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Straz Center for the Performing Arts
4.7(6,738)4.7 out of 5 stars, 6738 reviews Tampa, FL
About Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts offers a beautiful, family-friendly environment with a variety of engaging shows and excellent customer service, making it a top choice for parents looking for quality entertainment for their children.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings to see musicals or holiday showsSpecial occasions like birthdays with a theatrical twistCultural enrichment experiences for childrenToddlers (2-4 years): Enjoy engaging shows with vibrant costumes and sceneryPreschoolers (4-5 years): Suitable for short attention spans, with accommodating staff
Why families love it
- Beautiful facility with impressive architecture
- Friendly and accommodating staff, especially for young children
- Variety of shows available, including popular family-friendly productions like The Grinch and The Nutcracker
- Multiple concession stands to minimize wait times
- Booster seats available for younger children
- Spacious and open layout for easy navigation
Insider tips
- Plan ahead for ticket prices and consider saving on drinks to manage costs
- Arrive early to find parking and enjoy the venue's ambiance
- Check the schedule for family-friendly shows to maximize enjoyment
Good to know before you go
- Busy weekends or holiday performances if you prefer a quieter experience
- High prices for snacks and drinks, especially alcohol
- Potential for crowds, although layout is designed for easy movement
- Crowds
- Can get busy during popular shows and weekends; arrive early to avoid long lines
- Value
- Ticket prices vary, with typical theater pricing for snacks and drinks. Expect to pay premium prices for alcohol and snacks, which can feel like a hidden cost.
- Food
- Concessions available inside; plan for typical theater pricing
- Accessibility
- Booster seats available for children
- Safety
- Staff is attentive to children, allowing them to move around in the lobby if needed
What parents say
"Various theaters here. Beautiful facility. The customer service was really to notch and friendly folks were all around and ready to reach. Plenty of options to see shows here. Lots of options for snacks inside if you came hungry. Typical theater pricing is in play so plan on taking out a mortgage if your buying alcohol or snacks. Lol. Great place we'll be back for sure."
4 months ago
"We attended The Grinch with my four-year-old daughter and had an amazing time! The costumes, the scenery, the cast, everything was the best of the best! And the staff was even kind and courteous when my four year old had to get her wiggles out for a little while in the lobby. We will definitely be back! Thank you to a fabulous team!"
4 months ago
"I had a great experience at this theater. The layout is open and easy to move through, even when it gets crowded. They’ve done a good job spreading out the concession stands, so I never had to wait long for snacks or drinks. The place also looks really nice inside—the design and details in the architecture give it a welcoming and upscale vibe. It definitely made the movie night feel a bit more special. I’d gladly come back."
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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