17-The Nutcracker Tampa Bay Ballet Theatre will present this holiday tradition for the entire family at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 18-A Christmas Carol The Nebraska Theatre Caravan will bring its stage production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 18-Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors The Florida Lyric Theater will present this holiday classic opera for the whole family at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 20-Jackie Evancho This 16-year-old classical crossover singer will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 20-Rockapella Christmas This contemporary pop group will perform classic and new holiday numbers at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 20-25-An American in Paris The Broadway hit musical, inspired by the Academy Award-winning 1951 film and featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, will be at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 22-Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer This musical, adapted from the animated television special, will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 27-Chanukah Celebration The grand Menorah lighting on the eighth night will feature entertainment, face painting, balloon artists, hot latkes and more at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, (812) 994-2242. 29-Bret Michaels British-born rocker and front man for rock band Poison will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 30-Dancing with the Stars: Live! Celebrities and dancing professionals from the hit TV series will deliver dancing and amusing backstage tales at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 31-Rockin’ New Year’s Eve With live music by Ocean Road Band, enjoy party favors, hors d’oeuvres, an elegant dinner buffet and a midnight champagne toast at The Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson, (727) 863-7949. 31-New Year’s Eve 2016 Ring in the New Year with hors d’oeuvres, an elegant buffet dinner, party favors and a midnight champagne toast, while dancing to the music of Tommy Mara and The Crests at Palace Grand in Spring Hill, (352) 688-3390. 31-Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert This 20-year Clearwater tradition with a new program will feature melodies from operettas performed by a full orchestra, ballet and ballroom dancers, and European singers at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 31-London-style New Year’s Eve Join the cast of Peter & the Starcatcher for a family friendly celebration ringing in the new year at freeFall Theatre in St. Petersburg, (727) 498-5205. JANUARY 7-Youth America Grand Prix Gala The event featuring ballet dancers from the largest international student ballet competition, will be at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 7 thru Feb 12-Beauty and the Beast This Disney classic of Belle and the prince trapped in a spell as a Beast will play at The Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson, (727) 863-7949. 7-8-Saint-Saens’ Organ Symphony Michael Francis will conduct The Florida Orchestra featuring music by Debussy/ Matthews, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286. 8-Elvis Birthday Bash Scot Bruce as the young Elvis and Mike Albert as the Las Vegas Elvis, along with the Big “E” Band, will celebrate Elvis’ birthday at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 9-Bronx Wanderers This father and his two sons will sing classic rock and roll with a Bronx twist at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 10 thru Mar 12-Forbidden Broadway The 35th Anniversary Tour spoofs show tunes, characters and plots of Broadway musicals and will be at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 12-Capitol Steps The D.C.-based troupe will share political humor through song, dance, skits and spoofs at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 12 thru 22-Tintypes This musical revue celebrates the music and personalities of the years 1890 to 1920 with songs such as “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and “Ta Ra Ra Boom Deay” at the Francis Wilson Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 446-1360. 13-FreeFlight Celebration This evening event to benefit freeFall Theatre will include silent and live auctions, dinner, an open bar and entertainment surprises at Hangar 4, Signature Flight Support, at the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater Airport, (727) 498-5205. 13-Frankie Valli Tribute The Let’s Hang On band will pay tribute to The Four Seasons, as well as the Broadway show The Jersey Boys at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 13-15-Bravo Broadway Stuart Malina will conduct The Florida Orchestra with selections from Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, My Fair Lady and Guys and Dolls, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286. 14-Electric Light Orchestra Former members of the original band perform with ELO Part 2, now known as The Orchestra, will perform along with Ambrosia, at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 14-Los Lobos Ruth Eckerd on the Road will present this Grammy award-winning rock band at The Palladium in St. Petersburg, (727) 791-7400. 15-Golden Boys Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell will perform together at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 15-Pavlo in Concert The internationally renowned, award-winning recording artist, performer and songwriter will be at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 15-Young Voices The Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale will perform at 32 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 3 p.m. at Peace Memorial in Clearwater, (727) 446-3001. 17-Michael Bolton This multi-Grammy Award winner and singer-songwriter will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 17-19-Van Morrison This composer and singer will perform classic hits and songs from his new album at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 18 thru Feb 19 Joe Turner’s Come & Gone The 10th and final installment in the August Wilson Century Cycle Series will be at the American Stage in St. Petersburg, (727) 823-7529 (PLAY). 20-21-Riverdance The world-renowned international Irish dance group will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 20-22-Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare’s classic story will be performed by Opera Tampa during the Florida Opera Festival at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 21-22-Brahms, Mozart & Mendelssohn Conductor Stuart Malina will conduct The Florida Orchestra, starring Principal Oboist John Upton, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286. 21-Pink Martini This 12-plus piece band will perform their multilingual repertoire at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 21-Lisa Lampanelli Comedy’s “Queen of Mean,” known for saying things that most people are afraid to think, will be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-4800. 21-Martinis and Matisse The Clearwater Free Clinic’s evening benefit of restaurant tastes, music and art will be at the Frank Crum Complex in Clearwater, (727) 447-3041. 21-Suncoast Arts Festival This 12th Annual event will feature over 125 fine artists and craftsmen, live entertainment, exhibits and more, will be at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, (812) 994-2242. 22-Kenny Rogers This country singer is making his final world tour and will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 24-29-Cabaret This Tony Award-winning musical is playing at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 26-ARTRAGEOUS! Watch a team of artists paint at blazing speed while accompanied by vocals, choreography and high energy live music at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 27-Keller Williams and Leo Kottke will present an evening of folk music at Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 28-Kathleen Madigan The comedian will be performing at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 29-Joshua Bell This highly acclaimed violinist will perform a solo concert at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 29-Battle of the Big Bands The Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will battle it out at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 30-Gladys Knight This R&B, pop and adult contemporary singer will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. FEBRUARY 1 thru 26-Wicked This Broadway production that tells the other side of the story from the Land of Oz will be at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 1-Hypnotic Brass Ensemble With a mix of Afrobeat, R&B and Jazz, these seven brothers will be at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). The Florida Orchestra’s annual Gala on February 4, 2017, will feature violinist Itzhak Perlman. ��
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