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Disney's Frozen Jr Trade the Florida heat for a front-row seat to Arendelle. Anna and Elsa's story of sisterhood, courage, and love hits our stage this August — sung, danced, and brought to life by an all-kid local cast that will steal your heart. Here's what makes this one special: Frozen Jr. is the latest show selected through our Young Artist Committee — a group of young theatre-makers who meet each month to learn the craft of putting on a show, from strategy to the stage.

1776 the Musical in New Port Richey — July 16–19 This week, one of the most pivotal stories in American history takes our stage. 1776 — the Tony Award- winning musical about the birth of a nation — opens Thursday, July 16, for five performances only. And the timing is something special. In 2026, America marks its 250th anniversary. Here at Richey Suncoast Theatre we're marking our 100th. There is no better way to celebrate both than with the show that dramatizes the very summ

On July 1, 1926, the Thomas Meighan Theatre officially opened its doors to a capacity crowd of 500 people. The beautiful building was designed by famed architect Thomas Reed Martin. The very first film shown that night was The New Klondike, a story about the Florida Land Boom starring the theatre's namesake, silent movie star Thomas Meighan. For decades, The New Klondike was thought to be lost forever. But in a true Hollywood ending, the final reel needed to complete the film

https://www.fox13news.com/live It's official—tomorrow, July 1st, Richey Suncoast Theatre turns 100 years old! To kick off our centennial celebration, Charley Belcher and the crew from FOX 13’s Good Day Tampa Bay will be broadcasting live from our historic theatre tomorrow morning. Grab your morning coffee and tune in to FOX 13, stream it live on the FOX 13 Live Feed, or watch via the free FOX Local app between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM to see some special interviews and a live perf

The countdown is on! To make sure your night is all about the music and zero about the stress, here is your quick guide to navigating downtown, finding a parking spot, and getting into your seat smoothly. 🚨 URGENT TICKET ALERT: 5:00 PM IS SOLD OUT If you don't have your tickets yet, the clock is officially ticking. 5:00 PM Performance: Completely SOLD OUT. 8:00 PM Performance: Only a handful of tickets remain! Don't miss the midnight train—grab those final 8:00 PM seats befo

Nearly a century after first opening its doors, the Richey Suncoast Theatre has been recognized as one of Pasco County's most treasured institutions. The theatre has been named the recipient of the 2026 Florida's Sports Coast Legacy Award, presented during the organization's Annual Tourism Banquet. It is the highest honor Florida's Sports Coast bestows — reserved for the businesses, people, and historic places that visitors remember, return to, and feel connected to year afte

On Friday, June 12, the most complex score in musical theatre will be interpreted live in ASL — thanks to a team of volunteer interpreters who say it's worth every hour. There's a reason Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd is considered the Mount Everest of musical theatre interpretation. BUY TICKETS NOW! The lyrics are dense. The rhythms shift mid-phrase. The wordplay is razor-sharp — sometimes literally. Every line carries weight, and the storytelling layers wrap around themsel

There's a reason we chose Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to open our 2026–2027 season. We need it. You need it. Your children need it. We all do. Pour something warm. Cue up the 1971 film with Gene Wilder. Sit on the couch with your kids — or your grandchildren, or your spouse, or your dog, or just yourself. And remember. Remember Charlie Bucket. A boy with nothing but a loving family and a paper route, who unwraps a chocolate bar in a snowy alley and finds the impossible

For 100 years, the Richey Suncoast Theatre has been the heartbeat of downtown New Port Richey. It has survived Florida land booms, economic busts, and a global pandemic. Today, we aren't just celebrating that history—we are building the next century. Video from Ryan Rapp Building for the Next 100 Years If you’ve walked by the theatre lately, you’ve likely seen the activity. We are officially underway with critical capital improvements, including: A Brand New Roof: Securing th