Michael Raver News

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will honor Carole Kleinberg, founder and artistic director, on March 31, 11:30 a.m., during a luncheon at Michael's On East in Sarasota. This special event will bring together friends, colleagues, family, and community members to celebrate Kleinberg's impact on Sarasota's theater scene as she heads toward retirement on August 31.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present REMEMBER THIS: THE LESSON OF JAN KARSKI at The Sarasota Players. The production stars Michael Raver as Jan Karski in the solo play by Clark Young and Derek Goldman. See photos of the production.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski,” by Clark Young and Derek Goldman, from February 4 to February 15, and the Be A Theatre Maven program for this play on February 6.

Believe it or not, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is being presented for the first time at the Westport Country Playhouse.

Westport Country Playhouse is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest through November 15, 2025. Check out video highlights from the production.

Westport Country Playhouse presents Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest from October 28–November 15, 2025, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson. Check out photos of the production.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on “The Importance of Oscar Wilde” on Sunday, November 2, following the 3 p.m. performance of Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.

There probably isn’t a theatergoer who hasn’t already seen Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Ernest.

Westport Country Playhouse will present Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest from October 28 through November 15, 2025. Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre has announced its 2025-2026 season and honored to celebrate Howard Millman’s profound impact on the theatre community by dedicating the season to his memory.

See photos of Joshua Harmon’s “Bad Jews,” directed by Gus Kaikkonen. The play is a roller coaster ride of laugh-out-loud humor and childish rivalry as three adult grandchildren spar over an heirloom their grandfather carried hidden throughout the Holocaust.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) will present Joshua Harmon's dark comedy “Bad Jews” from April 30 to May 11, and the Be A Theatre Maven program for this play on May 2, at The Sarasota Players.

Lost in Yonkers is a poignant drama by Neil Simon that captures the complexities of family life in 1940s New York, being presented at Sarasota Jewish Theatre. Check out photos of the production here!

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present Neil Simon's “Lost in Yonkers” from March 19 to March 30, and the Be A Theatre Maven program for this play on March 21.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present a virtual reading of REMEMBER THIS: THE LESSON OF JAN KARSKI. Learn how to watch!

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will  present Mark Harelik's “The Immigrant,” based on a true story, as its closing play of the 2023-24 season.