February at New Tampa Performing Arts Center is Packed with Dance, Jazz, Drums, Movies and More

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2025) - February's slate of performances as part of the 2025-26 season at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC) include high-quality entertainment across music, dance, film, and more. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets for February's upcoming events: 

New Tampa Players Presents: The SpongeBob Musical, Friday, Jan. 30-Sunday, Feb. 1. This unique full-length production experience combines the exceptional talents and strengths of all New Tampa Players actors to create a fun, heart-warming, and stunning theatrical production of The SpongeBob Musical.  Purchase tickets through New Tampa Players.

Pavlo in Concert on Friday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. A night of Spanish, Flamenco, and Mediterranean guitar! Pavlo returns home for a very special concert with his full band and special guests. Tickets are $50, available at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.

Free Film: The Little Mermaid (1989), Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, this Disney animated classic follows Ariel, a curious and adventurous young mermaid who dreams of life on land. Free admission and popcorn. Rated G. Reserve free tickets in advance at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.

New Tampa Unplugged: Cypress Creek Jazz Band, Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Experience the lively sounds of New Orleans-style jazz, uplifting spirituals in traditional jazz style, and classic gospel music with NTPAC favorite, the Cypress Creek Jazz Band. Tickets are $10-$25 based on seat selection available at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets. Select tickets are available for $10 through NTPAC's Affordable Art commitment.

Broadway Open Mic Night, Monday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m., an event for everyone - whether you're a seasoned performer, preparing for an audition, testing out new material, or simply love being part of a creative community. FREE admission. No ticket required. Get more info here.

Creative Arts Theatre Presents: Angry Lizard - An Experiment by Dr. Kramer, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10:30  to 11:30 a.m. This funny and touching play by Chris Leyva explores Dr. Kramer's experiments to teach emotions with dinosaurs, but the plan goes wildly off the rails. Best for ages 5 and up. Tickets are free. Register in advance at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.

Tampa Bay Symphony: Strings of Fire, Echoes of Empire, Friday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. The Tampa Bay Symphony consists of over 80 musicians and has been described as "one of Tampa Bay's hidden jewels." General Admission tickets are $25 available at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets. Students and children under 18 are free.

Solo Spotlight Series: Til Death Do Us Part… You First!, Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with humor! Directed by Chazz Palminteri, an Academy Award nominee, this multimedia theatrical show stars Peter Fogel in an award-winning performance that takes audiences on a journey through the ups and downs of love and marriage. Using his vocal talents - and playing over 12 characters - Fogel has the audience roaring with laughter as he relates one bold and hysterical story after another. Tickets are $10-$25 based on seat selection available at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets. Select tickets are available for $10 through NTPAC's Affordable Art commitment.

The Tampa Taiko Japanese Drumming Ensemble, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tampa Taiko Japanese Drumming Ensemble will entertain and educate young audiences with this heart-racing presentation of an ancient Japanese art form. $10 general admission tickets available at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.

Taiko Drums of Japan with Tampa Taiko, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m. Experience Asian culture and celebrations like Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, and Matsuri Festivals with Tampa Taiko's traditional music and dancing styles, including The Chinese Lion Dance, a 3,000-year-old Chinese tradition that symbolizes prosperity, luck, and happiness. Tickets are $10-$25 based on seat selection available at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets. Select tickets are available for $10 through NTPAC's Affordable Art commitment.

Jon Lehrer Dance Company, Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. New York's Jon Lehrer Dance Company (JLDC) returns to New Tampa Performing Arts Center with its signature athletic, artistic, and accessible brand of dance. Experience four works never before seen at NTPAC, including Foster, Jon's heartfelt tribute to his younger brother, Michael Foster Lehrer, who passed away on Jan. 17, 2023, after a 6-year battle with ALS. Tickets are $10-$25 based on seat selection available at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets. Select tickets are available for $10 through NTPAC's Affordable Art commitment.

NTPAC Open House, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7 - 10 p.m. Come see all that New Tampa Performing Arts Center has to offer! This free, all‑access Open House features guided tours and staff on hand to answer questions. While you're at the center, learn more about our exciting programming and diverse class and camp offerings. Meet NTPAC faculty, connect with community members, and enjoy light refreshments in our lobby. Then, step inside the theater to experience the space in action. Tours begin at 7:30 p.m. and will run throughout the evening as attendance allows. Don't miss your chance to go backstage at New Tampa's home for the arts. No tickets required. Attend any time during the event.

Steinway Signature Series. Markus Gottschlich & Friends: A Global Jazz Journey, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. Austrian-American Steinway Artist and internationally acclaimed pianist Markus Gottschlich makes his NTPAC debut with an evening that fuses jazz traditions from around the world. Known for his deeply lyrical phrasing and genre-defying creativity, Gottschlich draws on his European roots and global touring experience to present brand-new compositions and ensemble works that blend chamber jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and cinematic storytelling. Tickets are $10-$25 based on seat selection available at NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets. Select tickets are available for $10 as part of NTPAC's Affordable Art Commitment.