The latest theatre news from Sarasota — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Florida Studio Theatre announced a second extension for its hit summer cabaret LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: A FOLK JOURNEY, featuring music by John Denver, Simon & Garfunkel, and more, now running longer at FST's Goldstein Cabaret in Sarasota.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre announced three plays selected from over 150 submissions nationwide for its Newish Jewish Play Reading Series, held at The Sarasota Players.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
'DOG MOM' is a delightfully clever and whimsical tale penned by Tate Elizabeth Hanyak.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced four Florida public school arts teachers as recipients of its 2026 STARs residency program, now in its sixteenth year, in partnership with the Florida Alliance for Arts Education.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 27th anniversary MainStage season includes SOPHISTICATED LADIES, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, BEEHIVE, and STEVIE: A STEVIE WONDER REVUE, with A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS as the holiday offering.
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P.
Florida Studio Theatre will present Songbirds of the Seventies: From Woodstock to Soft Rock, a cabaret tribute to artists like Stevie Nicks, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell, running in FST's Court Cabaret in Sarasota.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
A new national tour production of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, based on the beloved movie classic that launched Julia Roberts’ career, will launch in September 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota will serve as Premier Sponsor and featured performers at Fireworks on the Lake - America 250, an annual Independence Day event at Nathan Benderson Park drawing more than 15,000 attendees.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
Florida Studio Theatre will stage DOG MOM, a new comedy by Tate Elizabeth Hanyok, as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere.
Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the cast and creative team for THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION, with eight actors portraying more than 35 characters in the Sarasota production directed by Cat Brindisi.
'LADY DISDAIN', the Rolling World Premiere, by Lauren Gunderson is a romantic comedy play that cleverly infuses a modern and feminist twist into Shakespeare's classic 'Much Ado About Nothing.
New works are the lifeblood of the theatre.
Lady Disdain at Asolo Rep Enemies.
All new photos have been released from Asolo Repertory Theatre's Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels.
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A Motown Christmas Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (12/02-1/03) |
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Guys and Dolls Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/22-5/02) |
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Almighty Queen - A Tribute to Queen Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/27-10/27) |
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Liverpool Live: A Tribute to the Beatles Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/27-4/27) |
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Alice By Heart Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/04-3/14) |
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Neil Berg's The 70s: Long Live Rock 'N' Roll Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (11/12-11/12) |
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Legacy: Motown & More! Florida Studio Theatre (8/04-10/04) |
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Paddy O'Furniture Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/16-3/16) |
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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/18-10/18) |
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Black Bastard Urbanite Theatre (6/03-6/27) |
