Sarasota Theatre Newsroom

The Exchange will award $404,000 to 25 regionally based arts and cultural organizations and 10 high school and college students. Additionally, seven organizations are recipients of the recent Elizabeth Lindsay Arts in Education grant.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the return of the annual Sarasota Improv Festival, the premier Festival of its kind in the Southeastern United States.

For the first time since 2018, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will offer a summer show. The comedy, “Coconut Cake,” was written by Melda Beaty and recognized with the Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin Rolling World Premiere Award at the National (now International) Black Theatre Festival in 2022.

 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present its second annual Juneteenth Arts Festival on Sunday, June 16, from 12-6:30 p.m. WBTT will host numerous businesses, organizations and food vendors, screen short films by students from Ringling College of Art & Design, and present dance and live music on an outdoor stage.

Black Violin celebrates 20 years with the BV20: Then & Now Tour. Catch their performance in Fort Myers on November 24, 2024. Tickets available starting Thursday.

Arts Advocates has announced that 10 Sarasota and Manatee county students have each been awarded $5,500 scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year.

A Brand-New Musical with Jazz-Infused Score

The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) announced that its annual Artful Lobster benefit will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 11:30am to 2pm.

What did our critic think of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre?

Angélica Castro and Marcela Vanegas, two accomplished performers, writers and directors, are unveiling their latest directorial endeavor, 'VOCES de la Maternidad (Voices of Motherhood),' a poignant exploration of motherhood within the Latino community in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Get a first look at the Theater Latté Da World Premiere Production of Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

Art Center Sarasota's annual regional, juried exhibition, BEYOND COMFORT, opens May 23. The exhibition, showcasing a diverse range of artistic styles, is juried by Virginia Shearer.

Urbanite Theatre’s milestone tenth season is set to close with the world premiere of OAK, directed by Mikael Burke (May 31-June 30, 2024).

Choral Artists of Sarasota announces Danielle La Senna as their new executive director, marking a new chapter in the organization's leadership.

WestCoast Black Theatre Troupe revives one of their most popular original shows, Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul. Created, adapted, and directed by WBTT’s founder, Nate Jacobs, Gaye’s story is told through the narration of his family and friends. Of course, peppered throughout is the enchanted music that made Marvin Gaye an icon and what continues to make him a legend. Originally written in 2011, this time around WBTT is more refined and developed.

Gather your loved ones for a day of free, family-friendly fun at Creative Liberties’ circus-themed Family Art Day on Saturday, May 25, 9:30 a.m.-noon, at 927 N. Lime Avenue, Sarasota.

Cast members Sasha Andreev and Curtis Bannister sit down with Composer and Lyricist Michael Holland and Book Writer David Simpatico to discuss their musical adaptation of Twelve Angry Men in the video here!

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off its Summer Cabaret Series with Rhinestone Cowgirls, a journey through all things country music, celebrating its evolution from humble beginnings to the giants of the music industry.

Budapest artist earns the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Embracing Our Differences exhibits, showcasing the power of diversity and inclusion in art.

Get ready for the return of SQUEAKY WHEEL FRINGE at the Cook Theatre in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Learn about the programming!

Join Arts Advocates in June 2024 for a series of events including an art talk celebrating Pride Month. Learn more about upcoming events and see how to purchase tickets!

IRTE will present The Lonely Death of L. Harris at Squeaky Wheel Fringe.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the launch of multiple initiatives this month through The Recovery Project aimed at utilizing the arts to combat addiction and promote recovery.  

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the winning plays of this year's annual youth playwriting competition. Now in its 33rd year, FST's WRITE A PLAY program is an arts-in-education initiative, providing students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its Summer Improv Season, running from June 1 through September 28. With five diverse shows, including its annual Fourth of July holiday musical, FST Improv is bringing Sarasota audiences a wide range of improvisational styles and performances this summer.