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THE SPITFIRE GRILL

UT Music Concerts THE SPITFIRE GRILL is based on the 1996 film of the same name, with book and music by James Valcq and lyrics and book by Fred Alley. This poignant musical reveals the struggles of a young woman, just been released from prison, who makes the decision to begin a new life in a rural town in Wisconsin. In striving to create a new life for herself, she also helps to bring life, joy and love back to the town. Michael Staczar, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, and associate professor of theatre, will direct and choreograph this production. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact Email: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, March 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Roundtable

Lectures This event brings together scholars and community members to discuss various challenges and opportunities within the purview of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Allison Hendon. Contact Email: ahendon@ut.edu. Monday, March 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater Ferman Center for the Arts.

University of Tampa Treble Choir Festival Concert

UT Music Concerts University of Tampa Treble Choir Festival featuring the University of Tampa Camerata, Lumina Youth Choirs and the South Denmark Girls Choir. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Zerrin Martin. Contact Email: zemartin@ut.edu. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6:30 PM. Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.

Ars Sonora: Music from Around the World

UT Music Concerts No matter where you’re from, our cultures all share one thing: the universal language of music. Join us on a tour around the world as we explore the music of France, Mexico, Japan and many others! Rain date: Tuesday, April 7 at 8 p.m. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Joshua Cessna. Contact Email: jcessna@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Sykes Plaza.

"Turn Back the Clock: Metamodern Bodies in Virtual Film Production” 2026 Communication and Media Studies Lecture

Lectures As an index of contemporary life and culture, twenty-first century cinema so far has reflected a new cultural logic, which scholars have termed metamodernism, ruled by data, preoccupied with the past, and punctuated by crisis. This talk considers the development of real-time digital de-aging techniques employed in Robert Zemeckis’s Here (2024) as an emblem of the metamodern impulse to return to the past to rediscover individual agency amidst uncertainty. As a continuation of and break from previous motion capture, post-production digital de-aging, and virtual actor film technologies in films such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Avatar (2009), Tron: Legacy (2011), The Irishman (2019) and Gemini Man (2019), real-time, on-set de-aging in Here emphasizes the transformations of human identity into software and data where individuals find empowerment by reverting their onscreen bodies to previous versions of themselves. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Patrick Ellis. Contact Email: pellis@ut.edu. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Ferman Center for the Arts Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

21st-Century Enterprise: The Star Trek Captain Then and Now

UT Music Concerts In 2022, in response to fan appeals, the television series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was released as a prequel to the 1960s' original series of Star Trek, returning to the franchise's vaunted optimism in times of sociopolitical stress. This talk explores how changing public attitudes can be expressed through television soundtracks by comparing the scoring for the original series' Captain James T. Kirk and Strange New Worlds' Captain Christopher Pike, demonstrating Star Trek's sonic response to its times, then and now. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7341. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Charlene A. Grodon Theater.

Synergy – Spring 2026 – “Elemental Colors”

UT Music Concerts Be dazzled through a kaleidoscope of creativity! Synergy brings together the unique and extraordinary talent of students and faculty in our music technology, composition and contemporary performance programs. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Sykes Chapel Concert Series: Sandro Russo, Piano and Organ

UT Music Concerts NYC-based concert pianist and organist Sandro Russo will present a double-bill recital, performing Liszt’s monumental Sonata in B minor for piano and the grand Fantasy and Fugue on “Ad nos, ad salutarem undam” for organ. This program offers audiences the chance to hear two of Liszt’s Weimar-period masterpieces in one event—works celebrated for their dazzling virtuosity and sweeping romanticism. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.

Controversies in Communication Lecture Series: Conspirituality:Charismatic Influencers and Cultural Paranoia

Lectures Journey through contemporary media where we will discuss the conspiracy theories, influencers, products, and panaceas that permeate contemporary life. Conspirituality is a portmanteau heralding the ways that conspiratorial thinking and spirituality are linked social forces fomenting division, disinformation and despair. Together, we’ll mine memory and media, to develop a vocabulary for living through the fog of our conspiratorial culture. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Lena Malpeli. Contact Email: lmalpeli@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-7446. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

THE BLUE PLANET

Theatre and Dance THE BLUE PLANET is a play by the Icelandic author Andri Snær Magnason and is adapted from his award-winning children’s book The Story of the Blue Planet. Though the play was created with children in mind, it will enchant audiences of all ages with its premise: What if a grown-up crash lands on a planet inhabited solely by children? The play highlights a profound global awareness, and Magnason develops these ecological and ethical concerns into rich dialogue that is sure to please both young and old. The production will be directed by Nicole Crowther, assistant professor of theatre. Type of Event: Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Nicole Crowther. Contact Email: ncrowther@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Falk Theatre.

THE BLUE PLANET

Theatre and Dance THE BLUE PLANET is a play by the Icelandic author Andri Snær Magnason and is adapted from his award-winning children’s book The Story of the Blue Planet. Though the play was created with children in mind, it will enchant audiences of all ages with its premise: What if a grown-up crash lands on a planet inhabited solely by children? The play highlights a profound global awareness, and Magnason develops these ecological and ethical concerns into rich dialogue that is sure to please both young and old. The production will be directed by Nicole Crowther, assistant professor of theatre. This performance will have limited seating open to the public. Type of Event: Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Nicole Crowther. Contact Email: ncrowther@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Falk Theatre.

THE BLUE PLANET

Theatre and Dance THE BLUE PLANET is a play by the Icelandic author Andri Snær Magnason and is adapted from his award-winning children’s book The Story of the Blue Planet. Though the play was created with children in mind, it will enchant audiences of all ages with its premise: What if a grown-up crash lands on a planet inhabited solely by children? The play highlights a profound global awareness, and Magnason develops these ecological and ethical concerns into rich dialogue that is sure to please both young and old. The production will be directed by Nicole Crowther, assistant professor of theatre. Type of Event: Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Nicole Crowther. Contact Email: ncrowther@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Falk Theatre.

THE BLUE PLANET

Theatre and Dance THE BLUE PLANET is a play by the Icelandic author Andri Snær Magnason and is adapted from his award-winning children’s book The Story of the Blue Planet. Though the play was created with children in mind, it will enchant audiences of all ages with its premise: What if a grown-up crash lands on a planet inhabited solely by children? The play highlights a profound global awareness, and Magnason develops these ecological and ethical concerns into rich dialogue that is sure to please both young and old. The production will be directed by Nicole Crowther, assistant professor of theatre. Type of Event: Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Nicole Crowther. Contact Email: ncrowther@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, April 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Falk Theatre.

Choir Masterwork Concert

UT Music Concerts UTampa choirs present their annual masterwork concert. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Zerrin Martin. Contact Email: zemartin@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Fletcher Lounge.

Guest Artist Recital: Carlos Audi, Cello and Joy Thurmon, Piano

UT Music Concerts Cello and Piano recital featuring works by Beethoven, Schumann and Barber. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Jazz Ensemble Concert

UT Music Concerts An exciting program of classic and contemporary works for jazz ensemble. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Monday, April 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Faculty Recital: Faith Kopecky, voice

UT Music Concerts University of Tampa adjunct faculty member, Faith Kopecky, presents a concert of music for voice and piano. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Opera Workshop Ensemble Spring Concert

UT Music Concerts Selections from American Opera. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

The Spring Dance Happening

Theatre and Dance The Department of Theatre and Dance will end its performance season with the Spring Dance Happening. This annual event is sponsored by UTampa’s Dance Program to highlight the talents of our student performers. Under the direction of assistant professor of dance Amanda Gabaldon, it is an evening filled with student choreographed and performed works that showcase a variety of dance styles and genres. It is one of the most anticipated and highly attended events of the year for our students and the Tampa Bay community. Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Amanda Gabaldon. Contact Email: agabaldon@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. David Falk Theater.

The Spring Dance Happening

Theatre and Dance The Department of Theatre and Dance will end its performance season with the Spring Dance Happening. This annual event is sponsored by UTampa’s Dance Program to highlight the talents of our student performers. Under the direction of assistant professor of dance Amanda Gabaldon, it is an evening filled with student choreographed and performed works that showcase a variety of dance styles and genres. It is one of the most anticipated and highly attended events of the year for our students and the Tampa Bay community. Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Amanda Gabaldon. Contact Email: agabaldon@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Thursday, April 30, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. David Falk Theater.

Broadway Today

UT Music Concerts Associate professor Paul Finocchiaro will direct and choreograph this original musical revue highlighting the vast, and varied, array of songs from many of today’s Broadway hit shows. We are thrilled to share our talented student performers with the Tampa Bay community in this exciting musical theatre presentation and cabaret-style tribute to the music and magic of Broadway today! Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Paul Finocchiaro. Contact Email: pfinocchiaro@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Blackbox Theater.

Broadway Today

UT Music Concerts Associate professor Paul Finocchiaro will direct and choreograph this original musical revue highlighting the vast, and varied, array of songs from many of today’s Broadway hit shows. We are thrilled to share our talented student performers with the Tampa Bay community in this exciting musical theatre presentation and cabaret-style tribute to the music and magic of Broadway today! Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Paul Finocchiaro. Contact Email: pfinocchiaro@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Blackbox Theater.

The Spring Dance Happening

Theatre and Dance The Department of Theatre and Dance will end its performance season with the Spring Dance Happening. This annual event is sponsored by UTampa’s Dance Program to highlight the talents of our student performers. Under the direction of assistant professor ofdance Amanda Gabaldon, it is an evening filled with student choreographed and performed works that showcase a variety of dance styles and genres. It is one of the most anticipated and highly attended events of the year for our students and the Tampa Bay community. Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Amanda Gabaldon. Contact Email: agabaldon@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. David Falk Theater.

Symphony Orchestra Concert - 2025 Concerto and Aria Competition Concert

UT Music Concerts Don’t miss the grand finale of the season! The University of Tampa Symphony Orchestra presents The 2025 Concerto and Aria Competition Concert, showcasing exceptional student soloists performing live with orchestra. This evening celebrates emerging talent and the next generation of classical performers in a concert that’s sure to inspire. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Megan Maddaleno. Contact Email: mmaddaleno@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. David Falk Theatre.

Wind Ensemble Concert

UT Music Concerts An exciting program of classic and contemporary works for wind band and jazz ensemble. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Amy Bovin. Contact Email: abovin@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, May 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

Senior Thesis Showcase for Film and Digital Production

Film Senior Thesis Showcase displaying films of graduating seniors in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in the Film, Animation and New Media Department. . Type of Event: Film. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Lena Malpeli. Contact Email: lmalpeli@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-7446. Monday, May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Ars Sonora: Star Wars Day Concert

UT Music Concerts Join us on a journey to a galaxy far, far away as we celebrate the music of one of the world's greatest film series this year on Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with you! Rain Date: Monday, May 4 at 8 p.m. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Joshua Cessna. Contact Email: jcessna@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Monday, May 4, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Sykes Plaza.

Senior Thesis Showcase for Animation and New Media

Film Senior Thesis Showcase displaying films of graduating seniors in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in the Film, Animation and New Media Department. Type of Event: Film. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Lena Malpeli. Contact Email: lmalpeli@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-7446. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.