Dates: 12/16/2026 - 12/20/2026
📍 Theatre: Hillsborough College Theatre
Powerstories Theatre
1411 E. 11th Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
Tickets: $22–$37
Powerstories holiday tradition, Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer by Fran Taylor Powers and music by Terez Hartman is a story spanning three Christmas seasons beginning in 1950 when Betty reveals to a young sailor Harold her dream of wanting twelve children. The story continues with living on a Navy paycheck, broken promises, an adventure by train cross-country, and the bleak Christmas of 1963 when Betty is raising children alone in a new city while Harold is at sea. Just before their dream is to be realized, they learn that Betty, or baby number twelve will die in childbirth. Christmas of 1966 is one to remember.
This performance is presented in concert version.
Performance Dates and Times:
Wednesday, December 16 – 7pm Thursday, December 17 – 7pm Friday, December 18 – 7pm Saturday, December 19 – 2pm Sunday, December 20 – 2pm
Powerstories is partnering with Arts4All Florida, a nonprofit organization that promotes the accomplishments of artists with disabilities. Twelve works by these local artists will be featured online and on the lobby art wall during the musical.
Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer is an original musical spanning three Christmas seasons, beginning in 1950 and closing in 1966. It follows the love story, adventures, and trials and tribulations of Betty, who dreams of having 12 children, and Harold, her husband, a Navy sailor.
Where is Hillsborough College Theatre located?
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