20-Angels in America Part 2 This second
part of a filmed version of Tony Kushner’s
two-part play, which was filmed live from
Britain’s National Theatre, will be shown
on-screen at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827) or (800) 955-1045.
21-Shannon McNally This country soul
artist from the Mississippi hills will sing at
the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR
(7827) or (800) 955-1045.
23-Ballet Nacional de Cuba The acclaimed
ballet powerhouse returns to the Straz Center
in Tampa with Giselle, (813) 229-STAR (7827)
or (800) 955-1045.
23 thru June 17-Strait of Gibraltar In
this Florida premiere, a sexy romance turned
thriller will look at love, truth, prejudice and
civil rights as the American Stage Theatre
Company performs it in St. Petersburg,
(727) 823-PLAY (7529).
25-The Mystics This male foursome will
bring rock ‘n’ roll classics to the Show Palace
Dinner Theatre in Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
25-26-Patriotic Salute In honor of
Memorial Day, The Florida Orchestra,
conducted by Jeff Tyzik, will salute America’s
greatest composers from John Philip
Sousa to John Williams, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
26-Cedric the Entertainer The comedic
actor will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
JUNE
1-John Waite This rock icon from the ‘70s
and ‘80s will be at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
1 thru 10-The Savannah Sipping Society
Four Southern women drawn together by
fate will make you laugh at the Tarpon
Springs Cultural Center, (727) 942-5605.
1 thru 17-Blithe Spirit A mediocre novelist
summons a medium to his home to study
spiritualists‘ techniques for his new book
in this show at the Stageworks Theatre in
Tampa, (813) 374-2416.
2-Denim & Diamonds Julie Weintraub’s
Hands Across the Bay annual brunch and
silent auction benefit will be at the Belleair
Country Club, (727) 573-7720. For tickets,
visit denimanddiamonds.ticket.qtego.net.
2-John Fogerty/ZZTop Ruth Eckerd Hall
on the Road will present the Blues & Bayou
Tour at Coachman Park in Clearwater. For
tickets, contact etix.com.
2 thru July 8-Ain’t Retirement Grand! A
hilarious musical about the retirement years
will be at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre in
Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
3-Piano Trio Marly Music will present
Trio Solisti at the Museum of Fine Arts,
St. Petersburg, (727) 896-2667.
4-Joe Biden The former vice president,
whose memoir Promise Me, Dad: A Year of
Hope, Hardship and Purpose came out in 2017,
will be at the Mahaffey Theater as part of his
American Promise tour, (727) 893-7832.
4 thru 23-Sarasota Music Festival The
Sarasota Orchestra’s annual festival features
Jeffrey Kahane as music director and will
include Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,”
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Vivaldi’s “Summer” from The Four Seasons,
master classes and rehearsals open
to the public. For a schedule, visit
sarasotaorchestra.org/festival.
5-6-Harry Connick Jr. This varied
entertainer will bring A New Orleans
Tricentennial Celebration to Ruth Eckerd Hall
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
5-10-The Sound of Music Rodgers &
Hammerstein’s beloved musical about
the von Trapp family will be at the Straz
Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827) or
(800) 955-1045.
6-David Blaine The renowned magician
will make at stop at the Mahaffey Theater in
St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
8-Male Revue Men of Rock Hard, led by a
former choreographer of Chippendale’s in
Las Vegas, will be at the Show Palace Dinner
Theatre in Hudson, (727) 863-7949.
9-Frank Caliendo This regular contributor
on ESPN’s Mike & Mike will be at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
10-Happy Together 2018 For the ninth
year, music by ‘60s and ‘70s performers will
be heard at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
13-Keb’ Mo’ Solo The singer will perform
at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
13 thru July 8-Dancing at Lughnasa This
1992 Tony Award Best Play will be at the
Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827)
or (800) 955-1045.
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MAY continued
Ballet Nacional de Cuba will dance at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts on May 23.
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