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BWW Previews: A SKEPTIC AND A BRUJA HAS WORLD DEBUT at FreeFall Theatre

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.
Off-Central Players Wraps Spring Season With THE LAST 5 YEARS

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.
BWW Review: Dazzling PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Stops At Straz Center For The Performin

BWW Review: Dazzling PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Stops At Straz Center For The Performing Arts

by Drew Eberhard — May 18, 2022
Anyone who has been immersed in “Pop Culture” over the last 30+ years has seen, heard, or knows every line and sequence of the 1990 Romantic Comedy Pretty Woman starring the iconic duo of Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.
BWW Feature: BROADWAY STAR OF THE FUTURE at the Straz Center

BWW Feature: BROADWAY STAR OF THE FUTURE at the Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — May 16, 2022
The Straz Center presents this Tony Awards® inspired showcase to honor Tampa Bay area high school theater productions, programs, and students.
BWW Previews: PRETTY WOMAN HAS LOCAL CONNECTION, OPENS AT Straz Center

BWW Previews: PRETTY WOMAN HAS LOCAL CONNECTION, OPENS AT Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — May 16, 2022
PRETTY WOMAN tells the story of Vivian Ward and Edward Lewis.
BWW Review: A Soaring, Powerful TITANIC THE MUSICAL at the Manatee Players

BWW Review: A Soaring, Powerful TITANIC THE MUSICAL at the Manatee Players

by Peter Nason — May 15, 2022
No matter how much you know about the Titanic disaster, the musical grounds the story, humanizes it, and you leave the theatre an emotional wreck.
Tampa Repertory Theatre To Stage John Patrick Shanley's THE DREAMER EXAMINES HIS PILL

Tampa Repertory Theatre To Stage John Patrick Shanley's THE DREAMER EXAMINES HIS PILLOW, June 2-19

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2022
Rehearsals have begun for the Tampa Repertory Theatre's production of The Dreamer Examines His Pillow by Tony Award-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley.
American Stage Announces Erica Sutherlin As Director Of THE DUTCHMAN

American Stage Announces Erica Sutherlin As Director Of THE DUTCHMAN

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2022
American Stage's will finish their 21-22 season by presenting the classic drama The Dutchman by Leroi Jones/Amiri Baraka.
BWW Review: FAMILY VALUES AND THE SUGAR RIDGE RAG  at LAB Theater Project

BWW Review: FAMILY VALUES AND THE SUGAR RIDGE RAG at LAB Theater Project

by Drew Eberhard — May 8, 2022
The Sugar Ridge Rag, a play by Philip Middleton Williams, premiered at LAB Theater Project in Tampa’s Historic Ybor City on April 28, 2022.
BWW Review: A Visually Stunning THE BAND'S VISIT Makes a Stop at Straz Center For The

BWW Review: A Visually Stunning THE BAND'S VISIT Makes a Stop at Straz Center For The Performing Arts

by Drew Eberhard — May 6, 2022
'Do yourself a favor, DO NOT miss this incredibly sobering production.
Cast Announced For ThinkTank Theatre's BOOZY BROADWAY Cabaret

Cast Announced For ThinkTank Theatre's BOOZY BROADWAY Cabaret

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2022
ThinkTank Theatre has announced casting for Boozy Broadway, a cabaret hosted by their season sponsor, Dark Door Spirits.
BWW Review: TICK,TICK...BOOM! Is as Powerful as Ever at Spanish Lyric Theatre/S.L.T.

BWW Review: TICK,TICK...BOOM! Is as Powerful as Ever at Spanish Lyric Theatre/S.L.T. Productions

by Drew Eberhard — May 1, 2022
Over the course of the last 26 years somewhere along the line of learned history in the depths of musical theatre you have heard the name Jonathan Larson, synonymous with the 1996 Rock musical RENT that changed the face of musical theatre in its time.
Williams & Ree To Bring Politically Incorrect Comedy Show To Citrus County

Williams & Ree To Bring Politically Incorrect Comedy Show To Citrus County

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2022
Williams & Ree will perform at The Valerie Theatre, 207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, Florida, on Saturday, April 30 at 6:00 p.
American Stage Announces José Avilés As Director Of Education

American Stage Announces José Avilés As Director Of Education

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2022
American Stage Theatre Company announces José Avilés as the new Director of Education, bringing 30 years of experience in arts education and administration to the storied non-profit.
BWW Previews: Revival of Classic MY FAIR LADY OPENS at Straz Center

BWW Previews: Revival of Classic MY FAIR LADY OPENS at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — April 25, 2022
MY FAIR LADY tells a tale of transformation.
BWW NEWS: The 2022 TAMPA INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL Application Deadline Has Been

BWW NEWS: The 2022 TAMPA INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL Application Deadline Has Been Extended Until MONDAY, APRIL 25

by Peter Nason — April 23, 2022
Festival dates are July 28-August 7, 2022.
BWW Previews: FOUR LOCAL BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHINE ON STAGE IN UNSETTLING DRAM

BWW Previews: FOUR LOCAL BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHINE ON STAGE IN UNSETTLING DRAMA, CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE at Powerstories Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — April 20, 2022
Sophomore Faith House, juniors Elyse Mulholland, Michelle Chrein, and senior Elena Tarpley began their Powerstories journey cast as a family in theatre founder Fran Powers' biographical musical TWELVE and now are featured as victims of horrific abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church in CONSPIRACY
BWW Previews: TONIGHT, THINKTANK THEATRE DEBUTS #ENOUGH, PLAYS BY YOUTH ABOUT GUN VIO

BWW Previews: TONIGHT, THINKTANK THEATRE DEBUTS #ENOUGH, PLAYS BY YOUTH ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE at Stageworks Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — April 20, 2022
At Stageworks at 7:30 PM, ThinkTank Theatre presents a staged reading of these powerful, poignant plays.
ThinkTank Theatre To Present #ENOUGH Plays To End Gun Violence, April 20

ThinkTank Theatre To Present #ENOUGH Plays To End Gun Violence, April 20

by BWW News Desk — April 18, 2022
ThinkTank Theatre has joined forces with theaters across the nation to present #Enough.
SLT Productions to Present TICK, TICK… BOOM!

SLT Productions to Present TICK, TICK… BOOM!

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2022
Spanish Lyric Theatre aka SLT Productions will take on the rock musical Tick, Tick.
St Pete Shakes Presents The Inaugural William Shakespeare's Birthday Bash

St Pete Shakes Presents The Inaugural William Shakespeare's Birthday Bash

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2022
You are cordially invited to The Inaugural William Shakespeare's Birthday Bash! April 23, 2022, presented by St Petersburg Shakespeare Festival in association with Off-Central Players.
West Coast Players Presents HONKY TONK HISSY FIT Beginning This Month

West Coast Players Presents HONKY TONK HISSY FIT Beginning This Month

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2022
West Coast Players will present Honky Tonk Hissy Fit by Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones, and Nicholas Hope, directed by Susan Demers.
BWW Review: The 80s Are Back! With FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at American Stage

BWW Review: The 80s Are Back! With FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at American Stage

by Drew Eberhard — April 11, 2022
Read our critic's review! Over the years and throughout the History of the stage musical, certain shows come along and start as films before moving into an adaptation for the stage.
Studio Grand Central Stages INTO THE NIGHT Starring Ryan Prince

Studio Grand Central Stages INTO THE NIGHT Starring Ryan Prince

by BWW News Desk — April 11, 2022
Benny Fallon is a young man with dreams.
BWW Review: Breathing Fresh Air Into a Cult Classic with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at St

BWW Review: Breathing Fresh Air Into a Cult Classic with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Straz Center

by Drew Eberhard — April 9, 2022
Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy rock musical with somewhat of a cult following much like Hedwig & the Angry Inch, and Rocky Horror Show.

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