Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
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Sarasota Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
HONKY TONK ANGELS Adds Performances at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre announced additional performances of HONKY TONK ANGELS at its Gompertz Theatre in Sarasota due to popular demand, featuring hits like 'These Boots Are Made for Walking' and 'Stand by Your Man.
Urbanite Theatre to Launch Season 13 With New Lineup of Productions
Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL.
LADY DISDAIN & More Lead Florida's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows
Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
MARVIN: A MARVIN GAY REVUE to Open at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present MARVIN: A MARVIN GAYE REVUE, a new musical celebration of Marvin Gaye's catalog, directed by founder Nate Jacobs, featuring returning star Sheldon Rhoden at The Donelly Theatre in Sarasota.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Review: HONKY TONK ANGEL'S at Florida Studio Theatre
'HONKY TONK ANGELS' is simply a delightful and heartwarming production that cleverly weaves together a mix of old and new songs.
Review: WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at Urbanite Theatre
What did our critic think of WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at Urbanite Theatre?
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Hermitage Artist Retreat to Host Artful Lobster Benefit and Greenfield Prize Dinner
The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced dates for two upcoming benefit events: the Artful Lobster on Manasota Key and the Greenfield Prize Dinner in Sarasota, honoring theater with a $35,000 national commission.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Announces 2026–27 Season
Sarasota Jewish Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, featuring six productions exploring survival, identity, and memory, including regional premieres and a school tour of I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Review: LEAVING ON A JET PLANE at Florida Studio Theatre
This delightful cabaret is a musical time machine, whisking audiences away to the golden era of the 1960s with its favorite tunes that evoke a sense of innocent nostalgia.
Arts Advocates Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to 10 Sarasota-Area Students
Arts Advocates has awarded 10 Sarasota and Manatee county students $5,000 scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year, supporting emerging artists studying disciplines ranging from musical theater and violin performance to architecture, and more.
Applications Now Open For Sarasota Orchestra's Harmony Gallery
Sarasota Orchestra opened applications for its Harmony Gallery, inviting two-dimensional artists from Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties to exhibit at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center during the upcoming concert season.
HONKY TONK ANGELS Will Kick Off Summer Mainstage Season at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre will open its 2026 Summer Mainstage series with HONKY TONK ANGELS, a country music celebration featuring hits like 'Stand by Your Man' and 'Harper Valley PTA,' directed by FST Associate Artist Ben Liebert.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Sarasota Orchestra Receives $11.7M Gift
Sarasota Orchestra announced an $11.
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.
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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) |