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Bruce Norris
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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. Built in 1925 and on the
National Register of Historic places, the
award-winning Palladium Theater is a
performing arts center offering two stages –
Hough Hall, an acoustically perfect 850-seat
concert hall, and Side Door, the 175-seat
nightclub. The Palladium presents diverse
performances from internationally known
artists to emerging talent (blues, jazz, dance,
opera, rock, chamber, comedy and more).
It is located four blocks from the waterfront
in downtown St. Petersburg. Parking is free.
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.
The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts
Institute offers classes in the visual and
performing arts for students of all ages.
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