The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
The Pops Orchestra's 'It's the Pits!' summer camp will have middle and high school musicians perform as the live pit orchestra for the Manatee Performing Arts Center's production of Disney's NEWSIES JR.
Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, announced that “South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors” is seeking nominations for up to eight additional Special Awards that will be presented at the 49th annual Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 16, at 7:30 p.
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Florida Studio Theatre announced additional performances of HONKY TONK ANGELS at its Gompertz Theatre in Sarasota due to popular demand, featuring hits like 'These Boots Are Made for Walking' and 'Stand by Your Man.
Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL.
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present MARVIN: A MARVIN GAYE REVUE, a new musical celebration of Marvin Gaye's catalog, directed by founder Nate Jacobs, featuring returning star Sheldon Rhoden at The Donelly Theatre in Sarasota.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
'HONKY TONK ANGELS' is simply a delightful and heartwarming production that cleverly weaves together a mix of old and new songs.
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Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced dates for two upcoming benefit events: the Artful Lobster on Manasota Key and the Greenfield Prize Dinner in Sarasota, honoring theater with a $35,000 national commission.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, featuring six productions exploring survival, identity, and memory, including regional premieres and a school tour of I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 announced an $11.
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Appropriate Manatee Performing Arts Center (2/18-2/28) |
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Anastasia Manatee Performing Arts Center (12/03-12/13) |
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The Last Romance Florida Studio Theatre (7/22-8/16) |
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The Phil Collins Story Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (11/05-11/05) |
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Black Bastard Urbanite Theatre (6/03-6/27) |
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A Motown Revue with the Soul Sensations Manatee Performing Arts Center (2/09-2/13) |
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Dear Evan Hansen Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/22-11/01) |
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Forgotten Broadway Florida Studio Theatre (7/31-8/01) |
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A Motown Christmas Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (12/02-1/03) |
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"Woodstock 69" Richey Suncoast Theatre (8/15-8/15) |
