Sarasota Theatre Newsroom

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.

 The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced “Standing at the Beach’s Edge: London to Sarasota” on Friday, June 7 at 6:30pm, presented on the Hermitage Beach.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the launch of the Terrence McNally Recovery Commission, an initiative aimed at destigmatizing recovery through the power of storytelling.

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training has announced its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows.

Experience the thrill of the Summer Circus Spectacular at the Historic Asolo Theater from June 14 to August 17, 2024.

Experience the thrill of opera at the 3rd Annual National Finals of the Schmidt Vocal Competition, hosted by SARASOTA OPERA. Witness the future of opera as talented vocalists compete for the top spot.

Registration is open for the 2024 summer semester at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College, which offers noncredit educational opportunities for adults to pursue new interests, expand intellectual horizons, and enrich their lives.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the generous challenge gift from Ed and Susan Maier of $4,000,000 toward the Arts Plaza. Mr. and Mrs. Maier have  proposed that their challenge gift be used as a “one-to-one matching fund” to create a “circle  of friends” to name the Arts Plaza in honor of Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy. All pledges towards the “McGillicuddy Circle of Friends” received after April 1, 2024, will be matched.  

Watch as Jenny Kim-Godfrey, music director for 'Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical,' as she shares insights into incorporating music into this beloved play, her high school favorite.

Through humor, heartache, and poignant moments, the play explores vulnerability as a source of empowerment. Audiences are invited to reflect on their own lives and consider where they can reclaim agency.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2024 Summer Season, featuring a three-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced “Visualizing Culture” on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30pm, presented on the Hermitage Beach.

In numerous Latin American nations, 'sancocho' denotes a cherished traditional stew, boasting diverse interpretations across regions. Carolina Franco, producing artistic director of CreArte Latino, underscores its significance as emblematic of the rich fusion of cultures, rhythms, and flavors within Latino communities, symbolizing their ongoing adaptation and evolution.