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BWW Previews: THE 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY VIRTUAL FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHTS MENTAL HE

BWW Previews: THE 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY VIRTUAL FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH at American Stage

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — January 7, 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.
Stageworks Theatre Launches Annual Fundraising Campaign

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.
BWW Review: LIZ CALLAWAY PERFORMS VIRTUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT IN YOUR HOME from The Straz

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.
Creative Loafing Presents Annual Holiday Auction

Creative Loafing Presents Annual Holiday Auction

by BWW News Desk — December 14, 2020
Creative Loafing's annual Holiday Auction is back—this year benefiting Metropolitan Ministries—and locals can bid on one-of-a-kind items and experiences that can't be found anywhere else.
BWW Review: MAS Community Theater's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Radio Play  at Carrollwood

BWW Review: MAS Community Theater's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Radio Play at Carrollwood Cultural Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — December 13, 2020
Expertly directed by Aaron Washington, MAS Theatre’s staged radio play, an adaption of It’s a Wonderful Life, the trials and tribulations of George Bailey came wonderfully to life on stage and virtually, online.
Opera Tampa Announces Outdoor 2020-21 Season

Opera Tampa Announces Outdoor 2020-21 Season

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2020
Opera Tampa has announced its revived 2020-2021 season at the outdoor Riverwalk Stage at the David A.
BWW Previews: CREATE A HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH RAISING TWELVE ON A NICKEL AND A PRAYER

BWW Previews: CREATE A HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH RAISING TWELVE ON A NICKEL AND A PRAYER STREAMING DEC 18-20 at Powerstories

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — December 3, 2020
Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer is an original musical spanning three Christmas seasons, beginning in 1950 and closing in 1966.
BWW Previews: Enjoy and Vote for your Favorites in Shine Bright Talent Competition FU

BWW Previews: Enjoy and Vote for your Favorites in Shine Bright Talent Competition FUNdraiser Online at Powerstories Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — November 28, 2020
[Click and drag to move] Coming to a laptop, cell phone, or computer near you is Powerstories Theatre's Shine Bright Talent Showcase Competition FUNdraiser.
BWW Review: JANIS STEVENS IS RIVETING AS KATHARINE HEPBURN  at American Stage

BWW Review: JANIS STEVENS IS RIVETING AS KATHARINE HEPBURN at American Stage

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — November 24, 2020
In Rick Foster's play, Kate: The Unexamined Life of Katharine Hepburn at American Stage, actress Janis Stevens simply is Kate.
Live! At The Bandshell Continues With Comedian Brian Regan

Live! At The Bandshell Continues With Comedian Brian Regan

by BWW News Desk — November 23, 2020
Daytona Beach's Live! at the Bandshell Series continues with a night of comedy from Miami native Brian Regan on Saturday, December 12th.
BWW Review: LIES HIDES PAINFUL TRUTH  at LAB TheatreProject

BWW Review: LIES HIDES PAINFUL TRUTH at LAB TheatreProject

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — November 20, 2020
If you’re told a lie long enough, you begin to believe it, says the riveting Katherine Stenzel as federal prisoner up for a second parole hearing, Lorelei Beatrice Beckmann.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards

Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
BWW Review: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES 1992 At Straz Center

BWW Review: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES 1992 At Straz Center

by Drew Eberhard — November 18, 2020
27 Characters, 1 performer, allow me to say it again…27 DIFFERENT CHARACTERS, 1 PERFORMER.
Playwright Lauren Gunderson Joins Live TampaREP Talkback

Playwright Lauren Gunderson Joins Live TampaREP Talkback

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2020
Following Tampa Repertory Theatre's (TampaREP's) live, virtual performance of Lauren Gunderson's play I and You on Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 P.
TampaREP Presents Virtual Production of I AND YOU

TampaREP Presents Virtual Production of I AND YOU

by BWW News Desk — November 10, 2020
Tampa Repertory Theatre (TampaREP) will present a live, virtual production of award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson's play I and You on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 3:00 P.
Bay Area Opera Singer Sam Hall Dies at 47

Bay Area Opera Singer Sam Hall Dies at 47

by BWW News Desk — November 10, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that opera singer Sam Hall has died at age 47.
BWW Review: I Fall to Pieces Over the Wonderful Heather Krueger and Diana Rogers in A

BWW Review: I Fall to Pieces Over the Wonderful Heather Krueger and Diana Rogers in ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at the Straz Center's Jaeb Theater

by Peter Nason — November 8, 2020
A love letter to Patsy Cline with goosebump-inducing vocals by Heather Krueger.
Live Oak Theatre Presents ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

Live Oak Theatre Presents ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2020
Live Oak Theatre presents Adventures In Wonderland, its first Acorn Theatre production, performed by the Youth Theatre class.
BWW Review: The Royal Knight Stage Company of River Ridge High School Presents the Co

BWW Review: The Royal Knight Stage Company of River Ridge High School Presents the Cool and Disturbing NEIGHBORHOOD 3: REQUISITION OF DOOM

by Peter Nason — November 7, 2020
Director David O'Hara does it again with this very entertaining streaming event!
BWW Review: LETTERS TO KAMALA Challenges Racial Divide at American Stage

BWW Review: LETTERS TO KAMALA Challenges Racial Divide at American Stage

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — November 6, 2020
Commissioned by the theatre, the play posed the question, 'how do you mend a country with a broken heart?'
BWW Previews: HEATHER KRUEGER BRINGS PATSY CLINE TO LIFE at Straz's Jaeb Theater

BWW Previews: HEATHER KRUEGER BRINGS PATSY CLINE TO LIFE at Straz's Jaeb Theater

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — November 4, 2020
Created by Ted Swindley, debuting on November 5 and running through December 6, Heather Krueger plays the lead role in Always… Patsy Cline, the legendary country singer who died tragically in a plane crash at only 30 years old and her friendship with Louise, a fan she met at a Texas country bar.
BWW Review: Giles Davies Brings Local Theater Back to Life in Jobsite's FRANKENSTEIN:

BWW Review: Giles Davies Brings Local Theater Back to Life in Jobsite's FRANKENSTEIN: THE MODERN PROMETHEUS at the Jaeb

by Peter Nason — October 31, 2020
I needed this; we needed this; and if you are reading this, I know that you need this right now too.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards

Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards

by BWW News Desk — October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
The Saillant Company Opens New Office In Bradenton, Florida

The Saillant Company Opens New Office In Bradenton, Florida

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2020
The Saillant Company, a multi-platform production company that specializes in local and international sustainable development solutions for diverse business and entertainment verticals announced on Tuesday that it has expanded its production company and sustainable business to Bradenton, Florida.

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