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The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Premiere
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with its first live shows, revealing the Top 30 performers in both age groups.
Watch the Premiere of Next On Stage: Season 6
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Asolo Repertory Theatre Appoints Juliana Han Witt as Director of Development
Asolo Repertory Theatre has named Juliana Han Witt its new Director of Development, beginning November 14.
Arts Advocates Unveils December 2025 Events in Sarasota
Arts Advocates has announced its December 2025 programming, including guided tours at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Review: LUCKY STIFF at Florida Studio Theatre
What did our critic think of LUCKY STIFF at Florida Studio Theatre?
Photos: The Hermitage Raises Over $450,000 At 17TH ANNUAL ARTFUL LOBSTER
The Hermitage Artist Retreat raised more than $450,000 at its 17th annual Artful Lobster fundraiser on November 8, 2025, supporting its artist residency program on Manasota Key.
BLACK NATIVITY - REIMAGINED Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre This Month
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – once again – invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with “Black Nativity – Reimagined,” an inspirational gospel musical originally penned by poet/playwright Langston Hughes.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat Welcomes Tiffany Colli-Moon As New Programs Director
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced Tiffany Colli-Moon as its new Programs Director, following a national search led by TOC Arts Partners.
Hermitage Artist Retreat to Host New Program THE FANTASY OF REALITY
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present a new program, The Fantasy of Reality, featuring celebrated author and Hermitage Fellow Joseph Earl Thomas on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Bookstore1 in downtown Sarasota.
Tyler Mount to Host Rise Above Performing Arts Masquerade Gala
Rise Above Performing Arts will present its 2nd Annual Masquerade Gala, an elegant evening celebrating the transformative power of the performing arts.
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota To Present Two December Programs Featuring Young Concert Artists
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will spotlight the artistry of Young Concert Artists (YCA) in two December performances that bring together rising classical musicians and acclaimed alumni of the prestigious organization.
Video: Catching Up on All the Latest at Asolo Repertory Theatre
What's new at Asolo Rep? A whole lot, actually! In just days, the award-winning theatre begins performances for Come From Away (November 12-December 28) and soon after, All Is Calm (December 3-19).
Review: MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA at Urbanite
Under the sure-handed direction of Summer Wallace, the production becomes a stirring meditation on parenthood, identity, and the monsters—both real and imagined—that shape us.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL North American Tour Will Open in Rochester in Fall 2026
BOOP! The Musical will embark on a North American Tour, opening for its 50-week run in Rochester, NY at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre.
Florida Studio Theatre to Celebrate the Holidays With DECK THE HALLS
Florida Studio Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with Deck the Halls, an interactive production celebrating the spirit of the season, created by Sarah Durham and Caroline Saldivar with musical arrangements by Jim Prosser.
Just One Week Left to Vote for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
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BWW Q&A: Carla Woods Talks COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Come from Away tells the inspiring true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001.
Sarasota Youth Opera to Present BRUNDIBÁR, A TALE OF COURAGE AND COMMUNITY
Sarasota Youth Opera will present Brundibár, composed by Hans Krása with a libretto by Adolf Hoffmeister, on November 8–9, 2025, at the Sarasota Opera House.
Photos: Meet the Cast of COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo Repertory Theatre has released first look photos of the cast of COME FROM AWAY, launching the 2025–26 season with performances November 12–December 28, 2025.
COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Florida's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
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Tony-Nominated Broadway Star Betsy Wolfe to Headline the Hermitage's 17 Annual ARTFUL LOBSTER
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced that Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe (Waitress, & Juliet, Death Becomes Her) will headline the 17th annual Artful Lobster: An Outdoor Celebration on Saturday, November 8, from 11:30 a.
Sarasota Concert Association Welcomes New Board President Charlie Berardesco
The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA) has announced that Charlie Berardesco has been elected board president, succeeding Joy McIntyre, who will remain on the board as immediate past president.
THREE PIANOS Comes to Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre will produce Three Pianos, an original revue created by Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah Durham, with musical arrangements by Jim Prosser.
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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) |