Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at Van Wezel
Following the story of The “Classic Five” Temptations, this 2017 musical brings to life the powerhouse group that we all know, love, and recognize.
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Review: BORN WITH TEETH at Asolo Reperatory Theater
Born with Teeth premiered in May 2022 and has been making the rounds! After their stint at Asolo Repertory Theater they are going on to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Florida Studio Theater
The Lehman Trilogy is a three-act play written by Italian playwright Stephano Massini.
Review: HADESTOWN at Van Wezel, A Mesmerizing Journey through Myth and Music
I have seen over 90 shows either on Broadway or as part of a Broadway Tour.
Review: A SOLDIER'S PLAY at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
A Soldier’s Play was originally performed off Broadway, opening in November 1981 through January 1983 after 468 performances.
Review: UGLY LIES THE BONE at Florida Studio Theater
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Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater
What did our critic think of INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater?
Review: THE CHER SHOW at Van Wezel
Cher, the pop-icon, diva, actress, fashion icon, winner of over 300+ awards, including an Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar, is now a Broadway Musical! “The Cher Show” tells the story of Cher’s 60-year boundary breaking career.
Review: SALUTE TO VIENNA at Van Wezel
What did our critic think of SALUTE TO VIENNA at Van Wezel? A cherished tradition, The Vienna New Year's Concert (Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker) is an annual concert of classical music performed by the Vienna Philharmonic on the morning of New Year's Day in Vienna, Austria.
Review: JOYFUL!JOYFUL! at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
What did our critic think of JOYFUL!JOYFUL! at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe? With their Christmas Card to the Sarasota Community, the WBTT encapsulates traditional and contemporary treasures of holiday music.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Florida Studio Theatre
Stars are awesome and they are stars for a reason, but this show was a reminder that theatrical experiences are ones that immerse you in a story and take your mind from the cares of the world if only for a moment.
Review: PRETTY WOMAN at VAN WEZEL
While it might not be on the top of your must-see list, if this cast comes to your town, it is a musical you will be glad you saw!
Review: CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Repertory Theatre
What did our critic think of CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Reperatory Theater?
Review: BEYOND THE VEIL at First Congregational Church
What did our critic think of BEYOND THE VEIL at First Congregational Church?
Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
This multi-award winning musical started running in the 1990’s off-Broadway and has been revived multiple times.
Review: NEWSIES at Rise Above
What did our critic think of NEWSIES at Rise Above? Rise Above Theater takes this show on in stride.
Review: CHICAGO at Loveland's Center Performing Arts Theatre
What did our critic think of CHICAGO at Loveland's Center Performing Arts Theatre?
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
Review: BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE At Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
What did our critic think of BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?
Review: WE ALL FALL DOWN at The Players Centre
What did our critic think of WE ALL FALL DOWN at The Players Centre? Who doesn't like a good Seder? The lovely gathering.
Review: COME ON, GET HAPPY! at Riveview Performing Arts Center
What did our critic think of COME ON, GET HAPPY! at Riveview Performing Arts Center?
Review: WICKED at Straz Center
What did our critic think of WICKED at Straz Center?
Review: DREAMGIRLS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
What did our critic think of DREAMGIRLS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?
Review: HEDY! THE LIFE & INVENTIONS OF HEDY LAMARR at Sarasota Jewish Theatre
What did our critic think of HEDY! THE LIFE & INVENTIONS OF HEDY LAMARR at Sarasota Jewish Theatre?
Review: CHICKEN & BISCUITS at Asolo Repertory Theatre
What did our critic think of CHICKEN & BISCUITS at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
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The Da Vinci Code Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/14-1/24) |
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ShaToby: Tributes to Shania Twain and Toby Keith Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/09-3/09) |
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The Last Romance Florida Studio Theatre (7/22-8/16) |
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Dog Mom Florida Studio Theatre (6/24-8/02) |
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Leanne Morgan Pensacola Bay Center (9/05-9/05) |
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Out of Bounds Florida Studio Theatre (8/08-9/19) |
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Black Bastard Urbanite Theatre (6/03-6/27) |
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Anastasia Manatee Performing Arts Center (12/03-12/13) |
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Almighty Queen - A Tribute to Queen Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/27-10/27) |
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Stevie: A Stevie Wonder Revue Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (4/21-5/30) |