BWW Review: Jobsite Theater and the Straz Presents Robert Askins' HAND TO GOD - Puppet Sex, Demonic Possession & One Hell of a Cast
by Peter Nason - February 27, 2021
I swear, my hand to God, that you’ve never seen anything quite like it.
by Peter Nason - February 27, 2021
I swear, my hand to God, that you’ve never seen anything quite like it.
New Experimental Theatre Company Off Kilter Launches With THE VELOCITY OF GARY (NOT HIS REAL NAME)
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Off Kilter, a new Avant-Garde theatre company coming to St. Petersburg offers its first independent piece, The Velocity of Gary (Not His Real Name). Artistic Director Derek Baxter curates a story of addiction and revelation with a powerful narrative by playwright James Still that showcases a resonating theme of 'anything can happen.'
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Off Kilter, a new Avant-Garde theatre company coming to St. Petersburg offers its first independent piece, The Velocity of Gary (Not His Real Name). Artistic Director Derek Baxter curates a story of addiction and revelation with a powerful narrative by playwright James Still that showcases a resonating theme of 'anything can happen.'
BWW Review: SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF A VIRTUAL STUNNING MARVEL at American Stage
by Drew Eberhard - February 22, 2021
Friday evening I had the pleasure of experiencing a story loosely based on fact of the wonderful Louis Armstrong celebrated Jazz trumpeter and singer. Understandably hesitant at first with the idea of a “Virtual Performance” I sat in the comfort of my home with an open mind willing and ready to experience what was about to be laid forth. I've seen many performances presented by American Stage so I knew the magic would be there, but there is something about the “physical connection” that sort of “...in the room where it happens” that I missed so greatly here. That is not to diminish the understandably beautiful piece in which the fine folks at American Stage presented, and I completely admire their work here as we are all so much in need of live performances.
by Drew Eberhard - February 22, 2021
Friday evening I had the pleasure of experiencing a story loosely based on fact of the wonderful Louis Armstrong celebrated Jazz trumpeter and singer. Understandably hesitant at first with the idea of a “Virtual Performance” I sat in the comfort of my home with an open mind willing and ready to experience what was about to be laid forth. I've seen many performances presented by American Stage so I knew the magic would be there, but there is something about the “physical connection” that sort of “...in the room where it happens” that I missed so greatly here. That is not to diminish the understandably beautiful piece in which the fine folks at American Stage presented, and I completely admire their work here as we are all so much in need of live performances.
BWW Blog: The Voice in the Back
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko - February 18, 2021
Self-doubt becomes an issue when it inhibits people from reaching full potential. Allowing the irrational ideas sparking inside to permeate your craft is stifling. While no one will ever be infinitely perfect in this industry, being “good” is seemingly impossible when there is a seed of dread growing inside. So, how do you grab on to the dark cloud above and guide it into something advantageous?
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko - February 18, 2021
Self-doubt becomes an issue when it inhibits people from reaching full potential. Allowing the irrational ideas sparking inside to permeate your craft is stifling. While no one will ever be infinitely perfect in this industry, being “good” is seemingly impossible when there is a seed of dread growing inside. So, how do you grab on to the dark cloud above and guide it into something advantageous?
HAND TO GOD Opens Next Week at Jobsite Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2021
Jobsite Theater presents HAND TO GOD, Robert Askins' Tony-nominated hilariously irreverent play featuring a foul-mouthed puppet.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2021
Jobsite Theater presents HAND TO GOD, Robert Askins' Tony-nominated hilariously irreverent play featuring a foul-mouthed puppet.
BWW Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, REVEALING HARD TRUTHS INSIDE ALL OF US at Stageworks Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - February 13, 2021
Just shy of a year ago which seems crazy to think about now, myself and other patrons sat in the familiar space surrounded by familiar faces to embark on a journey with a group of characters outside our normalcy. Think about that sentence for a minute. Almost a year later and we are still trying to grasp our ideals of what “normalcy” truly means. Nonetheless, the fine staff at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa’s Channelside District opened their doors once more to present an evening of live, socially distanced in person performances to remove our weary minds of the mundane, and help us escape what has now become our new normal. With names delegated on seats socially distanced away from other patrons, and masks donned by staff and audience alike, it had the welcoming feeling of being home once more. Aside from the temperature checks and socially distanced restroom protocols, the welcoming feeling of old and new friends gathering in a familiar place was comforting and much needed. The staff at Stageworks should be commended here for their top-notch protocols in place there was not an uneasy feeling to be had. Producing Artistic Director Karla Hartley welcomed everyone in her speech and with candor and compassion welcomed us back into the doors of a space we all know and love. A beautiful homage to those personally affected...stars have been placed across the front row of the audience which made for a touching tribute in these times.
by Drew Eberhard - February 13, 2021
Just shy of a year ago which seems crazy to think about now, myself and other patrons sat in the familiar space surrounded by familiar faces to embark on a journey with a group of characters outside our normalcy. Think about that sentence for a minute. Almost a year later and we are still trying to grasp our ideals of what “normalcy” truly means. Nonetheless, the fine staff at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa’s Channelside District opened their doors once more to present an evening of live, socially distanced in person performances to remove our weary minds of the mundane, and help us escape what has now become our new normal. With names delegated on seats socially distanced away from other patrons, and masks donned by staff and audience alike, it had the welcoming feeling of being home once more. Aside from the temperature checks and socially distanced restroom protocols, the welcoming feeling of old and new friends gathering in a familiar place was comforting and much needed. The staff at Stageworks should be commended here for their top-notch protocols in place there was not an uneasy feeling to be had. Producing Artistic Director Karla Hartley welcomed everyone in her speech and with candor and compassion welcomed us back into the doors of a space we all know and love. A beautiful homage to those personally affected...stars have been placed across the front row of the audience which made for a touching tribute in these times.
SCOTT AND PATTI: GET A REAL JOB Extended
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2021
Tampa Bay‘s favorite (and only) mother and son nightclub act perform an all new, socially distanced extravaganza with live band and special guests via satellite. This irreverent and topical look at what it takes to make a buck in this day and age will have your sides splitting and your toes tapping.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2021
Tampa Bay‘s favorite (and only) mother and son nightclub act perform an all new, socially distanced extravaganza with live band and special guests via satellite. This irreverent and topical look at what it takes to make a buck in this day and age will have your sides splitting and your toes tapping.
BWW Previews: ARTS LEGACY REMIX SHOWCASES BLACK CLASSICAL ARTISTS at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 05, 2021
The Arts Legacy REMIX “Lift Every Voice & Sing” will feature OperaTampa, Patel Conservatory Advanced Chamber Ensemble, and other artists.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 05, 2021
The Arts Legacy REMIX “Lift Every Voice & Sing” will feature OperaTampa, Patel Conservatory Advanced Chamber Ensemble, and other artists.
BWW Previews: ICONIC TRUMPETER, LOUIS ARMSTRONG PORTRAYED BY L. PETER CALLENDER IN SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 05, 2021
Directed by Ted Lange of “The Love Boat” fame, opening February 19 and running through February 28 with 12 pre-recorded performances, “Satchmo at the Waldorf” is set in 1971, Louis’ last public performance, four months before his passing. The show takes place in a dressing room backstage at the Empire Room of New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, where Louis is reminiscing into a tape recorder about his life and relationship with his manager.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 05, 2021
Directed by Ted Lange of “The Love Boat” fame, opening February 19 and running through February 28 with 12 pre-recorded performances, “Satchmo at the Waldorf” is set in 1971, Louis’ last public performance, four months before his passing. The show takes place in a dressing room backstage at the Empire Room of New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, where Louis is reminiscing into a tape recorder about his life and relationship with his manager.
BWW Blog: After Too Much Time to Think
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko - February 04, 2021
No matter how cliché, it is accurate to say that there are good things to remember despite the troublesome time.
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko - February 04, 2021
No matter how cliché, it is accurate to say that there are good things to remember despite the troublesome time.
Jobsite to Present Streams Of DOUBT, TWILIGHT. HAND TO GOD and More
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
After a shortened live run in the reconfigured-for-distance Jaeb Theater, Jobsite is happy to offer a digital stream of DOUBT: A Parable for a one-week run Feb. 5-11.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
After a shortened live run in the reconfigured-for-distance Jaeb Theater, Jobsite is happy to offer a digital stream of DOUBT: A Parable for a one-week run Feb. 5-11.
NFL Hall Of Famer Marshall Faulk Returns To Super Bowl LVI To Educate Latino Youth On The Truth About Drugs
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2021
Marshall Faulk will be in Tampa and will be sharing his own passion to teach kids The Truth About Drugs with educational resources offered by the Foundation for a Drug Free World.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2021
Marshall Faulk will be in Tampa and will be sharing his own passion to teach kids The Truth About Drugs with educational resources offered by the Foundation for a Drug Free World.
BWW Review: DOUBT: A PARABLE, A LONG AWAITED QUESTION OF MORALITY RELEVANT NOW MORE THAN EVER at JOBSITE THEATER AT THE STRAZ CENTER
by Drew Eberhard - January 25, 2021
Webster defines DOUBT as; “to call into question the truth of: to be uncertain of or in doubt about.” Webster further applies the following definitions for DOUBT as, “ a lack of confidence, an inclination not to believe or accept, as uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision making, and finally a deliberate suspension of judgement.”
by Drew Eberhard - January 25, 2021
Webster defines DOUBT as; “to call into question the truth of: to be uncertain of or in doubt about.” Webster further applies the following definitions for DOUBT as, “ a lack of confidence, an inclination not to believe or accept, as uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision making, and finally a deliberate suspension of judgement.”
BWW Review: Vivid Theatre's Outdoor Production of Joshua Harmon's BAD JEWS at the JCC on the Cohn Campus
by Peter Nason - January 24, 2021
An enjoyable show in less-than-ideal circumstances (thanks to the pandemic).
by Peter Nason - January 24, 2021
An enjoyable show in less-than-ideal circumstances (thanks to the pandemic).
Creative Loafing Kicks Off CL Deals 21 Days Of Deals Featuring Exclusive Half Off Local Certificates Benefiting Feeding Tampa Bay
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2021
CL Deals, Creative Loafing's half off local online shop, is celebrating the arrival of 2021 by featuring local businesses while giving back, offering 21 days of exclusive 50% off certificates to Tampa Bay area businesses with a portion of proceeds benefiting Feeding Tampa Bay.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2021
CL Deals, Creative Loafing's half off local online shop, is celebrating the arrival of 2021 by featuring local businesses while giving back, offering 21 days of exclusive 50% off certificates to Tampa Bay area businesses with a portion of proceeds benefiting Feeding Tampa Bay.
BWW Previews: VOICES OF TRUTH FESTIVAL DEBUTS VIRTUALLY MARCH 10-28, 2021 at POWERSTORIES THEATRE
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 19, 2021
A collaboration with Outcast Theatre Collective, The Voices of Truth Festival makes its inaugural debut from Powerstories Theatre’s technology-updated venue on March 10-28, 2021. Sixteen thought-provoking, conversation-starting productions - fourteen original plays and two curated as the dream productions of its directors - will take three different directions to the virtual stage. The playwrights had a choice to produce their play live-streamed from Powerstories, via Zoom, or as a prerecorded theatre experience.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 19, 2021
A collaboration with Outcast Theatre Collective, The Voices of Truth Festival makes its inaugural debut from Powerstories Theatre’s technology-updated venue on March 10-28, 2021. Sixteen thought-provoking, conversation-starting productions - fourteen original plays and two curated as the dream productions of its directors - will take three different directions to the virtual stage. The playwrights had a choice to produce their play live-streamed from Powerstories, via Zoom, or as a prerecorded theatre experience.
West Coast Players Presents ALMOST, MAINE
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2021
West Coast Players will present Almost, Maine by John Cariani, directed by Ashlie Timberlake, by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service from January 29-February 14. The theatre is opening for the first time since March of 2020. Social distancing and mask wearing protocols will be observed.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2021
West Coast Players will present Almost, Maine by John Cariani, directed by Ashlie Timberlake, by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service from January 29-February 14. The theatre is opening for the first time since March of 2020. Social distancing and mask wearing protocols will be observed.
BWW Review: Jobsite Theater's Production of John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT: A PARABLE at the Jaeb Is Worth the Wait
by Peter Nason - January 16, 2021
It's the fastest 85-minutes that you'll experience in the theater.
by Peter Nason - January 16, 2021
It's the fastest 85-minutes that you'll experience in the theater.
Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Theatre Tampa Bay, American Stage Theatre Company, freeFall & More Take Home Wins!
by BWW Staff - January 15, 2021
Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
by BWW Staff - January 15, 2021
Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Spend An Evening with Tab Benoit Next Sunday
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2021
Renowned Louisiana Cajun-blues guitarist Tab Benoit is on tour, with a socially-distanced, local performance in St. Petersburg at Jannus Live, 200 First Avenue North, Sunday, January 31. Gates: 6pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2021
Renowned Louisiana Cajun-blues guitarist Tab Benoit is on tour, with a socially-distanced, local performance in St. Petersburg at Jannus Live, 200 First Avenue North, Sunday, January 31. Gates: 6pm.
LAB LAUGHS: AN EVENING OF COMEDIC SHORTS Opens at LAB Theater Project
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2021
LAB Theater Project will once again bring live theater to the Tampa stage by presenting Lab Laughs: An Evening of Comedic Shorts, running January 21-24 at 812 E Henderson Avenue in Ybor City, with in-house and live streaming options.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2021
LAB Theater Project will once again bring live theater to the Tampa stage by presenting Lab Laughs: An Evening of Comedic Shorts, running January 21-24 at 812 E Henderson Avenue in Ybor City, with in-house and live streaming options.
FreeFall's Next Drive-in Concert Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2021
freefall's drive-in concert series returns with Scott and Patti: Get a Real Job! playing January 22 – February 14, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2021
freefall's drive-in concert series returns with Scott and Patti: Get a Real Job! playing January 22 – February 14, 2021.
BWW Previews: THE 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY VIRTUAL FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 07, 2021
For two weekends, January 15-17 and January 22-24, theatre patrons will be treated to four staged readings of new and original plays curated from over 200 submissions on American Stage's Virtual Stage. The 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival, now in its fifth year, features virtual live-streamed productions coupled with post-show discussions with the playwrights, and mental health clinicians, panel discussions, wellness workshops, and community conversations about mental health.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 07, 2021
For two weekends, January 15-17 and January 22-24, theatre patrons will be treated to four staged readings of new and original plays curated from over 200 submissions on American Stage's Virtual Stage. The 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival, now in its fifth year, features virtual live-streamed productions coupled with post-show discussions with the playwrights, and mental health clinicians, panel discussions, wellness workshops, and community conversations about mental health.
Stageworks Theatre Launches Annual Fundraising Campaign
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
Stageworks Theatre has launched its annual campaign, with a goal to raise $40,000 by December 31.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
Stageworks Theatre has launched its annual campaign, with a goal to raise $40,000 by December 31.
BWW Review: LIZ CALLAWAY PERFORMS VIRTUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT IN YOUR HOME from The Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 16, 2020
From the Bedford Playhouse stage in New York, back curtains bathed in red and green light, and beautifully decorated with poinsettias and a Christmas tree, one of Broadway's most celebrated songstresses welcomed in the holiday season. Liz Callaway performed a delightful mixture of classic carols, and beloved songs from film and the Broadway stage.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 16, 2020
From the Bedford Playhouse stage in New York, back curtains bathed in red and green light, and beautifully decorated with poinsettias and a Christmas tree, one of Broadway's most celebrated songstresses welcomed in the holiday season. Liz Callaway performed a delightful mixture of classic carols, and beloved songs from film and the Broadway stage.
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Into the Woods
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