Date: Friday, May 25 – 5:30pm-10pm

Tickets: FREE

Details: Casanova’s Blast Friday presented by Bright House Networks returns with a live performance by Edgar Winter Band on the Tampa Bay Times Cleveland Street Stage. This FREE family-friendly event takes place just outside the doors of the Capitol Theatre and will feature a variety of vendors, as well as food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Downtown restaurants will be open for business with outdoor dining available on
Cleveland Street.

Date: Friday, April 27 – 5:30pm-10pm

Tickets: FREE

Details: Casanova’s Blast Friday presented by Bright House Networks returns with a live performance by Firefall on the Tampa Bay Times Cleveland Street Stage. This FREE family-friendly event takes place just outside the  doors of the Capitol Theatre and will feature a variety of vendors, as well as food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Downtown restaurants will be open for business with outdoor dining available on Cleveland Street.

Date: Saturday, April 14 – 8pm

Tickets: $35, $25

Details: First comes love. Then comes marriage counseling. After a sold-out run in New York City, “This American Life” contributor James Braly is on tour with his darkly comic
story of what thirteen couples counselors have called a passionate, bi-polar
relationship. Hailed as “never less than excellent” by The New York
Times and “gaspingly funny” by Variety, Braly dives head first into a
tale of attraction, repulsion, death, and the afterlife. It’s 20 years of
monogamy in one terrifying (hilarious) evening. Produced by Meredith Vieira
Productions.

CITY OF CLEARWATER OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY GET FIRST CLIMPSE OF PROPOSED RENOVATED HISTORICAL STRUCTURE

April 2, 2012, Clearwater – Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc., President & CEO presented the proposed renderings of the Capitol Theatre to City of Clearwater officials, members of the Ruth Eckerd Board and staff and the members of the community several days ago. 

On Thursday, March 22, a nearly two hour presentation was made of the renderings to the City of Clearwater officials, which included Mayor George Cretekos, City Manager William Horne and Assistant City Manager Rod Irwin. The Ruth Eckerd Hall staff and Board of Directors were also in attendance.

“The architectural and artistic production plans that I have seen reinforce my belief that the Capitol Theatre can be a catalyst for the long-term revitalization of downtown Clearwater. While the economic downturn has slowed the renovation of the Theatre, it has given the management team time to improve on the initial design and to plan for innovative uses of the new Capitol Theatre,” said Mayor George Cretekos.

“The proposed renderings of the Capitol Theatre are impressive and create an image of our downtown that will make people want to visit,” said City Manager Bill Horne.

“The Board of Directors of Ruth Eckerd Hall are very excited about the proposed changes to the Capitol Theatre and are looking forward to starting our Capital Campaign to make this a reality for downtown Clearwater,” commented Rick Bouchard, Chairman, Board of Directors at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

On Sunday, March 25 Mr. Buffman presented the concept to 250 residents and guests of Water’s Edge Condominiums located in downtown Clearwater. This gathering received unanimous great reviews from the many guests and leaders there.

Among those in attendance, William Sturtevant, Chairman, Clearwater Downtown Partnership raved! “The vision that Ruth Eckerd Hall has for the Capitol Theatre as depicted through the latest renderings is truly awesome. They have captured that historic charm and also brought in a touch of the 21st century. We are all so excited about what the future holds for the theatre and its impact on our downtown community.

“The new look of Cleveland Street and Osceola Avenue is going to be unified by a huge wrap-around façade that creates the illusion of the Capitol Theatre being four-times its size. The building’s dramatic lighting will make downtown a friendly and inviting nighttime place to visit as well,” said Mr. Buffman. “This beautiful, hidden treasure will be the crown jewel on Cleveland Street and will be the anchor of the new downtown for residents and visitors to our area. The renovation is on the FAST TRACK and the proposed completion is set for October 2013.”

“I am convinced that with the incredible work of the Ruth Eckerd Hall staff and the reputation that comes with them, the Capitol Theatre will be known as one of the premiere entertainment theatres of its size across the country,” concluded Mr. Buffman.

Stephen R. Fowler, AIA, NCARB, Owner & President of Fowler Associates Architects, Inc., in Clearwater has been selected as the architect for the renovation of the Capitol Theatre. “We’re thrilled to be a part of the team to bring new life to the Capitol Theatre. Downtown will come alive again and be an exciting destination for all of Clearwater,” said Stephen.

ABOUT RUTH ECKERD HALL, INC., AND THE CAPITOL THEATRE:

The City of Clearwater and Ruth Eckerd Hall have joined forces to renovate and revitalize the intimate Capitol Theatre located on downtown Clearwater’s beautiful Cleveland Street. Constructed and established in 1921, this classic structure, is one of the oldest operating theatres in the state of Florida. In 2009, the Clearwater City Council designated the Capitol Theatre a historical landmark. This is the first such designation by the city. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc., and the Capitol Theatre are 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations.

ABOUT FOWLER ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS, INC.,:

Fowler Associates, Architects, Inc., is a leading architectural and planning firm whose staff provides services to clients with the State of Florida. They specialize in the planning and design of recreational, retail, residential general and medical offices, financial facilities, hotel and resort projects and commercial developments. The firm also undertakes feasibility studies, land use planning, code consultation, regulatory agency liaison and project management.

Date: Saturday, March 31 – 7:30pm

Tickets: $39, $29 – ON SALE SATURDAY 1/21/12 at noon.

Details: Suzy Bogguss had a revelation on stage with Garrison Keillor in 2008. Everyone loves to sing along on Red River Valley, except the children who somehow don’t know the song. She resolved to record an album of timeless folk songs in an updated but reverent way so that everyone can sing along on Red River Valley. The platinum selling songstress already has a full bookshelf of GRAMMY® and CMA® awards and now with the release of American Folk Songbook she can put her own book up there too. American
Folk Songbook is the natural progression of an artist who has demonstrated
skill and passion for all types of music in her career. Songs like Aces, Drive South, Someday Soon, Outbound Plane and Letting Go took her to the top of the
country music charts. Along the way she won raves from critics and peers
including winning a GRAMMY® in 2005 for Traditional Folk Album, the Country
Music Association’s Horizon Award in 1992 and album of the Year Award in 1994.
 

Date: Friday, March 30 – 5:30pm-10pm

Tickets: FREE

Details: Casanova’s Blast Friday presented by Bright House Networks returns with a live performance by Rick Derringer on the Tampa Bay Times Cleveland Street Stage. This FREE family-friendly event takes place just outside the doors of the Capitol Theatre and will feature a variety of vendors, as well as food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Downtown restaurants will be open for business with outdoor dining available on
Cleveland Street.

Date: Thursday, March 29 – 7:30pm

Tickets: $39, $29

Details: It’s rare for a young musician to be compared to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, and when the musician’s instrument of choice is a ukulele, it’s nothing
short of amazing. Redefining his instrument, Jake Shimabukuro conjures sounds
from his four-string, two-octave uke unlike anything ever heard. This artist
mixes jazz, rock, classical, traditional Hawaiian music and folk creating a
unique sound exhibiting technical virtuosity and emotional power. His CD “Peace
Love Ukelele” injects humor and showcases Jake’s lightning-fast skills and
dexterity.

Date: Sunday, March 25 – 7pm

Ticket:
$59.50,
$42.50

Details: Two of the highest profile pianists in contemporary jazz join forces for a unique pairing.  Playing two acoustic grand pianos, David Benoit and Brian Culbertson perform
some of their best-known compositions along with original music they’ve created
together specifically for this project. Combining these two very distinctive
styles in an acoustic setting will make for an exciting new concert experience
sure to ignite some unexpected sparks! The Capitol Theatre offers a great
opportunity to see these gifted and prolific artists in a more intimate
setting.

Date: Friday, March 23 – 7:30pm

Tickets: $79*, $49 – *Includes premium seat and meet & greet

Details: Direct from their scene-stealing cameo in this year’s smash film Bridesmaids, Wilson Phillips is back! Surpassing the record held by The Supremes, Wilson Phillips
was declared best-selling female group of all time by Billboard in 1992. Chynna
Phillips, daughter of Michelle and John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas,
and Carnie and Wendy Wilson, daughters of Beach Boy Brian Wilson, exploded on
the music scene with three #1 hit singles from their 1990 debut album (Hold On, Release Me and You’re in Love).

Their new album, scheduled for release in January, features covers of their
parents’ music. It’s going to be a party up close and personal at the intimate
Capitol Theatre.

Date: Thursday, March 22 – 7:30pm

Tickets: $125*, $75 – *Includes premium seat & limited edition commemorative autographed ticket – SOLD OUT

Details: The legendary Glen Campbell brings The Goodbye Tour to the intimate setting of the historic 485 seat Capitol Theatre in Downtown Clearwater. Special guests Instant People, featuring Glen’s sons Cal and Shannon Campbell and daughter Ashley, will be
joining the bill in support. Campbell’s final album is a glorious, celebratory
guitar jam featuring his own still-stellar chops alongside those of such
colleagues and acolytes as Billy Corgan, Brian Setzer, Rick Nielsen, Jason
Falkner, Marty Rifkin, Steve Hunter, Tim Pierce and Keith Urban. His story is a
quintessential American tale and the music he’s made forms its soundtrack. For
fans, The Goodbye Tour’s stop at the Capitol Theatre, presents a rare
opportunity to be closely connected to an artist whose accomplishments and
music will stand the test of time in a venue that allows for an intimacy for
both fan and performer unlike any other.