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Celebrate Independence Day with St. Petersburg Opera in a thrilling, all-American musical event at the Mahaffey Theater.

This high-energy concert features a 70-piece orchestra, a 100-voice chorus, and three outstanding tenors in a dynamic program of Broadway favorites, Hollywood blockbusters, and patriotic classics. From the electrifying power of Duel of the Fates to beloved songs from Les MisérablesWest Side Story, and The Music Man, the evening features music by Copland, Rodgers, Bernstein, Puccini and John Williams and builds to a rousing finale with America the Beautiful, the 1812 Overture, and Stars and Stripes Forever.

Whether you’re drawn to soaring vocals, cinematic spectacle, or timeless American anthems, this is a Fourth of July celebration designed to inspire, entertain, and bring the audience to its feet.

Stay after the final note for waterfront fireworks and make it a 4th to remember.

Composer

Works by various composers.

Conductor

Mark Sforzini

Sponsors

Gail Briley

Tampa Bay Times

Run Time

2 hours 5 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.

Principal Cast

Chris Romeo

Stephanie Jabre

Matthew Cerillo

Creative Team

Mark Sforzini

Conductor