A Night at the Theater

Events Calendar

To find what is currently playing, visit our events calendar, under the Culture area, or simply click here.

Theater Venues

American Stage Theatre Company
In 2008-2009, American Stage Theatre Company celebrated its 30th anniversary season. The leading professional theater group in the area, American Stage performs in a brand-new state-of-the-art building in downtown St. Petersburg. Recently, its "Tuesdays with Morrie," the first play performed in the new 182-seat Raymond James Theatre, became the highest attended play in the theater's history.

www.americanstage.org

Hickman Theater
The 181-seat Catherine A. Hickman Theater of Gulfport is a center for community theater, presenting a variety of cultural offerings. The Gulfport Community Players and the Salerno Theatre Company perform in residence. The Gulfport Community Players have been staging new works and old favorites since 1980.

www.mygulfport.us

Mahaffey Theater
Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, the newly renovated Progress Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater is a 2,030-seat cultural center featuring ballroom space, waterfront views and European box-style seating. The Mahaffey hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – Broadway, classical, pop, rock, comedy, dance, family and the renowned Florida Orchestra.

www.mahaffeytheater.com

Palladium Theater
Located in what was once a church built in 1925 in the Romanesque Revival style, the Palladium Theater provides a range of community theater offerings. Since its creation in 1998, the theater has had a central mission of service, supporting cultural diversity, emerging artists and home-grown talent.

www.mypalladium.org

Ruth Eckerd Hall
Celebrating more than 25 years of world-class entertainment, Ruth Eckerd Hall comfortably seats 2,180 for concerts, recitals, plays and special events. In addition to the 200 events presented annually by the center, community groups and nationally recognized arts organizations, including The Florida Orchestra, use the venue. It is part of the Richard B. Baumgardner Center for the Performing Arts.

www.rutheckerdhall.com

St. Petersburg Little Theatre
The oldest continuously operating community theater in Florida, St. Petersburg Little Theatre celebrates its 85th season in 2009-2010. Six mainstage productions are staged each season. Workshops and classes are given on a variety of topics including performance and technical aspects of theater. Education and youth outreach are a major focus.

www.splt.org

West Coast Players Theatre
West Coast Players Theatre has been providing high-quality entertainment to Pinellas County since 1994. Founded in Oldsmar, the West Coast Players in December 2008 opened the doors to their very own 100-seat theater in central Clearwater. Presenting drama, musicals and comedy, as well as community outreach.

www.wcplayers.org

Under the Stars

American Stage in the Park

It all began with Shakespeare, right? As it can be said for stage shows in general, the same can be said for the "American Stage in the Park" series in downtown St. Petersburg. Every year for three weeks in the spring, American Stage, the leading professional theater group in the area, takes a production outdoors to a stage at Demens Landing Park, on the beautiful shores of Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg. It's a run that began as "Shakespeare in the Park" and since has evolved to include other shows.