A Adam Sandler (2016)
Along with pals David Spade, Nick Swardson and Rob Schneider,
the comedian smashes the Straz Center’s long-standing record for
gross sales of a single performance, raking in $407,741.
B Brownbread (1999)
The fi rst play presented in the Shimberg Playhouse by
Jobsite Theater, the resident theater company of the Straz Center.
C Cigar City Chronicles (2007)
The world premiere musical Cigar City Chronicles: A Musical
History of Tampa by Stan Collins and Claude McNeal opened with
a gala performance in the Jaeb Theater on Feb. 16.
D Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2017)
E Eartha Kitt in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (2000)
Kitt played the Godmother in this production. She also performed
at the Straz Center with Mickey Rooney in The Wizard of Oz and
in concert.
F Forever Plaid (1993)
Forever Plaid opened in the Jaeb Theater and went on to become
the longest-running musical in Florida. Forever Plaid has been
presented many times since at the Straz Center including a new
production that opens this month!
G Gipsy Kings (2005
H Harry Belafonte (1988)
I Itzhak Perlman (1989)
J Janet Jackson (2011)
Extra points for double J’s!
K Kinky Boots (2015)
L Les Misérables (1988)
This blockbuster musical started its national tour here at the Straz
Center in 1988 and has played engagements in Morsani Hall in
1992, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2004 and 2012!
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