Florida Studio Theatre Will Honor Winners of 2026 Young Playwrights Festival
Florida Studio Theatre announced the winners of its 2026 Young Playwrights Festival, selected from over 5,000 submissions.
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The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Welcomes Katherine Baloff As Director Of Competitions & Community Experiences
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announced Katherine Baloff as its new director of competitions & community experiences.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Gets $5,000 Grant for Holocaust Education Program
Sarasota Jewish Theatre received a $5,000 grant from Manatee Community Foundation to fund school performances of I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY, a play based on children interned at the Terezin concentration camp during WWII.
Sarasota Orchestra Sets 2026–2027 Season With Masterworks, Pops, and More
Sarasota Orchestra has announced its 2026–2027 season, titled IT’S BETTER LIVE.
Interview: Craig Allen Smith of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Van Wezel
Brace yourselves, Sarasota, because MRS.
Review: BIRTHDAY CANDLES at Florida Studio Theatre
FST’s Main stage theater production of BIRTHDAY CANDLES by Noah Haidle is like a rollercoaster ride through a century of life in just 90 minutes! Follow Ernestine Ashworth from age 17 to 107 as she bakes her way through love, loss, and the pursuit of purpose.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Hit Improv Acts Will Return To Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre will host a summer improv lineup beginning April 24, featuring returning acts S@!#ZPROBE, FORGOTTEN BROADWAY, and DAD'S GARAGE, as the Sarasota Improv Festival takes a hiatus due to construction.
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Asolo Rep, Florida Studio Theatre And Van Wezel To Host Free Backstage Sarasota Trolley Tour
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present Backstage Sarasota: A Theatre Trolley Tour, a free family event on April 18, 2026, marking their first shared arts collaboration.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More Lead Florida's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
Sarasota Opera House Marks 100 Years with Concert, Gala & Film Screening
Sarasota Opera will mark the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House with a weekend of events on April 11 and 12, including a concert, a dinner celebration, and a free film screening.
Photos: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Present World Premiere Musical Comedy LIES, SPELLS & OLD WIVES' TALES
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) will close its 2025-2026 “Soul Of A People” theatre season with “Lies, Spells & Old Wives’ Tales.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Extends at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that A Night with Janis Joplin, a concert-style celebration of the legendary singer and the artists who inspired her, has been extended again by audience demand.
Buffet, Bernstein, and Bond Will Be Performed at the Sarasota Orchestra in April
This April, the Sarasota Orchestra will feature symphonic masterworks, pops favorites, and an outdoor concert experience, from Mahler's soaring Fifth Symphony to the iconic themes of James Bond and the laid-back sounds of Parrots & Palms.
New Hermitage Spring Programs Will Feature Michael R. Jackson, and More
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced two new Hermitage programs.
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT Tour Coming to Cities Nationwide This Fall
Ghostbusters in Concert, a live concert experience of the classic film, is coming to performing arts centers with live orchestras across the country this fall, with stops in Seattle, Las Vegas, New York, and more.
The Sarasota Concert Association Reveals 2026–27 Great Performers Series
The Sarasota Concert Association has announced its 2026–27 season, featuring five pianists and violinist Midori.
Sarasota Opera Will Host Opera At The Bay Screenings This April and May
SARASOTA OPERA will partner with The Bay to offer free screenings of mainstage opera performances from the 2026 winter season.
Fifth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
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Divas of the 70s & 80s Tribute Richey Suncoast Theatre (8/29-8/29) |
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Dear Evan Hansen Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/22-11/01) |
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Blank Space - The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (11/13-11/13) |
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ShaToby: Tributes to Shania Twain and Toby Keith Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/09-3/09) |
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Anastasia Manatee Performing Arts Center (12/03-12/13) |
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Appropriate Manatee Performing Arts Center (2/18-2/28) |
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Richey Suncoast Theatre Announces, "The Greatest Showman" Summer Intensive for Teens Richey Suncoast Theatre (7/27-7/31) |
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Larger Than Life: The Definitive Boy Band Tribute Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/26-1/26) |
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Dog Mom Florida Studio Theatre (6/24-8/02) |
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Out of Bounds Florida Studio Theatre (8/08-9/19) |