Adoptable Puppies to Perform Improvised HAMLET at American Stage in St. Petersburg
by Joshua Wright - April 07, 2025
Puppy Hamlet, an improvised version of Shakespeare’s play starring adoptable dogs, will be performed at American Stage in St. Petersburg on April 12. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Pinellas.
by Joshua Wright - April 07, 2025
Puppy Hamlet, an improvised version of Shakespeare’s play starring adoptable dogs, will be performed at American Stage in St. Petersburg on April 12. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Pinellas.
Straz Center Will Break Ground on Expansion Project
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
Straz Center will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Master Plan expansion. The plan includes increasing space by more than 30% for arts education programs, and more.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
Straz Center will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Master Plan expansion. The plan includes increasing space by more than 30% for arts education programs, and more.
Review: Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS at the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre
by Peter Nason - April 06, 2025
One character calls Jenna's pies 'Biblically good,' and you could say the same thing about the show.
by Peter Nason - April 06, 2025
One character calls Jenna's pies 'Biblically good,' and you could say the same thing about the show.
ThinkTank Theatre Brings SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD to the JCC
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
ThinkTank Theatre will present the musical song cycle, Songs for a New World, at the JCC on the Cohn Campus for eight performances in May. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
ThinkTank Theatre will present the musical song cycle, Songs for a New World, at the JCC on the Cohn Campus for eight performances in May. Learn more here!
Review: SONDHEIM’S MASTERPIECE COMES TO LIFE WITH INTO THE WOODS at New Tampa Players
by Drew Eberhard - March 31, 2025
Into the Woods is a Tony Award-winning 1986 Musical written by Stephen Sondheim (Music/Lyrics) and James Lapine (Book), marking their second collaboration following Sunday in the Park with George (1984). Into the Woods premiered in 1986 at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre and then was followed by a Broadway transfer in 1987 which amassed three Tony Awards (Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress. A year in which many know the “Great White Way,” was dominated by The Phantom of the Opera.
by Drew Eberhard - March 31, 2025
Into the Woods is a Tony Award-winning 1986 Musical written by Stephen Sondheim (Music/Lyrics) and James Lapine (Book), marking their second collaboration following Sunday in the Park with George (1984). Into the Woods premiered in 1986 at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre and then was followed by a Broadway transfer in 1987 which amassed three Tony Awards (Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress. A year in which many know the “Great White Way,” was dominated by The Phantom of the Opera.
Review: American Stage in the Park's Production of HAIR
by Peter Nason - March 30, 2025
Beads! Flowers! Freedom! Happiness!
by Peter Nason - March 30, 2025
Beads! Flowers! Freedom! Happiness!
MORNINGSIDE to Return to Stageworks Theatre This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Stageworks Theatre will return with another fan favorite-'Morningside,' a sharp and witty Southern comedy by Topher Payne. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Stageworks Theatre will return with another fan favorite-'Morningside,' a sharp and witty Southern comedy by Topher Payne. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FOR CLOSURE! From Playwright Hannah Benitez Playing At FreeFall This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
For Closure! by acclaimed playwright Hannah Benitez arrives on the freeFall stage for its world premiere on April 11. This contemporary farce set in the small Florida coastal town of Gulfpalm is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
For Closure! by acclaimed playwright Hannah Benitez arrives on the freeFall stage for its world premiere on April 11. This contemporary farce set in the small Florida coastal town of Gulfpalm is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life.
THE OUTSIDERS, & JULIET, and More Set For Straz Center 2025/26 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
The Straz Center has announced the lineup for its 2025/26 Broadway season. Tickets will go on sale to renewing and new season ticket holders on Friday, Mar. 28 at noon. Learn more about the season here!
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
The Straz Center has announced the lineup for its 2025/26 Broadway season. Tickets will go on sale to renewing and new season ticket holders on Friday, Mar. 28 at noon. Learn more about the season here!
Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - March 22, 2025
Harrowing & Hilarious, the play's comedy is pitch black and the show itself is pitch perfect.
by Peter Nason - March 22, 2025
Harrowing & Hilarious, the play's comedy is pitch black and the show itself is pitch perfect.
Previews: THE LION KING at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 20, 2025
Returning to Straz Center from April 2-20 is the Broadway sensation The Lion King, winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Directed by the Tony Award-winning Julie Taymor, the production is a visual feast filled with hope and adventure. The musical also boasts some of Broadway's most iconic songs, composed by the legendary Elton John and Tim Rice.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 20, 2025
Returning to Straz Center from April 2-20 is the Broadway sensation The Lion King, winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Directed by the Tony Award-winning Julie Taymor, the production is a visual feast filled with hope and adventure. The musical also boasts some of Broadway's most iconic songs, composed by the legendary Elton John and Tim Rice.
Cast Set For THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at TampaRep
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Based on the best-selling novel, and developed by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman, The Bridges of Madison County comes to TampaRep. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Based on the best-selling novel, and developed by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman, The Bridges of Madison County comes to TampaRep. Learn more here!
Cast Set for THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at TampaRep
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The cast has been revealed for The Bridges of Madison County by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown at TampaRep. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The cast has been revealed for The Bridges of Madison County by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown at TampaRep. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
FOR CLOSURE! Cast Announced At Freefall Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Rehearsals start this week for the world premiere of For Closure! by acclaimed playwright Hannah Benitez. This contemporary farce set in Florida's Gulf Coast is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Rehearsals start this week for the world premiere of For Closure! by acclaimed playwright Hannah Benitez. This contemporary farce set in Florida's Gulf Coast is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life.
Review: Mark E. Leib's WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS TRIUMPH at the Jaeb Theater
by Peter Nason - March 16, 2025
It's a celebration of our city and local black history, marvelously acted in a thrill ride of a show.
by Peter Nason - March 16, 2025
It's a celebration of our city and local black history, marvelously acted in a thrill ride of a show.
Review: Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS at the Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Peter Nason - March 15, 2025
A stellar cast brings its A-game to this wonderful, tight production.
by Peter Nason - March 15, 2025
A stellar cast brings its A-game to this wonderful, tight production.
Review: A Blistering, Searing No-Holds-Barred Thriller Takes Center Stage with Martin Mcdonagh’s THE PILLOWMAN at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - March 14, 2025
This evening, or rather last evening, during their “Final Preview,” I was once again regaled to my seat with baited breath as I waited for the lights to fall on McDonagh’s masterpiece and, forthrightly, my favorite play, The Pillowman.
by Drew Eberhard - March 14, 2025
This evening, or rather last evening, during their “Final Preview,” I was once again regaled to my seat with baited breath as I waited for the lights to fall on McDonagh’s masterpiece and, forthrightly, my favorite play, The Pillowman.
American Stage's Park Show Returns With HAIR
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
American Stage is channeling the transformative energy of the 1960s with its latest production at Demens Landing Park: Hair. Learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
American Stage is channeling the transformative energy of the 1960s with its latest production at Demens Landing Park: Hair. Learn more about the production here!
DISTANT WORLDS: Music From FINAL FANTASY is Coming to Straz Center
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
AWR Music Productions will present the legendary and official symphonic concert experience, Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY – Celebrating FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI in Morsani Hall at the Straz Center. Learn how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
AWR Music Productions will present the legendary and official symphonic concert experience, Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY – Celebrating FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI in Morsani Hall at the Straz Center. Learn how to attend.
THE PILLOWMAN Comes to The Straz This Week
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2025
Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman is on stage through April 6 at the Straz Center, where Jobsite is resident theater company. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2025
Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman is on stage through April 6 at the Straz Center, where Jobsite is resident theater company. Learn more about the show here!
Julio Agustin and Phillip Attmore Join Guest Faculty Of Broadway Theatre Project 2025
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2025
Broadway Theatre Project is a prestigious summer intensive program for aspiring musical theatre performers. Check here to learn more about the new members of the guest faculty.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2025
Broadway Theatre Project is a prestigious summer intensive program for aspiring musical theatre performers. Check here to learn more about the new members of the guest faculty.
THE SHINING and More Set for Straz Center's Opera Tampa 25/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2025
Straz Center’s Opera Tampa has revealed its 30th anniversary season featuring the work of Benjamin Britten, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Giuseppe Verdi, plus more.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2025
Straz Center’s Opera Tampa has revealed its 30th anniversary season featuring the work of Benjamin Britten, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Giuseppe Verdi, plus more.
Review: A Timely & Much-Needed HAIRSPRAY at the Carrollwood Players
by Peter Nason - March 05, 2025
Now that we are a quarter of the way through the 21st Century, the serious debate can begin: What is the best stage musical of this century so far? There are several contenders, including The Producers, Hamilton, Waitress, Wicked, Spring Awakening, Fun Home, Next to Normal and In the Heights. High on my list, maybe at or near the very top of it, must be HAIRSPRAY.
by Peter Nason - March 05, 2025
Now that we are a quarter of the way through the 21st Century, the serious debate can begin: What is the best stage musical of this century so far? There are several contenders, including The Producers, Hamilton, Waitress, Wicked, Spring Awakening, Fun Home, Next to Normal and In the Heights. High on my list, maybe at or near the very top of it, must be HAIRSPRAY.
Interview: Hector Melendez, Fahnlohnee Reeves of BIPOC PLAY-READING FESTIVAL at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 04, 2025
Hector Melendez, author of The Pride of Puerto Rico, and Fahnlohnee Reeves, writer of On The Banks of My Distant Shore: A Journey Home, are set to bring their powerful stories to the stage on March 9.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 04, 2025
Hector Melendez, author of The Pride of Puerto Rico, and Fahnlohnee Reeves, writer of On The Banks of My Distant Shore: A Journey Home, are set to bring their powerful stories to the stage on March 9.
Review: DISENCHANTED! at Straz' Jaeb Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 01, 2025
Every princess delivers powerful notes that could shatter glass, making each number a thrilling experience. Playwrights Dennis Giacino and Fiely Matias' were in the audience, and it was as much fun watching them react to the actors as it was for this reviewer to watch the show and introduce her besties to their magic. Under brilliant direction, Disenchanted! delivers a pitch-perfect balance of satire, storytelling, and stunning performances.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 01, 2025
Every princess delivers powerful notes that could shatter glass, making each number a thrilling experience. Playwrights Dennis Giacino and Fiely Matias' were in the audience, and it was as much fun watching them react to the actors as it was for this reviewer to watch the show and introduce her besties to their magic. Under brilliant direction, Disenchanted! delivers a pitch-perfect balance of satire, storytelling, and stunning performances.
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God of Carnage
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