BWW Review: The Future Looks Bright with This Year's KIDSPEAK at the Carrollwood Players Black Box
by Peter Nason - February 13, 2019
A mime verbally announces his love. Two girls fall head over heels with the same boy during auditions for Romeo and Juliet. A senior has a last homework assignment...and it's a doozy. Dancers try to uncover a mystery of what has happened to their dance shoes and fluffy slime. A young man is incarcerated in a Burundi prison.
by Peter Nason - February 13, 2019
A mime verbally announces his love. Two girls fall head over heels with the same boy during auditions for Romeo and Juliet. A senior has a last homework assignment...and it's a doozy. Dancers try to uncover a mystery of what has happened to their dance shoes and fluffy slime. A young man is incarcerated in a Burundi prison.
Broadway Producer and Talent Manager Pamela Cooper Joins Broadway Theatre Project
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Now entering its 28th year, Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) announces Pamela Cooper of The Cooper Company will join the visiting faculty team in 2019. BTP faculty range from professional dancers and choreographers to vocal coaches and directors. The deadline for BTP 2019 applications and recorded auditions is March 1st.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Now entering its 28th year, Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) announces Pamela Cooper of The Cooper Company will join the visiting faculty team in 2019. BTP faculty range from professional dancers and choreographers to vocal coaches and directors. The deadline for BTP 2019 applications and recorded auditions is March 1st.
BWW Review: Topher Payne's PERFECT ARRANGEMENT is freeFall Theatre's Finest Show in Years
by Peter Nason - February 11, 2019
It starts off like a very funny 1950's sit-com with a gay twist and ends as a devastating plea for respect and self-acceptance.
by Peter Nason - February 11, 2019
It starts off like a very funny 1950's sit-com with a gay twist and ends as a devastating plea for respect and self-acceptance.
BWW Review: Time stands still in this passionate and evocative work “These Shining Lives” at Powerstories Theatre in Tampa, FL
by Drew Eberhard - February 10, 2019
A Blank stage is set to adorn a combination of a house on one side and what will soon become the work stations of the women in this production. On the projection behind the set were words written to strike a chord with incoming audience members, "If one woman were to tell the truth about her life, the world would split open." These wise words from Muriel Rukyster were the only thing standing between the audience and the works to be portrayed on the stage this night. In the program, Founder and Director Fran Powers wrote, "Directing These Shining Lives has been a project of the heart. "It is vitally important to keep honoring courageous women who sacrificed so much for others." This is the foundation of the Powerstories Theatre mission."With that the scene is set and a whirlwind 90 minutes set to no intermission was about to unfold in front of us.
by Drew Eberhard - February 10, 2019
A Blank stage is set to adorn a combination of a house on one side and what will soon become the work stations of the women in this production. On the projection behind the set were words written to strike a chord with incoming audience members, "If one woman were to tell the truth about her life, the world would split open." These wise words from Muriel Rukyster were the only thing standing between the audience and the works to be portrayed on the stage this night. In the program, Founder and Director Fran Powers wrote, "Directing These Shining Lives has been a project of the heart. "It is vitally important to keep honoring courageous women who sacrificed so much for others." This is the foundation of the Powerstories Theatre mission."With that the scene is set and a whirlwind 90 minutes set to no intermission was about to unfold in front of us.
BWW Review: The Tampa Bay Area Premiere of Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE at American Stage - As Powerful as Theatre Gets
by Peter Nason - February 10, 2019
If you are a teacher or a parent, it will leave you battered, shattered, withered, at times elated and almost always looking at things in a new way.
by Peter Nason - February 10, 2019
If you are a teacher or a parent, it will leave you battered, shattered, withered, at times elated and almost always looking at things in a new way.
Prodigy Hosts Free Shows In February And March
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
The public is invited to experience the joy of youth in arts, as University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) presents Prodigy Showcases throughout the months of February and March.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
The public is invited to experience the joy of youth in arts, as University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) presents Prodigy Showcases throughout the months of February and March.
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at freeFall's PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
Due to popular demand, freeFall Theatre Company is extending Perfect Arrangement through March 3. This new play by Atlanta playwright and screenwriter Topher Payne is the story of two couples that come up with a clever plan to stay one step ahead of the Lavender Scare in 1950's Washington, DC.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
Due to popular demand, freeFall Theatre Company is extending Perfect Arrangement through March 3. This new play by Atlanta playwright and screenwriter Topher Payne is the story of two couples that come up with a clever plan to stay one step ahead of the Lavender Scare in 1950's Washington, DC.
BWW Review: THE MUSIC MAN at the Kennedy Center is a Sheer Delight
by Charles Shubow - February 08, 2019
Norm Lewish, Jessie Muehller, and Rosie O'Connell star in a semi-staged production.
by Charles Shubow - February 08, 2019
Norm Lewish, Jessie Muehller, and Rosie O'Connell star in a semi-staged production.
BWW Review: Experience Shakespeare on a Whole New Level with Shakespeare on the Stairs at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida.
by Drew Eberhard - February 07, 2019
Set to a backdrop of great men and women throughout history, the audience is immersed in a brief moment of history while seated looking at a grand staircase as the focal point for the room. As a usual theatre endeavor guest were checked in at the door, and some made their way to the concession area. Offered amidst the array of beer, wine and coffee was what seemed to be a delightful offering of chicken salad or house made chips. Opting for the Pinot Noir I made my way forth to the room adjacent which housed the grand staircase in which tonight's performance would be taking place.
by Drew Eberhard - February 07, 2019
Set to a backdrop of great men and women throughout history, the audience is immersed in a brief moment of history while seated looking at a grand staircase as the focal point for the room. As a usual theatre endeavor guest were checked in at the door, and some made their way to the concession area. Offered amidst the array of beer, wine and coffee was what seemed to be a delightful offering of chicken salad or house made chips. Opting for the Pinot Noir I made my way forth to the room adjacent which housed the grand staircase in which tonight's performance would be taking place.
American Stage Presents: AN EVENING WITH SHAKESPEARE'S LOVERS
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
The St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts is celebrating the work of William Shakespeare with local arts and cultural organizations presenting variations on the Bard's work during the month of February. American Stage will feature a one-night-only performance of An Evening With Shakespeare's Lovers with Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired scenes, sonnets, and songs.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2019
The St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts is celebrating the work of William Shakespeare with local arts and cultural organizations presenting variations on the Bard's work during the month of February. American Stage will feature a one-night-only performance of An Evening With Shakespeare's Lovers with Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired scenes, sonnets, and songs.
Creative Loafing Teams Up With Tampa Bay Area Restaurants For Ten Days Of Pizza Specials
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
Join Creative Loafing and local Tampa Bay area restaurants for the inaugural Tampa Bay Pizza Week, featuring exclusively-priced pizza specials from March 21st through 31st.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
Join Creative Loafing and local Tampa Bay area restaurants for the inaugural Tampa Bay Pizza Week, featuring exclusively-priced pizza specials from March 21st through 31st.
BWW Previews: NYNE PRESENTS NOVEMBER - FAILING PRESIDENT CANNOT GET SUPPORT IN POLITICAL COMEDY at Brandon's Event Space
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 04, 2019
Not Your Normal Entertainment (NYNE), Brandon's newest community theatre, is debuting its sophomore season with the biting satire "November" by David Mamet.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 04, 2019
Not Your Normal Entertainment (NYNE), Brandon's newest community theatre, is debuting its sophomore season with the biting satire "November" by David Mamet.
BWW Review: A BRONX TALE Hits a Grand Slam At The Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - January 30, 2019
A BRONX TALE is a musical adapted from a film that was once a one man show written by Chazz Palminteri. The Broadway Smash premiered with previews on November 3, 2016, and officially opened December 1, 2016 at the Longacre Theatre. Launching its North American Tour in the Fall of 2018 the musical features music written by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and book written by the original one man show stopper Chazz Palminteri. While on its tour stop in Tampa at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, we as the opening-night audience were truly thrust into Old City New York full of Mobsters and Italian lessons to boot.
by Drew Eberhard - January 30, 2019
A BRONX TALE is a musical adapted from a film that was once a one man show written by Chazz Palminteri. The Broadway Smash premiered with previews on November 3, 2016, and officially opened December 1, 2016 at the Longacre Theatre. Launching its North American Tour in the Fall of 2018 the musical features music written by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and book written by the original one man show stopper Chazz Palminteri. While on its tour stop in Tampa at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, we as the opening-night audience were truly thrust into Old City New York full of Mobsters and Italian lessons to boot.
Prodigy Hosts Free Shows In February And March
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
The public is invited to experience the joy of youth in arts, as University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) presents Prodigy Showcases throughout the months of February and March.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
The public is invited to experience the joy of youth in arts, as University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) presents Prodigy Showcases throughout the months of February and March.
FreeFall Extends PERFECT ARRANGEMENT Through March 3!
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Due to popular demand, freeFall Theatre Company is extending Perfect Arrangement through March 3.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Due to popular demand, freeFall Theatre Company is extending Perfect Arrangement through March 3.
BWW Previews: EIGHT YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS SEE ORIGINAL WORK COME TO LIFE IN COMPETITION at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 29, 2019
On February 8-10, 2019, thirteen talented adult actors will bring to stage the trials and tribulations of school life and being a kid in KIDSPEAK 4.0, a Staged Reading in the CWP Black Box at Carrollwood Players.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 29, 2019
On February 8-10, 2019, thirteen talented adult actors will bring to stage the trials and tribulations of school life and being a kid in KIDSPEAK 4.0, a Staged Reading in the CWP Black Box at Carrollwood Players.
BWW Previews: THREE INFLUENTIAL FILMS OF ARTISTS OF COLOR HIGHLIGHTED DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH at The Straz Center For The Performing Art's TECO Theater
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 28, 2019
As part of a means to celebrate the rich and beautiful diversity in Tampa Bay, The Straz Center created The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project, where writers, actors, musicians, singers, and dancers join together to perform for a free event showcasing a particular culture. During February's Black History month, The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project will celebrate artists of color on screen by showing three influential films in TECO Theatre 3-5pm on February 3, 10, and 17.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 28, 2019
As part of a means to celebrate the rich and beautiful diversity in Tampa Bay, The Straz Center created The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project, where writers, actors, musicians, singers, and dancers join together to perform for a free event showcasing a particular culture. During February's Black History month, The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project will celebrate artists of color on screen by showing three influential films in TECO Theatre 3-5pm on February 3, 10, and 17.
BWW Review: Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Enchants at the Show Palace Dinner Theater
by Peter Nason - January 27, 2019
It's tons of fun and enchanting, despite some weaknesses with the show's new book.
by Peter Nason - January 27, 2019
It's tons of fun and enchanting, despite some weaknesses with the show's new book.
BWW Previews: ONE-NIGHT ONLY THEATRE EVENT SHAKESPEARE ON THE STAIRS at Oxford Exchange
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 26, 2019
One night only, on February 7 at 6:30 PM, Oxford Exchange will close to the public and reopen to ticketed patrons for a live theatre showcase. The atrium, sweeping staircase and balcony will become the set for local professional actors dressed in costumes that evoke the scholarly spirit of the design of Oxford Exchange to celebrate Shakespeare's most famous love sonnets and monologues in 'Shakespeare on the Stairs.'
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 26, 2019
One night only, on February 7 at 6:30 PM, Oxford Exchange will close to the public and reopen to ticketed patrons for a live theatre showcase. The atrium, sweeping staircase and balcony will become the set for local professional actors dressed in costumes that evoke the scholarly spirit of the design of Oxford Exchange to celebrate Shakespeare's most famous love sonnets and monologues in 'Shakespeare on the Stairs.'
American Stage Presents The Tampa Bay Premiere Of Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019
American Stage continues its 2018-2019 Season 'LIFE. OUT LOUD' with the Tampa Bay Premiere of PIPELINE written by Dominique Morisseau (co-producer on the Showtime series SHAMELESS) and directed by L. Peter Callender (Director of recent American Stage hits A RAISIN IN THE SUN, JOE TURNER'S COME & GONE and JITNEY).
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019
American Stage continues its 2018-2019 Season 'LIFE. OUT LOUD' with the Tampa Bay Premiere of PIPELINE written by Dominique Morisseau (co-producer on the Showtime series SHAMELESS) and directed by L. Peter Callender (Director of recent American Stage hits A RAISIN IN THE SUN, JOE TURNER'S COME & GONE and JITNEY).
BWW Review: TECHNICAL QUIRKS CREATED MAGICAL NIGHT AT HUNDRED DAYS at The Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 24, 2019
On Tuesday night, despite a thirty-minute delay due to technical difficulties beyond the group's control, the enthusiasm of both audience and band members did not dampen. In tank top and jeans, Abigail Bengson approached the mic - that too was not working - and said "all our sh*t's broken" and magically, the mic boomed her voice over the audience as she, her husband Shaun took their seats on empty stools and were soon joined by the band.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 24, 2019
On Tuesday night, despite a thirty-minute delay due to technical difficulties beyond the group's control, the enthusiasm of both audience and band members did not dampen. In tank top and jeans, Abigail Bengson approached the mic - that too was not working - and said "all our sh*t's broken" and magically, the mic boomed her voice over the audience as she, her husband Shaun took their seats on empty stools and were soon joined by the band.
American Stage Presents The Tampa Bay Premiere Of Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2019
American Stage continues its 2018-2019 Season 'LIFE. OUT LOUD' with the Tampa Bay Premiere of PIPELINE written by Dominique Morisseau (co-producer on the Showtime series SHAMELESS) and directed by L. Peter Callender (Director of recent American Stage hits A RAISIN IN THE SUN, JOE TURNER'S COME & GONE and JITNEY).
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2019
American Stage continues its 2018-2019 Season 'LIFE. OUT LOUD' with the Tampa Bay Premiere of PIPELINE written by Dominique Morisseau (co-producer on the Showtime series SHAMELESS) and directed by L. Peter Callender (Director of recent American Stage hits A RAISIN IN THE SUN, JOE TURNER'S COME & GONE and JITNEY).
BWW Previews: PIPELINE IS A MOTHER'S DETERMINATION TO KEEP TROUBLED SON FROM BECOMING A STATISTIC at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 20, 2019
You won't just be sitting in the dark watching a play, director L. Peter Callender promises. This is a play unlike any other at American Stage. "You should expect to be engaged, indicted by the text, by the story, by the message," he said. "The audience should very much expect to be part of the production, to listen, and a part of the solution to the questions asked in this play. Be prepared to be enlightened figuratively and realistically because lights will be shone at the audience."
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 20, 2019
You won't just be sitting in the dark watching a play, director L. Peter Callender promises. This is a play unlike any other at American Stage. "You should expect to be engaged, indicted by the text, by the story, by the message," he said. "The audience should very much expect to be part of the production, to listen, and a part of the solution to the questions asked in this play. Be prepared to be enlightened figuratively and realistically because lights will be shone at the audience."
BWW Review: VOCALLY AND VISUALLY-CAPTIVATING PERFORMANCE OF LES MISERABLES at The Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 18, 2019
LES MISERABLES is a worldwide phenomenon, the timeless musical that tells the triumphant tale of redemption of Jean Valjean, sentenced to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to save a starving child. In Morsani Hall at the Straz Center on Thursday, we, the grateful audience, were transported.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 18, 2019
LES MISERABLES is a worldwide phenomenon, the timeless musical that tells the triumphant tale of redemption of Jean Valjean, sentenced to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to save a starving child. In Morsani Hall at the Straz Center on Thursday, we, the grateful audience, were transported.
American Stage Presents The Tampa Bay Premiere Of Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2019
American Stage continues its 2018-2019 Season 'LIFE. OUT LOUD' with the Tampa Bay Premiere of PIPELINE written by Dominique Morisseau (co-producer on the Showtime series SHAMELESS) and directed by L. Peter Callender (Director of recent American Stage hits A RAISIN IN THE SUN, JOE TURNER'S COME & GONE and JITNEY).
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2019
American Stage continues its 2018-2019 Season 'LIFE. OUT LOUD' with the Tampa Bay Premiere of PIPELINE written by Dominique Morisseau (co-producer on the Showtime series SHAMELESS) and directed by L. Peter Callender (Director of recent American Stage hits A RAISIN IN THE SUN, JOE TURNER'S COME & GONE and JITNEY).
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