<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Taste at The Straz, Tampa's first and longest running culinary event returns on Saturday, April 18! This iconic annual eat-and-drink extravaganza takes place along the Riverwalk at The Straz. Guests will be able to enjoy food from local restaurants, craft beer and cocktails, and live entertainment on four stages.
Information about participating restaurants has yet to be released but check back with us later for all the details and ticket pricing information!
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MORE excitement to check out at The Straz this year!
The Straz recently announced their 2025-2026 Bank of America Broadway at The Straz Season Lineup and there are so many amazing shows and events heading to Tampa this year! Be sure to visit The Straz Center's site for more events and details.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
September 16-October 26, 2025
What are two things that go perfectly together? Comedy and Dracula, of course! This new show will have you screeching with laughter as a famed vampire hunter, Jean Van Helsing, chases Drac from Transylvania, to the British countryside, to London, and back.
THe Wiz
October 14-19, 2025
The Wiz is bringing an all new TWIST-ER to The Wizard of Oz with soul, gospel, rock, and '70s funk to Dorothy's tale.
Water for Elephants
October 28-November 2, 2025
The critically acclaimed novel comes to life in a grandiose new musical. Follow the life of a young man as he finds a new home with the crew of a traveling circus, living a life beyond anyone's wildest dreams.
Kimberly akimbo
November 18-23, 2025
A delightful musical about growing up and growing old, Kimberly Akimbo, about to turn 16, recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. Now she must navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush, and possible felony charges. But, as an optimist, Kimberly is bound to find happiness in life's faults.
The OUtsiders
December 27-January 4 ,2025
Adapted from S.E. Hinton's novel and Frances Ford Coppola's film. this new musical follows Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnn Cade and their greaser family as they battle with their rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigate their dreams in a world of complexities that may never accept them…but there is still good in the world.
&Juliet
February 10-15, 2025
This musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. What would've happened next if Juliet didn't end it all over Romeo? & Juliet takes guests on a journey as she ditches her famous ending for a new beginning and a second chance at life and love. A playlist of pop anthems like “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” and more add some spice to this new, modern take.
Hell's Kitchen
March 24- April 4, 2026
From 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, this musical follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl searching for her place in the world. In this coming of age story, he audience will find themselves in New York where Ali meets a mentor that shows her the power of the piano.
Hell's Kitchen is a love story between a mother and daughter where finding yourself and your purpose shine.
Stereophonic
April 28-May 3, 2026
Sterophonic blends the agony and ecstasy of creation as the show views a music studio in 1976. An up-and-coming rock band recording their new album finds itself on the edge of fame where the pressures could ignite a breakup.
The Notebook
May 26-31, 2026
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the tear-jerking movie, The Notebook musical is a deeply moving performance about the enduring power of love despite the movement of the world.
Other Shows Heading to the Straz for the 2025-2026 Season
A Christmas Story, The Musical
November 28-30, 2025
Relive the iconic holiday tale of A Christmas Story with a musical twist! Young Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, and only a few distractions and mishaps stand in his way.
Les Misérables
December 10-14, 2025
Les Misérables makes a return to Tampa! Set in 19th century France, Les Misérables tells the story of broken dreams, love, passion, sacrefice, and redemption.
The Blue Man Group
Jan 16-18, 2026
The iconic lue Man Group is coming to Tampa and they're bringing amazing performances wrapped in art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication!
The Choir of Man
February 7, 2026
Get a glimpse in to British pub life right in the Tampa Bay Area! this show celebrates community and camaraderie in this energetic show.
For tickets and more show information, visit strazcenter.org.
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