Bill Edwards Foundation For The Arts to Present POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts will present Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, an enchanting production tailored for our children's education theater series.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts will present Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, an enchanting production tailored for our children's education theater series.
Following Paper Mill Run National Tour Of MYSTIC PIZZA Postponed
by Joshua Wright - January 28, 2025
The national tour of the musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA has cancelled all its touring dates, previously set for after a four week run at Paper Mill Playhouse which begins performances January 29th.
by Joshua Wright - January 28, 2025
The national tour of the musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA has cancelled all its touring dates, previously set for after a four week run at Paper Mill Playhouse which begins performances January 29th.
RIVERDANCE 30th Anniversary Tour Comes to the Duke Energy Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2025
Riverdance 30th Anniversary Tour is coming to the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, FL. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2025
Riverdance 30th Anniversary Tour is coming to the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, FL. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
Cast Set For FreeFall's Production of Sondheim and Weidman's ROAD SHOW
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2025
Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s much-traveled musical Road Show is directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis and is the fifth Sondheim musical produced by the company.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2025
Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s much-traveled musical Road Show is directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis and is the fifth Sondheim musical produced by the company.
The Tampa Repertory Theatre Presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING At USF Theatre Centre
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
The Tampa Repertory Theatre will present the hit Off-Broadway play, EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, at USF Theatre Centre, January 31 - February February 2 and February 6-9.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
The Tampa Repertory Theatre will present the hit Off-Broadway play, EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, at USF Theatre Centre, January 31 - February February 2 and February 6-9.
FLOCK to Bring Touring show QUEST to Hillsborough Community College
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Renowned international contemporary dance company FLOCK will bring their latest touring show 'Quest' to Hillsborough Community College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Renowned international contemporary dance company FLOCK will bring their latest touring show 'Quest' to Hillsborough Community College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Previews: LETTERHEAD at The Studio At Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 22, 2025
'Letterhead' follows the protagonist's adventures through a distorted alternate reality of military letter-writing, careless judicial trials, and a government-sponsored cult community.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 22, 2025
'Letterhead' follows the protagonist's adventures through a distorted alternate reality of military letter-writing, careless judicial trials, and a government-sponsored cult community.
Previews: VENUS IN FUR at TheatreFor
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 22, 2025
On stage from January 23 – February 9 is 'Venus in Fur.' Directed by Stephen Bell, it promises a fresh and engaging interpretation, enriched with subtle humor and dynamic power plays. Bell shares his inspiration for directing this intense yet comedic masterpiece: 'I liked the intensity of the characters and the subtle but specific humor.'
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 22, 2025
On stage from January 23 – February 9 is 'Venus in Fur.' Directed by Stephen Bell, it promises a fresh and engaging interpretation, enriched with subtle humor and dynamic power plays. Bell shares his inspiration for directing this intense yet comedic masterpiece: 'I liked the intensity of the characters and the subtle but specific humor.'
Previews: THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 22, 2025
On stage, February 7-23, at Stagework Theatre is Natalie Symons's 'The People Downstairs.' Symons, an avid actor since childhood, recalls, 'Even as a kid, I demanded my little friends be actors in my fully staged backyard productions... I was a nightmare.' Despite her early retirement from acting to concentrate on writing, she found playwriting to be a natural evolution of storytelling.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 22, 2025
On stage, February 7-23, at Stagework Theatre is Natalie Symons's 'The People Downstairs.' Symons, an avid actor since childhood, recalls, 'Even as a kid, I demanded my little friends be actors in my fully staged backyard productions... I was a nightmare.' Despite her early retirement from acting to concentrate on writing, she found playwriting to be a natural evolution of storytelling.
Previews: 2 ACROSS at The Off-Central Players
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 22, 2025
On January 30, The Off-Central Players present '2 Across.' Running through February 9, the play features two strangers, a man and a woman, who meet on a San Francisco BART train at 4:30 a.m. Both are married and engrossed in completing the New York Times crossword. She is an organized psychologist, while he is a free-spirited, unemployed ad executive. Their initial banter over the crossword puzzles soon evolves into a deeper connection, revealing their values and vulnerabilities.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 22, 2025
On January 30, The Off-Central Players present '2 Across.' Running through February 9, the play features two strangers, a man and a woman, who meet on a San Francisco BART train at 4:30 a.m. Both are married and engrossed in completing the New York Times crossword. She is an organized psychologist, while he is a free-spirited, unemployed ad executive. Their initial banter over the crossword puzzles soon evolves into a deeper connection, revealing their values and vulnerabilities.
Review: MAD Theatre of Tampa Presents ROCK OF AGES at the Shimberg Playhouse in the Straz Center
by Peter Nason - January 19, 2025
It's a balls to the walls, big-hearted but empty-headed jukebox musical that celebrates the 1980s hair bands. Guaranteed to make you escape the world's current tumult!
by Peter Nason - January 19, 2025
It's a balls to the walls, big-hearted but empty-headed jukebox musical that celebrates the 1980s hair bands. Guaranteed to make you escape the world's current tumult!
Review: THE CHER SHOW at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 17, 2025
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to Cher's legacy, The Cher Show, currently running at the Straz Center through this Sunday, is a musical that doesn't just celebrate her life—it captures the enduring spirit and resilience of one of the greatest icons of our time, making it an unforgettable theatrical experience.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 17, 2025
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to Cher's legacy, The Cher Show, currently running at the Straz Center through this Sunday, is a musical that doesn't just celebrate her life—it captures the enduring spirit and resilience of one of the greatest icons of our time, making it an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Previews: THINKTANK THEATRE'S MATT & BEN at FreeFall Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 17, 2025
Matt & Ben promises a mix of delusions and dreams that rest on a foundation of female talent to bring this quirky play to life.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 17, 2025
Matt & Ben promises a mix of delusions and dreams that rest on a foundation of female talent to bring this quirky play to life.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Outdoor Theatre Returns to Boyd Hill With New Play
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
American Stage has announced the return of its popular Tales by Twilight series at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve this January, featuring an all-new play with a playful twist: Don't Feed the Animals.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2025
American Stage has announced the return of its popular Tales by Twilight series at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve this January, featuring an all-new play with a playful twist: Don't Feed the Animals.
Jobsite Theater To Present MACBETH At The Straz Center Through February 9
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Jobsite Theater will present Shakespeare's MACBETH on stage, January 17 - February 9 in the Jaeb Theater at the Straz Center, where Jobsite is resident theater company.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Jobsite Theater will present Shakespeare's MACBETH on stage, January 17 - February 9 in the Jaeb Theater at the Straz Center, where Jobsite is resident theater company.
Previews: SARAH BRIGHTMAN TRIBUTE SHOW at New Tampa Performing Arts Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 10, 2025
Elona Krasavtseva dedicates her upcoming tribute concert to one of her greatest inspirations. 'Sarah Brightman is probably the brightest female representative of the classical crossover genre. She is the best-selling classical female artist of all time. Although critics give her different reviews, the audience loves her. She created amazing shows and works with astonishing musicians.'
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 10, 2025
Elona Krasavtseva dedicates her upcoming tribute concert to one of her greatest inspirations. 'Sarah Brightman is probably the brightest female representative of the classical crossover genre. She is the best-selling classical female artist of all time. Although critics give her different reviews, the audience loves her. She created amazing shows and works with astonishing musicians.'
American Stage To Present THIS GIRL LAUGHS, THIS GIRL CRIES, THIS GIRL DOES NOTHING
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing runs from January 22 - February 9 at American Stage. This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing is a contemporary fairytale.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing runs from January 22 - February 9 at American Stage. This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing is a contemporary fairytale.
Hundreds of Local Young Ballerinas Compete for Scholarships in Tampa,
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Hundreds of aspiring ballet dancers - ages 9 to 19 - from all over Florida will be at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) ballet scholarship auditions. Learn more ehre!
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Hundreds of aspiring ballet dancers - ages 9 to 19 - from all over Florida will be at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) ballet scholarship auditions. Learn more ehre!
LAB Theater Project Will Premiere GREEN CHEESE
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Mashing questions of old-fashioned honor with modern power relationships and dollops of raspberry mousse cake, Green Cheese lays bare how even a casual game night with friends can veer off into a ruthless free-for-all if the stakes are high enough.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Mashing questions of old-fashioned honor with modern power relationships and dollops of raspberry mousse cake, Green Cheese lays bare how even a casual game night with friends can veer off into a ruthless free-for-all if the stakes are high enough.
Previews: BRINGING THE SMASH-HIT MUSICAL ROCK OF AGES TO THE STRAZ CENTER at MAD Theatre Of Tampa
by Drew Eberhard - January 02, 2025
MAD Theatre of Tampa proudly presents Rock of Ages, the high-energy, feel-good musical that takes audiences on a rock-and-roll journey back to the 1980s. Opening January 16 and running through February 2, 2025, this electrifying production will light up the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
by Drew Eberhard - January 02, 2025
MAD Theatre of Tampa proudly presents Rock of Ages, the high-energy, feel-good musical that takes audiences on a rock-and-roll journey back to the 1980s. Opening January 16 and running through February 2, 2025, this electrifying production will light up the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
May Pang To Showcase Candid Photos Of John Lennon At Tempus Projects In Tampa
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
'The Lost Weekend - The Photography of May Pang' exhibition will provide fans a rare opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light at Tempus Projects in Tampa. Learn how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
'The Lost Weekend - The Photography of May Pang' exhibition will provide fans a rare opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light at Tempus Projects in Tampa. Learn how to attend.
Review: A Look Back at the Best of 2024; Thank God for Local Theatre
by Peter Nason - December 31, 2024
Local theatre saved me in 2024, which turned out to be an extremely rocky year--with statewide and national political maelstroms and two hurricanes hitting our area weeks apart.
by Peter Nason - December 31, 2024
Local theatre saved me in 2024, which turned out to be an extremely rocky year--with statewide and national political maelstroms and two hurricanes hitting our area weeks apart.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; ANNIE at Carrollwood players Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; Carrollwood players Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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Powerstories 6th Annual Voices of Women Theatre Festival
Hillsborough College Theatre, YPAB - Ybor Performing Arts Building, 1411 E. 11th Ave. (3/5 - 3/8) | |
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Carrollwood Cultural Center (3/13 - 3/13) | |
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Tampa Metropolitan Improv
Carrollwood Cultural Center (2/20 - 2/20) | |
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Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Carrollwood Cultural Center (7/17 - 7/26) | |
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St. Pete Country Fest – Friday
Vinoy Park (11/20 - 11/20) | |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] (5/12 - 5/17) | |
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Hot and Bothered
The Studio - Carrollwood Cultural Center (3/7 - 3/7) | |
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Tropicana Field (6/10 - 6/10) | |
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