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BWW Review: Think Tank Theatre Presents the Teen-Created CAN(T) RELATE at the Tampa F

BWW Review: Think Tank Theatre Presents the Teen-Created CAN(T) RELATE at the Tampa Fringe

by Peter Nason — July 31, 2021
If you are a theatre teacher, past or present, or a student who takes theatre in middle school or high school, then you need to hurry to the Tampa Fringe to watch this show.
American Stage Improv Presents RETURN OF THE LAUGHS

American Stage Improv Presents RETURN OF THE LAUGHS

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2021
American Stage Improv  is ready to LOL together again at the theatre! Imagine it: a group of humans laughing at a group of humans, who are laughing!
BWW Review: DIONYSUS ON THE DOWN LOW at Outcast Theatre Collective

BWW Review: DIONYSUS ON THE DOWN LOW at Outcast Theatre Collective

by Drew Eberhard — July 24, 2021
When playwright Michael Proft was introduced to the back story behind this gripping tell-all piece, he learned of a documentary entitled 'Worst Places in the World to be Gay.
BWW Review: Turkey Creek Collective Presents the Local Premiere of the Odd and Moving

BWW Review: Turkey Creek Collective Presents the Local Premiere of the Odd and Moving (I AM) NOBODY'S LUNCH

by Peter Nason — July 24, 2021
It's a cabaret, with songs both bouncy and torchy, but it’s more than that.
22-Year Old Playwright Commissioned To Adapt AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS For Amer

22-Year Old Playwright Commissioned To Adapt AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS For American Stage

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2021
American Stage describes the upcoming adaptation as a 'refresh with a new adaptation where Phileas Fogg and Jean Passpartout make a mad dash around the world and meet colorful characters along their journey.
American Stage Announces New Producing Artistic Director, Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj

American Stage Announces New Producing Artistic Director, Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj

by BWW News Desk — July 23, 2021
Maharaj brings an impressive multi-disciplinary career and award-winning body of work to American Stage that bridges a wide range of exciting creative skills and notable experience as an administrator.
American Stage Announces New Producing Artistic Director

American Stage Announces New Producing Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2021
Maharaj brings an impressive multi-disciplinary career and award-winning body of work to American Stage that bridges a wide range of exciting creative skills and notable experience as an administrator.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed at Coral Springs Center For The Arts in Janua

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed at Coral Springs Center For The Arts in January

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2021
Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical was created as a celebration of women who find themselves at any stage of “The Change.
Visual and Performing Arts Summer Classes for Kids and Teens Announced at University

Visual and Performing Arts Summer Classes for Kids and Teens Announced at University Area CDC

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — July 19, 2021
Heading into its twenty-first year, Prodigy® Cultural Arts, a University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) year-long program, pairs children ages six to 18 with professional artist mentors in their field of interest.
MRS. BLISS'S TITANIC ADVENTURE Comes to the Tampa Fringe This Month

MRS. BLISS'S TITANIC ADVENTURE Comes to the Tampa Fringe This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2021
Bridget Bean (Tampa, FL)'s one-woman mystery/adventure is loosely based on her life - her personal immigrant experience to the USA from England, her search for meaning and connection, and her experiences working at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in St.
BWW Previews: OUTCAST THEATRE COLLECTIVE HAS WORLD DEBUT OF DIONYSUS ON THE DOWN LOW

BWW Previews: OUTCAST THEATRE COLLECTIVE HAS WORLD DEBUT OF DIONYSUS ON THE DOWN LOW at StageWorks Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — July 17, 2021
After watching a documentary series, Michael Proft was inspired to pen Dionysus on the Down Low.
BWW Review: William Shakespeare's Delightful A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Carroll

BWW Review: William Shakespeare's Delightful A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Carrollwood Players

by Peter Nason — July 17, 2021
Despite being severely edited, the play features a marvelous cast in what is perhaps the Bard's most beloved work.
BE A PIRATE! Debuts At Tampa Fringe

BE A PIRATE! Debuts At Tampa Fringe

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2021
Be A Pirate! by Thom Mesrobian makes it's world premiere at the fifth Annual Tampa International Fringe Festival.
BWW Review: Director Scott Cooper Guides Another Winner with SPC Theater Department's

BWW Review: Director Scott Cooper Guides Another Winner with SPC Theater Department's Production of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND: THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB

by Peter Nason — July 11, 2021
It's one hell of a moving, thrilling, never-want-it-to-end evening of theatre!
BWW Review: Don't Miss THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Presented by the Ma

BWW Review: Don't Miss THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Presented by the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall

by Peter Nason — July 9, 2021
A talented young cast, led by the incredible Lindsey Fabian, brings this SPELLING BEE to life!
Nominations Open For Creative Loafing's Best Of The Bay 2021

Nominations Open For Creative Loafing's Best Of The Bay 2021

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2021
For the 31st consecutive year, Creative Loafing will celebrate the Tampa Bay area's best during the annual Best of the Bay where locals can nominate and vote on their favorite Tampa Bay area people, places, businesses, events, and more.
BWW Previews: THINKTANK DEBUTS TYA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL AND GEN NEXT FESTIVAL at Stag

BWW Previews: THINKTANK DEBUTS TYA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL AND GEN NEXT FESTIVAL at Stageworks Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — July 5, 2021
THINKTANK DEBUTS TYA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL AND GEN NEXT FESTIVAL at Stageworks Theatre
BWW Review: A Technically Beautiful Menagerie of Warped Perspective in THE ROSE AND T

BWW Review: A Technically Beautiful Menagerie of Warped Perspective in THE ROSE AND THE BEAST at FreeFall Theatre

by Drew Eberhard — June 28, 2021
“She wanted them the way she needed the earth and the flowers and the sky and the sea from her tower room and food and sleep and warmth and light and nights by the fire and poetry and the stories of going out in the world and almost being destroyed by it and returning to find comfort and the real
West Coast Players Presents DIVISION STREET

West Coast Players Presents DIVISION STREET

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2021
West Coast Players will present Division Street  by Steve Tesich, directed by Kelly DiMauro, from July 9-18.
BWW Previews: 34 PATEL CONSERVATORY STUDENTS BRING MAMMA MIA to Straz Center

BWW Previews: 34 PATEL CONSERVATORY STUDENTS BRING MAMMA MIA to Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — June 24, 2021
Under the direction of Matthew Belopavlovich, the cast is putting on Mamma Mia! after just two weeks of rehearsing dance number choreography, blocking, dialogue, and song.
BWW Review:  SHOCKHEADED PETER MARVELS IN THE STRANGE AND WEIRD WITH JOBSITE THEATER

BWW Review: SHOCKHEADED PETER MARVELS IN THE STRANGE AND WEIRD WITH JOBSITE THEATER at Straz Center For Performing Arts

by Drew Eberhard — June 21, 2021
“WHAT BECOMES OF A CHILD THAT STARVED FOR AFFECTION?” -M.
BWW Review: Vivid Theatre Productions Presents Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS at the JCC

BWW Review: Vivid Theatre Productions Presents Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS at the JCC

by Peter Nason — June 20, 2021
The acting is all over the place, hit and miss, in this production of an American classic.
BWW Feature: R​​​​onald Spoto and Jillian Cossetta Compete for Highest Honors

BWW Feature: R​​​​onald Spoto and Jillian Cossetta Compete for Highest Honors at The JIMMY AWARDS at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — June 18, 2021
Recent high school graduates, 19-year-old Ronald Spoto from Harrison School for the Arts in Lakeland and 18-year-old Jillian Cossetta from Gulf Coast High School in Naples, will represent the Straz Center at the 2021 Jimmy Awards online due to the pandemic.
ROMEO AND JULIET and More Announced for Jobsite Theater 2021-22 Season!

ROMEO AND JULIET and More Announced for Jobsite Theater 2021-22 Season!

by BWW News Desk — June 15, 2021
The 21/22 season is Jobsite's 23rd year of bringing the Tampa Bay region gripping, powerful experiences in an intimate environment.

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