DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE ARTS – MAHAFFEY THEATER ANNOUNCES THREE NEWS SHOWS TO THE 2019 CALENDAR Tickets will go on sale to the public for these shows on Friday, May 17 at 10 am. |
Randy Rainbow LIVE!Saturday, October 19th at 7pm |
Comedian, singer, actor, writer and satirist Randy Rainbow announced today the extension of his 2019 sold-out tour. Do not miss this chance to see Randy in person! The celebrated comedian, best known for his series of political spoofs and song parodies have garnered him an impressive fanbase with hundreds of millions of views across all social media and digital platforms. Some of Randy’s most notable admirers include Hillary Clinton, Debra Messing, Mark Hamill, Jane Lynch, Ana Navarro, Barry Manilow, Ron Perlma, Rosie O’Donnell, Martin Short, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Steve Martin. About Randy Rainbow:Randy Rainbow (yes, that’s his real name) is best known for his fresh take on politics and current events which have garnered him international acclaim. Currently touring the U.S. to sold-out shows, the internet sensation enjoys a star-studded fan base that regularly retweets and shares his work, resulting in videos that become instant viral sensations with hundreds of millions of views across all social media and digital platforms. His musical tribute to the first presidential debate of 2016 (“BRAGGADOCIOUS!”) received 28 million views in its first two days. Forbes Magazine recently pondered, “Why Randy Rainbow, The Muppets and The Avengers Should Host the Oscars.” American author and media pundit, Dan Savage, called Rainbow “the best thing to come from the GOP race.” He has also been interviewed/profiled by venerable media outlets such as The New York Times, ABC News, OUT, People, Entertainment Weekly and NPR. Rainbow has written for numerous comedians as well as the cast of NBC’s “Will & Grace” which asked Rainbow to parodize a song which they performed during a political fundraiser for the 2016 election. Rainbow headlined a concert at the Paramount Theatre in New York alongside Rosie O’Donnell and has been featured in a musical commercial/campaign for Orbitz opposite Margaret Cho. Rainbow also created and starred in multiple hit web series for BroadwayWorld.com, hosting and performing in numerous theatrical events for the Broadway, cabaret and gay communities, as well as for the Tony Awards . He has appeared/performed in and some of New York City’s most popular night spots including 54 Below and Birdland Jazz Club., “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live.” He is heard regularly as both a guest and co-host on Sirius XM Radio and recently starred in New York City Center’s Encores production of “Call Me Madam.” Ticket Prices: $85.00, $49.50, $43.50, $37.50 Presale for members of Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts: Thursday, May 15 at 10am Public on sale: Friday, May 17 at 10am |
WE WILL ROCK YOUMonday, November 4th at 7:30pm |
With the recent Oscar®-winning film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the music of Queen is more popular than ever. In 2002, many of those hits were compiled into a rock musical experience, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which will be hitting the road once again for a North American tour starting September 3 in Winnipeg, Canada. While WE WILL ROCK YOU is a quirky, eccentric and heartfelt story of outsiders, it’s also a creative cautionary tale for the cyberage. It reflects the scale and spectacle that marked Queen’s live performances and earned the band its pinnacle position in rock history. The audience can expect WE WILL ROCK YOU to rock as fiercely as the best of Queen’s concerts. “Annerin is proud to be able to produce WE WILL ROCK YOU, and we are obviously lucky with our timing,” says Jeff Parry, President Annerin Theatricals. “This is a show I have wanted to produce since I first saw it in London. My vision was to be able to produce it in such a way that it plays in soft-seaters as well as cut-down arenas. I thought that Queen’s musical was for everyone and not just the typical Broadway crowd, therefore we’re producing it in a way that can accommodate most buildings and audiences that want to experience the music of Queen in a uniquely theatrical manner.” Since 2002, over 16 million theatregoers in 19 countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring production which is based on the songs of Queen with a book by Ben Elton (“The Young Ones,” “Blackadder, “Popcorn”). The original West End production featured music supervision from Brian May and Roger Taylor, and Elton fashioned this futuristic story around more than 24 of Queen’s biggest hit songs including: “We Are the Champions,” “Radio Ga Ga,” “I Want To Break Free,” “Somebody To Love,” “Killer Queen,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Under Pressure,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites The Dust” and, of course, “We Will Rock You.” With the Oscar®-winning film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the music of Queen is more popular than ever. WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two revolutionaries, Galileo and Scaramouche, on a quest to save rock n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world where there are no musical instruments and rock n’ roll has died. They join a small group of societal outcasts, the Bohemians, as they fight to take back the iPlanet from the all-powerful Globalsoft, led by the Killer Queen. They fight for freedom, individuality and the rebirth of rock ‘n roll. Ticket Prices: $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 Presale for members of Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts: Thursday, May 16 at 10am Public on sale: Friday, May 17 at 10am |
The Isley BrothersThursday, December 19th at 7:30pm |
For more than 50 years, The Isley Brothers have received acclaim as “the rocking soulful legends who started it all.” The iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy® award-winning artists will bring the inspiring sounds of soul and classic R&B to the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. The concert features award-winning soul singer Ronald Isley (known as Mr. Biggs) and guitarist extraordinaire Ernie Isley. The Isley Brothers started out as a gospel group and their music moved from gritty R&B to Motown soul to blistering funk. They have three top ten hits and 27 top ten R&B hits, including “Shout”, “That Lady”, “Twist and Shout”, “It’s Your Thing”, and “This Old Heart of Mine”. Ticket Prices: $125, $95, $75, $55 Presale for members of Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts: Thursday, May 16 at 10am Public on sale: Friday, May 17 at 10am |
About Us |
The Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey TheaterThe Mahaffey Theater, under the management of Big3 Entertainment, is one of Tampa Bay’s top-rated performing arts venues. Home to the Florida Orchestra, the world class Mahaffey Theater hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – Broadway, pop, rock, comedy, dance, classical and interactive engagements and exhibitions. Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, the 2,031-seat cultural jewel boasts spectacular waterfront views and is located only minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-renowned museums. Additionally, the theater supports the highly successful Class Acts program, which enables school children to experience the performing arts through in-theater performances as well as in-school outreach and extension programs. |
Bill Edwards Foundation for the ArtsFounded as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2009, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts is dedicated to the success and future of The Mahaffey Theater and to the notion that through diverse programming and patron membership support, performing arts should be enjoyed by all of St. Petersburg’s citizens. It’s your theater! Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts is committed to supporting and presenting all genres of the performing arts at The Mahaffey Theater, funding arts education for school children through the Class Acts performance series and providing its member patrons with unequaled services, entertainment and cultural experiences. |
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