Central Park Performing Arts Center Unveils Two Electrifying Performances in 2024 

The Central Park Performing Arts Center (CPPAC) is thrilled to reveal the latest sensational additions to its stellar 2024 lineup! Join us for an unforgettable evening with the incredible talents of Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Additionally, mark your calendars for the groundbreaking spectacle “The Evolution of Drag,” set to enthrall audiences on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Secure your tickets now for these remarkable shows, available at LargoArts.com or by phone at 727-587-6793. Don’t miss your chance to experience these phenomenal performances!
Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken

Sunday, Jan 28, at 7 pm
 $59.50-$74.50 Reserved Stadium Style Seating

Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, the dynamic duo known for their standout performances on the second season of FOX’s American Idol in 2003, are set to reunite for “Twenty: The Tour.” Celebrating two decades of music that defined their Idol journey, this pitch-perfect show promises an unforgettable evening filled with iconic tunes. From Clay’s soul-stirring rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to Ruben’s heartfelt single “Flying Without Wings,” audiences can expect a night of nostalgia, talent, and the unique charm that made these artists household names.

Thrilled to join forces after twenty years, Ruben & Clay invite fans to relive the magic that catapulted them to stardom. Emerging from relative obscurity in their Southern hometowns, this unlikely pair played a pivotal role in the success of American Idol, propelling it to the top of the Nielsen ratings and cementing its status as a television phenomenon.

Don’t miss the chance to witness this historic reunion as Ruben & Clay take the stage, delivering a musical journey that spans two decades and showcases their enduring star power.

The Evolution of Drag: Drag Through the Decades

Saturday, April 20, at 8 pm
$19.50-$34.50 Reserved Stadium Seating
Renowned Glamazon and drag performer/producer, Daphne Ferraro, a recent resident of Largo, presents her sensational multimedia drag extravaganza, “The Evolution of Drag,” for one unforgettable night. Combining comedy, dance productions, pop culture, history, and dazzling drag costuming, this immersive show invites audiences on a unique voyage through 11 decades, all seen through the captivating perspective of a seven-foot-tall drag queen.

Known for its sold-out success in multiple Florida venues, “The Evolution of Drag” has garnered a cult-like following over the past 15 years. Ferraro, joined by 10 of Central Florida’s beloved drag performers and two male leads, promises a night of laughter and awe-inspiring performances that will leave the audience dancing in the aisles.

Encouraging a glamorous display of heavy makeup, wigs, boas, and sequins, the cast includes Daphne Ferraro, Chi Chi LaLique, Jocelyn Summers, Kathryn Nevets, Kenya Black, Conundrum, April Fresh, Jaeda Fuentes, The Lady Janet, Imani Valentino, Rick O’Shea, and Just Jarrod.

Don’t miss this dazzling showcase of drag excellence, where Ferraro and her talented ensemble redefine the art of drag through the ages.

Please note, the show contains adult content.

About the Central Park Performing Arts Center

The Central Park Performing Arts Center is a multi-purpose facility featuring the 443-seat Tonne Playhouse, a 200-person Parkview Room, and the Historic Largo Feed Store, which holds 100. The Center promotes and encourages performing arts among the Tampa Bay community, hosting a variety of national, regional, and local artists and groups. Each space is fully equipped to rent for corporate functions, company meetings, receptions, and special events. For more information, visit LargoArts.com.  For more perfroming arts at CPPAC click here.

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