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Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

December 2017

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ – In Concert

December 29, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

The Harry Potter™ film series is one of those once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomena that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. The concert will feature The Florida Orchestra performing every note from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment…

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ – In Concert

December 30, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

The Harry Potter™ film series is one of those once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomena that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. The concert will feature The Florida Orchestra performing every note from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment…

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January 2018

School of Rock

January 2, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - January 7, 2018 @ 11:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

SCHOOL OF ROCK is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids…

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Forever Plaid

January 12, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - January 21, 2018 @ 11:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow

January 13, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

“A rare collection of exceptional ballet talent, class and interpretation packed into a single evening,” raves the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. This spectacular dance gala features performances by the award-winning wunderkinds from Next Generation Ballet, and Youth America Grand Prix – the major league of student ballet competitions. Be sure to be there as the “who’s who” and the “who-will-be-who” gather on stage in this unforgettable display of dance virtuosity.

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The Sibling Rivalry Tour: Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones

January 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

The Sibling Rivalry Tour featuring Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones with The High Divers Rocker Hannah Wicklund formed The Steppin Stones when she was nine years old and has been ripping on guitar ever since. With the intensity of Janis Joplin and the guitar chops of Jimi Hendrix, 20-year-old Wicklund delivers pounding classic American rock that brings the golden age into the millennium. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Nov. 3, and are available online beginning at…

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View From Above with Terry Virts, astronaut

January 16, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Sometimes, a little distance is all you need to see things in a brand new way. For astronaut Terry Virts, his newfound perspective unfolded from his seat on the International Space Station (ISS), where he installed the Cupola module, granting an unprecedented 360- degree view. When he later became the commander of the ISS, he made good use of the Cupola, taking more photographs than any astronaut who came before him. Many of those images were later used in the…

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Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour

January 19, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - January 21, 2018 @ 10:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland - in rock, music, theatre and film - nothing has carried the energy, the…

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Amadeus

January 20, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Filmed live. Exported around the world. This acclaimed series brings filmed versions of great performances from Britain’s National Theatre to the high-definition movie screen in Ferguson Hall. Take Masterpiece Theatre®, add swagger, and get the best from London’s South Bank screened at The Straz. Music. Power. Jealousy. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has…

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Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat

January 21, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

What could be worse than a rainy day with nothing to do? How about the arrival of a cat with Thing One and Thing Two? Come along as Sally, her brother and their cautious and outspoken pet Fish spend a whirlwind afternoon in the uninvited company of Dr. Seuss’s masterful creation, the Cat in the Hat. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, we know we’re in for a rhyming, rambunctious ride of things we mustn’t…

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John Gorka

January 22, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

John Gorka’s quiet acoustic strumming belies the down-home, country-road strength shoring up the heartfelt insight of his musical poetry. An all-time favorite of our Club Jaeb fans, Gorka captures the wry genius and witty wordplay of greats like John Prine and Lyle Lovett. For one night a month, the intimate Jaeb Theater comes alive with Americana music telling stories guaranteed to touch your soul. Call 813.229.7827 to get your Club Jaeb season tickets now. Single tickets go on sale July…

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Gobsmacked!

January 24, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Direct from sell-out shows in London and featuring the reigning world champion beatboxer Ball-Zee, Gobsmacked! is a new twist on a cappella shows that has become an international sensation. Funny, joyful and a dope mix of beatboxing with knock-out harmonies, Gobsmacked! reworks songs audiences know and love into a show that delivers the friendships of RENT with the inventiveness of Glee, tying it together with mind-blowing beats.

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Forever Plaid

January 25, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Latin Nights

January 25, 2018 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Maestro's proudly presents its Latin Nights series, an evening of food and dancing. Meet new friends, experience Latin-inspired tapas and drink specials and dance to the thrilling rhythms of a live salsa band and DJ. Dance guidance provided by Simone Amaral of Simone Salsa dance studios.

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Decades Rewind

January 26, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Take a trip down melody lane with Decades Rewind, a retro extravaganza of more than 60 songs effortlessly blended into unique medleys from some of the most prominent decades in music history. From Zeppelin to ABBA, Decades Rewind will have you singing along and dancing in your seats on a magical, musical adventure you won’t forget. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, June 23, and are available online beginning at 10 a.m., and by phone and in person…

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Forever Plaid

January 26, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Miranda Sings – You’re Welcome

January 27, 2018 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Miranda Sings (a.k.a. Colleen Ballinger) has become an international phenomenon whose YouTube channel has amassed over 8 million devoted subscribers and over a billion views. The character Miranda was created in 2008 to parody the young, self-absorbed singers with far more confidence (and vibrato) than talent — which Colleen saw uploading videos to YouTube. Miranda is known for her overdrawn red lips, questionable advice about singing and life, a deluded self-confidence and over-the-top rants about her family and personal problems.…

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Forever Plaid

January 28, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

January 28, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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The Magic of Adam Trent

January 29, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Direct from Broadway, Adam Trent, the breakout star of the world’s best-selling magic show The Illusionists, brings his signature brand of magic and illusion to this 90-minute spectacle. Produced by the same creative team behind The Illusionists brand, Adam Trent’s production is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy and music perfect for the entire family. Don’t miss the next generation of magic!

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Forever Plaid

January 30, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

January 31, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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February 2018

Black Violin – Classical Boom Tour

February 1, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Take one violin, one viola, add a DJ and a drum kit, and you have the four forces needed to become Black Violin, the South Florida hip-hop, Brahms-playing quartet that has been on the roster with everyone from Wu Tang Clan to The Eagles. They’re as likely to improv a Top 40 club hit as they are to perform with the virtuosity of concert soloists. This is not a violin concert, but a block party with violins. Flash photography encouraged.…

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Forever Plaid

February 1, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Take Me to The River: Memphis Soul & R&B Revue

February 2, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

"Take Me to the River reminds us where all the great music came from." — Boston Globe Memphis musicians William Bell, Bobby Rush and Don Bryant are three of this country’s great elder statesmen of soul music. Recording for labels in Memphis and elsewhere in the South, they produced a bevy of acclaimed albums and helped turn out hits for the likes of Otis Redding, Tina Turner and Al Green. The “Memphis sound” these artists created was recently featured in…

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Forever Plaid

February 2, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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The Lightning Thief

February 3, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy Jackson is the prime suspect. On top of that, Percy is about to be kicked out of boarding school – again. In this lightning-paced musical thriller based on the popular novel by Rick Riordan, audiences meet mythical beasts, Greek gods and goddesses and cheer Percy’s personal journey into the riddle of his own existence. Tickets go on sale to the public on July 28.

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Forever Plaid

February 3, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 3, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 4, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 4, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 6, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 7, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 8, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 9, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 10, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 10, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 11, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Laura Benanti

February 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Tony®-winning actress Laura Benanti debuted on Broadway as Maria in The Sound of Music opposite the legendary Richard Chamberlain. Since then, her standout performances as Gypsy Rose Lee (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Tony® Awards) with Patti LuPone as well as her roles in Swing!, Nine and Into the Woods solidified her place in the New York musical theater scene. In 2016, she earned a Tony® nomination for the hit revival of She Loves Me. Known internationally for her…

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Forever Plaid

February 11, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 13, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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The Phantom of the Opera

February 14, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - February 25, 2018 @ 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will return to Tampa as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before” and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award® winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler and new staging by director Laurence Connor. The…

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Forever Plaid

February 14, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 15, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet From Bach to Bowie

February 15, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

From sold-out performances that garnered gushing reviews, Complexions Contemporary Ballet brings its latest jaw-dropping program including Star Dust, the glam, “utterly transfixing” tribute to David Bowie (Billboard). Combining technical precision, power and passion, Complexions transcends tradition in a groundbreaking mix of styles ranging from ballet to hip-hop. Founded by former members of Alvin Ailey, Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden, the company has been featured on So You Think You Can Dance, and their live performance caused Dance Magazine to declare…

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Forever Plaid

February 16, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 17, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Live & Local – Nalani and Josh

February 17, 2018 @ 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Live and Local is our free concert series that takes place in the Jaeb Courtyard before select events. So arrive early to hear some of the best singer-songwriters in Tampa! Nalani and Josh are performing before The Phantom of the Opera on Saturday, Feb. 17.

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Forever Plaid

February 17, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Jeremy McCarter

February 18, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Co-author with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the book Hamilton: The Revolution, the No. 1 New York Times bestseller, Jeremy McCarter’s extensive writing on culture, politics and where drama fits in the bigger conversations cast him as a leading thinker and speaker for issues surrounding exciting topics in art and society. Well-respected, easy to like, McCarter shares his personal account of what it was like to be friends with Miranda as Hamilton took shape and discusses the intriguing anecdotes of his latest…

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Forever Plaid

February 18, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 20, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 21, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 22, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 23, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 24, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Live & Local – James Trevor Pannofino

February 24, 2018 @ 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Live and Local is our free concert series that takes place in the Jaeb Courtyard before select events. So arrive early to hear some of the best singer-songwriters in Tampa! The multi-talented singer/songwriter James Trevor Pannofino is performing before the Phantom of the Opera performance on Saturday, Feb. 24.

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Forever Plaid

February 24, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 25, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 25, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds

February 26, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

With a svelte, throaty singing tone over a unique finger-picking guitar style, Dana Louise conjures a sweet rambler type of folk music reminiscent of a young Stevie Nicks. But, her style is all her own. Dana Louise and her band, the Glorious Birds (who also happen to be longtime song heroes Trout Fishing in America) blend pop beats into bluegrass phrasing flavored with jazz – making for a delicious, satisfying stew of new Americana music. For one night a month,…

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Forever Plaid

February 27, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

February 28, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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March 2018

Forever Plaid

March 1, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

March 2, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

March 3, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

March 3, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Dance Theatre of Harlem – Power on Pointe

March 3, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

A singular, thrilling tour de force on the American dance scene since 1969, Dance Theatre of Harlem exploded traditional notions of classical ballet as “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” (The New York Times). Now an international sensation performing for sold-out houses, DTH’s company continues to redefine ballet mixing in elements of multicultural storytelling, contemporary flair and an always electrifying use of music with their pristine technical skill. Sleek, strong, daring and divine, DTH is American dance par excellence.

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Forever Plaid

March 4, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

March 4, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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The Color Purple

March 6, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - March 11, 2018 @ 11:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new "ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story. Don’t miss this stunning…

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Forever Plaid

March 6, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

March 7, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Blame it on Bianca

March 7, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States
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The alter ego of comic Roy Haylock and season six winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Bianca Del Rio remains the reigning queen of hate with her hilarious, double-edged and triple-barbed stand-up shows. Audiences loved her Not Today Satan performance at The Straz two years ago, and she is back with a brand-new show, Blame it on Bianca. The New York Times calls Rio “the Joan Rivers of the drag world,” and Rivers herself called Rio’s humor “so funny! So sharp!”…

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Blame it on Bianca

March 7, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

The alter ego of comic Roy Haylock and season six winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Bianca Del Rio remains the reigning queen of hate with her hilarious, double-edged and triple-barbed stand-up shows. Audiences loved her Not Today Satan performance at The Straz two years ago, and she is back with a brand-new show, Blame it on Bianca. The New York Times calls Rio “the Joan Rivers of the drag world,” and Rivers herself called Rio’s humor “so funny! So sharp!”…

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A Wild Life with Bertie Gregory, photographer and filmmaker

March 8, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States
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Whether camping with wolves on Vancouver’s western beaches, pursuing peregrine falcons in London or filming leopards in the streets of Mumbai, Bertie Gregory captures the essence of what it means to coexist peacefully—with respect and humor—alongside the magnificent creatures of the natural world. Join the adventure and experience thought-provoking presentations by today’s leading explorers, scientists and photographers with National Geographic Live at the Straz Center. Call the Ticket Sales Office at (813) 229-7827 to get your season tickets today. Single…

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A Wild Life with Bertie Gregory, photographer and filmmaker

March 8, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Whether camping with wolves on Vancouver’s western beaches, pursuing peregrine falcons in London or filming leopards in the streets of Mumbai, Bertie Gregory captures the essence of what it means to coexist peacefully—with respect and humor—alongside the magnificent creatures of the natural world. Join the adventure and experience thought-provoking presentations by today’s leading explorers, scientists and photographers with National Geographic Live at the Straz Center. Call the Ticket Sales Office at (813) 229-7827 to get your season tickets today. Single…

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Forever Plaid

March 8, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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The United States Army Field Band

March 9, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

From Boston to Baghdad, Tampa to Tokyo, The United States Army Field Band has been thrilling audiences of all ages since 1946. As the premier touring musical representatives for the United States Army, this elite 65-member instrumental ensemble travels thousands of miles each year presenting a variety of music to enthusiastic audiences throughout the nation and abroad. The dedication and musicianship of the members of The United States Army Field Band represent the professionalism that American soldiers have embodied during…

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Forever Plaid

March 9, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Lippo the Clown’s Small Family Circus

March 10, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Giggle, guffaw and howl with laughter as loveable Lippo the Clown comes to town with his small family circus. They bring the beloved acts of the classic circus — juggling, unicycles and plenty of clown antics — to tickle the funny bones of kids of all ages. Tickets go on sale to the public on July 28.

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Forever Plaid

March 10, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Live & Local – Angie Rey

March 10, 2018 @ 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Live and Local is our free concert series that takes place before select events. So, arrive early to hear some of the best singer-songwriters in Tampa! Angie Rey is performing on the Riverwalk next to the fountains.

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Forever Plaid

March 10, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

March 11, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid

March 11, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-5
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

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Forever Plaid – Extended!

March 13, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that keep audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some…

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Forever Plaid – Extended!

March 14, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that keep audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some…

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Forever Plaid – Extended!

March 15, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that keep audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some…

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Latin Nights

March 15, 2018 @ 9:00 pm - March 16, 2018 @ 12:00 am UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Maestro's proudly presents its Latin Nights series with Simone Salsa Dance School. Meet new friends, experience Latin-inspired tapas and drink specials and dance to the thrilling rhythms of a live salsa band and DJ. - Featuring live music with Orquesta Infinidad Latin band - Dj Louis playing the best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha to keep you on the dance floor!

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Forever Plaid – Extended!

March 16, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that keep audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some…

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Forever Plaid – Extended!

March 17, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that keep audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some…

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Forever Plaid – Extended!

March 17, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that keep audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some…

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Ana Gasteyer

March 18, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States
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When Ana Gasteyer steps up to the mic, she evokes the swagger of an era when a lady ruled a nightclub and an audience knew they were in for a good time. The patter is real, the themes adult; the lyrics are timeless and the music swings like crazy. This six-season Saturday Night Live alum graduated from Studio 8H to Broadway, eventually landing in her ultimate element – the cabaret. This grand slam of grandes femmes delivers a heavy-hitting trio…

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Ana Gasteyer

March 18, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

When Ana Gasteyer steps up to the mic, she evokes the swagger of an era when a lady ruled a nightclub and an audience knew they were in for a good time. The patter is real, the themes adult; the lyrics are timeless and the music swings like crazy. This six-season Saturday Night Live alum graduated from Studio 8H to Broadway, eventually landing in her ultimate element – the cabaret. This grand slam of grandes femmes delivers a heavy-hitting trio…

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Tiffany

March 18, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Red-haired 80s pop sensation Tiffany charmed America with her legendary mall tour that gave a generation “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been.” From skyrocketing teen success, Tiffany settled in the tight-knit Nashville songwriting community in her adult years — which led to her acclaimed EP Rose Tattoo and latest album A Million Miles. Her record The Color of Silence landed in Billboard’s Top Ten Best Albums of 2000. This storied singer appears with a pop-country concert packed with…

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The Bodyguard

March 20, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - March 25, 2018 @ 11:00 pm UTC-4
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States

Based on the smash hit film, the award-winning musical will star Grammy® Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from and unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a host of irresistible classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love,”…

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September 2018

Chicago

September 18, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - September 23, 2018 @ 7:30 pm UTC+0
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States
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Chicago Chicago There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. It’s no surprise that CHICAGO has…

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October 2018

Hari Kondabolu

October 5, 2018 @ 8:00 pm UTC+0
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl
Tampa, FL 33602-3720 United States
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Hari Kondabolu Hari Kondabolu Brooklyn writer, comic and Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me regular Hari Kondabolu’s Netflix standup special Warn Your Relatives earned him a spot on Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch” list in 2018. The New York Times hails Kondabolu as “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today.” Podcast listeners recognize him from appearances on Marc Maron’s WTF, 2 Dope Queens and his own Politically Reactive podcast with W. Kamau Bell. Mixing quips with deft political observations, Kondabolu has performed his hilarious socially-conscious stand-up on Late Night with…

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