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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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St. Petersburg, Florida
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

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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Santa Maria de Dota, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

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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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

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 15 May 2013 NEW

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 6 May 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 29 April 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 19 April 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 19 April 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Great atmosphere, beautiful interior and exterior. Acoustics are wonderful, we've never had a 'bad' seat.

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Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I had not been to the Mahaffey in years and I was pleasantly surpirsed when we went a concert there recently. It has been fixed up nicely and the VIP area had very good food and cocktails before the show. The acoustics in the theatre are very good and so we had a great time. Will definitely go again.

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