Palladium Theater May Lineup

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The Palladium Theater May Lineup Features A Night of Sinatra Songs From Bryan J. Hughes, The Final Palladium Chamber Series Concert, Fred Astaire Dance With The Best of Broadway, An Enchanting Sleeping Beauty Ballet, and The Kafkasso Show With 12 Artists from 12 Nations

April 14, 2023 (St. Petersburg, FL) – Mark your calendars for an unforgettable May 2023 with The Palladium at St. Petersburg College! Bryan J. Hughes and his band return to the Palladium Side Door, where they’ll take you on a musical journey of Sinatra Songs. The Historic Palladium Theater is proud to present the final Palladium Chamber Series concert of the season, featuring two-time Grammy-nominated guest violist Milena Pajara-van de Stadt alongside the original Palladium Chamber musicians. In addition, Hough Hall will host a live music showcase by the St. Petersburg College Music Industry/Recording Arts Program (MIRA). Don’t miss the Tampa Bay Symphony’s captivating performance of Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique and the thrilling St. Petersburg Ballet Company Spring Dance Concert. The Palladium’s main concert hall will also feature the annual Fred Astaire Dance “Best of Broadway” show and the Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg’s breathtaking performance of Sleeping Beauty. The Kafkasso Show will close the month with an unforgettable experience featuring twelve artists from twelve nations. The Palladium is dedicated to bringing the St. Pete community together with music, dance, and art. To book your tickets for these upcoming events in the heart of downtown St. Pete, please visit https://mypalladium.org/.

The Palladium Presents Performances:

Thursday, May 4 • 7:30 PM
Sinatra Songs: Bryan J. Hughes & The Crew
Tickets: Reserved $40; General Admission $25 Advance, $30 Day of Show
American jazz singer Bryan J. Hughes and his band return to the Palladium Side Door for a night of “Songs of Sinatra.” Bryan is joined by Trace Zacur, saxophone; James Suggs, trumpet; John O’Leary, piano; Alejandro Arenas, bass; and John Bolduc, drums.

Wednesday, May 10 • 7:30 PM
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt & Paul Nemeth: Palladium Chamber Series
Tickets: Reserved $40, $25, $15; Groups 10+ $35, $20, $12; Student/Educator Rush Tickets Available for $10 Beginning 1 Hour Before Showtime (Cash Only)
For the final concert of the season, original Palladium Chamber Players Jeffrey Multer, Edward Arron, and Jeewon Park welcome two-time Grammy-nominated guest violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt for a program of music by Mozart, Turina, and Schubert. Also joining them for Schubert’s Trout Quintet is Paul Nemeth, newly-appointed Associate Principal Bassist of The Florida Orchestra.

The program will include the following works: Mozart – Piano Quartet No. 1 in g minor, K. 478 (1785), Turina – Piano Quartet in a minor, Op. 67 (1931), and Schubert – Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667 (1819) “The Trout.”

Thursday, May 11 • 7:30 PM
An Evening with Howi Spangler Unplugged
Tickets: VIP Reserved Seating: $60 – includes meet & greet w/artist (limited availability). General Admission: $35.
5 Arts Entertainment, the Palladium and Pier Dolphin Cruises present a special VIP unplugged event featuring Howi Spangler, founder and lead singer of the popular reggae-rock band Ballyhoo.

More shows at Hough Hall:

Monday, May 1 • 7 PM
St. Petersburg College Presents: MIRA’s Live Music Showcase
Tickets: General Admission $5; SPC Students, Staff, & Faculty FREE
Students of the MIRA (Music Industry/Recording Arts) program at St. Petersburg College present a showcase of music at the Palladium Theater.

Tuesday, May 2 • 8 PM
Tampa Bay Symphony: Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique
Tickets: General Admission $20; Children & Students FREE
The Tampa Bay Symphony, under the direction of Mark Sforzini, consists of over 80 musicians and has been described as “one of Tampa Bay’s hidden jewels.” Come and experience the excitement of live classical music!

Saturday & Sunday, May 6 at 7 PM & May 7 at 3 PM
St. Petersburg Ballet Company’s Spring Dance Concert
Tickets: General Admission $27
The St. Petersburg Ballet Company presents its annual Spring Dance Concert. In this show, you will see the first release of brand-new choreography by Michelle Kuusela, Marsha Wilson, and Suzanne Pomerantzeff, exploring the beauty of friendship and love. These heart-touching pieces are mesmerizing incarnations of emotions that dance can capture in art form. Our concert features everything from contemporary ensembles and pas de deux to classical works. We will also present the “Dream Scene” from Don Quixote, a ballet featuring a beautiful musical score, a corps de ballet, and three whimsical variations. This is an enjoyable performance, with something for the child-like wonder, the music enthusiast, and the dance lover.

Saturday, May 13 • 7 PM
Fred Astaire Dance Fantasy: Best of Broadway
Tickets: Premium General Admission $25; General Admission $20
“Best of Broadway” is an annual show featuring professional and amateur ballroom dancers. This long-running production features the very best of all Tampa Bay Fred Astaire Dance Studio locations for partnership dancing and production numbers.

Sunday, May 14 • 4 PM
Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg Presents Sleeping Beauty
Tickets: Reserved $30; Students & Seniors $25
The Sleeping Beauty ballet, composed by the famous Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Marius Pepipa, is the ultimate romantic ballet, an enchanting tale based on one of the most beloved fairy tales of all time.

The beautiful Princess Aurora is cursed at her christening by the wicked fairy Carabosse to prick her finger on a spindle and die. Through the goodness and protection of the Lilac Fairy, instead of dying when prophecy is fulfilled on her sixteenth birthday, Aurora falls into an enchanted sleep for a hundred years until she is finally awoken b the kiss of Prince Désiré.

The Sleeping Beauty ballet focuses on the conflict between good (personified by the Lilac Fairy) and evil (the witch Carabosse), with the repeated use of two musical themes representing each of the forces. A prologue and three acts make the structure of this ballet.

Sunday, May 21 • 7 PM
Kafkasso Show
Tickets: Reserved $40, $25
The Kafkasso Show returns to the Palladium, featuring 12 artists from 12 nations with music and dance. Original and traditional compositions, with both folk and modern instruments, come to life through the Art of Danse Orientale for a spectacle that will engage your soul.