Manatee Performing Arts Center Announces 2018 19 Season

The Manatee Performing Arts Center announces its 70th season with three show series. The upcoming 2018-19 season was announced Monday, January 22.

Broadway Series, presented in Stone Hall

The Broadway Series musicals are produced by Manatee Players.

• Newsies, August 9-26, 2018
• Anne of Green Gables, September 13-30, 2018
• Cabaret, October 25-November 11, 2018
• Elf, November 29-December 16, 2018
• Pirates of Penzance, January 10-27, 2019
• Mary Poppins, February 14-March 3, 2019
• Ain't Misbehavin', March 21-April 7, 2019
• Barnum, April 25-May 12, 2019

Studio Series (Action through Acting), presented in Kiwanis Studio Theater

The Studio Series plays are produced by Manatee Players and are presented as part of our Action through Acting program, which is designed to build awareness of socially relevant issues in our community and feature nonprofits in our community addressing those issues.

• Becoming Dr. Ruth, August 23-September 9, 2018
• Every Brilliant Thing, October 18-November 4, 2018
• A Christmas Carol, November 29 - December 16, 2018
• Oh Freedom, January 24-February 10, 2019
• Into the Night, February 28-March 17, 2019
• Clybourne Park, April 4-21, 2019

Tribute Tuesday Series

Tribute Tuesday shows are produced by touring professional artists. These musical headliners will bring back memories as they entertain audiences by performing popular music from the 1950s through 80s. Shows will be announced as they are scheduled.

TV Tunes and Tales

October 4-7, 2018

TV Tunes and Tales highlights songs and personal stories from Joyce Dewitt, who played Janet Wood, Three's Company, Donny Most, most known for his role as Ralph in Happy Days, and Adrian Zmed, who has appeared in many TV shows, including T.J. Hooker, Empty Nest and Murder She Wrote. Tickets will first be available to season subscribers before sales are open to the general public.

For more information, visit www.ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.