Clay Aiken (L) and Ruben Studdard, who play Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, Florida on Jan. 28, 2024. Credit: Photo via rubenandclay / Instagram

Clay Aiken, a 45-year-old performer-slash-politician, is more than his Broadway experience with “American Idol” alum Ruben Studdard, you know.

Aiken also appeared in “Spamalot” as everyone’s favorite chickenshit, Sir Robin. It would definitely be a treat to see the “Apprentice” contestant (who despises Donald Trump) back in New York—now that the Monty Python musical is back on Broadway—but in the meantime, his gig with Studdard will consist of soft rock covers, and surely a few anecdotes about their 20-year friendship.

Tickets to see Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard play Largo’s Central Park Performing Arts Center (105 Central Park Dr. ) on Sunday, Jan. 28 start at $59.50. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.

This article appears in Jan 25-31, 2024.