16-Paul Anka Enjoy the music of this
legendary teen idol of the ‘50s at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
16-JB Smoove “The Mahaffey on the
Move” series will present this New York
comedian, actor and award-winning
writer at The Palladium Theater in
St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
16-Jane Lynch Following her iconic
portrayal as Sue Sylvester on the TV
show Glee and Miss Hannigan in Annie
on Broadway, this musical and comedic
artist will be at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
16-John Denver Musical Tribute
Ted Vigil will star in this tribute to the
legendary John Denver at the Tarpon
Springs Performing Arts Center,
(727) 937-0686.
17-Adam Trent The Futurist Star of
the hit Broadway show The Illusionists,
Trent’s show that combines magic and
standup comedy will be at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
19-Jackson Browne Solo Acoustic
Enjoy this legendary singer/songwriter,
playing both the guitar and piano, at
Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
20-The Temptations and The Four
Tops These two legendary Motown groups
will bring their smash hits and fine-tuned
choreography to Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
20-Arlo Guthrie This singer-songwriter,
storyteller and social commentator
will perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
20 thru Feb 14-Disney’s The Lion King
The winner of six Tony Awards, including
Best Musical, this phenomenal Broadway
show will be at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
20 thru Feb 21-Jitney August Wilson’s
award-winning drama, set in Pittsburgh,
will be at American Stage in St. Petersburg,
(727) 823-PLAY (7529).
22-Wynonna and the Big Noise Enjoy
a music journey through the career of this
country star, from The Judds through her
solo performances along with her band, at
the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
22-24-Mozart & More! Michael Francis
will conduct The Florida Orchestra, with
guest pianist Gilles Vonsattel, in this concert
featuring selections from Stravinsky,
Mozart and Cage, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
23-42nd Street This musical comedy
classic with an unforgettable score will be at
Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
23-The Brothers Four Pioneers of
the music known as “folk revival,” this
legendary quartet will perform at the
Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center,
(727) 937-0686.
23-Martinis & Matisse This fun-filled
benefit for the Clearwater Free Clinic,
featuring unique art, local chef specialties,
cool martinis, fine wine and live music,
will be at the Frank Crum Complex in
Clearwater, (727) 447-3041.
23-24-Engelbert Humperdinck
Following 25 appearances at Ruth Eckerd
Hall, this legendary romantic singer will
make his debut at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
27-Ana Popovic Blending electric funk
and slide guitar with a soulful, feminine
voice, Popovic will perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
28-Colin Hay Former lead vocalist for
the Australian band Men at Work, Hay
will perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
29-Sterling Society Founders Luncheon
This Dunedin Fine Art Center benefit with
keynote speaker Lynn Whitelaw will be at
the Dunedin Golf Club in Dunedin,
(727) 298-3322.
29-David Bromberg This folk and blues
singer and guitarist will be at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
29-The Music of U2 Brent Havens will
conduct The Florida Orchestra in this
rockin’ tribute to this legendary rock band,
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
29-John Prine This legendary guitarist,
singer/songwriter and poet will perform at
Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
29-JOHNNYSWIM The husband and
wife singing/songwriting duo of Abner
Ramirez and Amanda Sudano will perform
at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
29-Sterling Society Founders Luncheon
This Dunedin Fine Art Center benefit with
keynote speaker Lynn Whitelaw will be at
the Dunedin Golf Club in Dunedin,
(727) 298-3322.
30-The Florida Orchestra Gala The
Orchestra’s second annual fundraising
gala, featuring Michael Feinstein
singing selections from The Great
American Songbook, in celebration
of Music Director Michael Francis’
inaugural season, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
30-Gary Puckett & Tommy Mara
Tampa Bay area resident Gary Puckett
& The Union Gap will perform, with
opening act Tommy Mara and the
Crests, in this night of sixties’ music at
the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
30-Dancing With the Stars Live! The
“Dance All Night Tour,” will perform in
this action-packed live show at
Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
30 thru Mar 19-Winter Opera
Festival Sarasota Opera will present
Verdi’s Aida, Mozart’s Così fan tutte,
Beethoven’s Fidelio, and Verdi’s The
Battle of Legnano at the Opera House in
Sarasota, (941) 328-1300.
31-Renee Taylor: My Life on a
Diet Best known as Fran Drescher’s
“mom” on The Nanny, this Broadway
and Hollywood star will deliver lots of
laughs at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
31-The Tenors Under One Sky This
Canadian vocal group will perform at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
31-A Light in the Dark, the Story
of Helen Keller Enjoy an evening of
exceptional music, choreography and
dance with Thodos Dance Chicago, a
contemporary dance company, at the
Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center,
(727) 937-0686.
FEBRUARY
3-Shatner’s World, The One Man Show
Known for his role of “Captain Kirk” on
television and in seven Star Trek films,
Shatner will take his audience on a voyage
through his life and career at The Mahaffey
Theater in St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
3-Under the Streetlamp Starring four
leading cast members from Broadway
musicals, including Jersey Boys, this
celebration of classic hits of American
Radio Songbook from the 1950s-1970s at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
4-2Cellos Young Croatian cellists Luka
Sulic and Stjepan Hauser will make their
Ruth Eckerd Hall debut in this concert at
the Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
4-Jackie Mason This iconic comedian
will bring his political satire and humorous
stories of modern life to the stage at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
4 thru 21-In the Blood This 21st century
rendition of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s
The Scarlet Letter will be performed at
Stageworks Theatre in Tampa,
(813) 374-2416.
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American Stage in St. Petersburg will feature
The 39 Steps, an award-winning comedy
adapted from the Alfred Hitchcock movie,
from November 18th through December 13th.