The greatest holiday tradition in Tampa Bay! There’s no place like The Florida Orchestra for all your classic favorites, performed by your world-class TFO musicians. It’s a jolly good time for the whole family. Chelsea Gallo conducts.

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Holiday Pops

Duke Energy Center for the Arts

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Ruth Eckerd Hall

In December, we are thrilled to present the beloved Holiday musical, Irving Berlin's White Christmas. And for our Dickensian fans, never fear, our Christmas Carol tradition will continue, this time as a more intimate theatrical reading in the lobby Little Theatre.

White Christmas

St. Petersburg City Theatre

### Event Description: "Wonderful Life"

**Event Title:** Wonderful Life

**Dates:** December 5-22, 2024

**Location:** American Stage, Demens Landing Park, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

**Description:**
Experience the magic of the holiday season with "Wonderful Life," a heartwarming 75-minute one-person retelling of the classic holiday story, "It’s a Wonderful Life." Co-adapted by Helen R. Murray and Jason Lott, and featuring performances by Gavin Hawk and Helen R. Murray, this imaginative production brings a fresh voice to George Bailey’s timeless struggle to understand the value of life.

Set in Bedford Falls, New York, on a fateful Christmas Eve in 1945, the story unfolds with angels, alternate realities, and miracles that change the way we see our place in the world. "Wonderful Life" is a touching narrative about the profound impact one man's sacrifices can have on the people and town he loves.

**Awards:**
- Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical Nominee

**Additional Information:**
- **Actors’ Equity Association:** This production is presented through an agreement with the Actors’ Equity Association, the U.S. labor union representing professional actors and stage managers.
- **Weather Policy:** Performances will continue in light rain. In case of severe weather, ticket-holders can exchange their tickets for another performance. Announcements will be made on the American Stage Facebook page.
- **Food & Drink:** Concessions and drinkery will offer charcuterie boards, vegan options, snacks, popcorn with a commemorative Ragtime bucket, and a selection of beers and wines from local vendors.
- **Parking:** Closest parking options include Southcore Garage (101 1st Avenue South) and Al Lang parking Lot 1 (230 1st Street South). Additional parking information is available at DiscoverDowntown.
- **Seating:** Chairs with no legs are allowed in the Premium or General Blanket area. All other chairs will be seated in the General Chair section.

**Contact Information:**
- **Box Office Phone:** 727.823.7529
- **Email:** boxoffice@americanstage.org

**Tickets:**
Get your tickets now by visiting the American Stage website or calling the Box Office at 727-823-PLAY (7529).

Join us for a memorable evening that celebrates the spirit of the holidays and the enduring message of hope and community.

Wonderful Life

American Stage

The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet.

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Our season will begin in September with Play On! by Rick Abbott,  a madcap meta-comedy will give you a peek behind the curtain of a struggling theatre group trying desperately to put on a murder mystery play despite the fact the everything, from rehearsals to opening night, just keeps going wrong.

Play On!

We’re full of surprises. Every Masterworks concert has a surprise inside – a short mystery piece that connects to the program in an unexpected way. Each one is Michael Francis’ little secret.

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto

### Event Description: "This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing"

**Event Dates:** January 22 - February 9, 2025  
**Location:** American Stage, Demens Landing Park, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

**About the Event:**
Join us for a heartwarming and adventurous theatrical experience with "This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing," a modern fairytale by Finegan Kruckemeyer, directed by Helen R. Murray. This enchanting story celebrates sisterhood and the courage to embrace life's twists and turns.

**Synopsis:**
The play follows the journey of three sisters who, after being abandoned, decide to take charge of their own destinies. Albienne, the eldest, heads West to showcase her talents to the world. Beatrix, the middle sister, ventures East in search of adventure. Meanwhile, Carmen, the youngest, finds solace in staying put. As the years pass, each sister's journey brings new lessons, perspectives, and a touch of magic.

**Special Features:**
- **Community Talkbacks:** Engage in insightful discussions immediately following the show on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and Thursday, February 6, 2025.
- **Food & Drink:** Enjoy charcuterie boards, vegan options, snacks, and popcorn in a commemorative Ragtime bucket. A selection of beers and wines from local vendors will also be available for purchase.
- **Parking:** Convenient parking options include Southcore Garage (101 1st Avenue South) and Al Lang parking Lot 1 (230 1st Street South). For more parking options, visit DiscoverDowntown.

**Additional Information:**
- **Rain Policy:** Performances will continue in light rain. In case of severe weather, ticket-holders can exchange their tickets for another performance. Announcements will be made on the American Stage Facebook page.
- **Seating:** Chairs with no legs are allowed in the Premium or General Blanket area. All other chairs will be seated in the General Chair section.
- **Show Duration:** Each performance lasts approximately 60-70 minutes.

**Tickets:**
Tickets go on sale starting September 20, 2024. Purchase your tickets now or call American Stage’s Box Office at 727-823-PLAY (7529).

**Note:** This event is presented in agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Don't miss this magical tale of sisterhood and adventure. Get your tickets today!

This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing

Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations

In February, help us celebrate romance and Jane Austen's 250th birthday by joining us for a newly adapted play of her most popular novel Pride and Prejudice.

Pride And Prejudice

Debussy’s La Mer

Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, Saint-Saens’ Cello Concerto No. 1 and more. Lawrence Loh conducts.

Love … It’s Complicated

From the writing team that brought us Assassins and Pacific Overtures – Road Show is based on the true story of the Mizner Brothers. From the Alaskan Gold Rush in the 1890s to the Florida real estate boom in the 1920s, Road Show is the story of men and women in late nineteenth century America, willing to take risks to grab their piece of the American Dream. Spanning 40 years, Addison and Wilson Mizner are constantly looking for the next way to strike it rich. This quest turns into a test of morality and judgment for the two brothers that will change their lives in unexpected ways.

Sondheim and Weidman's Road Show

freeFall Theatre

Famed film composer James Newton Howard himself takes you on a musical journey through his most captivating and iconic scores. Experience the magic of the cinema through your favorite themes from Hunger Games, Pretty Woman, Dark Knight, Fantastic Beasts, Snow White, Peter Pan, Maleficent and more.

Pretty Woman to Hunger Games

Whether you are new to opera, a seasoned aficionado, or somewhere in between - you will love our Mornings with the Maestro series.

A Little Night Music Preview

St.Petersburg Opera

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1

From iconic showstoppers to contemporary gems, enjoy this fusion of opera and musical theater in intimate cabaret style performed in our in-house theater, Preis Hall.

Classical Broadway

A whirlwind of intrigue centering on the tangled relationships between a middle-aged lawyer, his very young wife, his former lover and her current paramour. The lush waltz-inspired score and iconic song “Send in the Clowns” weaves a complex web of bittersweet passion, jealousy and second chances.

A Little Night Music

Palladium Theater St. Petersburg

The ultimate showstoppers from Broadway blockbusters. Spend an evening with songs from Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Lion King, Annie, Jersey Boys, Chicago, CATS, A Chorus Line and more performed by some of Broadway’s top vocalists.

Blockbuster Broadway

### Event Description: Hair at American Stage

**Event:** Hair  
**Dates:** March 26 - April 27, 2025  
**Location:** Demens Landing Park, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

**Overview:**
Step into a time machine and land smack dab in the middle of the 1960s—the era of flower power, protests, and free love. American Stage presents "Hair," a groovy love letter to counterculture. As the Vietnam War rages on and the civil rights movement heats up, the Tribe, a group of young hippies, is right in the thick of it. Through catchy tunes like "Aquarius" and "Let the Sunshine In," they belt out their hopes for peace, love, and freedom while sticking it to the man. "Hair" isn't just about the music or the protests—it's about the power of community, the strength of love, and the belief that change starts from within. Grab your tie-dye shirts and get ready to groove, because "Hair" is one wild ride you won't soon forget.

**Creative Team:**
- **Book and Lyrics:** Gerome Ragni & James Rado
- **Music:** Galt MacDermot
- **Director:** TBD
- **Music Director:** TBD
- **Choreographer:** TBD
- **Content Advisor:** Mature Themes

**Ticket Information:**
- **Box Office:** Call 727-823-7529 or email boxoffice@americanstage.org
- **Parking:** 
  - Southcore Garage, 101 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  - Al Lang Parking Lot 1, 230 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  - Additional parking information available at DiscoverDowntown

**Additional Information:**
- **Weather Policy:** Performances will continue in light rain. In case of severe weather, ticket-holders can exchange their tickets for another performance. Announcements will be made on the American Stage Facebook page.
- **Food & Drink:** Concessions and drinkery available, including charcuterie boards, vegan options, snacks, popcorn with a commemorative Ragtime bucket, and a selection of beers and wines from local vendors.
- **Seating:** Chairs with no legs allowed in the Premium or General Blanket area. All other chairs will be seated in the General Chair section.

**Note:** This event is presented through an agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Get ready to jam out with American Stage and experience the magic of "Hair"!

Events in St. Petersburg, FL

Holiday Pops

Florida Orchestra

Holiday Pops

Florida Orchestra

White Christmas

St. Petersburg City Theatre

Wonderful Life

American Stage Theatre Company

NUTCRACKER! Magical Chris...

The Mahaffey Theater

Play On!

St. Petersburg City Theatre

Mendelssohn’s Violin Conc...

Florida Orchestra

This Girl Laughs, This Gi...

American Stage Theatre Company

Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Vari...

Florida Orchestra

Pride And Prejudice

St. Petersburg City Theatre

Debussy’s La Mer

Florida Orchestra

Love … It’s Complicated

Florida Orchestra

Sondheim and Weidman's Ro...

freeFall Theatre

Pretty Woman to Hunger Ga...

Florida Orchestra

A Little Night Music Prev...

St. Pete Opera

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Conce...

Florida Orchestra

Classical Broadway

St. Pete Opera

A Little Night Music

St. Pete Opera

Blockbuster Broadway

Florida Orchestra

Hair

American Stage Theatre Company