Sarasota Orchestra Receives $11.7M Gift
Sarasota Orchestra announced an $11.
Sarasota Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Spotlight: MARIE AND ROSETTA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo Rep's Marie and Rosetta Now On Stage
Schmidt Vocal Arts Will Present Fifth Annual National High School Vocal Competition
Schmidt Vocal Arts announced 58 teen singers advancing to the semifinals of its fifth annual National Vocal Competition, held in partnership with Sarasota Opera at the Sarasota Opera House in Florida.
JoAnna Ford Will Lead HEART WIDE OPEN at WBTT
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present classically trained soprano JoAnna Ford in a solo showcase blending jazz, soul, and storytelling about her return to the stage after a seven-year battle with sarcoidosis.
Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep
Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.
Review: MARIE AND ROSETTA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo's new presentation of 'MARIE AND ROSETTA' is a delightful celebration of the powerhouse women who shaped musical history.
Georgia Teacher Freddie Hendricks Will Receive 2026 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education
Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theatre teacher at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Ga.
BWW Q&A: Noa Barenblat Talks FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting a fresh take on the beloved musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, with a company of actor-musicians bringing the world of Anatevka to life through both performance and live music-making on stage.
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: A FOLK JOURNEY Will Open 2026 Summer Season at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre will open its summer season with LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: A FOLK JOURNEY, a cabaret featuring songs from Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, and John Denver, running in FST's Goldstein Cabaret in Sarasota.
Photos: MARIE & ROSETTA At Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo Repertory Theatre has shared production photos of its regional premiere of MARIE AND ROSETTA, written by George Brant and directed by E.
Florida Studio Theatre Receives $10,000 Grant to Support WRITE A PLAY Program
Florida Studio Theatre received a $10,000 grant from the Manatee Community Foundation to fund its WRITE A PLAY program, a year-round arts education initiative that has served over one million students since 1991.
Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota Appoints Inaugural Marketing Director
The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota announced Elyza Wylder-Wilcox as its inaugural Director of Marketing and Communications, a newly created role focused on audience engagement and community outreach.
Sam Beam and Lindsey Ferrentino Join Hermitage Beach Program
Grammy-nominated Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) and Broadway playwright Lindsey Ferrentino will appear at the Hermitage Artist Retreat's beachfront 'Script & Song' program, as the retreat also celebrates a Pulitzer Prize win for a Hermitage-born production.
Lifeline Productions Names Susan Steinkamp Hanus as CEO, Will Luera as Producing Artistic Director
Lifeline Productions announced Susan Steinkamp Hanus as Managing Director/CEO and Will Luera as Producing Artistic Director, expanding the Sarasota-based theater company's leadership to support its mental health-focused mission.
Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES Will Come to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present a limited black box run of Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES, a time-bending drama following two Black women across centuries, directed by Jim Weaver.
WHO IS EARTHA MAE? Will Come to Urbanite Theatre
Urbanite Theatre will present WHO IS EARTHA MAE?, a solo work created and performed by Jade Wheeler, at its Sarasota venue.
Interview: Judith Owen Discusses New Album 'Suit Yourself'
Coming to The Cutting Room in NY, NY and Glazer Hall in Palm Beach FL, Judith Owen releases her newest album 'SUIT YOURSELF'.
Florida Studio Theatre Reveals Leadership Restructure Ahead of McGillicuddy Arts Plaza Expansion
Florida Studio Theatre announced a leadership evolution as it prepares for the McGillicuddy Arts Plaza expansion, with Richard Hopkins and Rebecca Hopkins assuming new executive roles while a national search begins for an Artistic Director and Managing Director.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
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Liverpool Live: A Tribute to the Beatles Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/27-4/27) |
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The Vampire Circus Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/25-10/25) |
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Old Time Sailors Manatee Performing Arts Center (11/17-11/17) |
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Dear Evan Hansen Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/22-11/01) |
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Alice By Heart Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/04-3/14) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/31-10/31) |
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ShaToby: Tributes to Shania Twain and Toby Keith Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/09-3/09) |
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Guys and Dolls Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/22-5/02) |
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/17-10/17) |
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Ghostbusters in Concert Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/29-10/29) |