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 contact me with the details.
Hernando
Driving Miss Daisy- What: Drama by Alfred Uhry
Where: Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill
When: April 17-26
Showtimes: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Hillsborough
Waistwatchers, The Calorie-Free Musical- What: Musical comedy
Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Jaeb Theater, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa
When: Through May 10
Showtimes: Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.
- What: Opera
Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa
When: Friday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m.
- What: Jobsite Theater will host the Tampa Bay premiere of Martin McDonagh’s The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa
When: Through April 12
Showtimes: Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 4 p.m.
- What: Stand-up comedy
Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa
When: Saturday, April 18, 8 p.m.
Manatee
Smokey Joe’s Cafe- What: Musical
Where: Manatee Players, 102 12th St. W., Bradenton
When: April 9-26
Showtimes: Performances are Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees are Sunday, 2 p.m.
Pasco
Thoroughly Modern Millie- What: Musical with book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, new music by Jeanine Tesori and new lyrics by Dick Scanlan; original story and screenplay by Richard Morris
Where: Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. Highway 19, Hudson
When: Through April 19
Showtimes: Seating begins at 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday with the show starting at 8 p.m. Seating begins at 11:30 a.m. for matinees on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays, with the show starting at 1:30 p.m. Seating begins at 1 p.m. for Sunday brunch, with the show starting at 3 p.m.
- What:: A fundraiser to provide scholarships to graduating seniors.
Where: Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
When: April 17-19
Showtimes: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
- What:: An abridged version of the play will be produced for the Shakespeare by the River Festival which will be presented at Sims Park.
Where: Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
When: April 25-26
Showtimes: Afternoon and evening performances.
Pinellas
Natalie Needs a Nightie- What: Comedy by Neil and Caroline Shaffner, directed by Toby Manion and Robin New
Where: Early Bird Dinner Theatre, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater
When: Through April 19
Showtimes: Seating begins at 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Matinee seating begins at 11 a.m., Thursday and Saturday.
- What: Broadway musical
Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
When: April 7-12
Showtimes: Tuesday through Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees will be Thursday and Saturday, 2 p.m.; and Sunday, 3 p.m.
- What: The American Stage Theatre Company will present Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, as adapted by Todd Olson and T. Scott Wooten
Where: American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg
When: Through April 12
Showtimes: Performances are Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30; and Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees are Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m.
- What: Comedy by Caroline Smith
Where: Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater
When: April 16-26
Showtimes: Performances are Wednesday through Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees are Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.
- What: Comedy
Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
When: Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 p.m.
- What: Comedy
Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
When: Thursday, April 23, 8 p.m.
Sarasota
Inventing Van Gogh- What: By Steven Dietz, this Asolo Repertory production is a thrilling tale of love, deception and obsession.
Where: Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: Through April 16
Showtimes: Check with venue for a complete performance schedule.
- What: Shakespeare’s breathtaking masterpiece is a journey from mistrust and rage to deliverance and wonder.
Where: Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: Through May 16
Showtimes: Check with venue for a complete performance schedule.
- What: Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
Where: Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
When: Through May 31
Showtimes: Performances are Tuesday through Sunday, doors open at 6 p.m. Matinees are Saturday and Sunday, doors open at noon.
- What: Percussion sensation created by Luke Cresswell and Steven McNicholas
Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: Friday, April 10, 8 p.m.; and Saturday, April 11, 2 and 8 p.m.
- What: Theatrical/dance
Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: Tuesday, April 14, 8 p.m.
- What: Broadway
Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: Saturday, April 25, 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m.
- What: The “Beauty Pageant Musical” by Marvin Hamlisch and Howard Ashman
Where: The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
When: April 16-26
Showtimes: Check with venue for a complete performance schedule.