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BWW Previews: 90S TWIST ON LITTLE MATCH GIRL at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 30, 2021
The Little Match Girl adaption is lighthearted and set in the 90s where Dodge, a poor, homeless 12-year-old orphan, befriends James, a 14-year-old runaway who comes from wealth.
Student Blog: Believe in Tomorrow
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko - November 29, 2021
I applaud my peers for their dedication to wearing masks and keeping circles small during this process because we would not have reached this point otherwise. The public safety that masks provide made wearing them while performing unquestionable, but it was still so refreshing to take them off safely and communicate without any barriers.
BWW Exclusive: 'Everybody Rise!' - In Honor of STEPHEN SONDHEIM - The 91 GREATEST SONDHEIM SONGS (One For Each Year That He Lived)
by Peter Nason - November 27, 2021
The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.
Voting Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards - Including In Person & Streaming Categories!
by BWW Staff - November 19, 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.
The Beach Theatre in St. Pete is Expecting to Return in 2022
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
The Beach Theatre in St. Pete is set to return next year. The theatre has been closed for nine years, since November 18, 2012. The new owner of the venue has announced, on the anniversary of its closing, that the movie house will rise again in 2022.
Casting Announced For FreeFall's THE NIGHT BEFORE
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
freeFall Theatre's all-new holiday offering is a world-premiere musical comedy written by Michael Raabe and Matthew McGee. There's no place like home for the holidays. It's snowing in sunny Florida when a group of friends and a surly house cat named Stephen Sondheim gather around the piano for a night of fun, music and games.
ThinkTank Theatre Opens THE GIVER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2021
ThinkTank Theatre opens its production of 'THE GIVER' at Stageworks on Friday, November 19th. The play was adapted by Eric Coble and based on the Newbery Award Winning novel of the same name written by Lois Lowry in 1993. 'THE GIVER' will perform in rep with TampaRep's production of 'THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME', which opens November 26th. The two shows will share a set, five actors, and one stage manager between both productions. 
American Stage Announces the Cast of JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
American Stage is kick starting the holidays during its For the Love Of Theater season with a new twist on a Christmas story with Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol. Producing Artistic Director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj will make his American Stage directorial debut with this classic Tom Mula script.
BWW Previews: THINKTANK AND TAMPAREP PARTNER FOR THE GIVER AND THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 17, 2021
THINKTANK AND TAMPAREP PARTNER FOR THE GIVER AND THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT at Stageworks Theatre.
BWW Previews: ARTS LEGACY REMIX CELEBRATES VOICES OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 17, 2021
Celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Tampa Bay featuring artists and performers from our community, creating an opportunity to learn about our community, learn about the various cultures, and celebrate it through the arts.
Creative Loafing's Annual Holiday Auction Benefiting Metropolitan Ministries Is Back
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
Creative Loafing's annual Holiday Auction, benefiting Metropolitan Ministries, is a unique opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind items and experiences you won't be able to find anywhere else.
BWW Review: Larry Kramer's Powerful THE NORMAL HEART Is an Emotional Punch in the Gut at the Carrollwood Players
by Peter Nason - November 14, 2021
Certainly the most powerful show I've seen at the Carrollwood Players.
Ruth Eckerd Hall to Present Bret Michaels' CONCERT WITH A PURPOSE
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
Ruth Eckerd Hall will present, in his first public appearance in Florida in two years, multi-platinum recording artist Bret Michaels’ Concert With A Purpose, featuring special guests Warrant and U.S. Army Veteran and Dancing With The Stars’ alum Noah Galloway on Saturday, February 26 at 7:30 pm.
St. Pete's Arts Conservatory For Teens Wins $10k Donation To Empower Local Youths
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2021
This $10,000 award will allow ACT to purchase video and technology equipment for their Creative Technology classes. These classes cover film and music technology and are some of the most popular in ACT's workforce development curriculum, allowing approximately 50 additional students to participate each semester.
BWW Previews: PAINTER MARK ROTHKO'S FICTIONALIZED STORY RED DEBUTS THROUGH Craig Hartfield Productions and Shakespeare In The Yard
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 10, 2021
Red tells the story of the famous artist Mark Rothko who is painting for the Four Seasons Restaurant and his fictional assistant named Ken.
Carbonell Awards Announces Two New Board Members And Two New Judges
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
Jeff Kiltie, president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, today announced the nonprofit organization has added two new members to the board of directors and two new judges for the 2021-2022 theater season.
BWW Previews: 2022 SEASON ANNOUNCED at Powerstories Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 05, 2021
2022 SEASON ANNOUNCED at Powerstories Theatre. After twenty months of having closed doors and a dark stage, Powerstories is back with an exciting season! The 2022 Season features two dramedies, a drama, and two hybrid in-theatre, online theatre festivals.
GableStage Opens 23rd Season With Arthur Miller's THE PRICE
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2021
GableStage opens 23rd Season with Arthur Miller's Classic Drama, The Price  GableStage, the award-winning theatre company located at the iconic Biltmore Hotel, presents the first production of its 23rd season, The Price by Arthur Miller. The Price was the final play being directed by legendary artistic director Joseph Adler before his passing.
Judy Lisi to Retire as CEO of the Straz Center
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2021
Judy Lisi has announced that she is retiring from her role as CEO of the Straz Center in Tampa, Florida.
ThinkTank Theatre Announces 2021/22 Season Of Partnerships
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2021
The season includes five exciting titles, ThinkTank's International TYA Playwrights Festival, and collaborations with The Tampa Repertory Theatre, Stageworks Theatre, The Straz Center and Dark Door Spirits.
Student Blog: Living, Breathing, Laughing
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko - October 27, 2021
As safely as you possibly can, go and see live theatre. Be present and loud in both energy and applause. In a time as exhausting and difficult as this, connecting with others might be the most fulfilling thing you can do.
Nominations Close Sunday For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards
by BWW Staff - October 26, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees 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. Nominations close Sunday, October 31st, 2021.
FreeFall Announces November Programming Featuring Cabaret, Movie Screenings and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
freeFall's most ambitious season ever will offer special events for the month of November including an all-new cabaret starring Alison Burns and Lulu Picart and a screening of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan hosted by Matthew McGee. 
BWW Previews: LOCAL ST. PETE ACTOR PART OF TOOTSIE OPENING at The Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 26, 2021
This 2018 Tony-award-winning musical tells the story of an ornery actor named Michael. Michael is talented, albeit volatile. His industry reputation for being difficult forces him to adopt a new identity as a woman named Dorothy to land a job on Broadway.

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