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Straz Center for the Performing Arts

1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Tampa, Florida 33602 United States
Tampa, FL

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Eight O'Clock Theatre

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Eight O'Clock Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · September 8, 2026

When 38 planes were grounded in Gander after 9/11, the small town didn't ask where the 7,000 strangers on those planes came from, what they believed, or who they voted for - they just opened their homes. Eight O'Clock Theatre's production doesn't sentimentalize that choice; it makes you feel how sim…

Review: BANKSY EXHIBITION at Straz Center

Review: BANKSY EXHIBITION at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · August 6, 2026

Walking the timeline of Banksy’s work at the Straz was extraordinary, with over 160 pieces revealing his evolution. The stories behind the photos and the accompanying video added a deeper layer to the experience.…

Review: KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at TampaRep

Review: KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at TampaRep

by Drew Eberhard · July 27, 2026

When the idea of seeing this Ken Ludwig play came to fruition, I was immediately enamored with the idea that it is based on a true story. Chronologically retelling the story of his parents courtship amidst the backdrop of war, specifically World War II, created a strong presence, I knew would resona…

Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center

Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · July 21, 2026

Schoolhouse Rock Live! delivered a cheerful rush of childhood memories with standout acting, singing and lively choreography. The cast’s energy made every familiar song feel fresh again. It was pure nostalgia wrapped in a bright, polished summer production.…

Review: GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT ROCKS THE STRAZ CENTER at JOBSITE THEATER

Review: GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT ROCKS THE STRAZ CENTER at JOBSITE THEATER

by Drew Eberhard · July 21, 2026

Green Day’s American Idiot is a rock musical, mostly sung through, in a blistering 90 minutes. It ran its first inception at Berkley Rep in 2009, before transferring to the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Beginning previews in March of 2010, before having its offical opening date of April 20,2010…

Past Shows

42 total · showing 31–40

Much Ado About Nothing

Mar 13 – Apr 7, 2013

One of the most popular and charming of Shakespeare’s comedies (and one of the few where the female lead doesn't have to dress up at some point as a dude), Much Ado About Nothing features a classic battle of the sexes couple in Benedick (an arrogant and confirmed bachelor) and...

American Idiot

American Idiot

Mar 17 – Mar 19, 2013

Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day's Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album and featuring the hits "Boulevard of Broken...

Anything Goes

Anything Goes

Mar 12 – Mar 17, 2013

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention get tossed out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love … proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good...

Suicide Punchline

Mar 17

Suicide is only the beginning for survivors. Join solo performer Jen Tuder as she cross-examines her ghosts, knocks ‘em dead at cocktail parties, and enters dioramas of the afterlife. In Suicide Punchline surviving is the opposite of solving.

Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia

Mar 13

This renowned repertory company from Spain includes 17 members directed by award-wining Ruben Olmo, one of Flamenco’s contemporary stars. Through castanets, fans, traditional flamenco “bata de cola” dresses, effervescent heel-and-toe step combinations, along with the power of...

Flashdance

Flashdance

Feb 19 – Feb 24, 2013

FLASHDANCE, the pop culture phenomenon and runaway international success, is now live on stage! It all started with a dream. To be bigger. To burn brighter. To dance harder. Now is the time to live the dream all over again. Based on the movie that defined a generation...

Traces

Traces

Jan 29 – Feb 3, 2013

Fusing the traditions of circus with the energy of street performance, the artists of TRACES employ every trick in the book — from music, dance, and illustration to skateboarding, basketball, and high-risk acrobatics — to make a lasting impression. TRACES, which has been called...

Wicked

Wicked

Jan 9 – Jan 27, 2013

Back by “Popular” demand. Variety calls WICKED "a cultural phenomenon,” and previous engagements in Tampa have sold out and broken box office records. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York...

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

Dec 26 – Dec 30, 2012

MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has the New York Daily News calling it, "A roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza!" The consummate Disney production features the irresistible story and unforgettable...

Sister Act

Sister Act

Dec 11 – Dec 16, 2012

SISTER ACT is Broadway's feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it "RIDICULOUSLY FUN,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner ALAN MENKEN (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little...

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The Wash in Tampa The Wash
Powerstories Theatre And The Studio (10/01-10/11)
Hamilton (Angelica Company) in Tampa Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Straz Center [Carol Morsani Hall] (10/21-11/08)
Mandy Keen: MAGGIE in Tampa Mandy Keen: MAGGIE
The Commodore (9/19-9/19)
St. Pete Country Fest – Friday in Tampa St. Pete Country Fest – Friday
Vinoy Park (11/20-11/20)
Much Ado About Nothing in Tampa Much Ado About Nothing
Jobsite Theater (1/13-2/07)
Hate Mail in Tampa Hate Mail
The Off-Central (1/14-1/24)
Tampa Metropolitan Improv (TMI) in Tampa Tampa Metropolitan Improv (TMI)
Carrollwood Cultural Center (9/25-9/25)
A Night With Janis Joplin in Tampa A Night With Janis Joplin
American Stage Theatre Company (9/16-10/11)
Rush at Hard Rock Live in Tampa Rush at Hard Rock Live
Hard Rock Live (11/05-11/06)