Review: MURDERERS Presented at the Tampa Fringe Festival
by Peter Nason - June 15, 2025
Intense, frustrating, harrowing...and all based on true-life murders.
by Peter Nason - June 15, 2025
Intense, frustrating, harrowing...and all based on true-life murders.
Review: RED HOT PATRIOT – THE KICK-*SS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS at TheatreFor
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 14, 2025
One-woman triumph. I was completely captivated by Samantha Marti Parisi’s beautiful portrayal of Molly Ivins in Red Hot Patriot. She didn’t just perform the role—she embodied it, delivering every line with razor-sharp wit and unmistakable heart.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 14, 2025
One-woman triumph. I was completely captivated by Samantha Marti Parisi’s beautiful portrayal of Molly Ivins in Red Hot Patriot. She didn’t just perform the role—she embodied it, delivering every line with razor-sharp wit and unmistakable heart.
Review: PUP PLAY: A QUEER PSEUDO-LECTURE (OF SORTS) at the Tampa Fringe
by Peter Nason - June 14, 2025
Pup Play: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (Of Sorts), the award-winning brain child of the immeasurably talented Noah Pantano, is maybe the fringiest Fringe play I’ve seen. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll bark like a dog!
by Peter Nason - June 14, 2025
Pup Play: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (Of Sorts), the award-winning brain child of the immeasurably talented Noah Pantano, is maybe the fringiest Fringe play I’ve seen. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll bark like a dog!
Feature: The Small But Mighty 2025 TAMPA FRINGE FESTIVAL Promises Something For Everyone
by Peter Nason - June 12, 2025
It runs the gamut from the kid-friendly CINDERELLA SECRET AGENT to the adults-only MY LIFE AS AN 'INSPIRATIONAL' PORN STAR.
by Peter Nason - June 12, 2025
It runs the gamut from the kid-friendly CINDERELLA SECRET AGENT to the adults-only MY LIFE AS AN 'INSPIRATIONAL' PORN STAR.
Exclusive: THE BEACH BOYS 40 Greatest Songs - In Honor of the Passing of BRIAN WILSON (1942-2025)
by Peter Nason - June 11, 2025
Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago. Love & Mercy, Brian!
by Peter Nason - June 11, 2025
Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago. Love & Mercy, Brian!
Previews: ARTS LEGACY REMIX: JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATION at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 11, 2025
The Straz Center’s Fifth Annual Juneteenth Commemoration on June 16 offers an evening of powerful storytelling, original performances, and historical reflection. Storyteller Jennifer Samuel Chance honors the resilience of the Black community and underscores the importance of remembering the past to shape a better future. “Juneteenth needs to be embraced even more than it has been,” she says. “We don’t realize how precious freedom is until it is taken away.”
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 11, 2025
The Straz Center’s Fifth Annual Juneteenth Commemoration on June 16 offers an evening of powerful storytelling, original performances, and historical reflection. Storyteller Jennifer Samuel Chance honors the resilience of the Black community and underscores the importance of remembering the past to shape a better future. “Juneteenth needs to be embraced even more than it has been,” she says. “We don’t realize how precious freedom is until it is taken away.”
Review: JAMES IJAMES FAT HAM at American Stage
by Drew Eberhard - June 09, 2025
Fat Ham is a dramatic play, and a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. James IJames play received the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was nominated for 5 Tony Awards, including Best Play.
by Drew Eberhard - June 09, 2025
Fat Ham is a dramatic play, and a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. James IJames play received the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was nominated for 5 Tony Awards, including Best Play.
Review: MAD Theatre of Tampa AIDA at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - June 08, 2025
Everyone has a favorite Elton John song. Ask anyone and they probably won’t even hesitate to tell you their selection: Maybe “Tiny Dancer,” a song impossible not to sing along with in your own version of carpool karaoke?
by Peter Nason - June 08, 2025
Everyone has a favorite Elton John song. Ask anyone and they probably won’t even hesitate to tell you their selection: Maybe “Tiny Dancer,” a song impossible not to sing along with in your own version of carpool karaoke?
Hillsborough Community College Dance Program Open House
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2025
HCC Dance Program Open House will take place on Tuesday, August 5 from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm at 1505 E. Palm Ave., 2nd Floor - Ybor City. It will be an engaging evening celebrating movement, creativity, and community.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2025
HCC Dance Program Open House will take place on Tuesday, August 5 from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm at 1505 E. Palm Ave., 2nd Floor - Ybor City. It will be an engaging evening celebrating movement, creativity, and community.
Previews: RED HOT PATRIOT – THE KICK-A** WIT OF MOLLY IVINS at TheatreFor
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 06, 2025
TheatreFor’s Red Hot Patriot – The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins is a fiery, funny, and fearless tribute to one of journalism’s boldest truth-tellers. Starring Samantha Marti-Parisi, the one-woman show brings Ivins’ wit, grit, and deep love of democracy to the stage in a smart, sharp celebration of free speech and civic responsibility.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 06, 2025
TheatreFor’s Red Hot Patriot – The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins is a fiery, funny, and fearless tribute to one of journalism’s boldest truth-tellers. Starring Samantha Marti-Parisi, the one-woman show brings Ivins’ wit, grit, and deep love of democracy to the stage in a smart, sharp celebration of free speech and civic responsibility.
Previews: TAMPA BAY TAPS FESTIVAL, Copasetic, and What If? at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 05, 2025
Experience the pulse of tap dance reimagined. This June, dancer and visionary Ashlyn Bolton brings two thrilling events to the Straz Center: The Copasetic Show (June 7), a high-energy celebration of tap culture and live jazz, and What If? (June 15), a bold, original production blending rhythm, storytelling, and imagination.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 05, 2025
Experience the pulse of tap dance reimagined. This June, dancer and visionary Ashlyn Bolton brings two thrilling events to the Straz Center: The Copasetic Show (June 7), a high-energy celebration of tap culture and live jazz, and What If? (June 15), a bold, original production blending rhythm, storytelling, and imagination.
Review: Corbett Prep's High School Summer Theatre Presents HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
by Peter Nason - June 05, 2025
Before seeing a stunning youth production of Hadestown at Corbett Prep’s Farish Speakeasy, I ran into a friend standing in line. “Hadestown is my all-time favorite musical, “ she told me.
by Peter Nason - June 05, 2025
Before seeing a stunning youth production of Hadestown at Corbett Prep’s Farish Speakeasy, I ran into a friend standing in line. “Hadestown is my all-time favorite musical, “ she told me.
Review: SHUCKED at Straz Center – A Bushel of Laughs and Broadway Brilliance
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 04, 2025
I had no idea what to expect, but Shucked was a golden ear of comedy, wrapped in clever writing, helmed by powerhouse vocals, and buttered with some of the funniest deadpanned quips you’ll hear on stage this season.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 04, 2025
I had no idea what to expect, but Shucked was a golden ear of comedy, wrapped in clever writing, helmed by powerhouse vocals, and buttered with some of the funniest deadpanned quips you’ll hear on stage this season.
Previews: LADY DAY AT EMERSON BAR AND GRILL at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 02, 2025
Desiree Montes returns to Stageworks Theatre in *Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill*, channeling the spirit and sound of Billie Holiday in a powerful, intimate performance set during one of the icon’s final concerts. With deep emotional resonance and a voice shaped by years of connection to Holiday’s music, Montes brings new layers to the legendary singer’s story—blending art, history, and activism in a tribute that’s both haunting and deeply human.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 02, 2025
Desiree Montes returns to Stageworks Theatre in *Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill*, channeling the spirit and sound of Billie Holiday in a powerful, intimate performance set during one of the icon’s final concerts. With deep emotional resonance and a voice shaped by years of connection to Holiday’s music, Montes brings new layers to the legendary singer’s story—blending art, history, and activism in a tribute that’s both haunting and deeply human.
Previews: THE HOUSE OF FUTURE MEMORY at FreeFall Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 02, 2025
With 'The House of Future Memory,' freeFall reimagines Shakespeare’s iconic “Seven Ages of Man” monologue as an interactive performance blending music, improvisation, audience input, and AI.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 02, 2025
With 'The House of Future Memory,' freeFall reimagines Shakespeare’s iconic “Seven Ages of Man” monologue as an interactive performance blending music, improvisation, audience input, and AI.
Review: 9 TO 5 Takes Center Stage at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - May 31, 2025
9 to 5: The Musical is a stage adaptation of the 1980 film of the same name, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. This outlandish musical comedy features a book by Patricia Resnick, and is based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins.
by Drew Eberhard - May 31, 2025
9 to 5: The Musical is a stage adaptation of the 1980 film of the same name, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. This outlandish musical comedy features a book by Patricia Resnick, and is based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins.
The Studio@620 Invites Public To Open House
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 28, 2025
On Saturday, May 31, the Studio@620 opens its doors for Inside the Studio, a public open house marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter — and everyone’s invited. From 1:00 to 3:30 PM, guests are encouraged to drop in, explore, and take part in a celebration that’s both a look forward and a call to action.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 28, 2025
On Saturday, May 31, the Studio@620 opens its doors for Inside the Studio, a public open house marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter — and everyone’s invited. From 1:00 to 3:30 PM, guests are encouraged to drop in, explore, and take part in a celebration that’s both a look forward and a call to action.
Casting Announced For FreeFall Theatre's THE HOUSE OF FUTURE MEMORY
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
freeFall's all-new interactive production, The House of Future Memory, opens June 13, 2025. Based on Shakespeare's “Seven Ages of Man” monologue from As You Like It, this surprising and innovative performance will bring together the talents and imagination of the actors with the dreams, fears and desires of the audience to create a unique evening of storytelling and theatre that can only happen once. freeFall's 2024/2025 Season Finale is reminiscent of the classic “Choose Your Own Adventure” books from the 80's!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
freeFall's all-new interactive production, The House of Future Memory, opens June 13, 2025. Based on Shakespeare's “Seven Ages of Man” monologue from As You Like It, this surprising and innovative performance will bring together the talents and imagination of the actors with the dreams, fears and desires of the audience to create a unique evening of storytelling and theatre that can only happen once. freeFall's 2024/2025 Season Finale is reminiscent of the classic “Choose Your Own Adventure” books from the 80's!
Previews: SHUCKED at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 23, 2025
Quinn VanAntwerp who plays Gordy says, “The first moment I read this script I knew it was probably the funniest show I'd ever read.” That was over five years ago. Since then, he’s been embedded in the development of Shucked, helping it grow from a quirky concept to a Broadway hit, and now touring across the country.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 23, 2025
Quinn VanAntwerp who plays Gordy says, “The first moment I read this script I knew it was probably the funniest show I'd ever read.” That was over five years ago. Since then, he’s been embedded in the development of Shucked, helping it grow from a quirky concept to a Broadway hit, and now touring across the country.
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL to Close Stageworks Theatre Season 42
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Stageworks Theatre will close its 2024-2025 season with Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, a powerful play with music that brings the story and songs of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday to stage. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Stageworks Theatre will close its 2024-2025 season with Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, a powerful play with music that brings the story and songs of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday to stage. Learn more!
Review: Arts in Motion's Production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Peter Nason - May 20, 2025
Ever since watching the 1989 animated film, The LIttle Mermaid, I have always had a problem with the character of Ariel. To me, she is the weakest of all Disney princesses. In Beauty and the Beast, Belle is book smart and strong-willed, denying the advances of the good-looking Gaston.
by Peter Nason - May 20, 2025
Ever since watching the 1989 animated film, The LIttle Mermaid, I have always had a problem with the character of Ariel. To me, she is the weakest of all Disney princesses. In Beauty and the Beast, Belle is book smart and strong-willed, denying the advances of the good-looking Gaston.
Review: THE UNAUTHORIZED SHAKESPEAREAN PARODY OF GHOSTBUSTER at Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 18, 2025
The halls of Carrollwood did ring with laughter. It was a reminder that whether thou art noble or nerd, there’s always room for poetry—and proton packs.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 18, 2025
The halls of Carrollwood did ring with laughter. It was a reminder that whether thou art noble or nerd, there’s always room for poetry—and proton packs.
Review: Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY at the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre
by Peter Nason - May 17, 2025
A truly lover-ly production! I know certain Broadway aficionados point to it as the tops of the top, the pinnacle, the one where the musical theatre gods were shining during its creation.
by Peter Nason - May 17, 2025
A truly lover-ly production! I know certain Broadway aficionados point to it as the tops of the top, the pinnacle, the one where the musical theatre gods were shining during its creation.
Spotlight: 25/26 BROADWAY SEASON at Straz Center
by BWW Special Offer - May 15, 2025
Straz Center's 25/26 Broadway Season. Get ready to laugh, cry and sing along with shows making their Straz Center debut buy purchasing a Bank of America Broadway at Straz Center season ticket. This year’s season is stacked with can't-miss hits:
by BWW Special Offer - May 15, 2025
Straz Center's 25/26 Broadway Season. Get ready to laugh, cry and sing along with shows making their Straz Center debut buy purchasing a Bank of America Broadway at Straz Center season ticket. This year’s season is stacked with can't-miss hits:
Craig Houk's New Play COOLER Opens At LAB Theater Project May 15
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2025
LAB Theater project will present the world premiere of Craig Houk's intriguing comedy Cooler. Set in the gray zone between friendship and rivalry, Cooler is a darkly funny and gripping discourse about aging, ambition, and the roles we play when we think no one is watching.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2025
LAB Theater project will present the world premiere of Craig Houk's intriguing comedy Cooler. Set in the gray zone between friendship and rivalry, Cooler is a darkly funny and gripping discourse about aging, ambition, and the roles we play when we think no one is watching.
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Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater (2/20 - 2/20) | |
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A Tribute to Sarah Brightman
New Tampa Performing Arts Center (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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God of Carnage
HCC Studio Theatre (1/29 - 2/15) | |
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Tampa Metropolitan Improv
Carrollwood Cultural Center (5/29 - 5/29) | |
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Showtunes Sunday at The Ball
The Ball (1/18 - 6/21) | |
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Truth Will Out -- Shakespeare Unrehearsed
TheatreFor (1/23 - 2/8) | |
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20,000 Leagues Under the Seas
Carrollwood Cultural Center (4/11 - 4/12) | |
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The Scarlet Letter
American Stage Theatre Company (1/21 - 2/15) | |
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You May Have 6 by DC Cathro
TheatreFor (5/1 - 5/17) | |
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Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] (2/10 - 2/15) | |
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