This page includes a collection of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe news, reviews and events. We appreciate the journalists who are helping to spread awareness of our work and foster an appreciation for the arts in our community. We update this page frequently, so be sure to check back often.

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March 1, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre’s ‘Dreamgirls’ takes you on an emotional musical journey" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/03/01/lively-dreamgirls-inspires-sarasotas-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe/69939585007/

March 1, 2023 "Christopher Eisenberg returns to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe for Frank Sinatra tribute shows" - Tampa Bay Newswire
https://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2023/03/01/christopher-eisenberg-returns-to-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-for-frank-sinatra-tribute-shows-116756

March 1, 2023 "Review: Dreamgirls" - Marie Kilker, TotalTheater.com
http://totaltheater.com/?q=node/8989

February 27, 2023 "Dreamgirls Returns to WBTT Stage with a Big Production" - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/arts-and-entertainment/2023/02/review-dreamgirls-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe

February 24, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Receives Gift of Gratitude from JoMo Productions" - Gina Liga, Scene Magazine
https://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-receives-gift-of-gratitude-from-jomo-productions/

February 21, 2023 "Center stage with the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Daytime, WLFA Channel 8
https://www.wfla.com/daytime/center-stage-with-the-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe/

February 17, 2023 "Black culture, history and stories told by the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Corey Beckman, Fox 13 News
https://www.fox13news.com/news/black-culture-history-and-stories-told-by-the-west-coast-black-theatre-troupe

February 17, 2023 "‘Dreamgirls’ inspires a new generation in Westcoast Black Theatre production" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/02/17/westcoast-black-theatre-evokes-the-motown-era-with-new-dreamgirls/69898789007/

February 16, 2023 "WBTT presents 'Dreamgirls' February 22" - Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/tnw-021523/flipbook/4/

February 10, 2023 "Dreamgirls Premieres at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Dylan Campbell, SRQ Magazine
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2023-02-10/21161_Dreamgirls-Premieres-at-West-Coast-Black-Theatre-Troupe

January 21, 2023 "WBTT Soars with Flyin' West" - Phil Lederer, The Toadstool
https://www.thetoadstool.org/front-row-toad-reviews-flyin-west-at-wbtt

January 17, 2023 "Dr. King's message being honored in a place that decades ago would not have been allowed" - Eric Wilson, SNN News
https://www.snntv.com/story/48166353/dr-kings-message-being-honored-in-a-place-that-decades-ago-would-not-have-been-allowed

January 16, 2023 "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute performance" - Tony Sadiku, Fox 13 Tampa Bay
https://www.fox13news.com/video/1167303

January 16, 2023 "Celebrate Dr. MLK Jr.'s Legacy with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - ABC7's Suncoast View
Nate is interviewed, Maicy Powell and CJ Melton perform
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2023/01/16/celebrate-dr-mlk-jrs-legacy-with-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-suncoast-view/

January 14, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes 'Flyin' West'" - Kim Cool, Venice Gondolier Sun
https://www.yoursun.com/venice/news/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-goes-flyin-west/article_52d2894a-928a-11ed-ad33-37068b5d79c9.html