The biggest hall would seat between 2,500 and 2,700 people, comparable to the 2,610-seats in the largest theater at Tampa’s Straz Center for the Performing Arts. The Van Wezel currently seats 1,741.

Presented in alphabetical order, here are the seven best spots to eat, drink and stay near the Van Wezel and The Bay. Also, keep in mind, that while Mattison’s pre-show dining inside the hall ...

After attending two performances at the Van Wezel, I decided not to return. While appreciating some of the internal design of the building, I found the seating ... view that he is the cause ...

Spaces will be pre-arranged and marked by Van Wezel staff. Table seating for up to 4 guests is available for $100 per table. "Burgers on the Bay" crafted by Mattison's (hamburgers, cheeseburgers ...

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation recently announced that the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall ... side but no center aisle (continental seating was the next big thing in theater design ...