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Mahaffey Theater

400 First Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-892-5746
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The Mahaffey Theater located in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg
Mahaffey Theater
Elegance abounds at the Mahaffey Theater
The Mahaffey Theater located in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg
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Ranked #8 of 24 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Theaters
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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lotsoluck
NY
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4 reviews
“Great Venue”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Great theater - easy to get to and out of. Free parking unless you want valet parking. We say Penn & Teller - Not so good when they did card tricks - couldn't really see unless you were in first 10-20 rows. They used a screen, but not the same. Theater is big, so if there are details in the... More

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Eileen B
St. Petersburg, Florida
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
“MAHAFFEY THEATER IS FIRST CLASS”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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We had the great pleasure of attending the Roberta Flak concert a week or so ago. The venue is lovely. You can walk to dining prior to the event and that was fantastic! We parked at Mahaffey and the walk to drinks and dinner. The staff is friendly and professional. The venue, in doors and out doors, is simply beautiful... More

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fishlaw
st. petersburg
Senior Contributor
41 reviews
8 helpful votes
“Great experience with updated theater”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Just go and enjoy the totally renovated theater and improved entertaonment offered. More

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Ripchen
Tampa, Florida
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62 reviews
10 helpful votes
“Nice place for a concert”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

We enjoyed our concert here and all the seats seem to have good views of the stage More

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GinnyandRon
St. Petersburg, Florida
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18 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Great venue - beautiful setting.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012
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Not a bad seat in the house. Wonderful venue and excellent productions. More

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MALCOLMSMOMLuray_va_
Tampa, Florida
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30 reviews
21 helpful votes
“very interesting and nice, helpful staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

very clean and spacious. staff was very kind and helpful. enjoyed the snacks and soda there. More

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dixi b
Bradenton, Florida
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Nutcracker”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

What could be better ?? Great seats in Orch. 2 Small children < 8 shouldn't be allowed to adult preformances that last into the night. More

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millerfun
Thornton, Colorado
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
2 helpful votes
“One and Only”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

Beautiful theater, the symphony was excellent. With Sinatra music. More

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Jerome M
Tampa, Florida
2 reviews
“Beautiful Theater”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

I just saw a show at The Mahaffey and was blown away at the setting. It was first time and I look forward to many more shows here. The exterior setting leaves you in a constant state of rubbernecking because there's so much to take in and enjoy. The interior/lobby is very nicely appointed with seating areas decorated in a... More

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jabmyeyes
Bonita Springs, Florida
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9 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Loved it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011

Loved it! can't wait to see another show there. The grand opening gala was quite spectacular. More

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