Doubt
5/1/2008 to
351-8000
The John Patrick Shanley award winner about the confrontation between a nun and a priest in the 1960s ends its run May 1 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
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Smash
5/3/2008 to
351-8000
This Jeffrey Hatcher adaptation of a Shaw novel about a socialist millionaire whose plans to overthrow the government go awry is mostly entertaining, in a production running through May 3 at the Asolo Rep.
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The Underpants
5/4/2008 to
351-8000
Steve Martin's adaptation of Carl Sternheim's farce, where the action begins with an underwear accident, continues through May 4 in an FSU/Asolo Conservatory production in the Cook Theatre.
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Toxic Audio
5/4/2008 to
366-9000
This Grammy-nominated a cappella production continues through May 4 at Florida Studio Theatre's Stage III.
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Funny Girl
5/11/2008 to
366-5454
Fanny Brice (Catherine Randazzo in this production) strives for show biz success and true love in this Jule Styne-Bob Merrill musical, onstage through May 11 at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.
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The Miamians
5/24/2008 to
366-9000
Michael McKeever's play about three families of different ethnic backgrounds living in the city across Alligator Alley from us continues through May 24 at Florida Studio Theatre.
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Outlaws and Angels
5/12/2008 to 6/7/2008
366-9000
This revue features music by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and other country legends, through June 7 on FST's cabaret stage.
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The Long Weekend
5/8/2008 to 5/18/2008
778-5755
A comedy of manners by Norm Foster, set during a weekend visit between two couples. Onstage May 8-18 at the Island Players.
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Ragtime
5/8/2008 to 5/25/2008
748-5875
The sweeping musical adapted from the quintessentially American stories of E.L. Doctorow's book takes to the stage May 8-25 at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre.
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Disney’s the Lion King
5/8/2008 to 6/22/2008
(800) 955-1045
Julie Taymor's magical stage interpretation of the Disney musical film comes to life May 8 through June 22 at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
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The Hobbit
5/8/2008 to 5/18/2008
488-1115
Tolkien's classic tale of elves, wizards, dragons, a ring and one small hobbit named Bilbo Baggins turns up on the Venice Little Theatre stage, May 8-18.
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Aunt Rudele's Family Reunion
5/8/2008 to 5/17/2008
360-7399
This production starring Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder Nate Jacobs as Aunt Rudele, who teaches life lessons between songs and tirades, replaces WBTT's previously announced Love in the Key of Aretha, onstage May 8-17 at the Historic Asolo Theater.
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Lady
5/1/2008 to 5/9/2008
351-8000
A new play by Craig Wright, producer of Lost and a writer for Six Feet Under, which places three old buddies on a hunting trip that may change their relationships forever. Onstage May 9 through June 1 in an Asolo Rep production at the Cook Theatre.
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Chicago
5/13/2008 to 7/6/2008
366-5454
The Bob Fosse hit is razzle-dazzlin' 'em May 13 through July 6 over at the Golden Apple.
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Come Blow Your Horn
5/13/2008 to 5/26/2008
488-1115
Neil Simon's early comedy, about a pair of brothers, one swinging, one not, trying to escape their parents' demands. Onstage May 13-26 at Venice Little Theatre.
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Working: A Musical
5/16/2008 to 6/8/2008
351-8000
Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso adapted the true stories in Studs Terkel's book about workers in all walks of life; it runs May 16 through June 8 at Asolo Rep.
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The Rocky Horror Show
5/24/2008 to 6/14/2008
488-1115
Brad and Janet, Frank-n-Furter, Riff Raff and the whole crazy gang are back in this ever popular musical, onstage May 24 through June 14 at VLT's Stage II.
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The Players Performing Arts Studio Spectacular Showcase
5/30/2008 to 5/31/2008
365-2494
Songs, dance and a tribute to T.V. Land, May 30 and 31 at the Players Theatre.
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Outlaws and Angels
6/7/2008 to
366-9000
A revue featuring the songs of country stars such as Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and Tammy Wynette, ending its run at Florida Studio Theatre's cabaret June 7.
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Working: A Musical
6/1/2008 to 6/8/2008
351-8000
A revised version of the Stephen Schwartz-Nina Faso adaptation of Studs Terkel's book about working stiffs continues through June 8 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
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The Rocky Horror Show
6/1/2008 to 6/14/2008
488-1115
Venice Little Theatre reprises its hit version of the rock musical spoof, through June 14. And yes, Janet, there is a midnight show.
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Disney’s The Lion King
6/1/2008 to 6/22/2008
(800) 955-1045
The Broadway hit adaptation of the tale of Simba and his friends continues through June 22 at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
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Chicago
6/1/2008 to 7/6/2008
366-5454
Those merry murderesses of the Bob Fosse musical continue their wicked ways through July 6 at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.
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The Tempest
6/12/2008 to 6/15/2008
365-2494
It's not your granddaddy's Shakespeare, I guess, as the Players of Sarasota promise "the hippest Shakespeare show you've ever seen." We'll see….anyway, it's onstage June 12-15 at the Players.
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Menopause The Musical
6/13/2008 to 7/13/2008
351-8000
They're ba-a-a-ck! Yes, those ladies with the hot flashes and mood swings return to the Asolo Rep stage, in a production running June 13 through July 13. A hot ticket, indeed, as an earlier Menopause at the Asolo ran on…and on…and on.
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Swing!
5/19/2008 to 5/29/2008
748-5875
The Manatee Players bring back this 2007-08 season hit offering an evening of swing music, with performances June 19-22 and 26-29 at the Riverfront Theatre.
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The Narrow Gate
6/19/2008 to 6/29/2008
488-1115
Venice Little Theatre's Stage II presents a summer production of a new play by Scott Kopischke, one exploring the life of philosopher-astronomer Galileo after he's jailed in a tower for heresy. Running June 19-29.
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The Good Body
6/26/2008 to 6/29/2008
365-2494
An area premiere of a newer work by playwright Eve Ensler (The Vagina Monologues), debuting on the Players stage June 26-29.
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Chicago
7/6/2008 to
366-5454
The Kander-Ebb-Fosse hit ends its run at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre July 6.
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The Mystery of Irma Vep
7/13/2008 to
366-9000
Two actors play eight classic characters (think Wuthering Heights, The Mummy's Curse and more) in this campy, quick-change satire, playing through July 13 on Florida Studio Theatre's mainstage.
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Menopause the Musical
7/13/2008 to
351-8000
More hot flashes and failing memories as the popular musical receives a reprise, through July 13 on the Asolo Repertory Theatre's mainstage.
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The Play’s the Thing Playreading Festival
7/7/2008 to 7/12/2008
365-2494
A minimum of six new plays will receive readings at the Players Theatre in this annual summer competition, taking place July 7-12 with performances at 7:30 p.m. each night.
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The Musical of Musicals The Musical
7/8/2008 to 8/31/2008
366-5454
Remember that old melodrama line "I can't pay the rent"? It turns up again in this musical parody, which offers stories and songs on that theme done in the style of various composers, including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Kander and Ebb. Onstage July 8 through Aug. 31 at the Golden Apple.
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If the Devil Could Fall in Love
7/17/2008 to 7/20/2008
365-2494
Satan develops a thing for a New York novelist in this new piece by Jenny Beres, winner of the Players' 2007 The Play's the Thing competition. Onstage at the Players Theatre July 17-20.
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True West
7/17/2008 to 8/3/2008
358-5330
Two brothers clash violently while collaborating on a Hollywood script in this Sam Shepard play, onstage July 17 through Aug. 3 in a Banyan Theater Company production at the Cook Theatre.
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Southern Comforts
7/23/2008 to 8/9/2008
366-9000
A play by Kathryn Clark about a retirement-age couple (he a New Jersey widower, she a Southern widow) who marry and face questions about their new life together, onstage July 23 through Aug. 9 at Florida Studio Theatre.
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Oklahoma!
7/30/2008 to 8/9/2008
488-1115
A "summer stock" production of the classic musical, running July 30 through Aug. 9 at Venice Little Theatre.
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The Clean House
8/7/2008 to 8/24/2008
358-5330
Sarah Ruhl's play about a Brazilian cleaning woman with a penchant for comedy, and the complicated lives of her employer and family, onstage Aug. 7-24 in a Banyan Theater offering at the Cook.
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Summer Rep Series
8/12/2008 to 8/23/2008
488-1115
Titles TBA in this Venice Little Theatre series, running Aug. 12-23.
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The Will Rogers Follies
8/21/2008 to 9/7/2008
748-5875
The Manatee Players open their season with this look at the life of folksy humorist Rogers, Aug. 21 through Sept. 7.
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Forbidden Broadway
9/5/2008 to 9/21/2008
488-1115
A Venice Little Theatre cabaret production of the long-running spoof, Sept. 5-21 in VLT's Pinkerton Theatre.
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Company
9/25/2008 to 10/5/2008
365-2494
One of composer Stephen Sondheim's earlier works, centering on a young bachelor whose friends are all married…for better or for worse…and his own fears of commitment. Playing Sept. 25 through Oct. 5 at the Players Theatre.
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Steel Magnolias
9/25/2008 to 10/12/2008
748-5875
Playwright Robert Harling's comedy-drama about the ladies in a small-town Southern beauty parlor takes to the stage Sept. 25 through Oct. 12 at the Manatee Players.
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Steel Magnolias
9/30/2008 to 10/19/2008
488-1115
No, it's not déjà vu…this Southern-fried weeper is actually onstage at Venice Little Theatre as well, Sept. 30 through Oct. 19.
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