Broadway
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March 23 - 28, 2010
Carol Morsani Hall
From the creators of the groundbreaking BROADWAY HIT Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy comes an all new journey of nighttime dreamers whose imaginations are ignited within a landscape of towering buildings and infinite possibilities. Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams ILLUMINATION has been hailed as “Dazzling! … a reason to stand up and cheer” by the New York Daily News. Audiences of all ages will marvel and experience a journey of city dwellers who reinvent everyday objects, balance beyond belief, delicately dangle from wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight in an array of astounding occurrences that transform the ordinary into extraordinary. An international cast of world-class acrobats, athletes, musicians and one of a kind artists populate this imaginative, colorful metropolis and breathe life into over 100 inventive costumes, an original musical score, and magical sights that transform the landscape of a city into thrills and disbelief.
Join us for Broadway Family Night! On Wed., March 24, receive a free children’s (12 and under) ticket with a full-priced adult ticket (available in all price levels and only by phone or window). There will also be pre-show family friendly activities including the Cirque cast conducting activities like learning to juggle, hoola hoop, etc. from 6:15 – 6:45 p.m.
There will be a post-show talkback in the theater following the Tues., March 23, performance.
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May 20 - June 6, 2010
Carol Morsani Hall
Beginning in May 2010, the world’s most famous nanny will arrive at the Straz Center. Combining the best of the original stories by P. L. Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film, the Tony Award®-winning MARY POPPINS is everything you’d hope for in a Broadway musical – and more. Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, the show includes such wonderful songs as “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” and, of course, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” The NY Daily News hails MARY POPPINS as “a roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza!” Don’t miss all the magic of Broadway’s super hit musical. Let your imagination take flight at this perfectly magical musical! For more information, go here.
Join us for Broadway Family Night! On Wed., June 2, receive a free children’s (12 and under) ticket with a full-priced adult ticket (available in balcony and gallery only, and only by phone or window). There will also be pre-show family friendly activities.
There will be a post-show talkback in the theater following the Wed., May 26, performance.
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August 13 - 15, 2010
Carol Morsani Hall
There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song, "Memory." For more information, go here. |
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October 26 - 31, 2010
Carol Morsani Hall
9 to 5: THE MUSICAL tells the story of three unlikely friends in the Rolodex era who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do – even in a man's world. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features DOLLY PARTON's original hit title song along with her new Tony Award®- and Grammy-nominated score. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business ... it's about getting credit and getting even ... and it's about to open in Tampa! Click here for video, songs or photos from the original cast. |
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October 26, 2010 - February 27, 2011
Jaeb Theater
Don’t miss the show Kathie Lee Gifford refers to as “the Saturday Night Live of Broadway.” FORBIDDEN BROADWAY is the longest-running musical revue in the world and “the funniest show in New York” (New Yorker Magazine). A favorite of all Broadway lovers, this cabaret revue sharply spoofs show tunes, characters and plots of contemporary and current Broadway musicals, and it will have you rolling in the aisles. The original version of the revue opened in New York in 1982 and ran for more than 2,300 performances. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY continues to be reincarnated and modernized to include parodies of newer shows and hysterical incarnations including Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab, Forbidden Hollywood and Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit. Click here to watch a video gallery. |
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November 16 - 21, 2010
Carol Morsani Hall
Direct from Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, a sensational new stage production of DREAMGIRLS comes to Tampa. Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, DREAMGIRLS tells the story of an up-and-coming, 1960s singing girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. DREAMGIRLS features the unforgettable hits: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "One Night Only" and "Listen." Broadway director and choreographer Robert Longbottom (Bye Bye Birdie Broadway revival) and co-choreographer Shane Sparks (TV's So You Think You Can Dance), along with some of Broadway's top designers, re-envision this Tony® and Academy® Award-winning musical so it sparkles like never before. Catch the dream!
Click here for video, songs, or photos from the TOUR. |
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November 30 - December 5, 2010
Carol Morsani Hall
Direct from Broadway, the classic holiday movie White Christmas comes to the stage at last! This brand new musical shines with classic Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS promises a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family! Click here to watch videos on YouTube. |
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January 18 - 23, 2011
Carol Morsani Hall
Tale as old as time, true as it can be. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Tampa. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of more than 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST! Click here to watch a video gallery. |
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February 2 - 20, 2011
Carol Morsani Hall
Tampa is about to be electrified by Broadway’s “BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE” (Time Magazine).
Thrilling audiences worldwide and winning 10 2009 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, “The best show you will ever see” (New York Post) is coming to Tampa! BILLY ELLIOT is a joyous celebration of one young boy’s triumph against the odds. Called “the most inspiring show I've seen in years” by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, the story follows Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring, into a ballet class and discovers his dream to dance.
BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by the Tony-winning creative team — director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall — along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls, “His best score yet!” BILLY ELLIOT will enchant the dreamer in all of us.
Click here for video, songs or photos from original cast.
CONTAINS SOME ADULT LANGUAGE.
Billy Elliot the Musical is based on the inspirational film of the same name. There is no nudity or scenes of a sexual nature. It contains some strong language with scenes of confrontation between policemen and mine workers. |
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March 1 - 6, 2011
Carol Morsani Hall
More than 50 years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back on Broadway mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. Directed by Tony Award®-winner Arthur Laurents, WEST SIDE STORY remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever.
“So exciting it makes you ache with pleasure.” – John Lahr, The New Yorker Click here to watch a video gallery. |
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March 23 - April 17, 2011
Carol Morsani Hall
“TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS. The new musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, returns to Tampa. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh, What a Night,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time Magazine. Click here to learn more, including video clips and downloads.
Jersey Boys is not recommended for all ages. The show contains smoke, gun shots, strobe lights, drug references, sexual situations and profane “authentic Jersey language.” Click here for more detailed information. |
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May 3 - 8, 2011
Carol Morsani Hall
SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and more than a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand … and his name is Shrek.
Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, USA Today proclaims SHREK THE MUSICAL, “Altogether irresistible. A big fat hit!" SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! Click here to watch video clips. |
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May 24 - 29, 2011
Carol Morsani Hall
WINNER! BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL 2009 TONY AWARD®! The Public Theater’s new Tony-winning production of HAIR is the most ELECTRIC CELEBRATION on Broadway! This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. HAIR features an extraordinary cast and dozens of unforgettable songs, including “Aquarius,” “Let the Sun Shine In,” "Good Morning, Starshine" and “Easy To Be Hard.” Its relevance is UNDENIABLE. Its energy is UNBRIDLED. Its truth is UNWAVERING. It's HAIR, and IT'S TIME. “If this explosive production doesn’t stir something in you, it may be time to check your pulse.” (Variety).
Intended for mature audiences: While many find this show suitable for young adults (13 and older), parental discretion is advised. There is a dimly lit 20-second scene with nudity that is non-sexual in nature.
Click here to listen to music from the NEW cast recording. |
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