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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents holiday pageant in living color 

December 1, 2025
Marty Fugate, The Observer
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Gas Up & Go: ‘Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue’ returns for limited run 

“Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue” returns to the stage at Westcoast Black Theatre for a limited run

Published:  August 22, 2025
- by  Madison Miller, WFLA
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pays tribute to Fats Waller with ‘Big Sexy’ 

During his brief 39 years on Earth, jazz composer and musician Thomas Wright Waller believed in living large.

Published:  August 20, 2025
- by  Monica Roman Gagnier
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Grant From Shubert Foundation Supports Mission Of WBTT 

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe recently received a grant of $30,000 from The Shubert Foundation. This funding is designated toward WBTT's 2025-2026 theatre season.

Published:  August 7, 2025
- by  Stephi Wild
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Awards 2025 Scholarships 

Published:  July 30, 2025
- by  Sarasota Scene Magazine
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Sizzlin’ Summer Cabaret Series 

Published:  July 16, 2025
- by  Suncoast View
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Summer camp students to perform original musical ‘Alice in Boogie Wonderland’ at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 

Published:  July 10, 2025
- by  Tom Hall, WGCU
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WBTT to conclude summer camp with ‘Alice in Boogie Wonderland’ 

Published:  July 9, 2025
- by  Ian Swaby
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Photos: BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE Presented By Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 

Back by popular demand, original musical revue will pay tribute to legendary jazz performer and his music. By: A.A. Cristi Jul. 07, 2025

Published:  July 7, 2025
- by  A.A. Cristi
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s Stage of Discovery program culminates with performances featuring characters from classic children’s tale 

Published:  July 5, 2025
- by  Sun Publications

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