Season tickets are on sale now. CLICK HERE for more details on the 2007-08 season, and to purchase season tickets.

The 07-08 Season will feature four musicals that were carefully chosen based on their diverse nature and broad appeal. The production, the Tony-nominated musical comedy THE WEDDING SINGER, will open the inaugural season October 30-November 4, 2007. Following that, THE TEN TENORS, Australia's hugely-popular singing export that just marked an enormously successful engagement in Palm Beach, will dazzle audiences with their musical virtuosity December 11-16, 2007. Britishj stage and screen legend Michael York ("Cabaret," "Austin Powers") will start in a magnificent new production Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT, February 12-17, 2008. Rounding out the line-up in spring 2008 is the first natioinal tour of SWEENEY TODD, Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece featuring innovative, Tony Award-winning direction by John Doyle.

Season tickets to Broadway Across America - St. Petersburg are on sale now and can be purchased online or by calling 866-698-7469. Season ticket prices range from $135 to $306, with Patron Club seating ranging from $443 to $506. Each touring production will play a total of eight performances over a one-week period. The performance schedule for each show is as follows: Tuesdays - Thursdays at 7:30 pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Tickets to individual shows are not available at this time.

On Saturday, November 4, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, the general public is invited to the Mahaffey Theater for "Take Your Seat," an opportunity to rediscover the beautifully renovated theater and sample the very best seats in the house. When attendees find their "perfect seats," they can purchase a season subscription right on the spot during the event. Complimentary food and beverages will be served and fun prizes will be awarded.

"We are delighted to bring Broadway back across the Bay to the wonderful city of St. Petersburg," said David Anderson, President and COO of Live Nation - Theatrical. "After seeing firsthand the numerous enhancements that the Mahaffey Theater has undergone, coupled with a thriving, arts-friendly community, it wasn't a hard decision to make. It's refreshing to take part in the rebirth of this great city and partner with such a progressive administration."

Broadway Across America presents first-rate touring Broadway shows, family productions and other live theatrical events throughout a network of 51 North American cities. A leader in subscription series programs and group ticketing, Broadway Across America is dedicated to creating memorable and accessible experiences for all guests, selling over 5 million tickets to over 3,000 performances each year. Broadway Across America is a division of Live Nation (NYSE: LYV), a leading live event and venue management company focused on creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and fans. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

Live Nation is currently in its final year of presenting Broadway Across America - Tampa Bay in a partnership with the Tammpa bay Performing Arts Center. The two organizations will continue to present touring Broadway shows separate from each other and at different theatrical venues. Florida Theatrical Association, Live Nation's non-profit presenting partner in five Florida cities, will also end its association with the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center at that time and join Live nation in St. Petersburg. Florida Theatrical Association is a non-profit civic organization with a volunteer board of trustees established to ensure the continued presentation of quality touring Broadway productions and the promotion of arts education throughout the state of Florida. For more information about Florida Theatrical Association's various educational offerings, visit www.floridatheatrical.org.

"We are proud to welcome Broadway back to St. Petersburg," said Mayor Rick Baker. "Live Nation's arrival to the Mahaffey Theater will be another cultural asset of the Progress Energy Center for the Arts, soon to be joined by a new Dali Museum and the headquarters of the Florida Orchestra. St. Petersburg has become one of the most active cultural districts in the southeast United States."

St. Petersburg is Florida's fourth largest city with more than 250,000 residents. One of the most vibrant arts destinations in the southeast, it is located in the heart of the largest metropolitan market in the state. St. Petersburg's diverse cultural ameneities include the Progress Energy Center for the arts, home of the Mahaffey Theater and the florida Orchestra, seven downtown museums, including the world famous Dali Museum, more than two dozen local art galleries, and additional performing arts venues including the Palladium, the acclaimed American stage resident professional theater and the Coliseum. These cultural assets are found along St. Petersburg's beautiful waterfront entertainment district, a pedestrian-friendly downtown area that includes favorite attractions such as the Pier and Sunken Gardens; major league professional baseball with the Devil Rays; shopping at Bay Walk; the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg; a year-round calendar of 1,000 special events each year; and more than 100 eateries, restaurants and nightspots.

The Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts is St. Petersburg's cultural jewel on the bay. A 2,030-seat performing arts center located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, the newly-renovated facility features breathtaking ballroom spaces and dramatic lobby areas overlooking the Tampa Bay waterfront. Visit www.mahaffeytheater.com for more information. The Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts is managed by SMG. Headquartered in Philadelphia, SMG provides facility services to 195 venues, in 41 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada and Europe, and controls over 7 million entertainment seats worldwide. For more information visit www.smgworld.com.

"Progress Energy is a long time supporter of the arts as a stimulator of economic vitality in the communities we serve," said jeff Lyash, President and CEO of Progress Energy Florida. "We are delighted to be part of the effort that is bringing Broadway Across America - St. Petersburg to the Progress Energy Center for the Arts."

Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Progess Energy (NYSE: PGN), provides electricity and related services to more than 1.6 million customers in Florida. The company is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, and serves a territory encompassing more than 20,000 square miles, including the cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater, as well as the Central Florida area surrounding Orlando. Progress Energy is the 2006 recipient of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Award, the industry's highest honor, in recognition of its operation excellence. In 2005, the company also received the prestigious J.D. Pwer and Associates Founder's Award for dedication, commitment and sustained improvement in customer service. For more information about Progress Energy, visit the company's website at www.progress-energy.com.

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