About the Theatre
The Richey Suncoast Theatre, a non-profit originally built in 1925 and named after silent film star Thomas Meighan, opened in 1926. It added sound in 1930 but closed in 1934 due to the Great Depression. Reopened in 1938, it became a community theatre in 1972.
Mission: Educate and perform arts, host events, and provide a venue for artists.
Purpose: Offer a safe space for creation, collaboration, and performance, engaging the community through partnerships and outreach.
Affordable Pricing for the Community: The theatre aims to keep ticket prices accessible to ensure everyone in the community can enjoy the arts, supported by membership, sponsorship, grants, and outreach programs.
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Past Shows
A Christmas Carol - LIVE on stage
12/18 - 12/21/2025
Step into the Magic of Christmas Past, Present, and Future! This December, Richey Suncoast Theatre presents A Christmas Carol—a thrilling stage adaptation of Dickens’ timeless ...
Jeff Allen brings his signature clean, rapid-fire comedy to Richey Suncoast Theatre for one unforgettable night. With nearly a billion views on Dry Bar Comedy, ...
The Nutcracker - A Community Ballet LIVE
12/4 - 12/7/2025
Step into a world of magic and wonder this holiday season with The Nutcracker! From December 4–7, 2025, join us for an unforgettable journey through ...
The Play That Goes Wrong
11/14 - 11/23/2025
Get ready to laugh until it hurts with The Play That Goes Wrong, the international comedy hit that's part Clue, part Monty Python, and all ...
Richey Suncoast Theatre is thrilled to present a one-night-only performance by nationally acclaimed comedian Don McMillan on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM . ...
Richey Suncoast Theatre, a beloved cornerstone of the Gulf Coast arts scene, is thrilled to announce a special performance by Homegrown: The Zac Brown Band ...
The Richey Suncoast Theatre is excited to announce a special, one-night-only screening of the legendary cult classic, Dogma , on Friday, October 3, 2025. This ...
Get ready, Richey Suncoast Theatre—because pure optimism and BIG laughs are rolling into town! On September 19, 2025, at 7 PM, the one and only ...
The Wizard of Oz
9/5 - 9/14/2025
Get ready to be swept away to a land of magic and music! The Richey Suncoast Theatre is thrilled to announce its enchanting production of ...
Get ready for a night of big laughs as rising comedy star Nathan Wallace brings his high-energy stand-up show to the historic Richey Suncoast Theatre ...
Richey Suncoast Theatre is thrilled to announce that acclaimed comedian Paul Morrissey will bring his hilarious stand-up show, "Ice Cream vs Everything," to its stage ...
The Acting LAb
6/26 - 7/31/2025
Calling all aspiring actors! The Acting Lab is excited to announce a new masterclass designed to help you shine on stage.This six-week course, led by ...
Mark your calendars for July 18 at 7 PM—because Mike Rivera is bringing his A-game to Richey Suncoast Theatre! With performances across the U.S., Europe, ...
Young Stars to Shine in “Beauty and the Beast” at RST’s Musical Theatre Summer Camp
7/14 - 7/18/2025
Richey Suncoast Theatre (6237 Grand Boulevard) invites aspiring performers ages 13–18 to step into the enchanted world of Beauty and the Beast during its upcoming ...
Richey Suncoast Theatre (6237 Grand Boulevard) continues its summer celebration of creativity with a swashbuckling Youth Theatre Camp: It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me! , ...
Prepare for a night of expertly crafted, irreverent humor as comedian Matt Fernandez takes the stage at the Richey Suncoast Theatre on Friday, July 5, ...
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
5/30 - 6/8/2025
Richey Suncoast Theatre proudly presents Little Shop of Horrors, the iconic horror comedy rock musical by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. This thrilling production follows ...
Tampa Bay Big Band
5/17
Get ready for a night of swing and soul! Join us on Saturday, May 17 at 7 PM at the historic Richey Suncoast Theatre for ...
Catch The Chili Poppers, the #1 tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, live at The Chili Poppers Deliver the Funk in New Port Richey!
Experience “ELVIS: IN PERSON” – A WORLD-CLASS Elvis Concert Experience! Join us for an electrifying spectacle as Matt Stone, internationally recognized by Graceland and the ...
Live Comedy with Dean Napolitano! Join us for an evening of laughter with comedian Dean Napolitano, a master storyteller who blends the charm of classic ...
Get Ready for a Comedy Show Like No Other! New Port Richey, FL– Prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter at the Richey Suncoast Theatre ...
The Truman Show
4/18 - 4/19/2025
The Truman Show - Movie Night - Sponsored by People Places
Experience the legendary Rod Stewart live! Barry Britton's acclaimed tribute, "Best of Rod," hits the Richey Suncoast Theatre on Saturday, April 12th at 7 PM ...
Calendar Girls
3/23
Join the Fun: Local Theater to Present Heartwarming 'Calendar Girls' Play Calendar Girls is our next play at Richey Suncoast Theatre , directed by Erin ...
Calendar Girls
3/22
Join the Fun: Local Theater to Present Heartwarming 'Calendar Girls' Play Calendar Girls is our next play at Richey Suncoast Theatre , directed by Erin ...
Calendar Girls
3/21
Join the Fun: Local Theater to Present Heartwarming 'Calendar Girls' Play Calendar Girls is our next play at Richey Suncoast Theatre , directed by Erin ...
Calendar Girls
3/16
Calendar Girls is our next play at Richey Suncoast Theatre , directed by Erin Kearns and proudly presented by Crawl for the Cure, Inc . ...
Calendar Girls
3/15
Calendar Girls is our next play at Richey Suncoast Theatre , directed by Erin Kearns and proudly presented by Crawl for the Cure, Inc . ...
Calendar Girls
3/14
Calendar Girls is our next play at Richey Suncoast Theatre , directed by Erin Kearns and proudly presented by Crawl for the Cure, Inc . ...
Parable
9/20
Join us for the exclusive Red Carpet screening of Parable on Sept 20, 7pm. Six strangers awake inside a single loft with no memory of ...
The Sound of Music
9/6 - 9/15/2024
Richey Suncoast Theatre proudly presents the Broadway classic The Sound of Music. This musical set in Austria on the eve of World War II follows ...
Join Richey Suncoast Theatre as we celebrate the discography of musical genius Phil Collins with some of Nashville's finest musicians. Face Value brings a stellar ...
Huey Go Again
6/1
“Huey Go Again” takes you Back in Time to the music of Huey Lewis and The News. Huey Lewis and The News were dominating the ...
MJ Lives
5/17
MJ LIVES at The Richey Suncoast Theatre starring Barry Dean! In the realm of entertainment, few names command the same level of respect and admiration ...
Oliver
5/3 - 5/12/2024
“Oliver! The Musical” brings Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life. Set in Victorian-era London, it follows young orphan Oliver Twist as he navigates the city’s ...
Pieces of Eight
4/19
Pieces of Eight is Tampa Bay’s favorite Chicago Tribute Band, with their deep mix of covers and original arrangements, they will capture your attention and ...
Richey Suncoast Theatre and Stretch's Rubberband present “OVERJOYED” A STEVIE WONDER TRIBUTE. As a singer, composer, instrumentalist, performer, and humanitarian, Stevie Wonder has had a ...
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!
1/19 - 1/28/2024
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a witty musical revue that tackles modern love in all its forms.: from the perils and pitfalls ...
The Mousetrap
11/10 - 11/19/2023
Experience this classic murder mystery live on stage! A timeless tale of “whodunnit,” Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap strands seven strangers at Monkswell Manor during a ...
Camelot
3/6 - 3/23/2014
King Arthur nervously awaits to meet his new Queen Guinevere and to their surprise, they fall in love. The King tries to insure peace and ...
There's a Burglar in My Bed
1/16 - 2/2/2014
Mr. Worthington III and his wife are going away for the weekend. Reality is that both have arranged trysts with their respective lovers. Inevitably their ...
Pasco Christmas
11/29 - 12/8/2013
A original story with great music. Sure to be a fun filled evening to get you in the mood for Holiday Celebrations. Sells out every ...
Amorous Ambassador
10/17 - 11/3/2013
Hormone Harry is back from Sensuous Senator but now he is the American Ambassador to Great Britain. He tells his wife Lois that he must ...
Company
9/12 - 9/29/2013
Company tells the story of 5 couples who have a mutual friend, Robert, who has just turned 35 years old. He seems to have everything...good ...
Chorus Line
5/9 - 5/26/2013
Set on the bare stage of a Broadway theatre during a audition for a musical. The show provides a glimpse into the personalities of the ...
Thoroughly Modern Millie
2/21 - 3/10/2013
A naive young woman from a small town finds herself in the midst of a series of zany adventures when she comes to the Big ...
Hot Bed Hotel
1/10 - 1/27/2013
A comedy farce by Michael and Susan Parker about a Florida Keys Hotel owner who wants to sell the hotel. A potential buyer comes to ...
Videos
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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE McPHEE
Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater (2/20 - 2/20) | |
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God of Carnage
HCC Studio Theatre (1/29 - 2/15) | |
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A Tribute to Sarah Brightman
New Tampa Performing Arts Center (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Penelope
Jobsite Theater (8/19 - 9/6) | |
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M*A*S*H
Carrollwood Cultural Center (5/15 - 5/24) | |
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R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)
Carrollwood Cultural Center (8/22 - 8/23) | |
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Tampa Metropolitan Improv
Carrollwood Cultural Center (4/24 - 4/24) | |
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War Virgin
TheatreFor (6/19 - 7/12) | ||
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The Shark Is Broken
Jobsite Theater (3/11 - 4/5) | |
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Powerstories 6th Annual Voices of Women Theatre Festival
Hillsborough College Theatre, YPAB - Ybor Performing Arts Building, 1411 E. 11th Ave. (3/5 - 3/8) | |
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