Francis Wilson Playhouse encourages and promotes recognition of the performing arts, develops local artistic and theatrical talents, and presents quality theatrical productions for our community. Our vision is to amplify community artistic and theatrical talents through diverse engagement and immersive, affordable experiences.
For nearly 100 years, Francis Wilson Playhouse has been a local venue for amazing Broadway-style productions, featuring some of the best talent in the Tampa Bay Area. All of our actors, technicians and backstage crew members are volunteers!
The Wizard of Oz - December 5, 2024 to December 22, 2024 The timeless, family-friendly classic The Wizard of Oz comes to technicolor life on the Francis Wilson Playhouse stage this holiday season. Join us for a magical journey to the Emerald City and beyond with Dorothy!Based on the 1939 film, this whimsical musical follows Dorothy as she journeys through ... |
The Ladies of the Camellias - January 9, 2025 to January 19, 2025 The world's two most famous actresses, Sarah Bernhardt & Eleonora Duce, are playing the same role in dueling productions. Mayhem ensues as they meet and verbal weapons are played. Clever and funny, with a touch of slapstick! ... |
The Oscar Winners - January 25, 2025 to January 25, 2025 Since 1934, the Academy Awards have have presented a Best Song award to talented songwriters. From the Lullaby of Broadway to Thanks for the Memory, from Buttons and Bows to Over the Rainbow, these songs are timeless classics. So whether you prefer The Way We Were or Chim Chim Cheree, Never on Sunda ... |
Man of La Mancha - February 13, 2025 to March 2, 2025 One of the most enduring works of musical theatre will play the Francis Wilson stage come mid-February: Man of La Mancha. Set in late 16th century Spain, this play-within-a-play follows prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition, particularly one self-dubbed Don Quixote, imagining themselves as chivalrous ... |
The Sunshine Boys - April 3, 2025 to April 13, 2025 Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Sunshine Boys features a formerly successful vaudeville comedy duo. The duo reluctantly reunites in the 1970’s for a TV special. Their personalities clash and tensions are high, but this special might be the key to moving forward. ... |
Cole Porter's Broadway - April 19, 2025 to April 19, 2025 For 35 years, Cole Porter wrote music & lyrics for the Broadway stage, creating an amazing catalogue of hits. In this concert, we'll celebrate such shows as Anything Goes, Can-Can, DuBarry was a Lady, Silk Stockings, Jubilee, Out of This World, Let's Face It, Leave it to Me, Panama Hattie, Red Hot a ... |
Kiss Me, Kate - May 1, 2025 to May 18, 2025 Cole Porter's Tony Award winning BEST MUSICAL that blends Shakespeare with backstage romances and shenanigans to create musical comedy heaven. |
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