December 5-22, 2024;
Thursdays at 7pm, Friday & Saturday Evenings at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Presented by: American Stage Theatre Company

Location: Raymond James Theatre at American Stage, 163 3rd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

"Wonderful Life" is a heartwarming 75-minute one-person retelling of the classic holiday story, "It's a Wonderful Life."  George Bailey’s struggle to grasp why life is worth living finds a fresh voice in this imaginative one-person retelling of Frank Capra’s classic film It’s a Wonderful Life. Join the residents of Bedford Falls, New York on a fateful Christmas Eve in 1945 when angels, alternate realities and miracles change the way we see our place in the world. Wonderful Life is a heartwarming story about the effect one man’s sacrifices have on the people and town he loves.

Learn More: https://www.americanstage.org/shows/wonderful-life-2

December 7th - January 18th, Every Saturday Night 9:00 - 10:00 PM

Location: Spitfire Comedy House, 1920 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter and creativity with Choose... the Musical! This completely improvised musical comedy show is made up on the spot based on audience suggestions. Expect show-stopping singing, energetic dancing, and a brand-new, hilarious story every single night. Come join the fun and help us create the magic of Choose... the Musical!

Learn More: https://spitfirecomedy.vbotickets.com/event/Choose_the_Musical/140933

December 12-14, 2024 @ 8:00 PM

Location: The Studio @620, 620 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Dirty John’s is back and ready to sing and dance your holiday blues away! Don’t be a Grinch. Leave those noisy kids at home and join us for an adults only evening of festive, debaucherous fun!

Learn More: https://thestudioat620.org/events/dirtyjohns-xxx-mas/

December 15, 2024 @ 3pm  

Presented by: Artz 4 Life Academy

Location: Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

The Family Blessing is a story of a young girl named Aliyah, her dreams, and her Grandma Zola’s vivid memories woven together in a journey to find inspiration, courage, love and the true meaning of FAMILY! This community production is a fantastic, inspiring event that features hundreds of the Bay Area’s most energetic and fiery youth performing a collection of dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, African, Mexican, Brazilian dance and much more. This will be a family experience you won’t forget!

Learn More: https://themahaffey.com/show/family-blessing/

December 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  

Presented by: St. Pete Opera

Location: Palladium Theater, 253 5th Ave N, St. Petesrburg, FL 33701

Holiday Pops at its grandest! Our Holiday Sparkle fills the Palladium with an outpouring of musical holiday joy. From the moment the lights dim, you’ll be swept away by the glorious sounds of popular holiday favorites, both sacred and secular. Share the season’s joy with family and friends!

Learn More: https://stpeteopera.org/event/holiday-sparkle-palladium/

December 19-21st@7:30pm, December. 22nd @3pm 

Location: The Studio @620, 620 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

It’s the holidays! Come cozy up with the Studio. Grab your favorite winter drink, celebrate and sing-a-long to your favorite soulful holiday tunes with us! It’s going to be an evening full of laughter, joy and cheer!

Learn More: https://thestudioat620.org/events/soulstice/

December 20, 2024 4pm & 8pm

Presented by: Broadway on the Bay 

Location: Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Broadway on the Bay’s A Very Broadway Christmas is the holiday experience to share with your family the season. Experience Christmas on Broadway with the largest collection of Broadway talent to hit the stage in St. Pete. Featuring musical numbers from some of your favorite Christmas shows, Broadway style production numbers, and even Santa Claus!

Learn More: 4:00 pm, https://themahaffey.com/show/avbc-4p/, 8:00 pm, https://themahaffey.com/show/avbc-8p/

December 20 -24, 2024

Location: freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

What in the Dickens is going on at freeFall? freeFall’s beloved musical production of the Dickens classic returns for a limited engagement as part of our Tandem series. Featuring songs from the production, performed by a cast of live singers with narration and exciting multimedia, this is the perfect evening out during the holiday season. Relive the magic or share this beloved holiday tradition with the next generation.

Learn More: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34941/production/1217474

December 28, 2024 3pm & 7pm - December 29, 2024 1pm & 5pm 

Location: Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to create memories of a lifetime. Get tickets now!

Learn More: https://themahaffey.com/

January 2nd and 3rd, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm 

Location: 515 22nd St S, St Petersburg, FL 33712

Presented by: Academy of Ballet Arts 

Kick off your new year by joining the talented Mackenzie McLean and Jalen Willams for a two day winter dance workshop in St. Petersburg FL!

Classes will include: 

• Ballet
• Contemporary
• Leaps
• Turns
• Repertoire

Learn More: To get more information and register, email [email protected]

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 7:30pm 

Location: Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Presented by: The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, this full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score performed by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Aaron Collins. Join us as the world-renowned dancers of The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, along with the exquisite Artistic Direction by Andrei Litvinov, bring the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life. Be spellbound by the iconic variation of Little Swans, Odile’s 32 fouettés, and the graceful movements of the talented Ukrainian dancers. With over 200 custom scenery pieces adding grandeur and beauty, this production promises to be a spectacular visual treat. Book your tickets now and be transported into a world of enchantment, where the beauty of dance and the power of love intertwine in a truly captivating performance.

Learn More: https://themahaffey.com/show/swan-lake/