Galleria
THEATERS
American Stage Theatre,
163 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 823-PLAY (7529). American Stage
Theatre Company is a not-for-profit
professional theatre founded in 1977.
The company’s mission is to create the
most satisfying live theatre in the Tampa
Bay area, accessible to all members of
the community. Their vision is to preserve
the greatest human stories from our past,
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.
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
Come visit and enjoy!
727-724-6000
arabellasgifts.com
2510 N. McMullen Booth Road, Suite D
Clearwater • Northwood Plaza
...it’s that time, again
Vote for your favorites
on the Best Of ballot in
this issue.
Award winners will be
in the May/June issue.
s
94 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016