31 thru Apr 26-Sotto Voce Pulitzer Prize
winning playwright Nilo Cruz’s play that
examines the resiliency of true love and the
indelible power of memories, will be at
Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota,
(941) 351-8000.
APRIL
1-The Australian Bee Gees Relive your
favorite Bee Gees moments with this group
of musicians at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
3-Welcome to Night Vale This live
presentation of the popular podcast series
of strange stories from the fictional desert
town of Night Vale, starring Cecil Baldwin,
will be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
3-4-Shen Yun This extraordinary journey
through 5,000 years of Chinese civilization,
featuring classical Chinese dance, live
orchestra and dazzling costumes, will be at
The Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg,
(727) 893-7832.
4-George Lopez In his first performance
at Ruth Eckerd Hall, this comedian and
actor will bring his stand-up comedy to the
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
7-Golden Baton Award Dinner
This annual benefit for The Florida Orchestra
will honor St. Petersburg philanthropist and
entrepreneur Bill Edwards at The Club at
Treasure Island, (727) 896-5097.
8-Michael Bolton
This award-winning singer, songwriter and
social activist will perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
9-10-Diana Krall
A world-renowned singer and jazz pianist,
Krall will perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
9-11-Tampa Bay Blues
Festival Kick-Off Show
and After Parties
This Thursday night show, featuring Rod
Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, as well as after
parties following the daylong festivals in
Vinoy Park all weekend, will be at the
Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College
in St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590.
9 thru 19-A Flea in Her Ear
Georges Feydeau’s saucy comedy/farce for
adult audiences will be at the Francis
Wilson Playhouse in Clearwater,
(727) 446-1360.
10-ELO - Former Members
The legendary former members of Electric
Light Orchestra will perform with rock
symphony at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
10-12-A
Gershwin Celebration:
Porgy and Bess in Concert
Jeff Tyzik will conduct The Florida Orchestra
in this salute to the genius of George and Ira
Gershwin, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
10-12, 17-19-25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee This delightful
Broadway musical will be performed, with
audience participation, at the Tarpon Springs
Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605.
11-Bill Burr Star of television shows such
as Breaking Bad and New Girl, this comedian
will bring his standup show to Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
11-12-Florida Blueberry Festival Enjoy
entertainment, artisans, tasty delights and
fresh blueberries at this annual festival in
downtown Brooksville.
Visit www.FloridaBlueberryFestival.org for
more information.
12-Smokey Robinson Enjoy the smooth
sounds of this legendary R&B singer/songwriter
at the Mahaffey Theater in
St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
12-Concert Artist Series Matthew
Robertson will conduct this program of
music from Tudor, England with The
Thirteen Chamber Choir at the Sykes
Chapel on the campus of the University of
Tampa, (813) 257-6100.
12-The Mavericks On tour in support of
their new album MONO, this band will
return to the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
13-Janis Ian and Tom Paxton
Two of America’s greatest songwriters will
perform together at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
14-19-Pippin Broadway’s hit musical,
filled with acrobatics, wondrous magical
feats and soaring songs, will be at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
15-Chris Botti This popular instrumental
artist will perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
15-Palladium Chamber Players
Concertmaster Jeff Multer, violinist Danielle
Farina, cellist Edward Arron and pianist
Jeewon Park will perform selections from
their great classic chamber repertoire at
The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590.
16-Extreme This funky rock band will
perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
16-Frank Caliendo This comedian and
impressionist will make his debut
performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
16-19-Play It Again, Sam This Woody
Allen comedy will be performed at the
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center,
(727) 942-5605.
16-25-Fiddler on the Roof This popular
musical’s universal theme of tradition in a
tight-knit Jewish community in Czarist
Russia will be at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
17-The Stars of PAR Operation PAR’s
45th anniversary celebration benefit dinner
will be at the Sirata Beach Resort on St. Pete
Beach, (727) 545-7564, ext. 228.
17-18-Brad Noblitt in Acoustic Joy
Local singer-songwriter and worship leader
Brad Noblitt will perform in an evening of
unforgettable music at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
17-19-Scheherazade Mei-Ann Chen will
conduct The Florida Orchestra as they perform
Bartók’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” and the
gorgeous violin theme of “Scheherazade,”
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
18-Tampa Chillounge Night This annual
evening under the stars will have a fashion
show, live bands, great food and drinks, a
fireworks show, and this year, Cirque du
Chill, a circus acts presentation by worldrenowned
circus performers, at Curtis
Hixon Park in Tampa, (941) 448-0995.
19-Chef Robert Irvine Live This Food
Network star will bring his brand of nononsense
cooking, along with audience
participation, to the Mahaffey Theater in
St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
20-Wine & Tapas Extravaganza
The Belleair Rotary Club’s annual evening
of tasting, discovery and giving will be at
the Belleair Country Club, (727) 688-2524.
20-John Gorka Enjoy an evening with this
singer-songwriter and his offbeat sense of
humor at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
22-Bob Dylan
This iconic singer, master poet and social
critic will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
22 thru May 17-In the Heights
American Stage in the Park will present this
award-winning musical at Demens Landing
Park in St. Petersburg, (727) 823-PLAY
(7529).
23-Roberta Flack From pop to soul and
folk to jazz, this popular songstress will
perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
23-Mythbusters:
Jamie & Adam UNLEASHED! Co-hosts
of the discovery Channel’s Mythbusters series,
Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, will star
in this all new live show at the Straz Center
in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
23-26-Shakespeare’s
Once More Unto the Breach, Dear
Friends Enjoy the spirit of Shakespeare in
this production of scenes from MacBeth, The
Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet and more at the
Heritage Museum in Tarpon Springs, (727)
942-5605.
24-26-Hilary Kole Pays
Tribute to Judy Garland Principal Guest
Conductor Stuart Malina will conduct The
Florida Orchestra in this tribute to the famous
actor and singer, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
24-26-One-Man Star Wars™ Trilogy
Writer/performer Charles Ross will play all
the characters, recreate the effects, sing the
music, fly the ships and fight both sides of
the battles in this one-man show at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
MARCH/APRIL 2015 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 31