The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts
Institute offers classes in the visual and
performing arts for students of all ages.
Sarasota Opera,
61 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, (941) 366-8450.
Opera lovers appreciate this beautiful opera
house and the first-class performances of its
company. English translations are projected
above the stage.
Stageworks Theatre,
1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Grand Central
at Kennedy, Ground Floor West Building,
Tampa, (813) 251-8984. Now in its new
location, this theatre’s mission is “to
provide the highest quality professional
theatre, which respects, ignites and
celebrates the human spirit while
challenging the thresholds of
intolerance and insensitivity.”
Tarpon Springs
Performing Arts Center,
324 E. Pine St., Tarpon Springs,
(727) 942-5605. Their exciting performing
arts series is offered throughout the year
to bring entertainment and culture to
the community.
The Straz Center
for the Performing Arts,
1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827). The Center
hosts The Florida Orchestra and the Tampa
Bay Broadway Series, as well as many other
theatrical and dance productions in its four
outstanding performance spaces.
The Studio@620,
620 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg,
(727) 895-6620. This innovative theater
group brings people from various
backgrounds and experiences together as
artists, audience members and volunteers.
There is always something on the cutting
edge happening here.
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cultural forces in the Southeastern United
States, Sarasota’s Asolo Repertory Theatre
presents world-class performances by
some of the top artists in the country.
The Capitol Theatre,
405 Cleveland St., Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400. This newly-renovated
theatre in downtown Clearwater has
737 seats and is operated by Ruth
Eckerd Hall in a partnership with
the City of Clearwater.
Eight O’Clock Theatre,
105 Central Park Drive, Largo,
(727) 587-6793. The award-winning
Eight O’Clock Theatre continues its
long history of presenting high-caliber
entertainment in the beautiful Largo
Cultural Center. They honor the tradition
of combining top-notch performers
with state-of-the-art lighting, sound,
sets and performances. All their shows
offer a glimpse of the talent we are
fortunate to have here in the Tampa
Bay area.
Francis Wilson Playhouse,
302 Seminole St., Clearwater,
(727) 446-1360. This quality community
theatre has been in operation since
1930. Each season, the 182 seat theatre
presents a new show every month. The
venue is available for a nominal fee to
nonprofit organizations that wish to enjoy
a performance exclusively for their group,
while fundraising through the sale of
tickets to the play.
The
Mahaffey Theater,
400 First St. S., St. Petersburg,
(727) 892-5767. Nestled in the heart of
downtown St. Petersburg, Mahaffey
Theater is a 2,031 seat cultural jewel
featuring elegant ballroom space,
spectacular waterfront views, and
European box-style seating. The Mahaffey
hosts top-quality national and international
performers, Broadway, classical, pop,
rock, comedy, dance, family, and the
renowned Florida Orchestra.
The Palladium at St. Petersburg
College,
253 5th Ave N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590. St. Petersburg’s 880-seat
community center for the performing
arts presents local professional performing
artists and cultural organizations in the
intimate setting of a 1925 historical
architectural gem.
Ruth Eckerd Hall,
1111 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater,
Box office (727) 791-7400; Business office
(727) 791-7060. The Hall hosts The Florida
Orchestra and national and international
artists and performances, including
Broadway, classical, dance, pop, comedy
and affordable family theater.
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