27-Girls Night: The Musical
This musical that takes its audience on a
journey into the lives of a group of female
friends will be at The Palladium in
St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
27-Mar 1-Mozart & Brahams
Joshua Weilerstein will conduct the Florida
Orchestra in this concert featuring Brahams’
“Symphony No. 4,” Mozart’s “Turkish
Concerto,” and Thomas Adès’ “Three
Studies from Couperin,” (727) 892-3337
or (800) 662-7286.
28-Marcello Giordani This outstanding
tenor will perform in a solo concert as
part of the 2014-2015 Florida Opera
Festival at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
28-Megan Hilty The vivacious star
of NBC’s hit show Smash, as well as
Broadway’s Wicked and 9 to 5 the Musical,
Hilty will perform at the Capitol Theatre
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
28-My Sinatra Cary Hoffman will star in
this one-man show about his own musical
obsession with Frank Sinatra at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
28-57th Annual Queen of Hearts Ball
This dinner, dance and court presentation to
benefit Angels Against Abuse, St. Anthony’s
Hospital and Memory Disorders Center
will be at the Hilton St. Petersburg
Bayfront, (727) 954-6799.
28-Swan Lake This classic ballet set
to the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky
will be performed by the Russian National
Ballet Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
28-Fire of the Dragon The 14th Annual
Suncoast Hospice Ball, an evening of
dining, dancing and bidding, will be
at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort in
St. Petersburg, (727) 523-3419.
28-Marcello Giordani This versatile
Italian Opera singer will be at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
28-Chris MacDonald’s Memories
of Elvis The magic of “the King of
Rock-n-roll” will be brought to the
stage at The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590.
28-Sinatra Forever - A Salute to Frank
Sinatra Singer, comedian, impressionist
and a regular in Vegas, Rick Michel will
present this loving tribute to “Ol’ Blue
Eyes” at The Club at Treasure Island,
(727) 367-4511.
28 thru Mar 28-”Reich and Reich: Two
Artists/Two Visions” Enjoy the abstract
art of Andrea Dasha Reich, along with the
photography of her husband Chuck Reich
at Syd Entel/Susan Benjamin Galleries in
Safety Harbor, (727) 725-1808.
MARCH
2-Jekkyll & Hyde This epic struggle
between good and evil will come to life
on the stage in this new production of the
musical phenomenon at Ruth Eckerd Hall
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
Violinist Karyn Gomyo will perform Mozart’s
“Violin Concerto” on a program with Brahms
“Symphony No. 4” with The Florida Orchestra
on February 27th, 28th and March 1st.
GABRIELLEREVERE
3 thru Apr 5-Gutenberg! The Musical
Scott Brown and Anthony King’s two-man
musical spoof about the inventor of the
printing press will be at American Stage
in St. Petersburg, (727) 823-PLAY (7529).
4-Jim Stafford in Concert This comedian,
guitarist and singer-songwriter will perform
his humorous songs at Ruth Eckerd Hall
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
5-Melissa Manchester
This compelling singer and songwriter
will perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
6-The Pink Floyd Experience Enjoy
these six musicians performing four entire
Pink Floyd albums at the Mahaffey Theater
in St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
6-7-John Williams: Star Wars & More!
Bob Bernhardt will conduct The Florida
Orchestra performing the music from
Superman, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone, Hook, E.T., Schindler’s List and Star
Wars, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
6-7-Tommy Emmanuel This guitar
virtuoso will perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
6 thru 22-The Addams Family
Eight O’Clock Theatre will present this
musical comedy about the weird and
wonderful Addams Family, who will
come to life on the stage of the Largo
Cultural Center, (727) 587-6773.
7-Paul Anka One of the biggest teen idols
of the late ‘50s, this legendary singer and
songwriter will perform at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
7-Jim Breuer Named one of Comedy
Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All
Time,” this family-friendly comedian
will be at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
8-Santana Iconic guitar player Carlos
Santana and his band will make a stop on
their Corázon Tour at the Mahaffey Theater
in St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
8-Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn
Often considered the premier banjo player
in the world, Fleck will be joined by his
wife, singer and banjo player Abigail
Washburn, at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
8-The Peking Acrobats Enjoy daring
displays of agility and acrobatics from
this Chinese troupe at the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
11-The Sing-Off Live! Tour The popular
NBC TV show The Sing-Off will feature
three of its fan-favorite groups singing this
year’s best hits at The Mahaffey Theater
in St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
11 thru Apr 5-Gutenberg! The Musical
This show will be at American Stage in
St. Petersburg, (727) 823-PLAY (7529).
12-John Sebastian This former lead
singer with The Lovin’ Spoonful will
perform at the Tarpon Springs Performing
Arts Center, (727) 942-5605.
12-15-St. Petersburg Glass Weekend
This inaugural event will offer a look at
the vibrant glass art scene in downtown
St. Petersburg, co-sponsored by the Chihuly
Collection, the Duncan McClellan Gallery
and the Morean Arts Center. For
information, call (727) 896-4527.
13-1964 The Tribute From wardrobe
to hairstyles and Liverpool accents, this
talented Beatles tribute band will be at
the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg,
(727) 893-7832.
13 & 15-Madama Butterfly Opera
Tampa will perform Puccini’s famous
tragedy at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
13 thru 29-The Last of the Red Hot
Lovers Neil Simon’s famous comedy
will be performed at Stageworks Theatre
in Tampa, (813) 374-2416.
14-Cannoli, Latkes and Guilt...The
Therapy Continues Author and performer
Steve Solomon, who wrote and starred in
the award-winning My Mother’s Italian, My
Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy, will bring
his latest comedy to the Capitol Theatre
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
14-Lewis Black - The Rant is Due: Part
Deux This popular comedian will return
with an all-new show at the Straz Center
in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
14-15-Stravinsky, Haydn & Ravel
Cristian Macelaru will conduct The Florida
Orchestra in this concert of Stravinsky’s
“Petrushka,” Haydn’s “Symphony No. 98”
and Ravel’s flamboyant orchestration in
“La Valse,” (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
15-Tony Kenny’s Irish Celebration
Irish artist Tony Kenny will be joined by
the Trinity Dublin Band and the Dublin City
Dancers in this show at Ruth Eckerd Hall
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
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