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Jennifer Who Is Leaving
Jennifer Who Is Leaving
10/18 - 12/1/2024


Nan is working the night shift at Dunkin, fielding frequent calls from her husband, who needs help finding…everything. Meanwhile, Jennifer is doing her best to ...

Little Women
Little Women
12/4 - 12/15/2024


Little Women Music by Jason Howland Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein Book by Allan Knee Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott   Dec. 5-15, ...

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
12/5 - 12/15/2024


Family Musical Fantasy We're off to see the wizard! This timeless tale of a Kansas farm girl who travels over the rainbow - only to ...

Christmas with the Crawfords
Christmas with the Crawfords
12/6 - 12/22/2024


The southwest Florida premiere of Christmas with the Crawfords, created by Richard Winchester and written by Mark Sargent, opens December 6 at The Laboratory Theater ...

Waitress
Waitress
11/6 - 12/29/2024


Features music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles.   Jenna is a waitress stuck in a loveless marriage. She also happens to be ...

A Motown Christmas
A Motown Christmas
11/27 - 1/5/2025


During the holiday season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents its Christmas card to the community, the exuberant musical revue, “A Motown Christmas.” (Created, adapted and ...

Fun Home
Fun Home
3/5 - 3/16/2025


Fun Home Music by  Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by  Lisa Kron Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel   March 6-16, 2025 The ...

Five Guys Named Moe
Five Guys Named Moe
3/5 - 4/6/2025


Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents “Five Guys Named Moe,” with book by Clarke Peters and lyrics and music by Louis Jordan and others. (Directed by Jim ...

Into the Woods
Into the Woods
4/9 - 4/20/2025


Into the Woods Book by James Lapine Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim April 10-20, 2025 The Crossings at Siesta Key 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, ...

No One Is Forgotten
No One Is Forgotten
3/21 - 4/27/2025


NO ONE IS FORGOTTEN by Winter Miller U.S. citizens Lali and Beng are being held prisoner in a small, dirty cement cell. Where have they ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
3/26 - 5/25/2025


Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. From their New Jersey roots to the Rock & Roll ...

Syncopated Avenue
Syncopated Avenue
4/16 - 5/25/2025


Closing Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2024-2025 season is a brand-new world premiere musical, “Syncopated Avenue.” (Created, adapted and directed by WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs.) ...



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Review: WAITRESS at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - November 13, 2024

Life has an uncanny way of serving up surprises, doesn't it? Take Jenna Hunterson, for example. Here she is, a multi-talented waitress and baker stuck in a situation stickier than overcooked caramel. Her husband? Let's just say he's the perfect recipe for disaster. And just when Jenna thinks things ...

Review: JENNIFER, WHO IS LEAVING at Urbanite Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - October 28, 2024

Nan, working alone on a cold winter’s night at a local donut shop, juggles tasks with the grace of a circus performer. Her husband’s calls provide a touch of comedic relief as he bumbles around searching for his elusive car keys. Nan's patience, though worn thin, endures with an exhausted yet loving...

Review: SOUL CROONERS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe


by Shanti M. Kennedy - October 26, 2024

What did our critic think of SOUL CROONERS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?...

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel


by Shanti M. Kennedy - September 25, 2024

In a fun and heartwarming tale that many of us know well, 'Shrek the Musical' tells the story of an embittered ogre named Shrek whose peaceful swamp home is taken over by fairy tale creatures banished by the power-hungry Lord Farquaad. With the comical Donkey by his side, Shrek strikes a deal with F...

Review: THE FANTASTICKS at Manatee Performing Arts Center


by Jacob Ruscoe - September 20, 2024

The Fantasticks, the beloved musical that has captured the hearts of audiences for over 50 years, recently graced the stage at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, and what a delightful performance it was! With its timeless story, enchanting music, and talented cast, this production of The Fantastick...

Review: THE OUTSIDER at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - August 17, 2024

What did our critic think of THE OUTSIDER at Florida Studio Theatre?...

Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Sarasota Players


by Jacob Ruscoe - August 11, 2024

The Sarasota Players' production of 'American Idiot' was a thrilling and electric performance that captured the raw energy and rebellious spirit of Green Day's iconic album. Directed by Brian Finnerty, the show was a powerful and immersive experience that left the audience on the edge of their seats...

Review: HEATHERS at Fed's Backyard Theater


by Jacob Ruscoe - August 07, 2024

Federico Hradek, has worked tirelessly to transform his garage into a fully functioning theater complete with a stage and professional lighting. The ambience created by this intimate setting was perfect for the dark comedy that is Heathers....

Review: THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 17, 2024

Florida Studio Theatre impresses with their Summertime Mainstage Season opener, delivering a delightful mix of love songs, and sharp-witted comic numbers. This lively revue, perfectly suited to lift spirits during the weighty summer months, captures the essence of joy with both familiar and lesser-k...

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Rise Above Performing Arts


by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 11, 2024

Spring Awakening, with music by Duncan Sheik and Lyrics by Steven Sater, takes audiences on a wild ride through the tumultuous seas of adolescence. Exploring themes of attraction, desire, insecurity, and the rollercoaster of young adult life, this electrifying show is a must-see for anyone looking t...



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