From Tampa to Broadway and Back: Alexis Carra
To Alexis Carra, Tampa has always been home. Even as she performed on the New York City Broadway stage, toured the world with award-winning shows, and ventured into a Hollywood career, Alexis always knew she’d return home.
Her Tampa roots run deep. Alexis is a born-and-raised, fourth-generation “Tampanian” of Spanish, Argentine, and Cuban descent. She comes from a family that’s proud to be a part of Tampa’s rich history. She attributes much of her career success to her education here in Tampa, too. Alexsis’ dance teachers, who started teaching her at just two years old, are still some of her closest mentors.
Through her hard work and studies as a young girl, Alexis was laying the foundation for an incredible career. Growing up, she spent summers studying in dance programs across the country like Alvin Ailey, Princeton Ballet, and Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Alexis eventually made her way to Yale University, where she studied theatre. She credits her education at Yale as a spectacular experience where her artistry grew even more. During her time there, she took a leave of absence to tour the world with the First National Broadway Company of Ann Reinking’s Tony Award-winning musical Fosse. After graduating, she jetted to New York City and launched her Broadway career, performing in shows like Wicked, Sweet Charity, Fame on 42nd Street, and The Pirate Queen.
Alexis then transitioned into her television and film career. She landed several guest appearances on shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Anger Management, Castle, NCIS, and CSI. Most recently, she had lead roles in the FX hit series, Fosse Verdon, and a hit Christmas movie on Disney+, Christmas Again.
Alexis recently performed at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center for their New Tampa Unplugged series which has been one of their most popular concert series since opening in 2023. They transform their theater into an intimate, living-room-style venue. With cabaret seating and a candlelight ambiance, it’s the perfect setting for an up-close, acoustic concert with some of Tampa Bay’s most notable artists—all at an affordable price, with tickets ranging from just $15 to $20.
For more information about NTPAC, visit NewTampaArtsCenter.org. You can stay updated on events and programs by following New Tampa Performing Arts Center on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @NewTampaPAC.
To learn more about Alexis visit https://www.alexiscarra.com/about-alexis-carra
Author – Keith Arsenault is the General Manager of the New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC). The center was created as a cultural centerpiece where the arts can be enjoyed, celebrated, and taught – enriching the lives of people in the community. NTPAC opened to the public in 2023 and is owned and operated by Hillsborough County as a function of Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation.
