Do It Today: Boston Pops, Boston Red Sox, David Brenner

by David Warner

Boston Pops. It’s a convergence of matinee idols at Ruth Eckerd tonight. Keith Lockhart is the heartthrob who conducts the Boston Pops Orchestra. His guest stars, Marin Mazzie and Jason Daniely (pictured), are a glamorous married couple with two of the best voices on Broadway, their combined credits ranging from Spamalot and Kiss Me, Kate to Curtains and The Full Monty. They’re also a recording and cabaret duo (they play Michael Feinstein’s club in NYC beginning Mar. 24), and for this gig they help the Pops salute Oscar- and Tony-winning music from the Golden Age of Hollywood and the classics of the Great White Way to the present. Mon., March 16, 8 p.m., Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, $60-$125, 727-791-7400.

Spring training. It’s a good day to check out the champs, present and former. The Red Sox are in Dunedin playing the Blue Jays; the Phillies come to Tampa to play the Yankees; and the Rays host the Pirates in Bradenton. Get your spring training info at mlb.com.

David Brenner w/Joe Bronzi. David Brenner once sat atop the mountain of stand-up comedy, or at least on the seat next to the mountain, a topical comedian with a sharp delivery who still holds the record for the most Tonight Show with Johnny Carson appearances: 158. A frequent guest on Howard Stern’s show on Sirius, he revealed last month that he’s been lying about his age for a half-century. Here’s a chance to catch a comedy giant who also happens to be engaged to figure skater Tai Babilonia. Joe Bronzi opens the show. Mon., March 16, 8 p.m. (doors at 6, dinner at 6:30), Show Palace Dinner Theatre (in collaboration with Ruth Eckerd Hall), 16128 U.S, 19, Hudson, $59 (includes buffet meal), 888-655-7479, showpalace.net. (Wayne Garcia)

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