Giving Back

January 24th, 2012


Giving Back!
For February and March, Music Showcase and the Florida Academy of Performing Arts are collecting diapers and baby items for Life Care of Brandon.
And, you can earn money for your charitable giving! For every item that’s dropped off at
Music Showcase, donators receive a $.25 coupon
to spend in the Music Showcase store.

See the associates at theELITE Center Desk!!

Christmas Festival 2011 Photos

December 13th, 2011


Thank you for making the
Christmas Festival such a blast!

See the photo gallery.

The Lawson Family

December 13th, 2011


Please help our adopted family !

The Lawson Family
Family of six struggling just to pay their bills since mom’s back was injured in an accident. Dad is employed but it is all they can do to meet the rent, electric, etc. They have 4 children ages 5, 10, 13 and 14. Please help us to make Christmas a great
one this year.

Just select an ornament from our tree and bring
back your item/items unwrapped by:
Tuesday, December 20th.

Thanks and Merry Christmas !!!!

Sock Hop Photos

November 27th, 2011

Night of StarsCheck out the photos in our photo gallery.
See the photo gallery.

Kids Wish Network

October 5th, 2011

Giving kids some fun! Music Showcase provided the Kids Wish Network kazoos for the kids. Check out their web site at www.kidswishnetwork.org and support a great effort.
Official Kids Wish Network Guardian Angel

“Thank you again for the kazoos for the children, they are just perfect and will bring them so much joy. They just get such a kick out of playing them!”


Audrea Laramee
Kids Wish Network

Christmas Festival 2011

September 26th, 2011

Christmas Festival 2011

It’s that time of year again! We are preparing for our annual Christmas Festival.

Saturday, December 10th, 2011
9:30am – 3pm
At Music Showcase

FREE admission and free parking. Open to the public.

We’re accepting booth applications for vendors.

Think Pink !!! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!

September 12th, 2011

We are asking our Music Showcase family and friends to help us raise
funds for the winner of our Breast Cancer Awareness recipient search.

Think Pink

Our fundraising efforts will include:
$1.00 donation cookies
$2.00 donation cupcakes

Cookies & Ribbon Cards are available all month.
Cupcakes available on Tuesdays only. (10/4 – 10/11 & 10/18)

Everyone gets to everyone donates to color a ribbon card will be entered in a drawing for a Music Showcase gift card. ($1.00 minimum donation for the card)

Music Showcase is also sponsoring a Parents Night Out Sock Hop! Saturday, October 8, 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Night of Stars Spring Recital

June 15th, 2011

Night of StarsNight of Stars Recital was a great success! Check out the photos in our photo gallery.

See the photo gallery.

Tickets On Sale For Jekyll & Hyde

May 11th, 2011

The Florida Academy of Performing Arts, through special arrangements with Music Theatre International, presents Jekyll & Hyde, the haunting tale of the classic battle between good and evil.  Jekyll & Hyde is based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Under the direction of Miguel Oquendo, the Showcase Players will perform their shows at The Regent, located at 6437 Watson Road, Riverview, FL.  The Academy will present ten performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 3 – 5 and June 10 – 12.  Performance times are Friday’s at 7:00 pm, Saturday’s at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Sunday’s at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  Tickets are now on sale. Visit faopa.org or call 813-490-ARTS (2787) for more information.

Tickets on Sale For Once On This Island

May 11th, 2011

The Florida Academy of Performing Arts presents, Once on this Island, the theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid.”  The eight-time Tony nominated Broadway musical is based on the Novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy.  Directed by Jenn Abreu-Grechika and presented by the Academy’s, “Audition Only Group” this energetic dance-driven production will be presented at Music Showcase at 402 Oakfield Drive in Brandon.  The show, staring Michelle Magruder as Ti Moune and Christian Meany as Daniel, is completed by a lively cast of Islanders and Gods.  Shows are scheduled for Friday, June 3 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, June 5 at 2:00 pm.  Ticket prices are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for senior & children. They can be purchased on-line at faopa.org or you can call 813-490-ARTS (2787) for more information.