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.
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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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.
Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert is heading to the Straz Center this Saturday, November 30, and we caught up with the show’s host to learn all about what to expect!
The 2024-2025 Broadway at The Straz season lineup is here, and some amazing shows are heading to town, including the return of Disney’s The Lion King!
Annie the musical’s Christopher Swan talks about the timeless tale that families everyone are drawn to as the show heads to The Straz Center this week.
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!
Alice Santana talks about the transformational power of the performing arts and how she balances parenting with her rewarding career.
YouTube sensation, CoComelon, is coming to The Straz Center on September 21st! Join JJ, YoYo, TomTom, Bingo, and Mom and Dad live on stage!
Disney’s Tony-nominated Broadway show, Frozen, comes to The Straz Center March 23-April 3 with stunning scenery and powerhouse performances!
Tara Payor talks one on one with Matthew Belopavlovich, artistic director for the Patel Conservatory about why theater is good for kids and families.
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