Before I worked here, my favorite party of the year was the Broadway Ball, the annual TBPAC fundraiser.
Dinner on stage. Memorable music, including some incredible songs from "Phantom" one year. Elegant but fun. Cool auction items.
It's still one of my favorite parties, but now that I'm on staff, it's not quite the same for me.
However, you can experience it as I once did. It's coming up Oct. 11.
There's a link for more info on the tbpac home page.
I'll be there, too, at the staff table if there's room. -- MichaelK
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
A buffet of choices ...
The nice thing about having five stages at TBPAC is the variety of performers and shows that we can offer over a short period of time. We try very hard to avoid the phrase "something for everybody," but we do appeal to a wide sampling of tastes.
In the next 11 days, you can see the thought-provoking play "Blackbird," Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew Tour, spoken-word artist Henry Rollins, comedian Margaret Cho and the reunion tour of Cheech and Chong. (Thirty years ago, I never would have imagined writing that last bit.)
Plus, Saturday is our annual free Open House and the last day for our 50 percent off Early Bird specials on selected shows and performances. (Note from our attorneys: Some restrictions apply.)
Check out the details on this page and throughout our site. Enjoy your weekend. -- MichaelK
In the next 11 days, you can see the thought-provoking play "Blackbird," Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew Tour, spoken-word artist Henry Rollins, comedian Margaret Cho and the reunion tour of Cheech and Chong. (Thirty years ago, I never would have imagined writing that last bit.)
Plus, Saturday is our annual free Open House and the last day for our 50 percent off Early Bird specials on selected shows and performances. (Note from our attorneys: Some restrictions apply.)
Check out the details on this page and throughout our site. Enjoy your weekend. -- MichaelK
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Things that make marketers (even more) crazy
People keep telling me "Lion King" is sold out.
True, it's doing very well, but it's not sold out.
If it were sold out, we'd stop running ads and save the money.
So if you've been thinking about seeing this show, or any show, don't assume it's sold out until you try ... especially if you're still seeing ads for it. -- MichaelK
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True, it's doing very well, but it's not sold out.
If it were sold out, we'd stop running ads and save the money.
So if you've been thinking about seeing this show, or any show, don't assume it's sold out until you try ... especially if you're still seeing ads for it. -- MichaelK
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Monday, June 25, 2007
Get your Q on
If you just can't wait til Avenue Q hits the Big Guava, you can head over to their website and download all manner of widgets - including wallpaper, screEn savers and banners to show your love for the furry ones.
Who says the internet is just for porn?
-dj
Who says the internet is just for porn?
-dj
Friday, May 18, 2007
Ladies Nights?
TBPAC is seemingly teeming with gynocentric programming over the summer: Menopause the Musical, Woman in Mind, The Sisters Rosensweig. We just had Patty Larkin and Lily Tomlin. I suppose Clay Aiken, though not a woman, fits in line as a very female-friendly artist.
Of course not all of those shows or artists have exclusively female appeal, but at least on the surface they all certainly do. Women account for the largest group of people who buy tickets for shows here at TBPAC, so that's not so bad.
Actually if you really want to get technical, we know our most regular ticket buyer is a woman between the ages of 45 and 55 who has at least some college education and a household income of over $75,000. So I won't act surprised that artists/shows like I listed above do very well here.
Menopause is certainly an event, and is an enormous draw. The show posted the single-best record for a show in the Jaeb Theater last summer. It sold more than a million dollars in tickets - simply amazing. It handily beat out heavyweights like Forever Plaid and Shear Madness in the process.
The show opens officially tonight and is currently on sale through the end of July. Tickets are going extremely fast - people will be hard-pressed to get decent seats unless you want to buy a minimum of two to three weeks in advance.
Get 'em while they're hot-flashing. Ok, ok ... I'll stop.
And you dudes? Depending on your age and sense of humor there's laughs to be had at Menopause, Woman in Mind should easily appeal to anyone with a like of BBC comedies like The Office, Fawlty Towers or old Python - and there's always that icon of male humor, Mel Brooks, who has a little musical coming back this summer that you might have heard of based on some movie.
We're not getting rid of the men's rooms. Promise.
Of course not all of those shows or artists have exclusively female appeal, but at least on the surface they all certainly do. Women account for the largest group of people who buy tickets for shows here at TBPAC, so that's not so bad.
Actually if you really want to get technical, we know our most regular ticket buyer is a woman between the ages of 45 and 55 who has at least some college education and a household income of over $75,000. So I won't act surprised that artists/shows like I listed above do very well here.
Menopause is certainly an event, and is an enormous draw. The show posted the single-best record for a show in the Jaeb Theater last summer. It sold more than a million dollars in tickets - simply amazing. It handily beat out heavyweights like Forever Plaid and Shear Madness in the process.
The show opens officially tonight and is currently on sale through the end of July. Tickets are going extremely fast - people will be hard-pressed to get decent seats unless you want to buy a minimum of two to three weeks in advance.
Get 'em while they're hot-flashing. Ok, ok ... I'll stop.
And you dudes? Depending on your age and sense of humor there's laughs to be had at Menopause, Woman in Mind should easily appeal to anyone with a like of BBC comedies like The Office, Fawlty Towers or old Python - and there's always that icon of male humor, Mel Brooks, who has a little musical coming back this summer that you might have heard of based on some movie.
We're not getting rid of the men's rooms. Promise.
AMP - Carnival of the Arts - June15
Art After Dark happens every third Friday in Downtown Tampa. Take advantage man, take advantage.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Only 12 shows left for Cigar City Chronicles!
If you haven't made it out yet to see Cigar City Chronicles: A musical history of Tampa- you only have 2 more weekends to get down to the Jaeb Theater to see a living history lesson with some toe-tappin' tunes and some fine performances.
Don't miss it! Theater's not like DVD - you just can't wait for it to come out on DVD and add it to your Netflix cue!!!
-dj
Don't miss it! Theater's not like DVD - you just can't wait for it to come out on DVD and add it to your Netflix cue!!!
-dj
Welcome, Thespians!
It's that time again - Downtown Tampa is crawling with thousands and thousands of high school dramaphiles - all here to perform, learn and of course have a good time away from home for a week.
State Thespian Festival was always a highlight of my high school years, and was a primary reason I ended up in Tampa.
For those of you who may be here and stuck high and dry after your events have sold out, or if you;re looking for something different - we're offering $5 tickets to all performances of Cigar City Chronicles: A musical history of Tampa if you show your festival badge at the Ticket Office window as of 30 minutes to any curtain.
The show is only here for TWO MORE WEEKENDS, so take advantage.
Enjoy!
-dj
State Thespian Festival was always a highlight of my high school years, and was a primary reason I ended up in Tampa.
For those of you who may be here and stuck high and dry after your events have sold out, or if you;re looking for something different - we're offering $5 tickets to all performances of Cigar City Chronicles: A musical history of Tampa if you show your festival badge at the Ticket Office window as of 30 minutes to any curtain.
The show is only here for TWO MORE WEEKENDS, so take advantage.
Enjoy!
-dj
Monday, April 16, 2007
Bright Eyes - Cassadega on Technorati
Bright Eyes' new album - Cassadega - is ranking right now on technorati.com as the 4th most blogged about new release right now. They'll be here in Tampa in support of that album on May 16.
-dj
-dj
Friday, April 13, 2007
This weekend at TBPAC!
Cigar City Chronicles: A musical history of Tampa - Jaeb Theater. Fri. - Sun at 7:30pm, Sat. - Sun. at 2pm. ONLY THREE WEEKENDS REMAIN!
Jobsite Theater presents The March of the Kitefliers - Shimberg Playhouse. Fri. - Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm. FINAL WEEKEND!
Opera Tampa presents Giuseppe Verdi's Il Trovatore - Carol Morsani Hall. Fri. at 8pm, Sun. at 2pm.
Five Pianos, 50 fingers and one family - The 5 Browns - Ferguson Hall. Sat. at 7:30pm.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
They're Marching like Kitefliers ...
Take a few minutes to watch this final Jobsite Theater video podcast for their original play The March of the Kitefliers.
It explains a lot: what the show is all about, why it's important, favorite memories/moments from those who made it, why they think you should see it (even if you've already seen it) and it also has some pretty groovy real kiteflying footage from a company trip out to Picnic Island.
It's totally G-rated, though the show itself is essentially an R for adult language and humor.
This play was originally produced in 2005, where it played for four sold-out weeks to audiences who were as moved by the experience as those who made it. It exemplifies everything that Tampa Bay's art community can produce from the ground up with original material.
This 2007 run, which has been hailed by all who have seen it as superior to the original in every way, ends Sunday (4/15). In addition to Kitefliers being welcomed back with open arms by the Jobsite faithful and newcomers alike - it's been visited by producers from New York and Chicago and had a special proclamation from Mayor Iorio to kick off opening night.
Jobsite Theater is resident theater company in the Shimberg Playhouse at TBPAC.
-dj
(Full disclosure: I am lucky enough to be a producer of and artist in this show. It's been a life-defining project.)
It explains a lot: what the show is all about, why it's important, favorite memories/moments from those who made it, why they think you should see it (even if you've already seen it) and it also has some pretty groovy real kiteflying footage from a company trip out to Picnic Island.
It's totally G-rated, though the show itself is essentially an R for adult language and humor.
This play was originally produced in 2005, where it played for four sold-out weeks to audiences who were as moved by the experience as those who made it. It exemplifies everything that Tampa Bay's art community can produce from the ground up with original material.
This 2007 run, which has been hailed by all who have seen it as superior to the original in every way, ends Sunday (4/15). In addition to Kitefliers being welcomed back with open arms by the Jobsite faithful and newcomers alike - it's been visited by producers from New York and Chicago and had a special proclamation from Mayor Iorio to kick off opening night.
Jobsite Theater is resident theater company in the Shimberg Playhouse at TBPAC.
-dj
(Full disclosure: I am lucky enough to be a producer of and artist in this show. It's been a life-defining project.)
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The puzzling Pulitzer
The Pulitzer Prize is one of those awards that you know is important, but perhaps you don't know exactly what it means. According to Pulitzer.org, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is awarded to "a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life."
In 2006, The Pulitzer Prize Board decided not to award a Pulitzer in the category of Drama (this has happened before) because they felt the nominees didn't meet the high standards of the prize. Since the 2007 nominations will be announced on April 16, Playbill.com notes in an article published today, "An informal survey of theatre industry vets found that for the second year in a row, no work is an obvious standout the way Doubt was in 2005."
Did I mention Doubt will be here April 24-29 starring Cherry Jones in her Tony Award-winning role as Sister Aloysius?
– AngelaL/TBPAC
In 2006, The Pulitzer Prize Board decided not to award a Pulitzer in the category of Drama (this has happened before) because they felt the nominees didn't meet the high standards of the prize. Since the 2007 nominations will be announced on April 16, Playbill.com notes in an article published today, "An informal survey of theatre industry vets found that for the second year in a row, no work is an obvious standout the way Doubt was in 2005."
Did I mention Doubt will be here April 24-29 starring Cherry Jones in her Tony Award-winning role as Sister Aloysius?
– AngelaL/TBPAC
Monday, April 09, 2007
Bright Eyes - Cassadega, in stores tomorrow!
The new Bright Eyes release, Cassadega, will hit shelves tomorrow. I know you can pick a copy up locally at Vinyl Fever.
Also, don't miss them live here in Morsani Hall on May 16! Oakley Hall opens.
-dj
Also, don't miss them live here in Morsani Hall on May 16! Oakley Hall opens.
-dj
Friday, April 06, 2007
Cigar City Chronicles on WUSF
This story aired this afternoon on WUSF. It’s about Oaklawn cemetery. Four minutes or so into the piece, the reporter Bobbie O’Brian, runs into woman in the cemetery who is there to see the Ashley grave because of what she had learned from seeing Cigar City Chronicles. Take a listen.
--PB
This weekend at TBPAC!
Cigar City Chronicles: A musical history of Tampa - Jaeb Theater. Fri. - Sat. at 7:30pm, Sat. at 2pm.
The March of the Kitefliers - Shimberg Playhouse. Fri. - Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm. EASTER TICKET SPECIAL! Buy one, get one free tickets to the 4/8 4pm show ONLY. Use promo code MOTK on the phone or at the window!
The New Magic 94-9 EGGSTRAVAGANZA - on the grounds of TBPAC. Sat. 9-11am. Face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, free breakfast, a petting zoo and the locally-renown egg hunt!
It's BEAUTIFUL outside today, and looks like it's going to be that way all weekend. Enjoy this lovely cool weather before the hot, wet blanket gets put over us for the next nine months! Get out and enjoy yourselves!!!
The March of the Kitefliers - Shimberg Playhouse. Fri. - Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm. EASTER TICKET SPECIAL! Buy one, get one free tickets to the 4/8 4pm show ONLY. Use promo code MOTK on the phone or at the window!
The New Magic 94-9 EGGSTRAVAGANZA - on the grounds of TBPAC. Sat. 9-11am. Face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, free breakfast, a petting zoo and the locally-renown egg hunt!
It's BEAUTIFUL outside today, and looks like it's going to be that way all weekend. Enjoy this lovely cool weather before the hot, wet blanket gets put over us for the next nine months! Get out and enjoy yourselves!!!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Pre-show Q&A on the history of Spanish theater in Ybor!
Thurs., April 19, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., at the John F. Germany Public Library auditorium.
Dr. Kenya Dworkin y Mendez, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Carnegie-Mellon University, will talk about the history and cultural importance of Spanish theater in Ybor City, followed by Q&A from the audience.
BIO:
Dworkin y Mendez received her Ph.D. from the University of Hawai’i. Her current research involves an analysis of the cultural and sociolinguistic survival of a unique Latin community in Ybor City, Florida, through its tradition of Spanish-language and particularly Cuban theater. More specifically, the project also involves an analysis of the U.S. government's WPA Federal Theater Project during the 1930s and 1940s and its assimilatory goals with respect to the Spanish-speaking community in Ybor City. Other projects include 1) a sociolinguistic, ethnographic study of the circumstances surrounding the emigration of Puerto Ricans to Hawai’i; 2) a psycholinguistic and cultural analysis of the literary production of Latino monolingual, bicultural writers; and 3) an analysis of the self- contradicting discourse of identity and independence in late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century Cuba. She has published in Nuevo Texto CrÃtico and Lucero: A Journal of Iberian and Latin American Studies
For more on past Q&As see this post as well as this post.
Dr. Kenya Dworkin y Mendez, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Carnegie-Mellon University, will talk about the history and cultural importance of Spanish theater in Ybor City, followed by Q&A from the audience.
BIO:
Dworkin y Mendez received her Ph.D. from the University of Hawai’i. Her current research involves an analysis of the cultural and sociolinguistic survival of a unique Latin community in Ybor City, Florida, through its tradition of Spanish-language and particularly Cuban theater. More specifically, the project also involves an analysis of the U.S. government's WPA Federal Theater Project during the 1930s and 1940s and its assimilatory goals with respect to the Spanish-speaking community in Ybor City. Other projects include 1) a sociolinguistic, ethnographic study of the circumstances surrounding the emigration of Puerto Ricans to Hawai’i; 2) a psycholinguistic and cultural analysis of the literary production of Latino monolingual, bicultural writers; and 3) an analysis of the self- contradicting discourse of identity and independence in late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century Cuba. She has published in Nuevo Texto CrÃtico and Lucero: A Journal of Iberian and Latin American Studies
For more on past Q&As see this post as well as this post.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
CreLo review of Gilberto Gil
We had a lot of hype leading up to our Gilberto Gil date, a lot of that coming our way very fortuitously via national media like the NYT. He was a big catch for us.
Looks like this week's Creative Loafing covers the show. Read what you missed (or revisit what you saw) here.
-dj
Looks like this week's Creative Loafing covers the show. Read what you missed (or revisit what you saw) here.
-dj
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Sticky love for Cigar City Chronicles
Check out feedback from Sticks of Fire on Cigar City Chronicles: A musical history of Tampa.
The show is only playing for a few more weeks, so make your plans sooner rather than later!
-dj
The show is only playing for a few more weeks, so make your plans sooner rather than later!
-dj
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
You have to watch this video of Logainne Schwartandgrubenierre from the NY cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (which is in town right now with the tour cast).
This has to be the funniest thing I've seen in weeks.
My side hurts ...
-dj
This has to be the funniest thing I've seen in weeks.
My side hurts ...
-dj
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