A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS to Return to Playhouse Square, Produced by Karamu House
Karamu House's A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS, featuring hits by The Temptations, The Supremes, and more, will return to the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square for a second year.
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BUT I CAN! to Open WBTT's Young Artist Program Season Featuring Charlotte Corporan
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present BUT I CAN!, an original showcase by Charlotte Corporan, blending live music, dance, and personal storytelling as part of the fourteenth year of its Young Artist Program.
SUMMON THE HEROES Concert to Honor 9/11's 25th Anniversary in Sarasota
Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present SUMMON THE HEROES, a benefit concert marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with proceeds supporting four local first responder charities.
SOPHISTICATED LADIES, BEEHIVE and More Set for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 'Rhapsodies of Rhythm' 2026-2027 Season
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 27th anniversary MainStage season includes SOPHISTICATED LADIES, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, BEEHIVE, and STEVIE: A STEVIE WONDER REVUE, with A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS as the holiday offering.
MARVIN: A MARVIN GAY REVUE to Open at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present MARVIN: A MARVIN GAYE REVUE, a new musical celebration of Marvin Gaye's catalog, directed by founder Nate Jacobs, featuring returning star Sheldon Rhoden at The Donelly Theatre in Sarasota.
JoAnna Ford Will Lead HEART WIDE OPEN at WBTT
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present classically trained soprano JoAnna Ford in a solo showcase blending jazz, soul, and storytelling about her return to the stage after a seven-year battle with sarcoidosis.
Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES Will Come to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present a limited black box run of Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES, a time-bending drama following two Black women across centuries, directed by Jim Weaver.
Review: LIES, SPELLS & OLD WIVES TALES at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
In a jubilant tribute to the influential women in our lives - our Mothers, Grandmothers, and Aunties - WBTT proudly introduces a fresh production by its very own founder and creative visionary, Nate Jacobs.
Photos: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Present World Premiere Musical Comedy LIES, SPELLS & OLD WIVES' TALES
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) will close its 2025-2026 “Soul Of A People” theatre season with “Lies, Spells & Old Wives’ Tales.
WBTT to Showcase Zion Thompson in Final Young Artist Program Event of the Season
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Zion Thompson in the final Young Artist Program showcase titled 'Ignite the Night (Watch Me Shine)' on March 15.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Unveils 2026-2027 Season Lineup
During its annual “Hush! Hush! Party” on February 23, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) announced its 2026-2027 theatre season of shows, with the theme “Rhapsodies of Rhythm.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to Present HOW I GOT OVER: A GOSPEL REVUE as Part of 2025–2026 Season
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present an updated version of the gospel musical HOW I GOT OVER: A GOSPEL REVUE, featuring a mix of traditional and popular gospel songs, from February 18 to March 29.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Artist Marta Myada To Present TAKING STAGE: SONGS OF MY JOURNEY
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey, a solo showcase by WBTT artist Marta Myada, on Sunday, January 25 at 7:30 p.
PARADISE BLUE Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will continue its 2025-2026 “Soul Of A People” theatre season with the haunting drama – one tempered with jazz and intrigue – “Paradise Blue.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy During Annual Performance
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will once again invite the community to celebrate the rich legacy of Dr.
WBTT Will Host A 'Weekend Of Soul' During The Holidays
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will offer a very special gift to the community: a Weekend of Soul, featuring the Soul Crooners and Sistas of Soul.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe To Present Brian L. Boyd In ENIGMA This December
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Brian L.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS Casting Announced at Playhouse Square
Karamu House will present A Motown Christmas at Playhouse Square from November 28 to December 14, 2025.
Arts Advocates Unveils December 2025 Events in Sarasota
Arts Advocates has announced its December 2025 programming, including guided tours at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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