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BWW Exclusive: Broadway Icon CHITA RIVERA Visits the Cast of Eight O'Clock Theatre's

BWW Exclusive: Broadway Icon CHITA RIVERA Visits the Cast of Eight O'Clock Theatre's SWEET CHARITY in Largo

by Peter Nason — March 14, 2022
She calls this production of SWEET CHARITY 'fabulous!' It runs through March 20th in Largo at the Central Park Performing Arts Center.
BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Skycrest United Methodist Church

BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Skycrest United Methodist Church

by Drew Eberhard — March 12, 2022
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a musical inspired by the Victor Hugo novel of 1831, with music primarily featured in the 1996 Disney film adaptation.
freeFall Theatre Presents LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL

freeFall Theatre Presents LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2022
The time is 1959.
The Off Central Players Team With Roxanne Fay To Present BBREADCRUMBS

The Off Central Players Team With Roxanne Fay To Present BBREADCRUMBS

by BWW News Desk — March 8, 2022
Since kicking off the new year with Michael Horn's one-man performance in MAYDAY Captain Lerro and the Skyway Bridge.
SIX, HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, and More Set For 2022-23 Season at the Straz Center

SIX, HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, and More Set For 2022-23 Season at the Straz Center

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2022
The Straz Center has announced the full upcoming lineup for its 2022-23 Broadway season.
BWW Tribute: Joseph Parra, An Appreciation

BWW Tribute: Joseph Parra, An Appreciation

by Peter Nason — March 6, 2022
As amazing as he was onstage, his legacy is the joy he spread offstage.
BWW Review: Hey, Big Spender...Spend a Little Time with Eight O'Clock Theatre's Splen

BWW Review: Hey, Big Spender...Spend a Little Time with Eight O'Clock Theatre's Splendid SWEET CHARITY

by Peter Nason — March 5, 2022
Take a dive and swim to Fosse Land!
BWW Review: A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Takes Center Stage at Jobsite Theater

BWW Review: A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Takes Center Stage at Jobsite Theater

by Drew Eberhard — March 4, 2022
In 1962 English author Anthony Burgess published the Dystopian-Black Comedy novel entitled A Clockwork Orange.
Straz Center to No Longer Require Audience to Wear Masks

Straz Center to No Longer Require Audience to Wear Masks

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2022
Because of the downward trend in COVID cases and hospitalizations in our area, as of Mon.
BWW Previews: AMERICAN STAGE'S NEW MONTHLY MONDAY READING SERIES, FIRST MONDAYS DEBUT

BWW Previews: AMERICAN STAGE'S NEW MONTHLY MONDAY READING SERIES, FIRST MONDAYS DEBUTS at Creative Pinellas

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — March 4, 2022
In collaboration with Creative Pinellas, the 'First Monday' series will be in their Gallery in Largo.

FOOTLOOSE Comes to American Stage in the Park Next Month

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2022
The time has come to ‘cut loose’ at American Stage in the Park.
The Off Central Players Spring Season Features More Than A Few BREADCRUMBS

The Off Central Players Spring Season Features More Than A Few BREADCRUMBS

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2022
Since kicking off the new year with the success of Michael Horn's one-man performance in MAYDAY Captain Lerro and the Skyway Bridge, The Off-Central Players move ahead with the gripping play Breadcrumbs.
BWW Previews: SECOND ANNUAL VOICES OF TRUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL DEBUTS ONLINE ON MARCH 1

BWW Previews: SECOND ANNUAL VOICES OF TRUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL DEBUTS ONLINE ON MARCH 15 at Powerstories Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — March 1, 2022
Powerful stories based on truth depict the forced production of Nazi propaganda by Jewish prisoners, confronting white privilege, and learning to love oneself.
BWW Previews: ORIGINAL COMEDY BLIND DATE CAFE DEBUTS VIRTUALLY WITH GLOBAL ACTORS  at

BWW Previews: ORIGINAL COMEDY BLIND DATE CAFE DEBUTS VIRTUALLY WITH GLOBAL ACTORS at Broadway Everyday Star Theater

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — March 1, 2022
Co-directed by Katie Welch and Amanda Schapiro, the comedy Blind Date Café tells multiple overlapping tales of this couple meeting for a blind date, another trying to sabotage their evening, an overbearing mother interrupting her son's date, deception by the restaurant server, and all the added ins
Student Blog: God, I Love Shakespeare!

Student Blog: God, I Love Shakespeare!

by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko — February 28, 2022
The challenge for the actor is to be so in touch with their own humanity that they can sense the bold emotions of their character, while still prioritizing communication, so that audiences can relate to that humanity.
LAB Theater Project Presents SOUP By David Zarko

LAB Theater Project Presents SOUP By David Zarko

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2022
LAB Theater Project will present its production of David Zarko's SOUP, a dark comedy surrounding themes of family, elderly care, homelessness, unintentional prejudices, and more.
American Stage Opens Enrollment for Summer Camp 2022

American Stage Opens Enrollment for Summer Camp 2022

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2022
American Stage Education is excited to announce enrollment is now open for Summer Camp for kids grades kindergarten-12.
BWW Previews: CROWNS TAKES YOU TO CHURCH at Straz's JAEB THEATRE

BWW Previews: CROWNS TAKES YOU TO CHURCH at Straz's JAEB THEATRE

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 17, 2022
CROWNS takes us on a magical journey about the fabulousness of hats in the culture of African American women.
BWW Previews: MUSICAL SWEET CHARITY OPENING at Eight O'Clock Theatre

BWW Previews: MUSICAL SWEET CHARITY OPENING at Eight O'Clock Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 16, 2022
This classic dance musical with incredible choreography and live music is set in 1960s New York.
BWW Review: THE PROM Sparkles and Shines at Straz Center For Performing Arts

BWW Review: THE PROM Sparkles and Shines at Straz Center For Performing Arts

by Drew Eberhard — February 16, 2022
The Prom a new musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin is based on an original concept by Jack Viertel.
BWW Feature: KING LEAR FORCED TO CLOSE at TAMPAREP

BWW Feature: KING LEAR FORCED TO CLOSE at TAMPAREP

by Drew Eberhard — February 15, 2022
As has happened in theatres from Broadway to Buffalo, the coronavirus has claimed another victim.
TampaRep's KING LEAR Forced to Close

TampaRep's KING LEAR Forced to Close

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2022
As has happened in theatres from Broadway to Buffalo, the coronavirus has claimed another victim.
BWW Review: The Brilliant GILES DAVIES Will Take Your Breath Away in Ronan Noone's TH

BWW Review: The Brilliant GILES DAVIES Will Take Your Breath Away in Ronan Noone's THE SMUGGLER at Urbanite Theatre

by Peter Nason — February 13, 2022
Davies is animated, charismatic, and a force of nature that keeps you on the edge of your seat with Noone's ultra-clever script.
BWW Review: A Classic, Timeless Tale Still Proves as Relevant as Ever with THE DIARY

BWW Review: A Classic, Timeless Tale Still Proves as Relevant as Ever with THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

by Drew Eberhard — February 12, 2022
We all know the story, have studied it in High School English, and for some even had the experience of visiting the Annex itself in Amsterdam.
BWW Review: LOLHS Turns Lemons Into Lemonade with Their Marvelously Morbid Production

BWW Review: LOLHS Turns Lemons Into Lemonade with Their Marvelously Morbid Production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY: THE MUSICAL

by Peter Nason — February 12, 2022
Jonathan Garcia and Mckenna Knouse are standouts in a talented cast that brings this joyfully macabre show to life.

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