Following is a summary of theater and stage productions set for this month in the Tampa Bay area. If you know of a theater company or upcoming production not listed here, please e-mail the details to tampa.guide@about.com.
Hernando
- 1776
What: A musical by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards
Where: Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill
When: Nov. 7 through 23
Show times: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Hillsborough
- Charley and Emma
What: A staged reading of a new play by William Leavengood directed by James Rayfield
Where: Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N. Hubert Ave., Tampa
When: Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
- The History of the Devil
What:Directed by David M. Jenkins, the trial of the new millennium is about to begin as Jobsite Theater revisits horror guru Clive Barker’s The History of the Devil.
Where: Jobsite Theater, Shimberg Playhouse, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa
When: Oct. 30 through Nov. 16
Show times: Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m.
- Les Miserables
What:Directed by Glenn Hines, the Blake School of the Arts will present this production of Les Miserables, an emotionally moving tale of revolution, obsession, loyalty, friendship and love.
Where: Masque Community Theatre, 8825 56th St., Temple Terrace
When: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, 8 p.m.
- The Phantom of the Opera
What: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House.
Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa
When: Oct. 30 through Nov. 22
Show times: Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. There will be no 2 p.m. performance on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Manatee
- Hank Williams: Lost Highway
What: A musical biography of the rise and fall of the legendary singer-songwriter.
Where: Manatee Players, 102 12th St. W., Bradenton
When: Oct. 30 through Nov. 16
Show times: Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m.
Pasco
- Pasco Christmas
What:: A holiday-themed show that has become an annual tradition.
Where: Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
When: Nov. 28 through Dec. 7
Show times: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Sarasota
- The Giver
What: Based on the Newbery Medal-winning children’s book, The Giver is an unconventional hero’s tale set in a utopian world.
Where: Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre/Cook Theatre/Historic Asolo Theater, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: Oct. 24 through Nov. 8
Show times: Friday, 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.
- Barnum
What: With music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart and book by Mark Bramble, this Broadway hit sparkles with a cast of singers, actors, jugglers, clowns and tumblers.
Where: Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre/Cook Theatre/Historic Asolo Theater, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: Nov. 15 through Dec. 20
Show times: Wednesday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday,
- Golddiggers of 1633
What: A fast-paced musical featuring a zany re-telling of the Moliere comedy.
Where: Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
When: Through Nov. 22
Show times: Tuesday through Friday, doors open at 6 p.m.; Saturday, doors open at noon and 6 p.m.; and Sunday, doors open at 4 p.m.
- The Barber of Seville
What: In Gioachino Rossini’s comic gem, Figaro uses his wits to out-scheme Dr. Bartolo and help Count Almaviva win his beloved Rosina.
Where: Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
When: Nov. 7 through 16
Show times: Friday, Nov. 7 and 14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 9 and 16, 1:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m.
- The House of Blue Leaves
What: A dark contemporary comedy by playwright John Guare, award-winning writer and producer of Six Degrees of Separation.
Where: The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: Nov. 18 through 23
Show times: Tuesday through Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m.
- Nunsense!
What: A musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin, this production stars Sally Struthers.
Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: Friday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 29, 2 and 8 p.m.