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while creating the most defining stories
and storytelling of our time. American
Stage presents its top-quality Mainstage
Series in its 182-seat Raymond James
Theatre each year.
Asolo Theatre Company,
5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota,
(941) 351-9010, ext. 4808. Recognized as
one of America’s premier professional
theatres and one of the most important
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.
Come visit and enjoy!
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