The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced the 2025–2026 season dates for its sixth annual Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens, a celebrated collaboration with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The principal cast has been revealed for the upcoming North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Sarasota Opera’s Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and General Director Richard Russell have announced several leadership updates and appointments to the company’s Board of Trustees.
Florida Studio Theatre's annual fundraising event, The Shindig, will take place in March.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced the recipients of its 2025 Artist Development Scholarships, awarding $2,000 each to eight students pursuing studies in the performing and visual arts.
Sarasota Opera has revealed casting for its 2025–2026 season, marking the company's 67th year and the centennial of the historic Sarasota Opera House.
Florida Studio Theatre will close its 2025 Summer Cabaret Series with A Band Called Honalee: A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary…and Friends, a vibrant celebration of American folk-rock classics.
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS.
Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) has received a $50,000 Empowering Arts Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, made possible through the Helen Hamilton Fund.
The first dates have been announced for the North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY.
Sarasota Opera has appointed Arthur Bosarge as its new Artistic Administrator.
The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September.
The Asolo Repertory Theatre has added a special “Pay What You Will” performance of its children’s show 'A Year with Frog and Toad.
Three years after Hurricane Ian devastated the main stage of Venice Theatre in 2022, a $25 million recovery campaign—largely supported by grants, government funds, and community donations—is nearing completion.
Photos have been released for the inaugural production of Asolo Rep's summer children's show, A Year With Frog and Toad.
In the nondescript convalescent center, a punishment is brewing for a teen experiencing growing pains.
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced its 2025–2026 season, themed “Soul Of A People.
Florida Studio Theatre will close out its summer season with DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, a high-octane farce by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon.
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The reimagined version of the Broadway musical Movin’ Out will shift to a future season.
'Too Darn Hot' is a fun and light musical experience created and performed by the dynamically talented Carole J Bufford.
Dingbat Theatre Project will present their new, comedic retelling of the world's first superhero, Hercules, opening their 2025-2026 6th MainStage Season.
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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/18-10/18) |
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The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle Urbanite Theatre (1/07-2/14) |
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Boz Scaggs Rhythm Review 2026 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/11-10/11) |
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The Vampire Circus Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/25-10/25) |
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Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford Urbanite Theatre (10/29-11/29) |
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Almighty Queen - A Tribute to Queen Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/27-10/27) |
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Neil Berg's The 70s: Long Live Rock 'N' Roll Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (11/12-11/12) |
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A Motown Revue with the Soul Sensations Manatee Performing Arts Center (2/09-2/13) |
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2026 Modern Works Festival Urbanite Theatre (9/17-9/27) |
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Old Time Sailors Manatee Performing Arts Center (11/17-11/17) |
