Loved loved loved Cirque Du Soleil. It was funny, eye catching, heartfelt and mesmerizing. The…read moreviews were great no matter where u sat. I couldn't stop watching it. I'm saddened at this time hearing that one of the stunt artists who had been with the group for 15 years has passed away due to his hand slipping on the rings. That is so unfortunate. I'm thankful for getting to see this show and right in Tampa. It was definitely a work of art!

I thoroughly enjoyed this show! The performers were on point with their acrobatics. The BMX bikes…read moreat the end put X-gamers to shame! Parking is $20 and it's quite chaotic. We drove in to the lot and there were so many cones and far too many people with lights to move traffic. Cash is preferred but they do have the option to take a card using a smart phone plugin of some sort. Plan ahead and give yourself at least 30 minutes to park and then walk to the tent; only VIPs get to park nearby. The general seating is tight. You definitely don't have any personal space. BUT for those of you worried about it, concierge was offering seat upgrades for very minimal costs. We were able to upgrade to premium seating, with much more padding, arm rests, a cup holder, and probably a couple extra inches of space, for only $20 more per person. They offer concessions and accept credit cards or cash. The concessions are ridiculously overpriced but they do have a couple combos to save you money. Please be respectful of the rules: no flash photography; not only is it dangerous to distract the performers but it's also annoying to patrons watching the show. Don't be rude.

We went here for the Banksy art exhibit, so we really didn't get to experience the stage/center…read morearea. The exhibit is setup through a loading dock in the back, but it was really well done, and the setup was really appropriate for the display. If you are a Banksy fan, I recommend going before the exhibit leaves. The last day is September 27, 2026. We spent over an hour looking at the large samplings of his work. It was easy to buy tickets online and there was no issue using our QRcode to get admitted. The event was crowded but we were able to take all the time we wanted to see the exhibit and they had a nice merch selection at the end. The only thing was finding parking ahead of time. Since we went during the day, the parking for the center wasn't directly available. I ended up using the ParkWhiz app to find parking a block or two away, which worked out well. I'd definitely go to another event at this center, as it was easy to get in and out of the area and if you have more time, there are a lot of restaurants nearby and it's not far from river walk or other museum/art destinations.

The Straz is the place to go for entertainment in Tampa, whether you're seeing the Florida…read moreOrchestra or viewing a play. The main theater is very large, and depending on where you sit, you can be quite far from the stage. Unfortunately, that can take away from the experience, especially when you're trying to watch a play or see the orchestra. Ticket prices have also increased significantly, and when you add the cost of parking at the public lot across the street, it can make for a very expensive evening. At this point, some ticket prices rival actual Broadway prices, which is pretty insane. Overall, I'd still recommend going to see a show at least once to experience the theater. It's a nice venue and there's a lot to enjoy, but I do think the rising prices and seating distance are worth considering when planning your visit.

Even with the loss of state funding for local arts programs, Stageworks continues to put on…read moreincredible theater. Each season offers a range of shows, some poignant and others hilarious. They choose timely work. Never a miss spending an afternoon or evening here.

Intimate theatre right in downtown Tampa. Comfortable seating, a small bar, hospitable staff and…read moresaw an amazing small-stage show. Their upcoming list looks impressively diverse from Evil Dead The Musical to one about Malcom X / MLK Meeting.

Nice venue. Easy parking. Staff/volunteers were very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of…read moretheater and concert offerings. Great option outside of South Tampa to explore the arts.

This performing arts center has been planning for many year. Finally it was build and open to…read morepublic. Today they have the fall festival free to public. This showcase their facilities and good use to the space. This 20,000 square feet facility has two studios and theater auditorium. The auditorium can seat over 350 people slope seats. This seats are retractable becoming an open space. The fall festival last three days. I attend three programs in two days. I saw the performance of the Tampa City Ballet, Daisies and Axes, Atlas Modern Ballet Company. Those are good professional performances. I saw the Tampa City Ballet Alice in Wonderland, Daisies and Axes acoustic folk rock, and Atlas Modern Ballet contemporary dance. The studio seem like has spring floor good for dance class. The center has different schedule in calendar with different paid performances. Please check them out.

We came to see "Girls in the Boat" and it was such a great night! For a smaller production, I…read morethought they used to space well and had good use of the props. Overall a really fun time - I know that they are moving to another location so I'm anxious to see the next play that I can make in Tampa!

From the owner: Powerstories Theatre, a professional nonprofit theater committed to sharing true stories, is…read moreexcited to unveil its 24th season, focusing on the theme, "Critical Social Issues Take Center Stage." This season promises a thought-provoking lineup of plays that delve into pressing topics like book banning, anti-Semitism, and suicide awareness. In 2023, Powerstories faced a significant challenge when they lost their theater space, but they're coming back stronger than ever in 2024, taking their shows directly to different Tampa Bay venues such as Straz Center's Shimberg Playhouse, USF Tampa Campus TAR Theatre, Stageworks Theater, and New Tampa Performing Arts Center.

Stage West is a fun little community theater that really tries to do its best. The local Spring…read moreHill talent is always impressive.This modest little theater does a nice job with some recognizable works, such as Chorus Line. The online ticket system makes purchasing tickets easy, but the box office still uses an outdated ticket system. Printed out computer tickets flusters the volunteers, so just stick to "Will Call" since you need the theater ticket anyway. Incidentally, aside from the cast, I was the youngest person in the theater. This is not a relfection of the theater, just simply an observation.

The theater is small, so there really is not a bad seat in the house. It does however lack a few…read morethings that you come to expect if you frequent theaters. IE: Serving wine or other cocktail options. There were none! And for the performance we saw (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), it would have been nice, & probably would have helped to accept the horrible singing. Which leads me to my next objection. Why would you hire a cast that can't carry a tune in a bucket, to do a predominantly musical show??? The actors that played Frankenfurter, Magenta & Dr. Scott were the only ones from the whole cast that could even come close. As for Brad, Janet, Columbia & Riff Raff.... are you even kidding me???!!! OUCH!!! I know we have better talent in our area than that! The Show Palace has NEVER had a problem like this. But if I'm wrong, and this is the only talent pool you have to pull from.... I'll pass on any future shows. There aren't enough band-aids for my bleeding ear drums. :(

A wonderful production of Tennessee's Williams classic play of love, lust and lies in 'Cat on a Hot…read moreTin Roof'. Kudos to Kirk Klemash and Hadley Reyes in their roles of Big Daddy and Maggie. Thanks to Hideaway Performing Arts Center for bringing back classic theater to a modern audience. Well done, everyone!

I had the good fortune to view their recent production of Christmas Carol and was very impressed…read more The entire cast was talented but special kudos to scrooge and the three ghosts! The scene changes were well executed and the original version of the script was engrossing. Good job all.

Is it Ice Capades or is it circus. The are both. Cirque De Soleil design this circus on ice is…read morespecial. It have it moments of holding your breath and moment of nice music. Very good music scores. In the middle of the circus, they play the rearranged Halo with guitar and violin was beautiful. It stole my heart. The break through ice experience with circus is one of the kind. Can imagine what they can do on ice. The choreography of the dance and display is wonderful. The creativity and arrangements is unimaginable good. I like several moment of the show. One is Crystal in skate and on the aerial presentation. I mean on skates. It is good. I also like they creat skate park on ice. Many acrobatic jump move. When you come to the circus, you want to see the dangerous move that only they can do. No safety net no hardness. I saw it on the show. I would said it worth the money spend. Go enjoy yourself while they are here.

This was my first Cirque du Soleil show and I was left completely underwhelmed. I've read reviews…read moreabout Crystal from other cities, and apparently, this show is a much less "quality" production than other shows that Cirque du Soleil produces. I was able to follow the early part of the story, a girl named Crystal runs away from home, falls through some ice, etc. But after that, an LSD trip took over and the story didn't make a lot of sense until near the end when she came back out of the ice. Everything in the middle seemed to be a hodgepodge of random crap that just didn't go together. There were a few fun acrobatic things, but it was mostly ice dancing with weird costume changes and scenes that had no bearing on what the story (I think) was. Some of the music was nice, specifically the clarinet stuff. Near the middle of the show, there was a random Sia song that didn't fit what was happening. The end of the show was honestly the most entertaining because the entire cast skated around and did all sorts of fun tricks and acrobatics. I wish the rest of the show had been more like that. My wife and I left feeling disappointed and a bit cheated honestly. We paid a lot of money for tickets because based on Cirque du Soleil's reputation, we expected much better than a "meh" performance. I'll give them another try, but I think they should probably move on from ice dancing and stick to what they're good at (supposedly).

I am consistently impressed by Theater Winter Haven. They put on some amazing shows and it's such a…read moregreat community theater. I really enjoyed Frozen and Little Shop of Horrors. Can't wait to go again. We became season ticket holders this year because of how impressive their theater is.

Great time. First time for 11 & 8 year olds grandgirls attending live theater. Annie was great…read more Cast and crew wonderful. All volunteers very friendly. Seats comfortable and easy to acess. Candy, water, soda and adult beverages for sale. But ladies do calculations in their heads and added $2 to price. Oh well. Donation. I hope to bring the girls again for another show. Easy free parking. Handicapped accessible.

The legendary and soon to be infamous Crowbar; who's carried the obscure to the limelight. Insane…read moreto me this place of refugee is going away due to corporate greed, and gentrification in Ybor. Seeing Tom the other night roaming around his house while everyone was jamming to Padro Pastel & Chuwi was surreal. A local legend and true troubadour, I hope he continues to light the torch of music, love and unity elsewhere in Tampa. Janis Joplin said, "get it while you can." Doors close July 31.

Cool concert venue at the corner of 17th and 8th in downtown Ybor, multiple bars with indoor and…read moreoutdoor space. Good acoustics and lighting, but i do wish there was more seating/food available.