The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Juilliard-trained violinist Emi Ferguson will return to Sarasota to perform at the Crosby Alumni Music Series, hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat, showcasing her renowned musical talents.
The Sarasota Players’ production of Annie is a bright, big-hearted reminder of why this musical has endured for nearly half a century.
Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, a man of many thoughts and a trusty tape recorder as his companion, finds himself contemplating his presidential ranking in the solitude of his home office.
Before the show begins, as the narrator amusingly suggests that you might require psychological assistance post-viewing, the lights suddenly dim and the anticipation in the air grows.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present two concerts in February in addition to its 30th anniversary gala celebration.
Asolo Repertory Theatre will be presenting Primary Trust-a deceptively ordinary story about the extraordinary courage it takes to open oneself to friendship, change, and hope.
Florida Studio Theatre will produce the southeastern premiere of The Blue-Sky Boys, written by Deborah Brevoort.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced new February 2026 programs featuring award-winning artists across theater, music, comedy, and literature.
Arts Advocates has announced its February lineup of events, including a free presentation on Sarasota Art Colony painter Eugene White.
Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski,” by Clark Young and Derek Goldman, from February 4 to February 15, and the Be A Theatre Maven program for this play on February 6.
Florida Studio Theatre has shared new details for its annual fundraising celebration, The Shindig, taking place Monday, March 2, 2026, in FST's Hegner Theatre Wing.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey, a solo showcase by WBTT artist Marta Myada, on Sunday, January 25 at 7:30 p.
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
Experience an evening like no other at the iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, January 11th and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of 'Tango After Dark.
Asolo Repertory Theatre will be presenting Primary Trust.
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for The Mirror Crack'd with performances January 21–March 14, 2026.
The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means – time for those beloved traditions to come alive! One tradition that never fails to spread some cheer is heading out to see a Christmas show.
Florida Studio Theatre will inaugurate its 2026 Stage III series with the Florida premiere of Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, a powerful theatrical meditation on sacrifice and service.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will continue its 2025-2026 “Soul Of A People” theatre season with the haunting drama – one tempered with jazz and intrigue – “Paradise Blue.
Florida Studio Theatre's opening Winter Mainstage production, Lucky Stiff, has been extended for a final time.
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has received a $5,000 grant from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation in support of the theatre's flagship arts-in-education initiative, WRITE A PLAY.
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Legacy: Motown & More! Florida Studio Theatre (8/04-10/04) |
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Divas of the 70s & 80s Tribute Richey Suncoast Theatre (8/29-8/29) |
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/17-10/17) |
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Paddy O'Furniture Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/16-3/16) |
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The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle Urbanite Theatre (1/07-2/14) |
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Dear Evan Hansen Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/22-11/01) |
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The Vampire Circus Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/25-10/25) |
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ShaToby: Tributes to Shania Twain and Toby Keith Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/09-3/09) |
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Blank Space - The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (11/13-11/13) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/31-10/31) |
