Previews: FAT HAM at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 12, 2025
James Ijames’ 'Fat Ham' has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and it's easy to see why. The play’s innovative approach breathes new life into Shakespeare’s tale, intertwining themes of identity, queerness, and familial pressure with a unique blend of comedy and drama. With such a balance of humor and pathos, audiences can expect to be both entertained and deeply moved.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 12, 2025
James Ijames’ 'Fat Ham' has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and it's easy to see why. The play’s innovative approach breathes new life into Shakespeare’s tale, intertwining themes of identity, queerness, and familial pressure with a unique blend of comedy and drama. With such a balance of humor and pathos, audiences can expect to be both entertained and deeply moved.
Previews: BROADWAY STAR OF THE FUTURE at Patel Conservatory - Straz
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 12, 2025
On May 18, 2025, Broadway Star of the Future will shine a light on the dedication and passion of high school musical theatre performers, transforming their dreams into reality.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 12, 2025
On May 18, 2025, Broadway Star of the Future will shine a light on the dedication and passion of high school musical theatre performers, transforming their dreams into reality.
Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, A POWERFUL MESSAGE OF HOPE at ThinkTank Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - May 12, 2025
Songs For A New World is a musical theater work often considered a song cycle with music and lyrics written and composed by Jason Robert Brown. Originally produced off-Broadway at the WPA Theatre in 1995, this is Brown’s first produced work. Director of the 1995 premiere Daisy Prince said this about the show and it sums up the interwoven narrative the best...
by Drew Eberhard - May 12, 2025
Songs For A New World is a musical theater work often considered a song cycle with music and lyrics written and composed by Jason Robert Brown. Originally produced off-Broadway at the WPA Theatre in 1995, this is Brown’s first produced work. Director of the 1995 premiere Daisy Prince said this about the show and it sums up the interwoven narrative the best...
Review: THE BUTTERFLY’S EVIL SPELL at JOBSITE THEATER
by Drew Eberhard - May 12, 2025
The Butterfly’s Evil Spell was the first play written by twentieth-century playwright and poet Federico Garcia Lorca. Drawing much of its inspiration from the works of Yeats and Maeterlinck, the plot of Lorca’s play deals with the journey of an injured butterfly who is temporarily stranded amongst other insects, but does indeed fly away despite the love of a cockroach.
by Drew Eberhard - May 12, 2025
The Butterfly’s Evil Spell was the first play written by twentieth-century playwright and poet Federico Garcia Lorca. Drawing much of its inspiration from the works of Yeats and Maeterlinck, the plot of Lorca’s play deals with the journey of an injured butterfly who is temporarily stranded amongst other insects, but does indeed fly away despite the love of a cockroach.
Haines City Theatre Honors Ken and Mary Higgins With Auditorium Naming
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2025
Haines City Theatre has announced that its main auditorium will now be named the Ken and Mary Higgins Auditorium, in recognition of the contributions of longtime board member, volunteer, and supporter Ken Higgins and his late wife, Mary.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2025
Haines City Theatre has announced that its main auditorium will now be named the Ken and Mary Higgins Auditorium, in recognition of the contributions of longtime board member, volunteer, and supporter Ken Higgins and his late wife, Mary.
Review: The Manatee Players Present EVITA by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
by Peter Nason - May 11, 2025
I thought everyone had heard of Evita, a show that I consider Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest work. But in the lobby of the Manatee Performing Arts Center, just before the Saturday night performance of Evita began, a middle-aged couple walked up to me.
by Peter Nason - May 11, 2025
I thought everyone had heard of Evita, a show that I consider Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest work. But in the lobby of the Manatee Performing Arts Center, just before the Saturday night performance of Evita began, a middle-aged couple walked up to me.
Review: Hannah Benitez's Hilarious FOR CLOSURE at freeFall
by Peter Nason - May 10, 2025
In our tightknit theatre community, word of mouth matters most. Local shows live and breathe on it. Some shows can sell themselves—especially big musicals with falling chandeliers or anti-Nazi von Trapp singers.
by Peter Nason - May 10, 2025
In our tightknit theatre community, word of mouth matters most. Local shows live and breathe on it. Some shows can sell themselves—especially big musicals with falling chandeliers or anti-Nazi von Trapp singers.
Feature: SEEK AND SPEAK YOUR POWERSTORY Workshop Returns to Powerstories Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 07, 2025
Whether you're in Tampa or Tacoma, the accessible Zoom format ensures that any woman, local or national, can log in and participate in Seek and Speak Your Powerstory from wherever they are, building a vibrant, supportive community of storytellers without borders.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 07, 2025
Whether you're in Tampa or Tacoma, the accessible Zoom format ensures that any woman, local or national, can log in and participate in Seek and Speak Your Powerstory from wherever they are, building a vibrant, supportive community of storytellers without borders.
Review: MORNINGSIDE IS BRIDESMAIDS MEETS STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 05, 2025
Morningside is a smart, funny, and unexpectedly impactful piece, brought to vivid life by an incredible cast and direction that understands the delicate balance between laughter and truth.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 05, 2025
Morningside is a smart, funny, and unexpectedly impactful piece, brought to vivid life by an incredible cast and direction that understands the delicate balance between laughter and truth.
Previews: POWERSTORIES' WITCH HUNT at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 05, 2025
The play Witch Hunt illuminates how patriarchal structures have manipulated and marginalized women's voices throughout history. Through clever dialogue and powerful performances, the audience is encouraged to question societal assumptions and engage in a deeper conversation about gender and power dynamics.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 05, 2025
The play Witch Hunt illuminates how patriarchal structures have manipulated and marginalized women's voices throughout history. Through clever dialogue and powerful performances, the audience is encouraged to question societal assumptions and engage in a deeper conversation about gender and power dynamics.
Previews: PIRATES PAST NOON KIDS at Straz's TECO Theater
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 05, 2025
Director Jamie Lynn Gilliam discussed how the play, based on a beloved book series, influences the children and her direction: 'It has been fun seeing how many of the performers have read the books and know Jack and Annie well. They know lots of details that I had to read up on.'
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 05, 2025
Director Jamie Lynn Gilliam discussed how the play, based on a beloved book series, influences the children and her direction: 'It has been fun seeing how many of the performers have read the books and know Jack and Annie well. They know lots of details that I had to read up on.'
Review: KINKY BOOTS Struts its Stuff at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - May 04, 2025
Based on the 2005 British film of the same name, the musical features music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price, a man who is down on his luck and has just inherited a failing shoe factory from his father. To help save the business, Charlie meets and eventually befriends Lola, a local Cabaret performer and Drag Queen. The two form an unlikely bond and produce a line of high-heeled boots for a certain “niche market.” Through the business venture and unlikely partnership, the two discover they are not so different after all.
by Drew Eberhard - May 04, 2025
Based on the 2005 British film of the same name, the musical features music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price, a man who is down on his luck and has just inherited a failing shoe factory from his father. To help save the business, Charlie meets and eventually befriends Lola, a local Cabaret performer and Drag Queen. The two form an unlikely bond and produce a line of high-heeled boots for a certain “niche market.” Through the business venture and unlikely partnership, the two discover they are not so different after all.
Review: AMAZE at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 03, 2025
Jamie Allan made me believe magic is real. For two hours on a Friday night, I escaped this crazy, hectic life, left adult reality behind and stepped back into the world of childhood make believe at Amaze at Straz with magician extraordinare Jamie Allan.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 03, 2025
Jamie Allan made me believe magic is real. For two hours on a Friday night, I escaped this crazy, hectic life, left adult reality behind and stepped back into the world of childhood make believe at Amaze at Straz with magician extraordinare Jamie Allan.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL ELECTRIFIES AT STRAZ CENTER at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 01, 2025
Back to the Future at the Straz wasn’t just a performance but a phenomenon. It was a collision of story, skill, and science fiction that made the impossible feel intimate.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 01, 2025
Back to the Future at the Straz wasn’t just a performance but a phenomenon. It was a collision of story, skill, and science fiction that made the impossible feel intimate.
Previews: JAMIE ALLAN'S AMAZE at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 29, 2025
In an era where digital 'reveals' and skepticism are rampant, Jamie Allan remains unfazed. 'I couldn't matter less the reveals of the people online, the people pushing out secrets. It just does not matter, and it's been going on for so many years and I think it actually brings more people interested in the magic to come to the shows.'
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 29, 2025
In an era where digital 'reveals' and skepticism are rampant, Jamie Allan remains unfazed. 'I couldn't matter less the reveals of the people online, the people pushing out secrets. It just does not matter, and it's been going on for so many years and I think it actually brings more people interested in the magic to come to the shows.'
Chris Isaak Comes to The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre will present Chris Isaak Greetings From Clearwater in August. Learn more about the upcoming appearance here.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre will present Chris Isaak Greetings From Clearwater in August. Learn more about the upcoming appearance here.
Previews: MORNINGSIDE at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 24, 2025
'Morningside' is more than just a comedy; it's a play that explores themes of family and motherhood with a heartfelt touch. Director Scott Cooper describes the play as 'heartfelt, hilarious, and homey.' He hopes the audience will leave the theatre thinking about the connections between the characters and reflecting on their own relationships.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 24, 2025
'Morningside' is more than just a comedy; it's a play that explores themes of family and motherhood with a heartfelt touch. Director Scott Cooper describes the play as 'heartfelt, hilarious, and homey.' He hopes the audience will leave the theatre thinking about the connections between the characters and reflecting on their own relationships.
Previews: ROBIN SPIELBERG A FOCUS ON MUSIC AND HEALTH at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 22, 2025
The Straz Center’s new Kaleidoscope Performance Series highlights the powerful intersection between creative expression and personal well-being. This series, part of the Straz Center’s ongoing Arts and Health programming, brings together innovative performance artists who specialize in 'knowingness' — an understanding of the transformative potential of the arts in both individual and community health.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 22, 2025
The Straz Center’s new Kaleidoscope Performance Series highlights the powerful intersection between creative expression and personal well-being. This series, part of the Straz Center’s ongoing Arts and Health programming, brings together innovative performance artists who specialize in 'knowingness' — an understanding of the transformative potential of the arts in both individual and community health.
Review: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at TampaRep
by Drew Eberhard - April 20, 2025
“There are songs that come free from the blue-eyed grass, from the dust of a thousand country roads. This is one of them.” These are the first words stemming from the first line of the Foreword in Robert James Waller’s sweeping tale of love, passion, and the ability to see another, as if you have been waiting for them your entire life.
by Drew Eberhard - April 20, 2025
“There are songs that come free from the blue-eyed grass, from the dust of a thousand country roads. This is one of them.” These are the first words stemming from the first line of the Foreword in Robert James Waller’s sweeping tale of love, passion, and the ability to see another, as if you have been waiting for them your entire life.
8th Annual BOLTS BREW FEST Comes to Amalie Arena In August
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2025
For the 8th consecutive year, The Tampa Bay Lightning will be hosting Bolts Brew Fest presented by Publix at AMALIE Arena on Friday, August 1, beginning at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2025
For the 8th consecutive year, The Tampa Bay Lightning will be hosting Bolts Brew Fest presented by Publix at AMALIE Arena on Friday, August 1, beginning at 8 p.m.
ROC The Block Inc. to Present The 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
ROC THE BLOCK INC., a vibrant collective of visionary creators and changemakers, will present the 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
ROC THE BLOCK INC., a vibrant collective of visionary creators and changemakers, will present the 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Previews: LOVE BIRD at The Off-Central Players
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 10, 2025
Love Bird follows Nigel, the sole inhabitant of a small island, who has fallen in love with someone they made out of trash. As storms and trash increase, a strange visitor forces Nigel to choose between who they were and who they could be.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 10, 2025
Love Bird follows Nigel, the sole inhabitant of a small island, who has fallen in love with someone they made out of trash. As storms and trash increase, a strange visitor forces Nigel to choose between who they were and who they could be.
Review: SIX! THE MUSICAL SHINES BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND at Center Stage Youth Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - April 09, 2025
With book, music, and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX is a modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII. The show is performed in a pop concert style, with each performer singing about their time with Henry and battling it out to see who suffered more, and can become the group’s lead singer. Therefore not making the plot overly complicated, SIX is a high-energy spectacle that is a good time from start to finish.
by Drew Eberhard - April 09, 2025
With book, music, and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX is a modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII. The show is performed in a pop concert style, with each performer singing about their time with Henry and battling it out to see who suffered more, and can become the group’s lead singer. Therefore not making the plot overly complicated, SIX is a high-energy spectacle that is a good time from start to finish.
Final Round Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
by Team BWW - April 07, 2025
Voting for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open. Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Last year, our readers picked Les Miz as the ultimate Tony Award-winning Best Musical of all time - and up against Rent, it's made the final round for the second year in a row.
by Team BWW - April 07, 2025
Voting for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open. Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Last year, our readers picked Les Miz as the ultimate Tony Award-winning Best Musical of all time - and up against Rent, it's made the final round for the second year in a row.
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at the Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 07, 2025
Visually stunning, vocally flawless, and emotionally resonant, it reminds us why this story continues to capture hearts across generations.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 07, 2025
Visually stunning, vocally flawless, and emotionally resonant, it reminds us why this story continues to capture hearts across generations.
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