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Unveiling Tampa Bay's Cultural Tapestry: Highlights from Straz Center's Spring Lineup
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa Bay is set to host an exhilarating lineup of events celebrating diverse artistic expressions. From the free, culturally rich 'Arts Legacy Remix' to the award-winning 'Back To The Future: The Musical', the season promises a rich tapestry of performances. Additionally, 'Magic Tree House' and 'Spring Into Dance' provide platforms for young talent, while 'The Butterfly’s Evil Spell' offers a blend of theater and visual arts. The season culminates with symphonic grandeur and dance diversity, making it an unmissable cultural experience.
Apr 29, 2025
Share1. Arts Legacy Remix
Arts Legacy REMIX celebrates the many varied cultures and talented local artists who reside in the Tampa Bay area. Each performance is FREE of charge and focuses on a different theme.
Jan 17 - Jun 16, 2025
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2. Back To The Future: The Musical
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel” and “Back in Time.”
Apr 29 - May 4, 2025
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3. Magic Tree House
Relaxed performances of Patel Conservatory productions are presented in a welcoming environment that is judgement-free. Subtle changes to technical elements may include house lights remaining at half, the removal of strobe and fog effects and avoidance of sudden changes in amplified sound. Guests may bring personal headphones, ear plugs, stim objects and tablets into the performance venue. Relaxed Performances are also a great option for parents who would like to introduce their youngest children to theater.
1 - 4 May, 2025
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4. Spring Into Dance
The spring recital features students enrolled in Beginning Dance 2, Beginning Dance 3 and Primary. It is an opportunity for the students to have their first experiences on a professional stage. Parents see what their children have learned during the year in ballet. A number of advanced NGB/PCYB students are incorporated into the performance so the younger students and parents can see the progression of the school.
May 3, 2025
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5. Breakin' Out
The spring recital features students in Preparatory tap, Level 1A jazz and tap, Level 1B jazz, and Intermediate Just for Kicks.
May 3, 2025
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May 4, 2025
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7. The Butterfly’s Evil Spell
Devised in Jobsite’s captivating style as expressed in Shockheaded Peter, Gorey Stories and Jobsite’s Alice, this imaginative English-language adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s first play (El Maleficio de la Mariposa) fuses live music, visual art, puppetry, theater magic and aerial and circus arts into thrilling a theatrical experience. Lorca’s mystically poetic world of beetles, fireflies and other magical creatures is disrupted when a hypnotic, wounded butterfly enters their dewdrop paradise. A young beetle is cast under a love spell, but a hungry scorpion is sure to shake things up in this timeless tale of beauty and desire.
May 7 - Jun 1, 2025
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8. Copland's Symphony No. 3
A decade ago, Michael Francis conducted Aaron Copland’s grand Third Symphony for a momentous occasion – his first opening night as Music Director of The Florida Orchestra. For “The Great American Symphony,” Copland sought a big finish, and he found it in his own Fanfare for the Common Man. That fanfare is the inspiration for the opening work on this program, Joan Tower's Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, which she dedicates to “women who take risks and who are adventurous.” Gershwin’s Piano Concerto will be in the hands of guest soloist Tzimon Barto, a bodybuilder, novelist, poet and philosopher from Eustis, FL.
May 9, 2025
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9. Fraggle Rock
The Fraggles are back and Fraggle Rock is your top destination for fun, adventure and big, furry creatures. Based on the recent reboot of Jim Henson’s beloved ‘80s creations, the show features an all-new story that follows the Fraggles on a mission to find the magical Celebration Stone. The production was created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the studio that’s created some of the greatest special effects in film and TV. Back to the Rock Live! is a must-see for Fraggle Rock fans both young and vintage.
May 10, 2025
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10. Ballroom, Broadway And Ballet
Next Generation Ballet’s Spring production is a showcase for the diversity of dance. The performance will feature the first ballet created specifically for an NGB spring show. Created by flamenco great Irene Rodriguez, the piece will explore a variety of regional Spanish dance forms and will feature performances by Rodriguez with close to 175 student dancers. The delightful Circus Polka, choreographed by Jerome Robbins, will begin the show on a whimsical note. The production concludes with George Ballanchine’s Who Cares?, a salute to Broadway set to the music of George Gershwin.
10 - 11 May, 2025
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Tampa, FL · Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Conclusion
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts offers a dynamic spring season packed with diverse cultural experiences that cater to both seasoned arts enthusiasts and newcomers alike. From the vibrant local art scene showcased in the 'Arts Legacy Remix' to the internationally acclaimed 'Back To The Future: The Musical', and the enriching environment of 'Magic Tree House', each event contributes to a richer understanding of the arts' role in our lives. Embrace the opportunity to immerse yourself in this cultural tapestry, celebrating creativity, diversity, and the unifying power of performance.
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