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Roller Derby Hits the Stage in Tampa Alongside Fringe Documentary
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
On May 10th, the Tampa International Fringe Festival will host the city-premiere of On the Fringe, a feature-length documentary about the life of performing artists on the Canadian Fringe Festival circuit.
Grant Received from Manatee Community Foundation, The Jay K. Turner Fund
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
The Van Wezel Education Department's Art Works for Schooltime- Grade Level Reading Partnership is grateful to receive a $10,000 grant from Manatee Community Foundation - The Jay K. Turner Fund.
Van Wezel Education Department's Art Works for Schooltime Receives $10K Grant
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
The Van Wezel Education Department's Art Works for Schooltime - Grade Level Reading Partnership is grateful to receive a $10,000 grant from Manatee Community Foundation - The Jay K. Turner Fund.
freeFall's END OF THE RAINBOW Announces Extension
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2017
Due to overwhelming pre-sales and a sold-out opening weekend, freeFall Theatre is extending END OF THE RAINBOW through June 4.
Creative Loafing to Host Another Round of Craft Cocktail Competition
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2017
Creative Loafing's craft cocktail competition, HighBall, is back for another round of tipsy fun on Thursday, May 11th, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rialto Theatre (1617 N. Franklin St. in Tampa). 
BREAKING THE CHAIN Community Event Announced for Van Wezel Center
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Parents from Visible Men Academy will be highlighting portions of their recent work facilitated by the Van Wezel Education Department's Breaking the Chain  at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, May 8 from 6:00PM -8:00PM. This event is open to the Community.
Austin Pendleton and Todrick Hall Return to Broadway Theatre Project
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Tony nominated Austin Pendleton returns to the faculty of Broadway Theatre Project's (BTP) this summer after directing the revival of Horton Foote's 1955 play The Traveling Lady at the Cherry Lane Theatre. Acclaimed vocalist and BTP alumni Todrick Hall, also returns as a visiting artist to the summer institute.
DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE to Samba Into Ruth Eckerd Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2017
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Broadway's Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage on Friday, May 5 at 8 pm, Saturday, May 6 at 2 & 8 pm and Sunday, May 7 at 2 & 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now.
New Regional Theater Company Debuts with Psychological Thriller DARK VANILLA JUNGLE
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
There are 29 shows at the Tampa Fringe Festival. Why is the psychological thriller Dark Vanilla Jungle the one you can't miss?
Vocal Coaches Peisha McPhee and Michael Orland Reach Out to Broadway Theatre Project Students
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
Internationally-known voice coaches Peisha McPhee and Michael Orland have a message for prospective Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) students to encourage them to apply for the summer institute where they will be teaching this summer.
Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS Opens This Weekend at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
In 1947, Joe Keller's world is a comfortable place. He has a good business, a loving family, and the apparent respect of his neighbors.
Summer Classes Are Now Enrolling At The Marcia P. Hoffman School Of The Arts At Ruth Eckerd Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017
This summer, the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall will offer a variety of classes, workshops and private lessons to children of all ages, providing them with the opportunity to explore their talents, discover new friends and learn from professional arts instructors. Classes kick-off Monday, June 5 and enrollment is open now. For a complete list of classes and descriptions, click here.
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents SHOPKINS LIVE! on 10/13
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017
Shopkins Live! (www.shopkinsliveontour.com), the first live theatrical production based on the phenomenally successful Shopkins toy brand will bring the national tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday, October 13 at 4 pm,  it was jointly announced today by Gilles Paquin, President and CEO of Koba Entertainment, and Nicole Hardiman, Senior Licensing Manager at Moose Toys.  Tickets go on sale Friday, April 28 at 10 am.
THE ACTUAL DANCE Celebrates Caregivers and a Husband's Journey with Wife's Breast Cancer
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017
 The Tampa International Fringe Festival is May 11-14, 2017. Sam Simon, a playwright and actor, will perform his play, The Actual Dance, which portrays his role as a caregiver and how his faith helped him to support his wife during breast cancer.
The Capitol Theatre Presents Yngwie Malmsteen WORLD ON FIRE TOUR
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
The Captiol Theatre presents Yngwie Malmsteen on the World On Fire Tour on Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 22 at 10 am. Special guests The Raskins will open the show.
Chorus Singers Announce Fundraising Performance on 4/22
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
Clearwater's own Clearwater Chorus Singers have announced a fundraising performance of Durufle Requiem to be held in the Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 7 pm. All funds raised from this performance will support the ensemble's trip to legendary Carnegie Hall, where they have been selected to perform this piece with the New York City Chamber Orchestra on June 19 at 8 pm.
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Two-Time Grammy Award Winner John Prine
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents John Prine on Friday, December 15 at 8 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21 at noon.
TV: Watch Max Crumm and More Preview BEATSVILLE: THE BEATNIK MUSICAL at Asolo Rep
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 17, 2017
Dig this: Asolo Rep will present the world premiere of BEATSVILLE: The Beatnik Musical, a co-production with Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. BEATSVILLE has a book by Glenn Slater, a Grammy winner (Disney's Tangled), and Academy Award (Tangled), Emmy (ABC's Galavant), Golden Globe (Tangled) and three-time Tony Award nominee (School of Rock, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid), and the co-creator of Disney's worldwide smash hit Tangled. BroadwayWorld has footage from the show's press preview below!
BWW Preview: Eight Youth Playwrights See Work Come to Life in Competition at Carrollwood Players Theater
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 17, 2017
EIGHT YOUTH PLAYWRIGHTS SEE WORK COME TO LIFE IN COMPETITION at Carrollwood Players Theater in KIDSPEAK 2.0
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Max Crumm and More in BEATSVILLE: THE BEATNIK MUSICAL at Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
Dig this: Asolo Rep will present the world premiere of BEATSVILLE: The Beatnik Musical, a co-production with Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. BEATSVILLE has a book by Glenn Slater, a Grammy winner (Disney's Tangled), and Academy Award (Tangled), Emmy (ABC's Galavant), Golden Globe (Tangled) and three-time Tony Award nominee (School of Rock, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid), and the co-creator of Disney's worldwide smash hit Tangled. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
Broadway Theatre Project Summer Faculty Includes Dance Virtuoso
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
Broadway Theatre Project's (BTP), visiting faculty will include international notable artists from all areas of musical theatre and dance.  This summer apprentices will have the opportunity to work with Emmy-award winning dance virtuoso Jason Samuels Smith who will also be performing at this year's SummerStage Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in New York City.
BWW Review: TRAILER PARK TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS at Show Palace Dinner Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 16, 2017
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is expertly directed by Matthew Belopavlovich and Steven Jones, also the choreographer. Matty Colonna, who also plays Duke, is the music director. This show is a triple win for the three men.
The Capitol Theatre Presents Allen Stone On 6/8
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
While on tour with Daryl Hall & John Oates and Tears For Fears, Allen Stone will make an exclusive solo stop in Clearwater, headlining the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, June 8 at 8 pm in support of his latest album release, Radius Deluxe.  Tickets go on sale Friday, April 14 at noon. For a complete list of tour dates, please visit www.allenstone.com.
Ruth Eckerd Hall On The Road Announces 2017 Clearwater Jazz Holiday Line Up Tickets On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
Now in its 38th year, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Presented by HCI Group Inc. is thrilled to present, in concert, between Friday, October 19 and Sunday, October 22, 2017: Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald, The Avett Brothers, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, The Temptations and The Four Tops, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Anderson East, The James Hunter Six, Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth Jazz Band and many more to be announced! This is the 12th year that the Clearwater Jazz Holiday will collaborate with Ruth Eckerd Hall to bring an amazing and diverse lineup of headline acts to Clearwater. Tickets are on sale now.  Please see below for a detailed schedule of times and artists.
BWW Previews: SEARING DRAMA ALL MY SONS DEPICTS THE AMERICAN DREAM TURNED NIGHTMARE at Carrollwood Players Theater
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 13, 2017
Searing Drama ALL MY SONS depicts the American Dream turned nightmare. All My Sons, the first great success of Arthur Miller's career, launched him as one of the leading dramatists of the twentieth century. Provocative and heart-breaking, All My Sons is a compelling story of love, guilt and how greed corrupts.

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