BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards Update: NEWSIES - Arts In Motion Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BWW Previews: A TUNA CHRISTMAS COMBINES QUICK WIT, SOUTHERN CHARM, AND BITE at Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 09, 2019
Actors Spencer Meyers and Derrick Phillips wear a lot of hats. And pants and shirts and even blouses with holiday vests in A Tuna Christmas, the second in a series of fun, comedic plays set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, the third-smallest town in the state and a two-man Christmas play at Straz Center, opening December 11. Spencer and Derrick play 22 different roles in this quirky trilogy filled with quick wit, southern charm, and bite.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 09, 2019
Actors Spencer Meyers and Derrick Phillips wear a lot of hats. And pants and shirts and even blouses with holiday vests in A Tuna Christmas, the second in a series of fun, comedic plays set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, the third-smallest town in the state and a two-man Christmas play at Straz Center, opening December 11. Spencer and Derrick play 22 different roles in this quirky trilogy filled with quick wit, southern charm, and bite.
BWW Review: FLUID EXPRESSIONS' “SINGLE BLACK FEMALE” TAKES A MICROSCOPIC BUT FUNNY LOOK INTO THE LIVES OF SINGLE WOMEN at Stageworks Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - December 08, 2019
3 tapestry panels, of multi-color and tribal patterns adorn the backdrop of a minimalized set surrounding the story of two women of color in their 30's. The women subliminally named SBF 1 and SBF 2 enter the space and like a conversation over Friday night cocktails with friends the show commences. A 90 minute riff on Modern Pop culture references touches on several decades in the young women's lives. The 19 century Modern woman in the 1970's, 80's, and 90's are described through comedic and sometimes endearing vignettes. Fluid Expressions a newer Theatrical Company in the Tampa Bay area who's missions is, a?oeArt for the conscious mind,a?? chose Lisa B. Thompson's script for their season opener, and through solid performances by the two women, the audience enjoyed their evening.
by Drew Eberhard - December 08, 2019
3 tapestry panels, of multi-color and tribal patterns adorn the backdrop of a minimalized set surrounding the story of two women of color in their 30's. The women subliminally named SBF 1 and SBF 2 enter the space and like a conversation over Friday night cocktails with friends the show commences. A 90 minute riff on Modern Pop culture references touches on several decades in the young women's lives. The 19 century Modern woman in the 1970's, 80's, and 90's are described through comedic and sometimes endearing vignettes. Fluid Expressions a newer Theatrical Company in the Tampa Bay area who's missions is, a?oeArt for the conscious mind,a?? chose Lisa B. Thompson's script for their season opener, and through solid performances by the two women, the audience enjoyed their evening.
Innovocative Theatre's A SHAYNA MAIDEL Opens In January At Stageworks Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
Surviving World War II tests a family's resilience in Innovocative Theatre's gripping drama A SHAYNA MAIDEL
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
Surviving World War II tests a family's resilience in Innovocative Theatre's gripping drama A SHAYNA MAIDEL
BWW Review: ELF THE MUSICAL IS PERFECT START TO THE HOLIDAYS at Show Palace Dinner Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 04, 2019
Most people like or even love Christmas, but no one a?" I mean no one a?" LOVES (in 250 point font) Christmas like Buddy the Elf. On Tuesday afternoon, after a belly full of a delicious holiday buffet at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, we settled in for Santa's tale of a human infant baby that grew up in the North Pole only to discover in his 30s, he wasn't an elf after all. Buddy had a human father, a sort of Scrooge-like Walter Hobbs, a family-ignoring, work-obsessed children's book publisher residing in the Big Apple, who just happened to be on the naughty list.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 04, 2019
Most people like or even love Christmas, but no one a?" I mean no one a?" LOVES (in 250 point font) Christmas like Buddy the Elf. On Tuesday afternoon, after a belly full of a delicious holiday buffet at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, we settled in for Santa's tale of a human infant baby that grew up in the North Pole only to discover in his 30s, he wasn't an elf after all. Buddy had a human father, a sort of Scrooge-like Walter Hobbs, a family-ignoring, work-obsessed children's book publisher residing in the Big Apple, who just happened to be on the naughty list.
BWW Review: SILENT SKY at American Stage A Cosmic And Timeless Love Story, Where Powerful Women Take A Stance
by Drew Eberhard - December 02, 2019
An old fashioned hearing aid and a strong willed woman at its helm with dreams as big as the universe she wishes to discover is one of many centralized themes presented in this brilliant staging of Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky at American Stage Theatre. At the center of the stage two desk faced by numerous books on shelves in a workspace for women at Harvard University, where women are paid a mere .25 cents on the hour to a?oecomputea?? and manually log the patterns of stars in the galaxy given on glass plates by their male counterparts. At this point in Harvard's history women were not allowed to work alongside the men no matter their prior education or status. Men had their place, and women had theirs and men liked to make sure the women knew their place in the hierarchy. It was one women's dream to be credited amongst the likes of men in the Astrology department, and through sheer will power she set out to prove just that.
by Drew Eberhard - December 02, 2019
An old fashioned hearing aid and a strong willed woman at its helm with dreams as big as the universe she wishes to discover is one of many centralized themes presented in this brilliant staging of Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky at American Stage Theatre. At the center of the stage two desk faced by numerous books on shelves in a workspace for women at Harvard University, where women are paid a mere .25 cents on the hour to a?oecomputea?? and manually log the patterns of stars in the galaxy given on glass plates by their male counterparts. At this point in Harvard's history women were not allowed to work alongside the men no matter their prior education or status. Men had their place, and women had theirs and men liked to make sure the women knew their place in the hierarchy. It was one women's dream to be credited amongst the likes of men in the Astrology department, and through sheer will power she set out to prove just that.
BWW Previews: FLUID EXPRESSIONS COMBINES HUMOR AND POIGNANCY FOR SINGLE BLACK FEMALE at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 26, 2019
A perfect gift to start the holidays, on December 5-8, Fluid Expressions Inc presents Single Black Female at Stageworks Theater. When director T.R. Butler first read Single Black Female, he immediately felt a sense of connection with the heart and humor in the script and hopes his audience will feel it too. Featuring India Davison as Single Black Female 1 (SBF1), Simone Farrell as Single Black Female 2 (SBF 2), the message of community, love, and wanting to belong is universal.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 26, 2019
A perfect gift to start the holidays, on December 5-8, Fluid Expressions Inc presents Single Black Female at Stageworks Theater. When director T.R. Butler first read Single Black Female, he immediately felt a sense of connection with the heart and humor in the script and hopes his audience will feel it too. Featuring India Davison as Single Black Female 1 (SBF1), Simone Farrell as Single Black Female 2 (SBF 2), the message of community, love, and wanting to belong is universal.
Gulfport Welcomes Debbie Wolfe Photo Art Gallery & Portrait Studio
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2019
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2019
BWW Review: The Carrollwood Players Tackle Bert V. Royal's DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD
by Peter Nason - November 25, 2019
A fine production of the 'unauthorized continuation' of the 'Peanuts' comic strip that seemed a bit too forced.
by Peter Nason - November 25, 2019
A fine production of the 'unauthorized continuation' of the 'Peanuts' comic strip that seemed a bit too forced.
BWW Review: BAROQUE CAROLS, AND HUNGER FOR THE CROWN, IS THE ORIGIN STORY OF CHRISTMASES OF YESTERYEAR IN THE LION IN WINTER at FreeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - November 25, 2019
Upon entering the space the audience is immediately surrounded by the dwellings of a castle. The beautiful set design by Tom Hansen lent itself well to this harkened tale of Christmas in England. Henry II, King of England and his ward Alais are seen talking about their love and the King donning a Blood Red Crown that has been exquisitely crafted to the finest detail. Soon we meet the three sons of King Henry, Richard Lionheart, John and Geoffrey. All three are bastards in the eyes of King Henry and all three feel their stake at the Crown is higher, and more deserving than the others. Whether written into the script or a Directors choice, the use of Christmas carols, both modern and Baroque was a nice touch and lent itself well to the story and made scene changes seamless. A nice touch from the set design was having the pieces of the King's table fly in from up above and added nicely to the set. The texture of having the candles on every inch of the set, gave the castle a warm feeling and made it also feel very elegant and regal.
by Drew Eberhard - November 25, 2019
Upon entering the space the audience is immediately surrounded by the dwellings of a castle. The beautiful set design by Tom Hansen lent itself well to this harkened tale of Christmas in England. Henry II, King of England and his ward Alais are seen talking about their love and the King donning a Blood Red Crown that has been exquisitely crafted to the finest detail. Soon we meet the three sons of King Henry, Richard Lionheart, John and Geoffrey. All three are bastards in the eyes of King Henry and all three feel their stake at the Crown is higher, and more deserving than the others. Whether written into the script or a Directors choice, the use of Christmas carols, both modern and Baroque was a nice touch and lent itself well to the story and made scene changes seamless. A nice touch from the set design was having the pieces of the King's table fly in from up above and added nicely to the set. The texture of having the candles on every inch of the set, gave the castle a warm feeling and made it also feel very elegant and regal.
Voting Now Open For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2019
Voting is NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2019
Voting is NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
BWW Previews: AMERICAN HEARTBEAT SHINES A LIGHT ON THE INVISIBLE POPULATION at Stage West Playhouse
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 19, 2019
Previously at Straz' Jaeb and Shimberg theatre, and part of the Tampa Bay Theatre Festival, playing November 22 through 24 at Stage West Playhouse in Hernando, combining heart and humor, the original musical American Heartbeat tells the poignant story of a Marine facing PTSD and an undocumented immigrant competing for the same job.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 19, 2019
Previously at Straz' Jaeb and Shimberg theatre, and part of the Tampa Bay Theatre Festival, playing November 22 through 24 at Stage West Playhouse in Hernando, combining heart and humor, the original musical American Heartbeat tells the poignant story of a Marine facing PTSD and an undocumented immigrant competing for the same job.
Disney Dance Upon a Dream with Mackenzie Ziegler is Coming to the Duke Energy Center
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2019
Come and celebrate the dazzling world of Disney with dancer, social media, and television sensation Mackenzie Ziegler as she goes on an electrifying adventure to find her own beat in our fast-moving world.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2019
Come and celebrate the dazzling world of Disney with dancer, social media, and television sensation Mackenzie Ziegler as she goes on an electrifying adventure to find her own beat in our fast-moving world.
BWW Previews: SILENT SKY IS STORY OF FEMALE ASTRONOMERS at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 18, 2019
During the holiday season, Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky opens at American Stage. Sometimes described as the Hidden Figures of astronomy, like Katherine Johnson in the 2017 movie, Henrietta Leavitt received little credit for her discovery.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 18, 2019
During the holiday season, Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky opens at American Stage. Sometimes described as the Hidden Figures of astronomy, like Katherine Johnson in the 2017 movie, Henrietta Leavitt received little credit for her discovery.
BWW Review: A Euphoric, Breathtaking Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Asolo Rep in Sarasota
by Peter Nason - November 17, 2019
It's worth the trip to experience this stunner!
by Peter Nason - November 17, 2019
It's worth the trip to experience this stunner!
BWW Review: MAD THEATRE OF TAMPA'S DISENCHANTED DELIGHTS, DISSECTS THE PRINCESS COMPLEX AT JAEB THEATRE at Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 15, 2019
mad Theatre of Tampa did it again! Launching Thursday night was Disenchanted at Jaeb Theatre, a fabulous, bawdy, vaudevillian, royal cabaret featuring ten disillusioned princesses revealing what truly happens after happily-ever-after. The ladies from a?oeSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs,a?? a?oeCinderella,a?? a?oeSleeping Beauty,a?? a?oeBeauty and the Beast,a?? a?oeMulan,a?? a?oeThe Little Mermaid,a?? a?oePocahontas,a?? a?oeThe Princess Who Kissed the Frog,a?? a?oeRapunzel,a?? and a?oeAladdin,a?? took on the man who commercialized and exploited their characters. These were no damsels in distress!
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 15, 2019
mad Theatre of Tampa did it again! Launching Thursday night was Disenchanted at Jaeb Theatre, a fabulous, bawdy, vaudevillian, royal cabaret featuring ten disillusioned princesses revealing what truly happens after happily-ever-after. The ladies from a?oeSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs,a?? a?oeCinderella,a?? a?oeSleeping Beauty,a?? a?oeBeauty and the Beast,a?? a?oeMulan,a?? a?oeThe Little Mermaid,a?? a?oePocahontas,a?? a?oeThe Princess Who Kissed the Frog,a?? a?oeRapunzel,a?? and a?oeAladdin,a?? took on the man who commercialized and exploited their characters. These were no damsels in distress!
Photo Flash: THE LION IN WINTER at FreeFALL Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
freeFall Theatre cordially invites you to spend the holidays with the Royal Family. The Lion in Winter plays from November 23 through December 22. Best known for the 1968 film adaptation starring Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn, this viciously funny drama is a high-stakes chess game where the pieces constantly change sides, and no one is spared the sword.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
freeFall Theatre cordially invites you to spend the holidays with the Royal Family. The Lion in Winter plays from November 23 through December 22. Best known for the 1968 film adaptation starring Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn, this viciously funny drama is a high-stakes chess game where the pieces constantly change sides, and no one is spared the sword.
FreeFall Theatre Will Bring THE LION IN WINTER to the Stage
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
freeFall Theatre cordially invites you to spend the holidays with the Royal Family. The Lion in Winter plays from November 23 through December 22. Best known for the 1968 film adaptation starring Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn, this viciously funny drama is a high-stakes chess game where the pieces constantly change sides, and no one is spared the sword.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
freeFall Theatre cordially invites you to spend the holidays with the Royal Family. The Lion in Winter plays from November 23 through December 22. Best known for the 1968 film adaptation starring Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn, this viciously funny drama is a high-stakes chess game where the pieces constantly change sides, and no one is spared the sword.
Ruth Eckerd Hall Names Sarah Prout Chief Financial Officer
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Susan Crockett, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. President & CEO, announced today the appointment of Sarah C. Prout as Chief Financial Officer.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Susan Crockett, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. President & CEO, announced today the appointment of Sarah C. Prout as Chief Financial Officer.
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at American Stage Theatre Company's SILENT SKY
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn't allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea, and instead must chart the stars for a renowned astronomer. In her free time, while she attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth and balance her dedication to science with with family obligations and the possibility of love.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn't allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea, and instead must chart the stars for a renowned astronomer. In her free time, while she attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth and balance her dedication to science with with family obligations and the possibility of love.
BWW Review: Vivid Theatre Productions' IN THE BLOOD Takes Unflinching Look at Living in Poverty at Powerstories Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 09, 2019
Director Drew Eberhard's presentation of Suzan Lori-Parks a?oeIn the Blood,a?? a modernized loose telling of a?oeThe Scarlett Letter,a?? holds up a mirror to society and dares us to look away at the injustice and sexual abuse Hester faces from everyone she encounters. But this is just a parable. When we shake the hands of the talented actors, leave the theatre, get into our cars, the safety of our homes, fill our bellies, destress to our Hulus and Netflixes, we can shake off that feeling of helplessness, hopelessness because it's not real.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 09, 2019
Director Drew Eberhard's presentation of Suzan Lori-Parks a?oeIn the Blood,a?? a modernized loose telling of a?oeThe Scarlett Letter,a?? holds up a mirror to society and dares us to look away at the injustice and sexual abuse Hester faces from everyone she encounters. But this is just a parable. When we shake the hands of the talented actors, leave the theatre, get into our cars, the safety of our homes, fill our bellies, destress to our Hulus and Netflixes, we can shake off that feeling of helplessness, hopelessness because it's not real.
BWW Previews: THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY - ONE NIGHT ONLY - Saturday - at Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 08, 2019
Coming to Straz Center on Saturday, November 9, for one night only is the critically-acclaimed concert style theatre show The Simon & Garfunkel Story starring George Clements as Paul and Andrew Wade as Art. Using state-of-the-art video projection, incredible lighting and a full live band, the show is a journey through the life and musical creativity of two young boys from Queens, New York who go one to become the world's most successful duo, starting from their modest beginnings as a?oeTom and Jerry,a?? through their massive success and ultimate split; culminating in the famous Central Park concert.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 08, 2019
Coming to Straz Center on Saturday, November 9, for one night only is the critically-acclaimed concert style theatre show The Simon & Garfunkel Story starring George Clements as Paul and Andrew Wade as Art. Using state-of-the-art video projection, incredible lighting and a full live band, the show is a journey through the life and musical creativity of two young boys from Queens, New York who go one to become the world's most successful duo, starting from their modest beginnings as a?oeTom and Jerry,a?? through their massive success and ultimate split; culminating in the famous Central Park concert.
Q &A WITH DIRECTOR, CAST, AND CREW OF IN THE BLOOD at Vivid Theatre Productions
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 06, 2019
Broadway World sits down with director Drew Eberhard, stage manager Athena Romanski, and the six-member cast of In the Blood, D'Devah Simpson, Jason Abreu, Sonali Balan, Keith Batchelor Jr., Jeffrey Holmes, and Lena Morrisseau to discuss the importance of this hard-hitting drama written by Suzan-Lori Parks. In the Blood tells the story of a mother, Hester, raising her five children, with the father not around. Living in poverty, she is trying to make her children's lives better. It is a tale of exploitation. Each person who interacts with Hester abuses her in their own way.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 06, 2019
Broadway World sits down with director Drew Eberhard, stage manager Athena Romanski, and the six-member cast of In the Blood, D'Devah Simpson, Jason Abreu, Sonali Balan, Keith Batchelor Jr., Jeffrey Holmes, and Lena Morrisseau to discuss the importance of this hard-hitting drama written by Suzan-Lori Parks. In the Blood tells the story of a mother, Hester, raising her five children, with the father not around. Living in poverty, she is trying to make her children's lives better. It is a tale of exploitation. Each person who interacts with Hester abuses her in their own way.
BWW Previews: THE STRAZ ARTS LEGACY REMIX FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA HONORS HEROES THROUGH THE AGES AT at The Straz Riverwalk
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 04, 2019
As a way to celebrate diversity in Tampa Bay, The Straz Center created The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project, where writers, actors, musicians, singers, and dancers join together on the Riverwalk to perform for a free event highlighting the beauty of a particular culture. On November 8, The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project is stepping away from culture to honor our heroes. Arts Legacy REMIX From Sea to Shining Sea celebrates the men and women who defend and protect our country through the centuries.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 04, 2019
As a way to celebrate diversity in Tampa Bay, The Straz Center created The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project, where writers, actors, musicians, singers, and dancers join together on the Riverwalk to perform for a free event highlighting the beauty of a particular culture. On November 8, The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project is stepping away from culture to honor our heroes. Arts Legacy REMIX From Sea to Shining Sea celebrates the men and women who defend and protect our country through the centuries.
BWW Review: ORDINARY DAYS MUSICAL IS EXTRAORDINARY at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 03, 2019
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 03, 2019
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A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
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Penelope
Jobsite Theater (8/19 - 9/6) | |
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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (2/12 - 2/12) | |
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American Idiot
Jobsite Theater (7/15 - 8/9) | |
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The Pink Unicorn
Story Keepers (1/15 - 2/1) | |
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Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Carrollwood Cultural Center (7/17 - 7/26) | |
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Danny And The Deep Blue Sea
Jobsite Theater (5/6 - 5/31) | |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour)
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