices: 2022 New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2021
American Stage has announced their sixth annual 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival for 2022.  This year’s festival will feature inspiring new plays that focus on multicultural storytelling performed live in-person at American Stage for one weekend Jan. 7-9.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; Broadway Everyday Star Theater's LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Lead Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Third Annual Reggae Jam With Inner Circle And The Wailers Announced at Oasis Wynwood
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
Start 2022 off at the 3rd Annual Reggae Jam featuring live musical performances by Inner Circle and The Wailers on Sunday, January 2 at Oasis Wynwood. Doors open at 3 pm with the show starting at 6 pm.  The family friendly event for all ages will showcase some of the most influential and iconic reggae artists including Inner Circle, The Wailers and more guests to be announced.   
BWW Review: Will the Asolo Rep's HAIR, set during the Age of Aquarius, Succeed in the Age of Covid?
by Peter Nason - December 19, 2021
Although edited heavily for brevity, it's like a giant kaleidoscopic jigsaw puzzle that comes to life before our eyes.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; Broadway Everyday Star Theater's LIGHTS, STAGE, SING CABARET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Previews: JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL (NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS CAROL) at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 07, 2021
Producing Artistic Director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj makes his American Stage directorial debut and a cast of 4 - Saren Nofs Snyder, Amanda Jane Snyder, Patrick A. Jackson, and Amber McNew, brings to life 18 different characters not cast traditionally. Part comedy, part drama, together, they will tell the origin story of Ebenezer Scrooge's business partner, Jacob Marley in Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol.
Arts Garage To Launch 'Art Of Laughter' Comedy Series With Jimmy 'JJ' Walker Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced an hysterical new comedy series, The Art of Laughter, launching on January 6 with TV, Film and Comedy Club superstar Jimmy “JJ” Walker.
BWW Previews: CATS IS A 'PURR-FECT' SHOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 06, 2021
On stage at Straz Center on December 7-12 comes the winner of seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Cats. Cats is a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber that ran for 21 years in London and on Broadway for 18 years, making it the longest-running musical in both theatre districts for many years.
BWW Previews: WORLD DEBUT OF ORIGINAL HOLIDAY COMEDY THE NIGHT BEFORE at At freeFall Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 01, 2021
Under Matthew's direction, The Night Before stars actors/musicians Hillary Lewis, Sara DelBeato, James David Larson, and Michael. It tells the tale of these four friends

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