The BIPOC Play-Reading Festival is an integral part of The Straz Center’s commitment to expanding our Inclusion and Diversification of our artistic offerings. We are excited to present and celebrate these richly talented members of our BIPOC community who touch our lives through the genius of their playwrighting. We are happy to announce this series […]
The end begins. Part one of the epic finale Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ is here! CineConcerts invites audiences back to witness the beginning of Harry’s most important battle yet, with the full film accompanied by a live symphony orchestra. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to track down the secret to Voldemort’s power! […]
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Tampa in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the […]
Rapunzel is an exciting classic complete with the long-haired beauty, Prince Charming and the evil witch, Rapunzel's parents, starving and destitute, make a pact with a nearby witch to give her their first born child in exchange for food. Exiled to a lonely tower, only the witch may visit Rapunzel by climbing up her beautiful, […]
“A drum! A drum! Macbeth doth come!” A tale of ambition, greed and murder under the influence of supernatural forces, MACBETH is a haunting examination of one couple’s ruthless quest for power and its bloody aftermath. On his return from war, three “weird sisters” offer Macbeth the prospect of ultimate control. Desperate for a new […]
Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical with a book by Chris D’Arienzo and arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp, Rock of Agens features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, […]
AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, it’s a […]
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that […]
Rapper-singer CeeLo Green first made his mark with Goodie Mob, which along with Outkast, made Atlanta a hip-hop hot spot in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s. Green moved onto the pop charts in Gnarls Barkley, a collaboration with DJ Danger Mouse. The pairing produced “Crazy,” a No. 2 hit. His solo career has included, […]
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. This holiday season, relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a […]
Ring in the holidays with a heartwarming twist! Frank Capra’s classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life leaps to the stage as a live 1940s radio play. Join us for a nostalgic evening as some of Tampa Bay’s top actors bring the story of George Bailey to life, complete with live foley effects and festive cheer. […]
This fast-paced, rollicking musical takes a joyous around the world tour of the dances, songs and stories from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and many more. Students will sing, clap and tap along as they learn new and old traditions, customs and folklore that instill the magic of the season. This wonderful jubilee creates a memorable and […]
