22-Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne
These two award-winning recording artists
will perform together at the Capitol Theatre
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
22-Clifford the Big Red Dog Join
Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and all their
friends in this interactive musical at
The Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg,
(727) 893-7832.
28-The Magic of Christmas starring The
New York Tenors Direct from Carnegie
Hall, Irish tenor Andy Cooney, Daniel
Rodriguez and Christopher Macchio will
perform Christmas classics at The Mahaffey
Theater in St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
29-Dave Koz and Friends Christmas
Start off the holiday season with this
smooth jazz saxophonist extraordinaire
at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
DECEMBER
1-Kenny G This popular saxophonist will
perform many of his career hits, along with
holiday favorites at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
1-6-Kinky Boots Broadway’s hit musical
with songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and
choreography by award-winning director
Jerry Mitchell will be at the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
2-The Secret Garden Premiere Party
The Dunedin Historical Museum will have
a benefit auction and show catered by The
Living Room at Francis Wilson Playhouse
in Clearwater, (727) 946-1073.
2-Clint Black One of country music’s
brightest stars will perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
3-Rock ‘N Roll Holiday Concert Bring
unwrapped toys to this Toys for Tots
benefit with Tommy Mara, Terry Sylvester,
Paul Wilson and Nick Dukas at the Largo
Cultural Center in Largo, (727) 587-6793.
3-Gino Vannelli A multi-platinum singer,
songwriter and composer, Vannelli will
be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
3 thru 20-This Wonderful Life This
one-man rendition of the Christmas classic,
It’s a Wonderful Life, will be performed
at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa,
(813) 374-2416.
3 thru 20-The Secret Garden Based on
the children’s novel by Frances Hodgson
Burnett, this delightful family musical
will be at Francis Wilson Playhouse
(727) 446-1360.
4-Craig Ferguson This former host of
the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
and standup comedy specials will be
at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
4-5-Joe Bonamassa Hailed as one of the
greatest guitar players of his generation,
this versatile artist will perform at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
4-6-Handel’s “Messiah” Guest
Conductor David Lockington will lead the
Florida Orchestra, along with The Master
chorale of Tampa Bay, in a performance
of Handel’s masterpiece, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
5-Peking Dreams The National Circus
and Acrobats from the People’s Republic of
China will perform their daring stunts and
death-defying acts at the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
9-Jim Brickman Comfort & Joy Enjoy an
evening of holiday music with this popular
pianist at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
9-Jingle Jangle Jam Eckerd Youth
Alternatives’ annual dinner benefit will be
at the Tampa Airport Marriott in Tampa,
(727) 461-2990.
11-13-Holiday Pops Guest Conductor
Bob Bernhardt will conduct the Florida
Orchestra, along with vocalist Mela Dailey,
in this concert of favorite Christmas carols
and yuletide tunes, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
12-Brian Regan One of the most highly
respected comedians in the country,
Regan will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
12-Loudon Wainwright This recording
artist, songwriter and actor will perform in
the Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
13-The Bronx Wanderers Bronxmas
Performing holiday favorites and well as
their own music, this father and two sons
will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
13-Sutton Foster This television and
Broadway star will be presented in an
intimate cabaret format at the Straz Center
in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
13-Carrot Top Scott “Carrot Top”
Thompson, one of the most iconic and
successful comedians in the country, will
be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
14-Whitehorse This husband and
wife duo of Luke Doucet and Melissa
McClelland will perform with their band at
the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR
(7827).
16-A John Waters Christmas This
comedian, with adult-appropriate humor,
will offer a night of holiday mischief
at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
16-Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas
- The Symphony Tour Featuring music
from this all-female music ensemble’s
second Christmas album, this Irish singing
sensation will perform at The Mahaffey
Theater in St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
17-Festival of Light: An Intimate
Evening with Matisyahu A philosopher
and poet, this artist who blends beatboxing
with Orthodox Jewish themes in reggae and
hip hop rhythms will perform at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
18-The Outlaws & Henry Paul Band
These two legendary Southern rock bands
will be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
19-20-Next Generation Ballet’s
Nutcracker Internationally renowned
guest artists will perform with the awardwinning
dancers of Next Generation Ballet
in this production of the holiday classic at
the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR
(7827).
20-The Producers Based on Mel Brooks’
classic cult comedy, this award-winning
Broadway musical will be at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
20-A Christmas Carol The beloved
Dickens’ classic Christmas tale of Ebenezer
Scrooge’s journey of redemption will
be at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
20-21-Seasonal Sparkle The St.
Petersburg Opera will present its acclaimed
chorus and orchestra in this holiday
show at The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 823-2040.
21-Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Christmas
Based on the music and comedy of the “Rat
Pack,” this show will include classic songs,
as well as voiceovers by the late comedian
Buddy Hackett, at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
22-27-The Sound of Music This
brand new production of Rodgers &
Hammerstein’s famous musical story of
Maria and the Von Trapp Family will be at
the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR
(7827).
23-The Nutcracker In its debut as the
in-house ballet company of Ruth Eckerd
Hall, Tampa Ballet Theatre will present
Tchaikovsky’s holiday story, performed by
professional dancers alongside the students
of the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the
Arts, at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
26-Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian
Nutcracker Experience the artistry of
world-class Russian dancers, sets and
costumes in this traditional holiday ballet
at The Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg,
(727) 893-7832.
30-The Ten Tenors Celebrate the holiday
season with these Australian singing
sensations as they perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
31-Salute to Vienna The Strauss
Symphony of America, along with beautiful
costumed ballet and ballroom dancers,
will present romantic vignettes in this
traditional New Year’s Eve concert at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 9
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