STRAZ CENTER

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 15, 2026

The high‑energy national tour of & Juliet bursts into the Straz Center, February 10 to 15, led by 18‑year‑old Fabiola Caraballo Quijada, who brings infectious joy and fire to a Juliet determined to rewrite her own ending. Packed with iconic Max Martin hits like “Roar,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Baby One...

by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026

Youth America Grand Prix will host auditions for more than 300 student dancers in Tampa from January 8–11, 2026. The weekend culminates with the Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala on January 10 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts....

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 28, 2025

STOMP at the Straz Center is a loud, brilliant, wildly inventive work of art, a thunderous, joyful explosion of rhythm and creativity that turned everyday objects into pure theatrical adrenaline....

by Joshua Wright - December 17, 2025

Get a first look at Next Generation Bannet's production of The Nutcracker at the Straz Center. Performances run December 19th through December 23rd, 2025....

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 21, 2025

A Christmas Story: The Musical brings Ralphie, his Red Ryder dreams, and the Parker family’s holiday chaos to the Straz Center November 28–30. With heart, humor, and music that sticks with you, this nostalgic production promises laughter, warmth, and a reminder to “treasure every moment.”...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2025

Be ready for an unforgettable journey into the world of titans and gripping battles as the 'Attack on Titan' concert brings the epic saga to life through music, visuals, and raw emotion in its 2026 tour....

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 11, 2025

Step into the magic of The Wizard of Oz, where a talented cast of young performers brings the beloved story to life. Under the direction of Cory Kennedy Barrow, audiences will experience a fresh take on the classic—complete with imaginative puppetry, an ensemble-driven story, and the journey of Doro...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 30, 2025

This was a breathtaking circus of beauty, brutality, and heart. This is one of those musicals that you will be talking about on the drive home - how the actors transformed seamlessly from present to past, the music, and simply the beauty of a simple set....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2025

Tampa Repertory Theatre will ring in the holiday season with A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play, a heartwarming and inventive adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless tale. Learn more!...

by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2025

Spooky season has arrived at the Straz Center with Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, the southern gothic supernatural musical by literary icon Stephen King and rock legend John Mellencamp. The production, presented by Jobsite Theater, runs through November 9 in the Straz’s Shimberg Playhouse. See p...