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Previews: THE MAGICIAN'S TABLE at Straz Center

Previews: THE MAGICIAN'S TABLE at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — April 3, 2026
An intimate evening of close‑up magic where five magicians rotate through twelve‑seat tables with live music and cocktails.
Previews: THE MEETING at Stageworks Theatre

Previews: THE MEETING at Stageworks Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — April 3, 2026
'The Meeting' is an imagined encounter between Dr.
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT Will Come to Ruth Eckerd Hall in October

GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT Will Come to Ruth Eckerd Hall in October

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2026
Ghostbusters in Concert, a live concert experience of the beloved classic film, will come to performing arts centers with live orchestra across the country.
SHREK, Summer Cabaret Series and More Set for American Stage 2026-2027 Season

SHREK, Summer Cabaret Series and More Set for American Stage 2026-2027 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2026
American Stage has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, featuring gender-bent classics and world premieres, beloved musicals and immersive outdoor experiences.
Review: AN AMBITIOUS STAGING OF DREAMWORKS PRINCE OF EGYPT ARRIVES at St Petersburg C

Review: AN AMBITIOUS STAGING OF DREAMWORKS PRINCE OF EGYPT ARRIVES at St Petersburg City Theatre

by Drew Eberhard — March 29, 2026
DreamWorks The Prince of Egypt is a stage musical with a book by Phillip LaZebnik and music/lyrics by the great Stephen Schwartz.
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Straz Center

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — March 27, 2026
I walked in knowing only a handful of the songs, and it made no difference.
Review: WOMEN OF RESISTANCE at New Tampa Performing Arts Center

Review: WOMEN OF RESISTANCE at New Tampa Performing Arts Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — March 26, 2026
Women of Resistance at New Tampa Performing Arts Center is stirring, urgent, and unforgettable, blending history and artistry in a way that stays with you.
Previews: H*TLER'S TASTERS at ThinkTank Theatre

Previews: H*TLER'S TASTERS at ThinkTank Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — March 24, 2026
ThinkTank Theatre and Tampa Fringe bring H*tler’s Tasters to the Tampa Fringe Blackbox Theatre in Ybor.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Carrollwood Cultural Center

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Carrollwood Cultural Center

by Peter Nason — March 16, 2026
We forgive any flaws in the production because, with Patty Smithey as Jesus and Evan Lomba as Judas, it's triumphant.
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN SETS SAIL at JOBSITE THEATER

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN SETS SAIL at JOBSITE THEATER

by Drew Eberhard — March 13, 2026
FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974.
Interview: Amara Berhan of MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Interview: Amara Berhan of MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical at Ruth Eckerd Hall

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — March 12, 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical brings its explosive sparkle and emotional fire to Ruth Eckerd Hall, led by Amara Berhan as Arabia, one of the powerhouse Lady Ms who ignite the show from the first moment.
Review: BRIGHT STAR Takes Center Stage at Manatee Players

Review: BRIGHT STAR Takes Center Stage at Manatee Players

by Drew Eberhard — March 9, 2026
Bright Star is a Bluegrass/Folk musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.
Previews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Carrollwood Cultural Center

Previews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Carrollwood Cultural Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — March 4, 2026
Carrollwood Cultural Center ushers in spring with a vivid, soul‑stirring revival of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Review: HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION Presented by the Gator Lane Players of Land O'Lakes H

Review: HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION Presented by the Gator Lane Players of Land O'Lakes High School

by Peter Nason — March 1, 2026
It's a fabulous journey led by a fine cast and the legendary theatre teacher and director, Sabrina Hydes.
Previews: JULIUS CAESAR at The Studio@620

Previews: JULIUS CAESAR at The Studio@620

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 24, 2026
An all‑women Julius Caesar arrives at The Studio@620, reimagining Shakespeare’s political thriller inside the modern corporate world.
Previews: BIPOC PLAY-READING FESTIVAL at Straz's TECO Theater

Previews: BIPOC PLAY-READING FESTIVAL at Straz's TECO Theater

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 24, 2026
The teens at Metropolitan Ministries have spent the winter shaping an original play that blends humor, heart, and the boldness of their own voices, guided by Straz Center teaching artists Erin Lekovic and Annalise Drab.
Previews: WOMEN OF RESISTANCE at New Tampa Performing Arts Center

Previews: WOMEN OF RESISTANCE at New Tampa Performing Arts Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 24, 2026
A vivid multimedia tribute honoring Hedy Lamarr, Josephine Baker, Nancy Wake, Noor Inayat Khan, Andrée Peel, Lee Miller, and Virginia Hall through contemporary dance, original music, and striking visual art in a powerful celebration of seven remarkable women of the WWII Resistance.
Previews: POWERSTORIES' 6TH ANNUAL VOICES OF WOMEN THEATRE FESTIVAL at Hillsborough C

Previews: POWERSTORIES' 6TH ANNUAL VOICES OF WOMEN THEATRE FESTIVAL at Hillsborough College Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 19, 2026
Powerstories Theatre’s 6th Annual Voices of Women Theatre Festival returns March 5–8, 2026, showcasing powerful new work by women playwrights.
Previews: WILLY WONKA KIDS at Patel Conservatory - Straz

Previews: WILLY WONKA KIDS at Patel Conservatory - Straz

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 18, 2026
Patel Conservatory’s Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS invites families into a whimsical world of candy-colored adventure as Charlie Bucket tours Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory.
Previews: MY NAME IS ASHER LEV at Stageworks Theatre

Previews: MY NAME IS ASHER LEV at Stageworks Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 18, 2026
At a time when art and identity feel increasingly intertwined with public debate, Stageworks Theatre turns to a story that asks what it truly costs to follow one’s calling.
Review: &JULIET REWRITES THE NARRATIVE at STRAZ CENTER

Review: &JULIET REWRITES THE NARRATIVE at STRAZ CENTER

by Drew Eberhard — February 14, 2026
&Juliet is a 2019 jukebox musical, featuring a book by David West Read and music by Max Martin, a Swedish Pop songwriter.
Review: & JULIET at Straz Center

Review: & JULIET at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 11, 2026
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, &Juliet at the Straz was a witty burst of female power, driven by knockout vocals.
Previews: RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION at Ruth Eckerd Hall

Previews: RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION at Ruth Eckerd Hall

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — February 2, 2026
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation arrives at Ruth Eckerd Hall on February 3 and 4 with a revitalized anniversary production that blends the iconic power of the original show with new choreography, costumes, and stunning visual design.
Review: David Greig's Riveting TOUCHING THE VOID at Stageworks

Review: David Greig's Riveting TOUCHING THE VOID at Stageworks

by Peter Nason — January 31, 2026
A high octane tour de force, brilliantly directed by Karla Hartley.
Previews: HIMSELF AND NORA at FreeFall Theatre

Previews: HIMSELF AND NORA at FreeFall Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — January 30, 2026
Himself and Nora stars Robert Teasdale as celebrated author and poet James Joyce, while Katie Davis, in her freeFall debut, gives voice to Nora, whose influence on Joyce’s personal and artistic evolution cannot be overstated.
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