September Kicks off the New Season at The Historic Palladium Theater

The historic Palladium Theater opens its new season this September. Whether "kicking back in our intimate nightclub -- Side Door Cabaret, or in acoustically perfect mainstage Hough Hall, the Palladium is consistently ranked as one of Tampa Bay's best, most affordable performing arts centers." Drop by or call the Box Office (727) 822-3590, or visit The Palladium for information and tickets for upcoming shows. Visit PalladiumPaul’s Blog andsubscribe to receive emails updating you on newly-booked performances. Group, student, senior and St. Petersburg College family discounts are available for many shows. Volunteer opportunities abound at the Palladium – contact jones.nancy@spcollege.com.

SEASON OPENER!

Fri., 9/14
Nate Najar: Jazz Samba, Hough Hall
Celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the landmark, Grammy-winning album from Charlie Byrd/Stan Getz
Guitarist Nate Najar’s all star cast includes Jeff Rupert on tenor sax, John Lamb on bass, Chuck Redd on drums. Latin jazz ensemble La Lucha opens. 8 p.m., $25, $35 Tickets on sale soon!
 

     
SEPTEMBER

Side Door Cabaret:

Sun., 9/2    Denise Moore and Then Some, Blues, Jazz, Swing & Samba
Influenced by Billie, Ella, Ray, Diana and Nora, Moore’s ensemble brims with sultry energy, invention and rhythmic poise. 3 p.m., $18, $20 day of show

Fri., 9/21
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones, ‘50s Chicago jump blues
Swinging blues, gritty shuffles, and driving boogies from 50’s Chicago blues by Deming and his the high-energy band.
8 p.m., $12, $15 day of show Tickets on sale soon!

Sat., 9/22
Palladium Presents:
Whitney James, Jazz
Featured in Downbeat Magazine, Whitney James sells out venues across the U.S. with her fresh, modern approach to jazz classics.
8 p.m., $20, $22 Tickets on sale soon!

Hough Hall:

Sat., 9/8
You Go Girl Productions Presents:
Suzanne Westenhoefer: Jilted Gypsy, Comedy, Hough Hall
Suzanne Westenhoefer’s a brand-new woman with an all-new show based on a jilted year that has finally – thankfully -– ended.  Adult humor.

8 p.m., $26, $36 VIP

Sat., 9/15
St. Pete Muscle Classic, Body Building Competition
Shows at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets on sale soon!

Coming This Fall:

10/12
Grant Peeples’ All Bob Dylan, All Night Long
8 p.m., $12, $15 day of show Tickets on sale soon!

10/5, 7, 9
St. Petersburg Opera Presents:
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Hough Hall
Mark Sforzini, Artistic Director
Fri., 10/5, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., 10/7, 2 p.m.
Tues., 10/9, 7:30 p.m.
$21.50, $34.50, $49.50, $64.50
Tickets from St. Petersburg Opera, www.stpeteopera.org, 727-823-2040

American Stage/SPC Theatre Program/Palladium Presents:
WIT, Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Previews October 21-25
Opens Friday, October 26
Closes Sunday, November  4
Tickets from American Stage, www.americanstage.org, 727-823-PLAY

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