Cody Carlson
Latest News on Cody Carlson:
Review: Mark E. Leib's WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS TRIUMPH at the Jaeb Theater (Mar 16, 2025)
WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS TRIUMPH Extended at Stageworks Theatre (Feb 20, 2025)
Previews: LIFE AMPLIFIED SPECTACULAR at The Studio At Carrollwood Cultural Center (Sep 17, 2024)
Review: Mark E. Leib's WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS TRIUMPH at the Jaeb Theater (Mar 16, 2025)
WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS TRIUMPH Extended at Stageworks Theatre (Feb 20, 2025)
Previews: LIFE AMPLIFIED SPECTACULAR at The Studio At Carrollwood Cultural Center (Sep 17, 2024)
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Review: Mark E. Leib's WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS TRIUMPH at the Jaeb Theater
by Peter Nason - Mar 16, 2025
It's a celebration of our city and local black history, marvelously acted in a thrill ride of a show.
by Peter Nason - Mar 16, 2025
It's a celebration of our city and local black history, marvelously acted in a thrill ride of a show.
WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS TRIUMPH Extended at Stageworks Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025
Tampa's civil rights history will return to center stage as Stageworks Theatre re-mounts 'When the Righteous Triumph,' now extended due to overwhelming demand. Learn more about the extended production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025
Tampa's civil rights history will return to center stage as Stageworks Theatre re-mounts 'When the Righteous Triumph,' now extended due to overwhelming demand. Learn more about the extended production and see how to purchase tickets.
Previews: LIFE AMPLIFIED SPECTACULAR at The Studio At Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 17, 2024
Whether you missed it, dissed it, or want to reminisce it, Life Amplified SPECTACULAR offers the perfect opportunity to create or recreate those special moments. The prom's theme is a throwback to the 70s, voted on by social media, inviting attendees to dust off their bell bottoms and tease their hair for a night of Saturday Night Fever.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 17, 2024
Whether you missed it, dissed it, or want to reminisce it, Life Amplified SPECTACULAR offers the perfect opportunity to create or recreate those special moments. The prom's theme is a throwback to the 70s, voted on by social media, inviting attendees to dust off their bell bottoms and tease their hair for a night of Saturday Night Fever.
Review: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL at Stageworks Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Jun 12, 2023
The Great American Trailer Park Musical written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso is a two-act musical exploring relationships between the tenants of Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in Starke, Florida. Its main focus is between Pippi a “stripper on the run,” Jeannie an Agoraphobic, and Norbert, Jeannie’s toll booth collector husband. First performed in 2004 at the first annual New York Music Theatre Festival, and then on off-Broadway in 2005. Opening at Bows at Dodger Stages in November of 2005, with Betsy Kelso directing. The show played 121 performances and closed in December of 2005. The first regional premiere in the U.S. was performed in June of 2006 at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida. The first National Tour began in Spokane, Washington in January of 2008.
by Drew Eberhard - Jun 12, 2023
The Great American Trailer Park Musical written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso is a two-act musical exploring relationships between the tenants of Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in Starke, Florida. Its main focus is between Pippi a “stripper on the run,” Jeannie an Agoraphobic, and Norbert, Jeannie’s toll booth collector husband. First performed in 2004 at the first annual New York Music Theatre Festival, and then on off-Broadway in 2005. Opening at Bows at Dodger Stages in November of 2005, with Betsy Kelso directing. The show played 121 performances and closed in December of 2005. The first regional premiere in the U.S. was performed in June of 2006 at the Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida. The first National Tour began in Spokane, Washington in January of 2008.
Review: An Experimentally Avant-Garde Staging of Jonathan Larson's RENT at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Aug 14, 2022
Jonathan Larson a name synonymous with American Musical Theatre in the 90s penned this phenom of a Musical based on the Puccini Opera La Boheme. Featuring a rock and roll score unlike anything heard on Broadway at its time, Rent received critical and mass acclaim following the untimely passing of its creator, who passed prior to its premiere. With such recognizable songs as, “Take Me or Leave Me,” “Will I,” “Out Tonight,” and probably the biggest musical theatre anthem of its time “Seasons of Love,” Rent went on to achieve Tony and Pulitzer claim and won the world over with its unique score and storyline of unlikely characters who were mirror images of very real people in its time. Still a musical that has many outdated references manages mass appeal today.
by Drew Eberhard - Aug 14, 2022
Jonathan Larson a name synonymous with American Musical Theatre in the 90s penned this phenom of a Musical based on the Puccini Opera La Boheme. Featuring a rock and roll score unlike anything heard on Broadway at its time, Rent received critical and mass acclaim following the untimely passing of its creator, who passed prior to its premiere. With such recognizable songs as, “Take Me or Leave Me,” “Will I,” “Out Tonight,” and probably the biggest musical theatre anthem of its time “Seasons of Love,” Rent went on to achieve Tony and Pulitzer claim and won the world over with its unique score and storyline of unlikely characters who were mirror images of very real people in its time. Still a musical that has many outdated references manages mass appeal today.
Review: Latoya McCormick and Topher Warren Rock the House in Eight O'Clock Theatre's Production of Jonathan Larson's RENT
by Peter Nason - Aug 13, 2022
The musical is all over the place, but key performances make this one show to go out of your way to see.
by Peter Nason - Aug 13, 2022
The musical is all over the place, but key performances make this one show to go out of your way to see.
Review: LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST at Classical Actors Ensemble
by Jared Fessler - Jul 3, 2022
What did our critic think of LOVE'S, LABOR'S, LOST at Classical Actors Ensamble?
by Jared Fessler - Jul 3, 2022
What did our critic think of LOVE'S, LABOR'S, LOST at Classical Actors Ensamble?
The Trust Hosts Classical Actors Ensemble's Rooftop Fundraiser Performance Of LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2022
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced that Classical Actors Ensemble is back in Twin Cities parks and downtown Minneapolis for their eighth summer to present a new production of Love's Labor's Lost.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2022
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced that Classical Actors Ensemble is back in Twin Cities parks and downtown Minneapolis for their eighth summer to present a new production of Love's Labor's Lost.
BWW Review: Eight O'Clock Theatre's Marvelous AVENUE Q Thankfully Still Has the Power to Offend
by Peter Nason - May 11, 2019
It's like 'Sesame Street' meets 'Rent,' with more than a dash of 'Book of Mormon' humor thrown in for good measure.
by Peter Nason - May 11, 2019
It's like 'Sesame Street' meets 'Rent,' with more than a dash of 'Book of Mormon' humor thrown in for good measure.
BWW Previews: VIOLET makes musical debut through New Tampa Players at University Area CDC
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Oct 12, 2018
Coming to stage at University Area CDC is a lesser known musical production called Violet. Violet tells the story of a young disfigured woman who embarks on a journey by bus from her farm in Spruce Pine, North Carolina to Tulsa, Oklahoma in order to be healed.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Oct 12, 2018
Coming to stage at University Area CDC is a lesser known musical production called Violet. Violet tells the story of a young disfigured woman who embarks on a journey by bus from her farm in Spruce Pine, North Carolina to Tulsa, Oklahoma in order to be healed.
BWW Review: Riveting SPRING AWAKENING IS at Eight 'O Clock Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 13, 2018
Young people wanting answers and adults refusing to give them is the theme of Eight 'O Clock Theatre's newest production July 13-22, a dark coming of age tale, Spring Awakening. Written in 1891 with modern folk-rock music and lyrics applied by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater in 2006, Spring Awakening is a story of friends growing up in Germany, girls and boys discovering their sexuality with no one willing to guide them. The musical covers topics like abuse, homosexuality, masturbation, sadomasochism, suicide, and abortion. It frankly explores what happens when parents are too prudish to discuss the hormonal urges that come with impending adulthood.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 13, 2018
Young people wanting answers and adults refusing to give them is the theme of Eight 'O Clock Theatre's newest production July 13-22, a dark coming of age tale, Spring Awakening. Written in 1891 with modern folk-rock music and lyrics applied by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater in 2006, Spring Awakening is a story of friends growing up in Germany, girls and boys discovering their sexuality with no one willing to guide them. The musical covers topics like abuse, homosexuality, masturbation, sadomasochism, suicide, and abortion. It frankly explores what happens when parents are too prudish to discuss the hormonal urges that come with impending adulthood.
BWW Previews: YOUTH IN REVOLT: SPRING AWAKENING at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 11, 2018
With themes of abuse, statutory rape, abortion, and suicide, director Jason Tucker does not shy away from any of the controversial subjects. It's today's story… except for the unmistakable fact that it's based in Germany circa 1891. Based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 play, Spring Awakening at Eight O'Clock Theatre is a dark coming-of-age tale of kids looking for answers and the adults who refuse to provide them.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 11, 2018
With themes of abuse, statutory rape, abortion, and suicide, director Jason Tucker does not shy away from any of the controversial subjects. It's today's story… except for the unmistakable fact that it's based in Germany circa 1891. Based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 play, Spring Awakening at Eight O'Clock Theatre is a dark coming-of-age tale of kids looking for answers and the adults who refuse to provide them.
BWW Review: 17 for 2017: The Best Shows & Performances of the Year in the Tampa-St. Petersburg Area
by Peter Nason - Dec 26, 2017
A look back at the very best local productions that 2017 had to offer.
by Peter Nason - Dec 26, 2017
A look back at the very best local productions that 2017 had to offer.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Stageworks- This is Definitely Not Sesame Street
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Dec 5, 2017
My daughter introduced me to the sarcastic wit of the music in Avenue Q on the way to college a few years ago, so I sort of knew going in, this wasn't your typical musical.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Dec 5, 2017
My daughter introduced me to the sarcastic wit of the music in Avenue Q on the way to college a few years ago, so I sort of knew going in, this wasn't your typical musical.
BWW Review: BROADWAY BENT: VILLIANS STEP INTO THE BAD SIDE at The Studio At Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 9, 2017
Performed in The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center, BROADWAY BENT: VILLIANS was a celebration of the most despicable, evil, contemptable characters in the history of Broadway.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 9, 2017
Performed in The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center, BROADWAY BENT: VILLIANS was a celebration of the most despicable, evil, contemptable characters in the history of Broadway.
BWW Review: A Fun Stageworks Journey to AVENUE Q
by Peter Nason - May 11, 2017
Funny and serious, cynical and heartwarming at the same time, it's extremely enjoyable but offers nothing new or revelatory.
by Peter Nason - May 11, 2017
Funny and serious, cynical and heartwarming at the same time, it's extremely enjoyable but offers nothing new or revelatory.
BWW Review: Brian Beach & Cody Carlson Rock the New Tampa Players' Production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Peter Nason - Apr 3, 2017
The incredible, lively performances, especially among the show's leads, should not be missed.
by Peter Nason - Apr 3, 2017
The incredible, lively performances, especially among the show's leads, should not be missed.
New Tampa Players is Bringing JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Their Home Stage at the University Area CDC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2017
New Tampa Players is bringing Jesus Christ Superstar to their home stage at the University Area CDC March 31 through April 2 and April 7 through April 9, but first they have been taking the show on the road. Earlier this month, the cast performed a musical revue for the resident families at Metropolitan Ministries. 'Rehearsals for Superstar have been demanding, so I wasn't sure how the cast would feel about giving up a Saturday,' Director G. Frank Meekins said, 'but in the end it was a privilege to be able to share musical theater with adults and children who might not otherwise get to see a live performance like this.'
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2017
New Tampa Players is bringing Jesus Christ Superstar to their home stage at the University Area CDC March 31 through April 2 and April 7 through April 9, but first they have been taking the show on the road. Earlier this month, the cast performed a musical revue for the resident families at Metropolitan Ministries. 'Rehearsals for Superstar have been demanding, so I wasn't sure how the cast would feel about giving up a Saturday,' Director G. Frank Meekins said, 'but in the end it was a privilege to be able to share musical theater with adults and children who might not otherwise get to see a live performance like this.'
New Tampa Players Announces Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2017
Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970 rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started as a rock opera concept album before its Broadway debut in 1971. The musical is sung-through, with no spoken dialogue.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2017
Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970 rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started as a rock opera concept album before its Broadway debut in 1971. The musical is sung-through, with no spoken dialogue.
BWW Review: The Kids Aren't Alright in SPRING AWAKENING
by Desiree Fantal - Sep 13, 2016
When did you learn about sex? How? Who told you about 'the birds and the bees,' 'making a baby,' 'when two people really love one another'? I'm not sure where I picked it up, though I'm fairly certain it wasn't from my parents. The gag reflex rising in my throat even at the thought makes me certain I never flat out asked my mother. In any case the information got to me somehow, and I lived to tell the tale via hazy, inconsistent memories. mad Theatre of Tampa's production of SPRING AWAKENING, the first show of their 16th season, follows a group of adolescents in late 19th century Germany as they question what's happening to their bodies - physically and emotionally
by Desiree Fantal - Sep 13, 2016
When did you learn about sex? How? Who told you about 'the birds and the bees,' 'making a baby,' 'when two people really love one another'? I'm not sure where I picked it up, though I'm fairly certain it wasn't from my parents. The gag reflex rising in my throat even at the thought makes me certain I never flat out asked my mother. In any case the information got to me somehow, and I lived to tell the tale via hazy, inconsistent memories. mad Theatre of Tampa's production of SPRING AWAKENING, the first show of their 16th season, follows a group of adolescents in late 19th century Germany as they question what's happening to their bodies - physically and emotionally
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