SARASOTA THEATER REVIEWS

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. That experience is exactly what you will get if you go see FST’s rendition of this c...

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!...

What did our critic think of CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Reperatory Theater?...

What did our critic think of BEYOND THE VEIL at First Congregational Church?...

This multi-award winning musical started running in the 1990’s off-Broadway and has been revived multiple times. Once on This Island was nominated for 9 Tony Awards, winning in the category of Best Revival of a musical in 2018. Take note, as this musical is currently in development by Disney as a...

What did our critic think of NEWSIES at Rise Above? Rise Above Theater takes this show on in stride. There were many production choices that made this not just a night at the theater, but an experience! From being greeted at the door and ushered to our seats by the costumed cast, to the entire theat...

What did our critic think of CHICAGO at Loveland's Center Performing Arts Theatre?...

What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?...

What did our critic think of BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?...

What did our critic think of WE ALL FALL DOWN at The Players Centre? Who doesn't like a good Seder? The lovely gathering. The kosher wine. The heartfelt tradition. The kosher wine. The four questions. The kosher wine. The Culture Clash. The identity clash. The guilt. More wine, please....

What did our critic think of COME ON, GET HAPPY! at Riveview Performing Arts Center?...

What did our critic think of WICKED at Straz Center?...

What did our critic think of DREAMGIRLS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?...

What did our critic think of HEDY! THE LIFE & INVENTIONS OF HEDY LAMARR at Sarasota Jewish Theatre?...

What did our critic think of CHICKEN & BISCUITS at Asolo Repertory Theatre?...

What did our critic think of TOOTSIE THE COMEDY MUSICAL at Van Wezel?...

What did our critic think of MOMIX - ALICE at Van Wezel?...

What did our critic think of CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND at Van Wezel?...

What did our critic think of HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAYS at Riveview Performing Arts Center? The Pops Orchestra celebrates the holiday season with the Hollywood Holidays concert led by its imaginative and ever-entertaining music director, Dr. Robyn Bell. The long list of amazing holiday films is only surpass...

What did our critic think of MISS HOLMES at David S. & Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre?...

Saturday’s opening night crowd was all a buzz as they stepped into the halls of the Asolo Repertory Theatre for the opening of their 2022/2023 season. Their season opener being the stunningly beautiful, sexy, and haunting work of Kander & Ebb, and a production none other than Cabaret. This was my...

“The Burdens” should not be missed. If you love to text message, (and who doesn’t) this is the show for you....

Guys and Dolls is a musical featuring lyrics and music by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrow and Jo Swerling. The production follows the lives of New York’s underworld of guys who are cheats, gamblers and gangsters, and the dolls they love that make their lives even more complicated. It premiere...

What did our critic think of NEW YORK STATE OF MIND at Florida Studio Theatre?...

Let It Be is a great way to experience the classic songs of the Beatles! The Players Centre for the Performing Arts is continuing its 92nd season with the concert revue style musical, 'Let It Be.' Director, Sunny Smith, notes that the musical is 'the journey of Beatles songs through the turmoil of w...