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traveling theatre - 2105 W Kennedy no longer valid as of 6/30/23
Tampa, FL

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Eight O'Clock Theatre

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Eight O'Clock Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · September 8, 2026

When 38 planes were grounded in Gander after 9/11, the small town didn't ask where the 7,000 strangers on those planes came from, what they believed, or who they voted for - they just opened their homes. Eight O'Clock Theatre's production doesn't sentimentalize that choice; it makes you feel how sim…

Review: BANKSY EXHIBITION at Straz Center

Review: BANKSY EXHIBITION at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · August 6, 2026

Walking the timeline of Banksy’s work at the Straz was extraordinary, with over 160 pieces revealing his evolution. The stories behind the photos and the accompanying video added a deeper layer to the experience.…

Review: KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at TampaRep

Review: KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at TampaRep

by Drew Eberhard · July 27, 2026

When the idea of seeing this Ken Ludwig play came to fruition, I was immediately enamored with the idea that it is based on a true story. Chronologically retelling the story of his parents courtship amidst the backdrop of war, specifically World War II, created a strong presence, I knew would resona…

Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center

Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · July 21, 2026

Schoolhouse Rock Live! delivered a cheerful rush of childhood memories with standout acting, singing and lively choreography. The cast’s energy made every familiar song feel fresh again. It was pure nostalgia wrapped in a bright, polished summer production.…

Review: GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT ROCKS THE STRAZ CENTER at JOBSITE THEATER

Review: GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT ROCKS THE STRAZ CENTER at JOBSITE THEATER

by Drew Eberhard · July 21, 2026

Green Day’s American Idiot is a rock musical, mostly sung through, in a blistering 90 minutes. It ran its first inception at Berkley Rep in 2009, before transferring to the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Beginning previews in March of 2010, before having its offical opening date of April 20,2010…

Past Shows

Duress: An Original Thriller

Duress: An Original Thriller

Jul 17 – Jul 23, 2023

Anna, a mild-mannered accountant with secrets in her past, discovers two brothers attempting to break into the safe at her workplace. To stay alive throughout the ordeal, she must draw on her own past experiences and make hard choices to get back to family members that depend on...

Voices of Truth Theatre Festival

FeaturedVoices of Truth Theatre Festival

Mar 15 – Mar 20, 2022

Powerstories Theatre is proud to present the second annual Voices of Truth Theatre Festival, showcasing eight local and national playwrights to a global audience. The festival combines seven original, view-on-demand productions, both full-length and shorts, Tuesday through...

Voices of Youth Theatre Festival - In-Theatre AND Virtual -

Voices of Youth Theatre Festival - In-Theatre AND Virtual -

Jul 29 – Aug 1, 2021

On July 29 - 31, enjoy 5 plays and musicals written, directed, produced, and acted in by young performers.Join us from July 29-August 1, 2021! Virtual shows are available from debut night until August 5 to enjoy! Live show will be recorded and available online through August...

Classic Six

Classic Six

Mar 27

In 1993, Frances works as a live-in nanny/researcher for Frank and Patricia McGuire in their Classic Six Manhattan apartment. Twenty-five years later, she returns for a visit and, as the evening unfolds, Frank and Patricia question her motives: Is she merely curious to revisit...

A Necessary Conversation

A Necessary Conversation

Mar 20

Written by Peter Nason and Deborah Bostock-Kelley, A Necessary Conversation is a two-part production that takes an unflinching look at mental health, bullying, gun violence and its aftermath. The show features 47 REASONS TO LIVE, a tale of the inner workings of a potential...

LAST LISTS OF MY MAD MOTHER

LAST LISTS OF MY MAD MOTHER

Apr 14 – Apr 24, 2016

“Last Lists of My Mad Mother" is a hilarious, often touching look at the toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on a parent-child relationship. It magnificently reveals the humor within the tragedy, without taking away from the seriousness of the issue.” (The Record-Journal) Ma cares...

Elvis Monologues and Graceland

Elvis Monologues and Graceland

Jan 28 – Feb 15, 2015

Elvis Monologues is an eclectic mix of real life characters whose personal stories cover a broad spectrum of experiences related to the King of ROCK n'ROLL, Elvis Aaron Presley. Graceland by Ellen Byron is about two ardent Elvis fans, Bev and Rootie. They are camped out before...

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Wicked in Tampa Wicked
Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] (2/03-2/28)
Who Goes There? (the Thing's the play) in Tampa Who Goes There? (the Thing's the play)
Carrollwood Cultural Center (4/24-4/25)
Hate Mail in Tampa Hate Mail
The Off-Central (1/14-1/24)
Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play in Tampa Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play
Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center for the Performing Arts (12/03-12/23)
Spring Awakening in Tampa Spring Awakening
MAD Theatre of Tampa (10/09-10/18)
Bat Boy: The Musical in Tampa Bat Boy: The Musical
Carrollwood Cultural Center (10/16-10/25)
Shrek the Musical in Tampa Shrek the Musical
American Stage Theatre Company (3/31-5/02)
Much Ado About Nothing in Tampa Much Ado About Nothing
Jobsite Theater (1/13-2/07)
Destroying David in Tampa Destroying David
The Off-Central (11/12-11/22)
Big Fish in Tampa Big Fish
Eight O'Clock Theatre (4/30-5/09)