May 16 Saturday
Step into the spotlight with One Hit Wonders, a toe-tapping celebration of those unforgettable songs that lit up the charts and became part of our lives. From the epic storytelling of “American Pie” to the carefree whistle of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” this show celebrates the artists who gave us a single great hit. Quirky, charming, and packed with guilty pleasures, One Hit Wonders proves that sometimes one hit is all you need.
Get ready to trade your modern world for bell-bottoms and stadium rock! Richey Suncoast Theatre is thrilled to present The 77 Experience on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This high-energy, nostalgia-filled performance is more than just a concert; it is a fully immersive journey into one of the most iconic years in pop culture history.
The 77 Experience delivers the timeless hits that defined a generation, featuring the music of legends like Boston, Queen, The Eagles, Journey, Foreigner, The Bee Gees, and many more.
The immersion goes beyond the music with an exclusive "One of a Kind Intermission." During this break, the audience will be transported through time via a curated video presentation featuring vintage commercials, classic movie trailers, and legendary TV moments from 1977.
"It’s an inspired detour that adds depth and delight to the night," says the band's EPK, "turning a great show into a memorable experience."
May 17 Sunday
The perfect Mother's Day gift!In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Phantom of the Opera and the 45th anniversary of Cats, The Tampa Oratorio Singers (TOS) are thrilled to bring you an afternoon of Andrew Lloyd Webber favorites along with tunes from some of his most talented contemporaries. Music from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Requiem, and West Side Story will carry the audience back to the moment they first heard these iconic melodies. Among others, the concert will include Think of Me from Phantom, Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats, Pie Jesu, and Schönberg's, Do You Hear the People Sing? from Les Miserables. A reception for audience and chorus members will be held immediately following the concert.
May 19 Tuesday
May 22 Friday
Matt Aucoin’s Music for New Bodies, created in collaboration with acclaimed director Peter Sellars, is a bold operatic meditation on our shifting place in the natural world. Fusing poetic texts from Jorie Graham with visceral soundscapes, Aucoin crafts a work that is at once urgent and transcendent, while Sellars’ visionary staging brings the music into striking visual focus. Together, they invite us to imagine new forms of life, connection, and transformation.
The Central Park Performing Arts Center (CPPAC) welcomes legendary guitarist Paul Gilbert on Friday, May 22 at 8pm. Performing with his full band, Gilbert will be bringing his latest project, WROC, to the stage.
Best known as a co-founder of Mr. Big and Racer X, Paul Gilbert is celebrated worldwide for his shredding talent, melodic sensibility, and genre-spanning career. Over decades as a solo artist and band member, Gilbert has built a reputation for pairing jaw-dropping guitar work, moving effortlessly between hard rock, metal, and pop-influenced songwriting.
Gilbert’s newest album, WROC (2026), takes inspiration from George Washington’s Rules of Civility. The result is a collection of high-energy rock songs that blend humor, history, and precision guitar work.
May 23 Saturday