FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE, INC
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

Welcome to Francis Wilson Playhouse! It was during this time that Francis Wilson was well known as a celebrity on Broadway. He had the urge to entertain, had a preference for comedy – as most of us do – and having begun his career in Philadelphia as an entertainer back in the middle 1800′s, his experience on the stage was extensive. With all his seventy one years of promoting quality stage performances, Francis Wilson’s greatest contribution to theatre took place in 1935 in Clearwater on the bay – THE FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE. And then with great civic pride, the Playhouse had its opening night on January 7, 1935. For over 88 years, Francis Wilson Playhouse has been the premier venue for amazing Broadway-style productions, featuring some of the best talent in the Tampa Bay Area. All of our actors, technicians, backstage crew members are volunteers! Our mission is to bring the community together for a common goal – produce incredible theatre! Smash Hit Productions Francis Wilson Playhouse has been fortunate to be the first venue to produce shows directly from Broadway for sold out audiences! Don’t miss this one of a kind Summer Special Show as only Francis Wilson Playhouse can present! Our large talented cast will take you back to the days of Vaudeville for a nostalgic evening of old fashioned entertainment! Sing along with old favorites! Laugh along with classic comic routines! Cheer along our excitingly executed dance numbers and Salute our Red White and Blue Patriotic Finale! It’s the perfect cure for the Summertime Blues… don’t miss this unique celebration of family entertainment! Welcome to the new Francis Wilson Playhouse Website! After 8 years, our website has gotten a complete overhaul! We are excited for the amazing new and innovative changes coming to our theatre! Don’t miss this one of a kind Summer Special Show as only Francis Wilson Playhouse can present! Our large talented cast will take you back to the days of Vaudeville for a nostalgic evening of old fashioned entertainment! Sing along with old favorites! Laugh along with classic comic routines! Cheer along our excitingly executed dance numbers and Salute our Red White and Blue Patriotic Finale!