Around here, we’re over the heat and ready for some top-notch indoor entertainment.
Now introducing: Your fall slate of Tampa Bay performances, from a classic Broadway hit and a moving performance about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to inventive musical acts:
What’s on for August?
- “Fable” | Aug. 9-Sept. 8 | Times vary | freeFALL | This meta musical follows two siblings in the making of a Broadway fable — the enduring classic “Gypsy.”
- “Thrice to Mine” | Aug. 14-25 | Times vary | Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center | The Jobsite production take a historical-focused peek at Lady Macbeth through magic, lore, and of course, Shakespeare.
- freeFall at the Movies: “Gypsy” | Aug. 14 | freeFALL | Follow your musical experience with a peek at the source material with this screening of the 1965 film adaption starring Natalie Wood + Rosalind Russell.
Set up your September
- Bandits on the Run | Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. | freeFALL | Take in a performance from the Brooklyn-based, indie-folk-pop-Americana trio.
- “The Guys” | Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Firefighters Museum | This performance benefiting the Tampa Firefighters Museum follows an NYC editor and FDNY captain in the days after 9/11 as they craft eulogies for fallen firefighters —our ticket also includes two drinks.
- “Ring of Fire” | Sept. 25-Oct. 20 | Times vary | Raymond James Theater | Fans of Mr. Cash will adore this jukebox musical that uses the singer-songwriter’s tunes to share stories about the highs and lows of life in 20th century rural America.
- “6 Guitars": Chase Padgett | Sept. 20-21 | Times vary | freeFALL | The illustrious Chase Padgett takes the stage for his one-man show in which all six of the characters specialize in a different musical genre.
It ought to be an incredible October
- “The Boy Who Loved Batman” | Oct. 1-Nov. 10 | Times vary | Jaeb Theater | Follow the journey of the beloved DC Comics character from the page to Hollywood.
- “Gorey Stories” | Oct. 23–Nov. 17 |Times vary | Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center for the Performing Arts | The theater company revisits the beloved show, packed with stories, poems, and limericks aplenty.
Notch these into November’s calendar
- “Moulin Rouge!: The Musical” | Nov. 6-10 | Times vary | Straz Center | Now’s your chance to catch the hit show inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film on the Cigar City stage.
- “The Mountaintop” | Nov. 6-24 | Times vary | Raymond James Theater | Set on April 3, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN, this show tells the tale of the MLK’s final night.
- “Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure” | Nov. 8 | Times vary | freeFALL | No one can solve a case quite like Holmes and Watson. Come along as the pair attempt to find the Bohemian king’s stolen letters.
- “Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical” | Nov. 12-17 | Times vary | It’s time to watch your favorite grumpy, green humanoid learn the true meaning of Christmas.
- “Amusements with Ike Ufomadu” | Nov. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Jaeb Theater | Chuckles are guaranteed at the HBO and Comedy Central series-featured writer and comedian’s one-man show.
