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.
Sarasota Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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.
Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep
Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.
Review: MARIE AND ROSETTA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo's new presentation of 'MARIE AND ROSETTA' is a delightful celebration of the powerhouse women who shaped musical history.
Georgia Teacher Freddie Hendricks Will Receive 2026 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education
Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theatre teacher at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Ga.
BWW Q&A: Noa Barenblat Talks FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting a fresh take on the beloved musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, with a company of actor-musicians bringing the world of Anatevka to life through both performance and live music-making on stage.
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: A FOLK JOURNEY Will Open 2026 Summer Season at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre will open its summer season with LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: A FOLK JOURNEY, a cabaret featuring songs from Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, and John Denver, running in FST's Goldstein Cabaret in Sarasota.
Photos: MARIE & ROSETTA At Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo Repertory Theatre has shared production photos of its regional premiere of MARIE AND ROSETTA, written by George Brant and directed by E.
Florida Studio Theatre Receives $10,000 Grant to Support WRITE A PLAY Program
Florida Studio Theatre received a $10,000 grant from the Manatee Community Foundation to fund its WRITE A PLAY program, a year-round arts education initiative that has served over one million students since 1991.
Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota Appoints Inaugural Marketing Director
The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota announced Elyza Wylder-Wilcox as its inaugural Director of Marketing and Communications, a newly created role focused on audience engagement and community outreach.
Sam Beam and Lindsey Ferrentino Join Hermitage Beach Program
Grammy-nominated Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) and Broadway playwright Lindsey Ferrentino will appear at the Hermitage Artist Retreat's beachfront 'Script & Song' program, as the retreat also celebrates a Pulitzer Prize win for a Hermitage-born production.
Lifeline Productions Names Susan Steinkamp Hanus as CEO, Will Luera as Producing Artistic Director
Lifeline Productions announced Susan Steinkamp Hanus as Managing Director/CEO and Will Luera as Producing Artistic Director, expanding the Sarasota-based theater company's leadership to support its mental health-focused mission.
Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES Will Come to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present a limited black box run of Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES, a time-bending drama following two Black women across centuries, directed by Jim Weaver.
WHO IS EARTHA MAE? Will Come to Urbanite Theatre
Urbanite Theatre will present WHO IS EARTHA MAE?, a solo work created and performed by Jade Wheeler, at its Sarasota venue.
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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) |