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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.
freeFall Theatre Company,
6099 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg,
(727) 498-5205. Since opening in January
2011, freeFall Theatre has quickly become
one of the most acclaimed and awardwinning
theatre companies in Tampa
Bay. The mission of freeFall Theatre is
to pursue art’s greater purposes and
the transformative power of theatre – as
a builder of community, a source of
upliftment, and a builder of cultural legacy.
They present a varied range of classical
and new works that are bold, daring, and
diverse.
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.
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.
Show Palace Entertainment,
16128 US Hwy 19, Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
Enjoy dinner while being entertained by
amazing top-billed casts and crews in
musical shows and other productions, while
receiving great service and hospitality, a
delicious dinner, a full bar and beautiful
seating in an elegant, yet comfortable,
atmosphere. Call for upcoming show times
and ticket availability.
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