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Mahaffey Theater

400 First Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-892-5746
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Owner description: Located in the heart of beautiful Downtown St. Petersburg,the Progress Energy Center for the Arts—Mahaffey Theater is a 2,031 seat cultural jewel... more » Owner description: Located in the heart of beautiful Downtown St. Petersburg,the Progress Energy Center for the Arts—Mahaffey Theater is a 2,031 seat cultural jewel featuring elegant ballroom space, spectacular waterfront views, and European box-style seating. Just steps away from the culturally vibrant Downtown and minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-famous museums, the Mahaffey hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – Broadway, classical, pop, rock, comedy, dance, family, and the renowned Florida Orchestra. Additionally, the theater supports the highly successful Class Acts program, which enables school children to experience the performing arts through in-theater performances as well as in-school outreach and extension programs. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013 via mobile

I like this theater. New and pretty and you can take a nice walk outside also with great views by the water.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

We attended a Steve Martin Event in May 2013. It was a very nice theatre in a beautiful nice waterfront area in the downtown area. We had the dinner buffet at the theater beforehand and it was excellent. The bar and lobby was clean and employees were friendly and helpful. Parking was easy in and easy to get out of.

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

I liked the beauty of the space and the attractions that are booked (Titanic artifacts). To be honest, the guides need more training.

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See 13 more reviews by happy1969_13 for St. Petersburg
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

Mahaffey Theater is one of the better venue options in the Bay Area. Great sound, not a bad seat in the house. Intimate feel compared to the Forum, the Amp, or other venues in the area.

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

It is a world class theater which I consider a (much) smaller and (much) newer Radio City Music Hall. The acoustics are fantastic, the seats comfortable, the staff very friendly and helpful. It is also spotless. I recently saw the Black Crows at the Mahaffey. What a great show. I wish the people who book the acts would call me.... More

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Tampa Bay FL
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

The fender is nice and well appointed. However the ticket cost was exorbitant. We could have been just as comfortable in the boxes along the side at about half the cost.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Beautiful structure with good sound system and probably "no bad seat in the house". I've been twice to see a couple of my favorite musical artists. $5 for parking is a bit much, when one can go to the Ruth Eckard Hall in neary Clearwater and park for free...but that's the price you pay for going to the Mahaffey.

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We thoroughly enjoy attending performances at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. It is located in a perfect location looking out over the water right next to the Salvador Dali Museum. We usually go for a weekend afternoon performance after having lunch at one of St. Pete’s many outstanding restaurants (one of our top choices is Red Mesa Cantina –... More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

This theater was remodelled and a very attractive pleasant place to go for theater and concerts. easy to park.

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

This is perhaps one of the best concert halls in Florida, certainly among the top 3 on Florida's west coast. Walking or driving it's easily accessible for all people. With a grand foyer, easily meet others in your party inside. Clean bathrooms, service bar/art lounge area, a beautiful theater all around. The seats are comfortable as well. no 'back ache'... More

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