Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Van Wezel
From the very first moment the lights went down, this production of Meredith Willson's beloved classic made it clear it was going to be something special.
Sarasota Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Charisse Pearlina Weston Honored at 2026 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Gala
Visual artist Charisse Pearlina Weston was honored at the 18th Hermitage Greenfield Prize celebration, raising over $400,000, with performances by Tony nominee Will Swenson and Hermitage Fellow Britton Smith.
Arts Advocates Reveals May 2026 Events Including Beth Arthur Celebration and Scholarship Luncheon
Arts Advocates will present a series of May 2026 events in Sarasota, including a celebration with centenarian Sarasota Art Colony artist Beth Arthur and an annual scholarship luncheon awarding $50,000 to 10 students.
Review: NEIL BERG'S 100 YEARS OF HOLLYWOOD at Van Wezel
Neil Berg, is a man of many hats in the entertainment world! From dazzling Hollywood to the grand stages of Broadway, he effortlessly dons the role of musician, composer, lyricist, and producer.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Florida Studio Theatre Receives $4,000 Grant to Stage Student-Written Plays
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has received a $4,000 grant from theatre works! to support this year's anthology of student-written plays, The Pirate Ship and the Sea Monster & Other Winning Plays.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre’s Community Conversation Features Three Playwrights From SJT’s 2026 Season
Sarasota Jewish Theatre hosts its annual Community Conversation on April 22 at Sarasota Art Museum, featuring playwrights from all three 2026 Howard Millman Performance Series productions participating via Zoom.
Photos: First Look at CHERRY DOCS By David Gow at Sarasota Jewish Theatre
You can now get a first look at production photos of Sarasota Jewish Theatre’s Cherry Docs, David Gow’s gripping courtroom drama directed by Diane Cepeda.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Florida Studio Theatre Will Honor Winners of 2026 Young Playwrights Festival
Florida Studio Theatre announced the winners of its 2026 Young Playwrights Festival, selected from over 5,000 submissions.
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Welcomes Katherine Baloff As Director Of Competitions & Community Experiences
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announced Katherine Baloff as its new director of competitions & community experiences.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Gets $5,000 Grant for Holocaust Education Program
Sarasota Jewish Theatre received a $5,000 grant from Manatee Community Foundation to fund school performances of I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY, a play based on children interned at the Terezin concentration camp during WWII.
Sarasota Orchestra Sets 2026–2027 Season With Masterworks, Pops, and More
Sarasota Orchestra has announced its 2026–2027 season, titled IT’S BETTER LIVE.
Interview: Craig Allen Smith of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Van Wezel
Brace yourselves, Sarasota, because MRS.
Review: BIRTHDAY CANDLES at Florida Studio Theatre
FST’s Main stage theater production of BIRTHDAY CANDLES by Noah Haidle is like a rollercoaster ride through a century of life in just 90 minutes! Follow Ernestine Ashworth from age 17 to 107 as she bakes her way through love, loss, and the pursuit of purpose.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Hit Improv Acts Will Return To Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre will host a summer improv lineup beginning April 24, featuring returning acts S@!#ZPROBE, FORGOTTEN BROADWAY, and DAD'S GARAGE, as the Sarasota Improv Festival takes a hiatus due to construction.
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Asolo Rep, Florida Studio Theatre And Van Wezel To Host Free Backstage Sarasota Trolley Tour
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present Backstage Sarasota: A Theatre Trolley Tour, a free family event on April 18, 2026, marking their first shared arts collaboration.
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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) |