Plan Your Visit

Founded in 1977, American Stage is the Tampa Bay Area’s longest-running, most critically-acclaimed professional live theatre. Nestled in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, American Stage performs out of Raymond James Theatre at St. Petersburg College, just steps away from excellent waterfront dining options, world-class museums, a lively shopping district, and plush accommodations.

163 3rd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33701

American Stage performs in the Raymond James Theatre located on the second floor of St. Petersburg College in downtown St. Pete.

Parking in the Neighborhood

Sundial/MidCore Parking Garage:  Entrance located at 117 2nd St North, 2 blocks from the theatre.

2nd Avenue N. Public Parking Lot: Gravel lot located at 231 2nd Ave North, across the street from the theatre.

MAACM/Synovus Bank Parking Garage:  Entrance located at 334 3rd St North, 2 blocks from the theatre.

Street parking:  Available along 1st and 2nd Avenues North and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets North.  Metered hours vary.

ADA Accessible Parking: Available on 2nd Avenue North across the street from the theatre.

Drop-Off/Loading Parking:  15-minute parking available on 3rd Street directly in front of theatre.

For more downtown St. Pete parking visit DiscoverDowntown.

Please note that all rates and fees are subject to change per lot proprietor.

From Tampa
  • I-275 South to Exit 22/I-175
  • I-175 East to Dali Blvd.
  • Straight on Dali Blvd to 3rd Street
  • Left on 3rd Street to 2nd Avenue North (7 blocks)
  • American Stage is on the right.
From Sarasota/Bradenton
  • I-275 North to Exit 22/I-175
  • I-175 East to Dali Blvd.
  • Straight on Dali Blvd to 3rd Street
  • Left on 3rd Street to 2nd Avenue North (7 blocks)
  • American Stage is on the right.
From Clearwater & North Pinellas
  • US 19 South to 1st Avenue South
  • Left on 1st Avenue South to 3rd Street (31 blocks)
  • Left on 3rd Street to 2nd Avenue North (3 blocks)
  • American Stage is on the right.

Restaurants & Hotels

American Stage is conveniently located near some of St. Pete’s best restaurants.  May we recommend…

Restaurants

The Birchwood
340 Beach Drive NE  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.5 miles from American Stage)

400 Beach Seafood & Tap House
400 Beach Drive NE  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.5 miles from American Stage)

Gratzzi Italian Grille
211 2nd Street S  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.4 miles from American Stage)

The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge
540 1st Street SE  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.8 miles from American Stage)

Parkshore Grill
300 Beach Drive NE  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.4 miles from American Stage)

Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott – Downtown St. Petersburg
300 4th Street N  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.2 miles from American Stage)

The Cordova Inn
253 2nd Avenue N  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.5 miles from American Stage)

Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown St. Petersburg
80 Beach Drive NE  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.3 miles from American Stage)

Hilton St. Petersburg – Bayfront
333 1st Street S  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.6 miles from American Stage)

The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
501 5th Avenue NE  |  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(0.8 miles from American Stage)

Accessibility

At American Stage we are committed to making theatre accessible to all members of our community.  The Raymond James Theatre is fully ADA-compliant, featuring accessible entrances, restrooms, and seating.  Listening devices are available upon request for each performance.

Services for people with mobility disabilities:

  • Wheelchair accessible seats in our Raymond James Theatre
  • Accessible parking spaces available in front of the theatre
  • Wheelchair accessible restrooms in all of our lobbies

Services for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing:

  • Complimentary assistive hearing devices available upon request
  • Services for people who are blind or have low-vision
  • Dedicated curb-to-seat assistance on request

Buying Tickets & Requesting Services
When purchasing tickets for an accessible performance, please indicate that you are interested in the service that’s being offered – that will allow us to give you the best possible seats and assistance.

In person: 163 3rd Street North

Phone: (727) 823-7529 (PLAY)

E-mail:  boxoffice@americanstage.org

Box Office Hours: Open 10am-6pm Mondays – Fridays and One-Hour Before Each Performance.*

*Hours vary at the moment due to the pandemic.

Raymond James Theatre

A 182-seat state-of-the-art performance facility located in St. Petersburg, Florida, overlooking Williams Park, the Raymond James Theatre was built in conjunction with St. Petersburg College and hosts American Stage productions year-round.

Designed to provide the best professional, live theater experience in Tampa Bay, the Raymond James Theatre provides comfortable, world-class accommodations.

Mainstage performances:
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7PM
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM
Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm

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or call American Stage’s Box Office
at 727-823-PLAY (7529)