Straz Center for the Performing Arts and Patel Conservatory

David J. Straz Center for the Performing Arts

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue in Tampa, Florida, United States. It opened in 1987 as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, and was renamed in 2009.

Patel Conservatory

The Patel Conservatory at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts provides the finest performing arts training in an inspirational setting by giving students the tools to: dream, reach, discover and create the performing arts; integrate them into everyday life; and contribute to the community.

The Straz Center is the sixth largest performing arts center in the nation and one of the only performing arts centers with an on-site, accredited, performing arts conservatory. Auditioned pre-professional training is offered throughout the summer and school year to students in grades 7-college in theater, music, and dance.
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Danny Grumich in The Lion King
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Danny Grumich, The Lion King’s Pumbaa, Talks About the Hit Disney Broadway Show, Life as the Loveable Warthog, and Tour Life as a New Dad.

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Danny Grumich, The Lion King’s Pumbaa, talks about the Broadway show, what you can expect when you see the show, and life as a new dad.

Jarod Curley with the American Ballet Theatre returns to The Straz for the Next Generation Ballet's Nutcracker in December.
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Next Generation Ballet alumnus Jarod Curley returns for Nutcracker at The Straz

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We’re catching up with Jarod Curley, an alumnus of Next Generation Ballet who now dances with the American Ballet Theatre. He is returning to The Straz as a guest star dancer in the 2024 production of Nutcracker.

Bluey's Big Play coming to the Straz
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Behind the Scenes with Bluey! “Bluey’s Big Play” Coming to The Straz Center

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Bluey is heading to Tampa for her first-ever stage show – Bluey’s Big Play! Head to The Straz Center on April 29 & 30 to see Bluey, Bingo, and all your favorite characters come to life!