Arts Advocates Reveals January 2026 Event Lineup
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of January events, which includes a Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tour, a Talkback Tuesday with Peter Tush, and more.
Sarasota Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Sarasota Opera Announces Departure Of Longtime Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi
Sarasota Opera has announced that Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, has decided to leave the company at the end of his current contract in May 2026.
COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Florida's Top Holiday Theatre Shows
Orlando Picks for December 2025 IncludeFlorida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Will Lead North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY
The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will star stage veterans Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby and Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan.
How To Support Over 200 Non-Profit Theatres on Giving Tuesday
BroadwayWorld is sharing our Giving Tuesday Regional Theatre Database, a resource to connect theater lovers with nonprofit theaters nationwide, for the second year in a row.
Mainstage Production LUCKY STIFF Extended at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre's opening Winter Mainstage production, Lucky Stiff, has been extended.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 10 of Next On Stage: Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Review: THE AMISH PROJECT at Venice Theatre
The Amish Project at Venice Theatre is a profoundly moving piece of theatrical storytelling—one that asks its audience not merely to witness but to listen.
FST Extends Cabaret Shows FEELING GOOD and THREE PIANOS
By popular demand, Florida Studio Theatre is extending two hit Winter Cabaret productions: Feeling Good will now run through February 2026, and Three Pianos will now run through April 2026.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to Launch New Website After Participating In Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Digital Accelerator Program
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) will unveil a new organizational website after completing the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program.
ALL IS CALM Returns to Asolo Rep
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida’s premier professional theatre, has announced the cast for ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups.
Review: THREE PIANOS at Florida Studio Theatre
Imagine yourself grabbing a chair, ordering a few drinks, and preparing for an evening filled with catchy tunes that will elevate your spirits and have you harmonizing along with the crowd.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Adds Family Event, World Premiere, And Baroque Guest Artist To Spring 2026 Lineup
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will expand its spring programming with a free family-friendly event at The Bay on March 15, followed by the world premiere of Roger Zare’s Gamma for string quartet on April 12.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo's 67th Season Opener, 'Come From Away,' creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for all who attend.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to Perform in Sarasota This Winter
Recognized as the U.
A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS to be Presented at Dingbat Theatre Project
Dingbat Theatre Project will present an original theatrical experience, A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas, based on A.
A TAILOR NEAR ME to be Presented at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre is inviting audiences to share in a story of humor and humanity with the southeastern premiere of A Tailor Near Me, a tender tale of self-discovery and fresh starts.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards.
Rolling World Premiere of ADVICE Comes to Florida Rep
Florida Repertory Theatre will present “Advice,” a new comedy by Brent Askari making its National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere.
Josephine Phoenix One-Woman Show BETWEEN COCONUTS AND CONCRETE Comes to Sarasota Jewish Theatre
Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present Josephine Phoenix in her one-woman show “Between Coconuts and Concrete,” in January at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals 2025–2026 Youngblood Playwrights Cohort
Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced ten new members for its 2025–2026 season.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe To Present Brian L. Boyd In ENIGMA This December
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Brian L.
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/08-4/18) |
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BEEHIVE – The 60s Musical Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (3/03-4/11) |
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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/18-10/18) |
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The Phil Collins Story Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (11/05-11/05) |
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Appropriate Manatee Performing Arts Center (2/18-2/28) |
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Legacy: Motown & More! Florida Studio Theatre (8/04-10/04) |
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Blank Space - The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (11/13-11/13) |
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Boz Scaggs Rhythm Review 2026 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/11-10/11) |
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Arsenic and Old Lace Manatee Performing Arts Center (9/03-9/13) |
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The Vampire Circus Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/25-10/25) |