"CUT THE RIBBONS"

A Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Production
Friday, October 13 - 8 p.m.*
Saturday, October 14 - 2 & 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 15 - 2 p.m.

A witty, off-Broadway musical revue that takes a funny, poignant look at the relationships between those ancient friendly enemies - mothers and daughters. Music by Mildred Kayden & Cheryl Hardwick; lyrics by Mae Richard.

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"SWEET & LOWDOWN"
starring KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler

Sponsored by Elaine Wold
Saturday, November 18 - 2 & 8 p.m.*

An entertaining evening of the music of George Gershwin starring KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler. Sullivan provides the sweet, Nadler provides the low-down. A fabulous two-act evening that includes some of the hit numbers from Nadler and Sullivan's award-winning off-Broadway Gershwin revue, American Rhapsody. Among the highlights in the show, Mark and KT reenact, "Shall We Dance" and Mark performs his powerful signature arrangement of "'SWonderful" and "Rhapsody in Blue."

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"WHAT IS GLAMOUR? WHAT IS STYLE?"
starring Barbara Rinella

Sponsored by Madelyn Savarick
Saturday, January 13 - 2 & 8 p.m.*

Book dramatist Barbara Rinella will cast a "magic spell" as she brings to life two fascinating books, "The Power of Glamour" by Annette Tapert and "The Power of Style" by Annette Tapert and Diana Edkins. Examining the concept and force of style and glamour, Barbara transforms into "the women who defined the magic of stardom" - Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Katherine Hepburn, Elsie de Wolfe, Jacqueline Kennedy and Coco Chanel.

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"ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY"
starring Rita McKenzie

Sponsored by Linda L. Miller and Sue Ellen Winkleblack
Saturday, January 27 - 8 p.m.*
Sunday, January 28 - 4 p.m.

"Everything's Coming Up Roses" for Rita McKenzie as she recreates her awardwinning off-Broadway portrayal of Ethel Merman, Queen of the Broadway Musical, in the international smash hit, "Ethel Merman's Broadway." McKenzie weaves Merman's bigger-than-life story with her signature tunes in an absolute must-see evening.

"100 YEARS OF BROADWAY"
starring current Broadway stars

Saturday, February 17, 2 p.m.
Sunday, February 18 - 4 p.m.

100 Years of Broadway recreates moments from the biggest shows of the century and features a powerhouse group of current Broadway stars singing songs from "The Phantom of the Opera", "Les Miserables", "Cats", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Jekyll and Hyde" and more. These amazing performers light up the stage with the most popular songs from the hit shows that they starred in. If you yearn for an evening of great Broadway musical numbers, sung by Broadway stars, this is it!

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"SHIELDS & YARNELL"
starring Robert Shields and Lorene Yarnell

Sponsored by Ellie and Leon Carman and Paul W. Carman
Saturday, March 10 - 8 p.m.*
Sunday, March 11 - 4 p.m.

From their Emmy Award-winning television series to live performances, Shields & Yarnell have dazzled audiences of all ages with their stunning artistry and unique blend of mime movement and comedy. With elasticity, unlimited invention and boundless energy, they enter into a fantasy world, sweeping you along with them. Their gift is magic!