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Asolo Rep Receives $70,000 Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2016
Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly announces that it is the recipient of a $70,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
November in the Carrollwood Players Black Box
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2016
Carrollwood Players Theatre will present staged readings of two iconic American plays in November, starting with the gritty drama, AMERICAN BUFFALO, on Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th at 8 pm, and Sunday, November 6th at 3 pm, followed by the beloved classic, LOVE LETTERS, on Sunday, November 13th at 7 pm. The performances will take place in the recently renovated CWP Black Box Theatre at Carrollwood Players, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618. 
BRAIN CANDY to Play the Mahaffey Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016
An outrageous evening of entertainment from two of the most amazing minds of our times. Adam Savage, former co-host of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series MythBusters, and YouTube star Michael Stevens ('Vsauce') will bring more than three tons of their crazy toys, incredible tools and mind-blowing demonstrations for a celebration of curiosity that's been described as 'A cross between TED Talks and the Blue Man Group.' Adam and Michael's BRAIN CANDY LIVE! experience is like a two-hour playdate with Walt Disney, Willy Wonka and Albert Einstein. 
Florida Studio Theatre Breaks Ground on Kretzmer Artist Housing Project
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016
On October 26, 2016 Florida Studio Theatre officially broke ground on the Kretzmer Artist Housing Project located on Cohen Way in the growing Rosemary District. In its completion, there will be five new townhouses built to help fill the pressing need for quality housing that is safe, accessible, and within close proximity to downtown.
The Heather Theatre to Wrap 2015-16 Season with World Premiere ON THE BENCH
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016
Voted Best Up and Coming Theater Company in Tampa Bay by Creative Loafing 2015, The Heather closes their 15/16 season with the original piece ON THE BENCH.
Broadway Producer Bob Bartner to Speak at Asolo Rep's 2016 Fall Luncheon
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016
The Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild will host its annual Fall Luncheon today, October 26 at noon at the Bird Key Yacht Club. This year's luncheon guest speaker will be Broadway producer and past Asolo Rep Board President Bob Bartner.
Joel McHale Appearance Cancelled at the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2016
Update, 3/17: Joel McHale's performance scheduled for Saturday, April 15 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been cancelled.
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Promises Magic Filled Evenings at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2016
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella promises magic filled evenings at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on December 27 & 28, 2016 at 7PM.
Riverdance Changes Performance Date at the Van Wezel This Winter
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2016
???????Due to a calendar conflict the Riverdance performance on Thursday, January 26 at 8PM has been rescheduled to a 2PM matinee performance on Wednesday, January 25.
MOTOWN's Martina Sykes Organizes Holiday-Themed Banquet for the Homeless
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
Holiday heART is a day of mission for family and youth in crisis at Bethel Community Baptist Church December 16, 2016 4pm-6pm.
Broadway Producer Bob Bartner to Speak at Asolo Rep's 2016 Fall Luncheon
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
The Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild will host its annual Fall Luncheon on Wednesday, October 26 at noon at the Bird Key Yacht Club. This year's luncheon guest speaker will be Broadway producer and past Asolo Rep Board President Bob Bartner.
TampaRep to Present Tampa Premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
Tampa Repertory Theatre will present the Tampa premiere of Will Eno's award-winning Broadway play The Realistic Joneses on November 11-13 and November 15-20 at The Studio Theatre, Hillsborough Community College-Ybor, on the corner of E. Palm Ave. and N. 14th Street (Avenida Republica de Cuba), Tampa.
Josh Rhodes-Helmed GUYS AND DOLLS to Launch 2016-17 Season at Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
GUYS AND DOLLS, hailed as one of the greatest musical comedies of all time, kicks off Asolo Rep's highly anticipated 2016-17 season, the fifth and final of its celebrated American Character Project.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Van Wezel 12/21
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
A Christmas Carol returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, December 21at 8PM. This production features the beloved Charles Dickens classic tale exquisitely, brought to life by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan. The lavish, full-scale Broadway-style production features twenty-three performers combined with a magical set. Timeless carols such as "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Away In A Manger" are interwoven within the story of tight-fisted middle class merchant Ebenezer Scrooge and all the other much-loved characters from Dickens' 1843 novel, reminding us of the necessity of good will!
Britt Michael Gordon of ASSASSINS at FreeFall Theatre
by Desiree Fantal - October 17, 2016
I have what I like to call 'theatre crushes;' gender nonspecific affections that occur whenever I see a stage performance that greatly interests or moves me to the point where I want to see everything that actor does for the rest of their career. I'm unashamedly open about these reasons for theatrical fangirling, and with three shows back to back to back in the bay area, it seems I have a new one.
BWW Review: Stageworks Theatre Presents Charles Busch's PSYCHO BEACH PARTY
by Peter Nason - October 17, 2016
Zachary Hines, Matthew McGee & Ricky Cona are the Holy Trinity of Camp in this fun-fun-fun production.
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES to Serenade at the Show Palace This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016
Show Palace Entertainment presents The Marvelous Wonderettes, running October 15 - November 13, 2016. Directed by Bob Turoff, the show will be choreographed by Jill Godfrey and music directed by Clay Smith.
Florida Studio Theatre Welcomes New Director of Individual Giving
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Florida Studio Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Director of Individual Giving to Melody Mora-Shihadeh. In this role, she will provide leadership for FST's annual fundraising efforts. She will responsible for setting strategy and executing fundraising plans for sustaining and growing the number of annual donors to FST's diverse programming and special projects.
The Woman's Exchange Contributes $20,000 to FST's Winter Cabaret Series
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the Woman's Exchange, has granted $20,000 to graciously underwrite the 16-17 Winter Cabaret Season.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Jobsite Theater's LIZZIE
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Jobsite continues the 2016-17 season with their third co-production with the Straz Center in the Jaeb Theater (Return to the Forbidden Planet, Silence! The Musical). Bay Area audiences are in for another just-in-time-for-Halloween treat with the Drama Desk Award-nominated LIZZIE, a killer rock musical that is taking the nation by storm. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
LOUIE's Robert Kelly Set for Side Splitters Comedy Club This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
Side Splitters Comedy Club, celebrating more than 23 years of bringing laughter to the bay, will welcome Robert Kelly to Tampa this weekend, October 13 - 15.
Creative Loafing's IN A BREAST POCKET to Benefit St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
On October 13th, 2016, Creative Loafing will present a major menswear fashion show, "In a Breast Pocket," benefiting the Shimberg Breast Center at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and take place at CL Space (1911 N. 13th St., Ste. W200 in Tampa).
Susan Crockett Named Chief Operating Officer/VP of Operations at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. President & CEO announced today that Susan Crockett has been promoted from Chief Information Officer/VP of Operations to Chief Operating Officer/VP of Operations for Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Capitol Theatre and Ruth Eckerd Hall On The Road.
Nominations Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld St. Petersburg Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 11, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Ruth Eckerd Hall Announces Zev Buffman Contract Extension
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
Ruth Eckerd Hall's Board of Directors announced today that Zev Buffman, President and CEO of Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. has received a contract extension through January 1, 2019, extending his term to 7 years. The vote by the board was unanimous.  

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