Joy ride: Fascinating characterizations drive August Wilson’s Jitney

Fascinating characterizations drive the eighth play in August Wilson’s Century Cycle.

by Mark Leib February 2, 2016July 13, 2024

Fascinating characterizations drive the eighth play in August Wilson’s Century Cycle.

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Spring Arts Preview 2016: Theater

There’s a lot to look forward to in Tampa Bay stage productions.

by Mark E. Leib January 14, 2016June 5, 2022

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The Year in Lists: 10 top performances

These local actors left indelible impressions in 2015.

by Mark E. Leib December 23, 2015February 14, 2024

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SCENE BREAKER: Festival scores star, freeFall scores décor and SaraSolo score = one soloist down

by Ned Averill-Snell February 25, 2015June 5, 2022

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SCENE BREAKER: Mingus among us, testosterone in tight spaces and Sara goes solo

by Ned Averill-Snell February 18, 2015August 17, 2023

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Theater Review — Radio Golf

The final play in August Wilson’s Century Cycle scores with thought-provoking, eloquent drama.

by Mark Leib January 29, 2015May 29, 2025

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SCENE BREAKER: Preview shenanigans, helium hijinks and it ain’t over ‘til the fat lady twerks

by Ned Averill-Snell January 28, 2015January 21, 2025

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SCENE BREAKER: Romeo redux, TV news that knows theater and Broadway discovers Tocobaga territory

by Ned Averill-Snell January 21, 2015August 17, 2023

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2 Trains Running stops Leib in his tracks

Bob Devin Jones directs a virtually flawless production at American Stage.

by Mark E. Leib January 30, 2014June 3, 2025

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The Piano Lesson is in tune with the past

August Wilson’s classic educates us on character and legacy at American Stage.

by Mark E. Leib February 1, 2013December 18, 2024

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Theater Review: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson at American Stage

by Mark E. Leib January 23, 2011June 5, 2022

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Do It Today: The Jim Crow Effect, TB Symphony, Fences, porch party, Fi(gh)t for the Cure and more

by Franki Weddington October 14, 2009March 9, 2025

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Do It Today: The Sounds, last chance art, Fences pay-what-you-can night

by Franki Weddington September 29, 2009August 4, 2024

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Do It This Weekend: Jails, Hospitals and Hip-Hop, coastal clean up, Fences, Hippie Hop, Grapefather, and more

by Franki Weddington September 18, 2009August 17, 2023

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On the Radar: August Wilson’s Fences at American Stage

by Franki Weddington September 16, 2009February 4, 2024

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Fall Arts Best Bet: Fences at American Stage

by Mark E. Leib August 24, 2009June 5, 2022

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American Stage makes the most of King Hedley II

Theater review

by Mark E. Leib January 28, 2009August 3, 2023

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Theater: American Stage presents King Hedley II

by Leilani Polk January 7, 2009March 22, 2024

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Leading Light

Studio@620’s Bob Devin Jones feeds arts lovers what they’re hungry for.

by Mark E. Leib September 5, 2007January 30, 2025

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Wilson’s Gem

TheaterFriday, September 7

by Leilani Polk September 5, 2007July 4, 2025