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Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Asolo Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2021-2022 season with the thrilling rock musical that started it all – HAIR. With a Grammy Award-winning score by Gerome Radni (book/lyrics), James Rado (book/lyrics) and Galt MacDermot (music), HAIR marks Asolo Rep's highly anticipated and triumphant return to the indoor stage.

CHICKEN & BISCUITS, the new comedy written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston, made its Broadway debut just last night, October 10, at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street.) The limited engagement runs through Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Single tickets for the shows in Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2021-2022 season will go on sale to the public on Monday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ends its run at The Muny tonight, August 18. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes with music supervision by Sinai Tabak and music direction by Valerie Gebert. Lee Wilkins serves as the associate director and choreographer.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers runs at The Muny through August 18! Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes with music supervision by Sinai Tabak and music direction by Valerie Gebert. 

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ compete cast includes Kendra Kassebaum (Milly Bradon), Edward Watts (Adam Pontipee), Kyle Coffman (Frank), Leslie Donna Flesner (Dorcas), Shonica Gooden (Sarah), Garett Hawe (Ephraim), Sarah Meahl (Ruth), Harris Milgrim (Benjamin), and more.

Sarah Meahl took over our Instagram on August 12 to take our followers behind the scenes at The Muny's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the third show of the theatre's 103rd season.

Sarah Meahl is taking over our Instagram today, August 12 to take our followers behind the scenes at The Muny's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the third show of the theatre's 103rd season.

BroadwayWorld has a first look at rehearsals for The Muny's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the third show of the theatre's 103rd season. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers runs August 12 - 18.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is based on the 1954 Academy Award winning film starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel.  In 1978, Powell and Keel starred in The Muny theatrical premiere of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Next week, St. Louis’ Kendra Kassebaum will star as Milly Bradon in the sixth Muny production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. On Broadway, Kendra has starred as Glinda in Wicked, and originated the roles of Janice in Come From Away and Sam in Leap of Faith. She was last seen at The Muny in Guys and Dolls playing Miss Adelaide in 2019. BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to sit down with Kendra and talk about her return to The Muny and her career on the stage.

The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the third show of the theatre’s 103rd season. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers runs August 12 – 18.

The Muny announced today the 12 extraordinary dancers and singers for its third show of its 103rd Season, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, August 12-18. Joining the previously announced Kendra Kassebaum (Milly Bradon) and Edward Watts (Adam Pontipee) are Raymond Baynard (Caleb), Colby Dezelick (Frank), and more.

Broadway Live Cinema Festival, the new film and live performance event honoring Broadway and movie musicals, has announced the lineup of artists set to perform live at the inaugural festival this summer at AMC Empire 25 Theater in Times Square (234 W 42nd St, NYC). 

Asolo Repertory Theatre announced its 2021-22 season today. Asolo Rep will kick off in November with a musical that will set the tone for the whole season with its message of exuberant hope and love for all humanity. The winter repertory season includes three incredible works that speak to family, community and love.

Asolo Rep closes its 2021 outdoor season with Ana Isabelle & Friends in Concert: Stand Back, Sarasota! Get a first look at the show in all new photos!

Asolo Rep will close its 2021 outdoor season with Ana Isabelle & Friends in Concert: Stand Back, Sarasota! The concert reunites some of the stars of the theatre's 2017 hit production of Evita. Directed by Broadway's Josh Rhodes, the concert previews April 15 &16, opens April 17 and runs thru April 24 on Asolo Rep's outdoor Terrace Stage, located on the front steps of the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

On this day in 2016, Bright Star, a new musical from Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, opened on Broadway starring Tony Award-nominee, Carmen Cusack. 

Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 

The season kicks off with Laura Osnes in Concert on February 5 and 6, with music direction by Fred Lassen.