Mary Bensel News

Photo Flash: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Hosts Usher Appreciation Party

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2017

Over 500 volunteer ushers were honored at the annual Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Usher Appreciation Party on May 10.

Van Wezel Announces Broadway, Classical & Dance Subscriptions for 2017-18

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2017

As our remarkable '16-'17 season draws to an end, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is elated to announce its upcoming 2017-2018 Broadway, Dance and Classical series!

MOVE – BEYOND – LIVE ON TOUR Performance Cancelled at Van Wezel

by A.A. Cristi — March 27, 2017

Regretfully, the Van Wezel must announce the cancellation of the highly-anticipated Julianne and Derek Hough: Move - Beyond - Live on Tour which was scheduled for May 14, due to an unavoidable professional conflict on Ms.

Disney's THE LION KING to Bring the Pride to the Van Wezel for 2018-19 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 30, 2016

Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel, has announced the Sarasota premiere of Disney's The Lion King at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall during the 2018/19 season.

KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN & More Slated for Van Wezel's 2016-17 Broadway Season; Classical & Dance Series Also Set

by Tyler Peterson — March 31, 2016

As one season draws to an end, another phenomenal one must begin! The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is elated to announce its 2016-2017 Broadway, Dance and Classical series.

Van Wezel to Welcome Sophia Loren, 3/31

by Tyler Peterson — March 11, 2016

?Synonymous with grace, beauty, and artistry, famed Italian movie star Sophia Loren graces the stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, March 31st at 8:00pm.

Josh Groban Coming to Van Wezel in February 2016

by Tyler Peterson — September 14, 2015

Spend A Very Special Evening with Josh Groban.

Van Wezel Wraps 45th Season

by Tyler Peterson — May 27, 2015

In an exciting recent announcement from Visit Sarasota County, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was ranked the #1 tourist attraction in Sarasota County during the January-March quarter.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY & More Set for Van Wezel's 2015-16 Broadway Season

by Tyler Peterson — March 30, 2015

Coming off a record-setting year, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2015-2016 Broadway Season continues to bring some of the most sought-after Broadway shows, as well as classic musicals that continue to excite and inspire generation after generation.

JERSEY BOYS Breaks Box Office Record at the Van Wezel

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2015

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall finishes a record setting streak with its week long engagement of Jersey Boys! After hosting 8 performances, the Van Wezel is ecstatic to report that it smashed patron attendance records and tallied up its largest grossing week in its forty five year history!

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Play the Van Wezel Tonight

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2015

In keeping with the 45-year tradition of bringing the most sought-after shows to the bayfront theatre, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall lands the extraordinary Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band to play the hall's 45th anniversary celebration tonight, February 24, 2015 at 8pm.

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band to Play the Van Wezel, 2/24

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2015

In keeping with the 45-year tradition of bringing the most sought-after shows to the bayfront theatre, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall lands the extraordinary Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band to play the hall's 45th anniversary celebration on February 24, 2015 at 8pm.

Van Wezel Adds Ringo Starr and Sarah McLachlan to 2014-15 Season

by Tyler Peterson — November 10, 2014

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2014-2015 season just got a lot brighter with the announcement of two of entertainments most beloved stars: Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band to celebrate the Van Wezel's 45th anniversary season on February 24 and Grammy, Billboard and Juno award winner Sarah Mc

Audra McDonald, Kathy Griffin, 'STARCATCHER', Itzak Perlman, Alvin Ailey and More Set for the Van Wezel's 2014-15 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 9, 2014

Once again crowned as the No.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Names Betsy Bender as New Director of Marketing

by Tyler Peterson — July 18, 2014

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is proud to welcome Betsy Bender as the new Director of Marketing.

CATHY RIGBY'S PETER PAN Cancelled in Florida

by Kelsey Denette — December 11, 2012

Cathy Rigby's Peter Pan February 19 and 20, 2013 engagement at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been canceled due to the shows inability to lock in a second stop on the Florida leg of the tour, after they lost their original dates for the latter half of the week.