Mahaffey Theater Announces 60th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Cheap Trick
St. Petersburg, FL (February 24, 2025) - On May 3, The Mahaffey Theater hosts their 60th Anniversary Celebration with Cheap Trick!
Cheap Trick will perform at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8pm to celebrate 60 incredible years of the Mahaffey Theater entertaining Tampa Bay! Patrons are invited to come early to the show to celebrate this milestone with 98.7 The Shark and enjoy music, drink specials, and a chance to win front row tickets!*
Tickets for this performance go on sale to the public on Friday, February 28 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster, by calling Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts at (727) 300-2000 or by visiting our Box Office, located outside the venue at 400 First Street South in St. Petersburg, FL. Members of Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts have access to an exclusive presale beginning Tuesday, February 25 at 10 a.m. Call (727) 300-2000 to learn more about the perks of membership.
Currently gearing up for their 50th anniversary year, Cheap Trick remain an indisputable, indispensable rock ’n’ roll institution, beloved everywhere for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential union of mischievous wit and maximum melodies, powerhouse pop hooks and razor-sharp riffs. Established almost half a century ago by Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums), the Rockford, IL-based band has become part of the very fiber of American music, with more than 40 international Gold and Platinum certifications, myriad awards and industry honors, featured appearances on over 20 movie soundtracks, and total record sales now well in excess of 20M. Five decades on, Cheap Trick remains the same at its core as ever – four great guys, three great chords, and an unparalleled canon of tunes that will last an eternity, from “California Man,” “Dream Police” and “Surrender” to “I Want You To Want Me” and the worldwide #1 hit single, “The Flame.”
Interview opportunities with Cheap Trick, or with a Mahaffey Theater representative are available in advance of the 60th Anniversary Celebration. Please contact Director of Marketing, Kaylee Walker, to arrange.
*Must have a Cheap Trick ticket to attend the 60th Anniversary Celebration before the show.
About Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick, the iconic rock band hailing from Illinois, has been rocking stages and winning over fans with their timeless sound for over five decades. Known for their electrifying live performances, catchy melodies, and innovative songwriting, Cheap Trick has become a staple in rock music history. With hits like “I Want You to Want Me”, “Dream Police”, “The Flame”, and “Surrender,” this legendary band continues to inspire and entertain audiences with their signature blend of hard rock and power-pop sensibilities. Cheap Trick is part of the very fiber of American music, inspiring and delighting generations with their unique union of massive melodies and razorblade riffs, their own special brand of mischievous wit and maximum rock ‘n’ roll. They achieved mainstream popularity in the US in 1979 with the triple-platinum live album At Budokan and a Top 10 single, a live recording of “I Want You to Want Me.” More success followed with the album Dream Police in 1979, which reached number 6 on the Billboard 200.The band experienced another resurgence in late eighties when they topped US charts with power ballad “The Flame.” Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, Cheap Trick maintain an almost constant touring schedule, having performed live more than 5,000 times since their formation, selling more than 20 million albums and building a dedicated cult following.
About the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater
The Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, under the management of Big3 Entertainment, is one of Tampa Bay’s top-rated performing arts venues. Home to the Florida Orchestra, the world class Mahaffey Theater hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – pop, rock, comedy, theater, dance, classical and interactive engagements and exhibitions. Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, the 2,031-seat cultural jewel boasts spectacular waterfront views and is located only minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-renowned museums.
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