They're chosen from among thousands to study at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center before they make their big leap to opera stardom. But for Opera Tampa's seven apprentices, it's about more than performing. The program gives the singers a chance to use their powerful voices to enlighten an entire community. ...more

February 28, 2009

They're chosen from among thousands to study at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center before they make their big leap to opera stardom. But for Opera Tampa's seven apprentices, it's about more than just performing. The program gives the singers a chance to use their powerful voices to enlighten an entire community. ...more

February 26, 2009

Drama students from 10 area schools will present the Florida premiere of "Rent: School Edition," when they take the stage Thursday at Riverview High School. ...more

July 23, 2008

Drama students from 10 area schools will present the Florida premiere of "Rent: School Edition," when they take the stage Thursday at Riverview High School. ...more

July 23, 2008

When the impoverished seamstress Mimi sighs her last breath and Rodolfo cries out in anguish, the curtain goes down on a story of love and loss that always merits revisiting. ...more

November 18, 2007

Tampa raises the curtain on what may be the world's most popular opera. ...more

November 15, 2007