Tampa Theatre Newsroom

Sondheim deserves the best, and that's what freeFall has certainly delivered!

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.

Powerstories Founder Fran Powers says, 'Our yearly festival showcasing incredible women playwrights takes on the age-old problem of not hearing enough women's voices in playwriting. Offering these writers their own stage sends a powerful message: 'Hey, you and your stories matter.' And it's not just about plays; it's a game-changer, encouraging more women to explore playwriting. Let's ensure their voices are heard, celebrated, and cherished in theatre.'

Ashley Rubin (Cinderella) explains, 'When we meet most of the princesses in this show, they've already reckoned with what needed to change about their lives. When we come upon Cinderella, she is still living in the Princess Complex, under the spell of trying to be the perfect princess. I think it's such an incredible journey to watch her throw off her rose-colored glasses and realize that the way she's been living has not necessarily served her in the way she hoped it would.'

Ruth Eckerd Hall will present The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA in October 2025. Hear Mamma Mia, S.O.S, Money, Money, Money, and more.

Two of the most acclaimed creative forces in modern dance, producer Robert Lepage and choreographer Guillaume Côté, bring Shakespeare’s Hamlet to the dance stage. Watch the video preview now!

After experiencing it, and after the cast and crew put on one hell of a show, I just couldn’t shake my disdain for the actual material.   It sometimes seemed unworthy of these delightful performers.

A Beautiful Noise is a Jukebox musical centered around Neil Diamond’s life, times, and music. It celebrated its Opening Night on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on December 4, 2022. Garnering much acclaim, the musical grossed more than $1 million at the Box Office leading up to its official opening night performance.

​​​​​​​Rhodes has worked with 18 young actors, aged 13 to 18, to bring the beloved characters of 'Little Women' to life. 'We did a lot of trust exercises allowing the kids to feel comfortable with each other so that we could achieve the desired vulnerability that this show requires,' she explains. 'We also had an excellent dramaturgy team that did extensive research for our production.'

Hillsborough Community College's Visual and Performing Arts Series will present QUEST by FLOCK, an internationally acclaimed contemporary dance production.

Coming to Carrollwood Cultural Center on February 8-9, 2025, Jordan Monsell's Shakespeare's Oz: A Parody Play in Five Acts is a unique staged reading that promises to delight audiences of all ages. It offers a fresh and comedic take on the classic story of The Wizard of Oz through the lens of Shakespearean verse.

See photos from inside rehearsal for Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s much-traveled musical Road Show, directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis. The show is the fifth Sondheim musical produced by the company.

Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts will present Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, an enchanting production tailored for our children's education theater series.

The national tour of the musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA has cancelled all its touring dates, previously set for after a four week run at Paper Mill Playhouse which begins performances January 29th.

Riverdance 30th Anniversary Tour is coming to  the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, FL. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s much-traveled musical Road Show is directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis and is the fifth Sondheim musical produced by the company.

The Tampa Repertory Theatre will present the hit Off-Broadway play, EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, at USF Theatre Centre, January 31 - February February 2 and February 6-9.

Renowned international contemporary dance company FLOCK will bring their latest touring show 'Quest' to Hillsborough Community College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

'Letterhead' follows the protagonist's adventures through a distorted alternate reality of military letter-writing, careless judicial trials, and a government-sponsored cult community.

On stage from January 23 – February 9 is 'Venus in Fur.'  Directed by Stephen Bell, it promises a fresh and engaging interpretation, enriched with subtle humor and dynamic power plays. Bell shares his inspiration for directing this intense yet comedic masterpiece: 'I liked the intensity of the characters and the subtle but specific humor.'

On stage, February 7-23, at Stagework Theatre is Natalie Symons's 'The People Downstairs.' Symons, an avid actor since childhood, recalls, 'Even as a kid, I demanded my little friends be actors in my fully staged backyard productions... I was a nightmare.' Despite her early retirement from acting to concentrate on writing, she found playwriting to be a natural evolution of storytelling.

​​​​​​​On January 30, The Off-Central Players present '2 Across.'  Running through February 9, the play features two strangers, a man and a woman, who meet on a San Francisco BART train at 4:30 a.m. Both are married and engrossed in completing the New York Times crossword. She is an organized psychologist, while he is a free-spirited, unemployed ad executive. Their initial banter over the crossword puzzles soon evolves into a deeper connection, revealing their values and vulnerabilities.

It's a balls to the walls, big-hearted but empty-headed jukebox musical that celebrates the 1980s hair bands. Guaranteed to make you escape the world's current tumult!

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to Cher's legacy, The Cher Show, currently running at the Straz Center through this Sunday, is a musical that doesn't just celebrate her life—it captures the enduring spirit and resilience of one of the greatest icons of our time, making it an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Matt & Ben promises a mix of delusions and dreams that rest on a foundation of female talent to bring this quirky play to life.