BWW Review: A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS at Westcoast Black Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - December 04, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Triumphantly Stages A Motown Christmas
by Carolan Trbovich - December 04, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Triumphantly Stages A Motown Christmas
BWW Review: METROPOLITAN at Sarasota Ballet
by Carolan Trbovich - December 04, 2017
Sarasota Ballet Metropolitan
by Carolan Trbovich - December 04, 2017
Sarasota Ballet Metropolitan
CIRCUS: WANDERING CITY Comes to the Asolo Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2017
Circus: Wandering City, created by ETHEL in partnership with The John and Mable Ringling Museum and directed by Grant McDonald, is a full-evening, multi-media performance program inspired by the heroes behind the magic of the Big Top. Performed seamlessly, the work combines stunning images and films from the Ringling's unmatched archives, complex projection design, and original music composed by members of the quartet.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2017
Circus: Wandering City, created by ETHEL in partnership with The John and Mable Ringling Museum and directed by Grant McDonald, is a full-evening, multi-media performance program inspired by the heroes behind the magic of the Big Top. Performed seamlessly, the work combines stunning images and films from the Ringling's unmatched archives, complex projection design, and original music composed by members of the quartet.
Theatre Odyssey Announces Selected Plays And Auditions For Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Theatre Odyssey announces the eight plays selected for the Sixth Annual Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival and the auditions being held for the festival on Monday, December 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Center for Arts & Humanity, 1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Theatre Odyssey announces the eight plays selected for the Sixth Annual Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival and the auditions being held for the festival on Monday, December 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Center for Arts & Humanity, 1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
Florida Studio Theatre to Rock the Goldstein Cabaret with BLUE SUEDE SHOES
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre continues the 2017-18 Winter Cabaret season with Blue Suede Shoes, taking audiences back to the birth of rock and roll with legendary greats such as Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre continues the 2017-18 Winter Cabaret season with Blue Suede Shoes, taking audiences back to the birth of rock and roll with legendary greats such as Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley.
Take A Tropical Holiday with A CALYP-SOUL At The Players Centre
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Put a star on top of your palm tree and trade your egg nog for a pi a colada today, December 1, 2017 at 7:30pm, as The Players Centre presents steel pan artist John Patti in A Calyp-Soul Christmas.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Put a star on top of your palm tree and trade your egg nog for a pi a colada today, December 1, 2017 at 7:30pm, as The Players Centre presents steel pan artist John Patti in A Calyp-Soul Christmas.
BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Adds Show at the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Due to popular demand another performance of Buddy has been added to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall schedule today, December 1, 2017 at 8PM.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Due to popular demand another performance of Buddy has been added to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall schedule today, December 1, 2017 at 8PM.
BWW Review: FUN HOME at Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Carolan Trbovich - November 30, 2017
Fun Home is a coming-of-age musical about a lesbian and her repressed gay father, who teaches literature, manages the family funeral home and eventually commits suicide. The musical is based on the memoirs of writer/cartoonist Alison Bechdel. Bechdel's 2006 book and was adapted into a musical with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Jeanine Tesori.
by Carolan Trbovich - November 30, 2017
Fun Home is a coming-of-age musical about a lesbian and her repressed gay father, who teaches literature, manages the family funeral home and eventually commits suicide. The musical is based on the memoirs of writer/cartoonist Alison Bechdel. Bechdel's 2006 book and was adapted into a musical with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Jeanine Tesori.
Audience Favorite John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker Returns To The Sarasota Balle
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
Choreographed by Matthew Hart and designed by Peter Docherty, John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker is a full length family friendly ballet envisioned as a gift to the City of Sarasota. Sarasota, FL (November 30, 2017) The Sarasota Ballet's production of Matthew Hart's John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker entwines the history of John and Mable Ringling, and Sarasota's unique connection to the Circus with Hoffman's classic tale of The Nutcracker. Opening December 15 at the Van Wezel for three performances, the ballet is performed with a full orchestra the Sarasota Orchestra making it the only Nutcracker in the Sarasota Manatee area with live music.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
Choreographed by Matthew Hart and designed by Peter Docherty, John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker is a full length family friendly ballet envisioned as a gift to the City of Sarasota. Sarasota, FL (November 30, 2017) The Sarasota Ballet's production of Matthew Hart's John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker entwines the history of John and Mable Ringling, and Sarasota's unique connection to the Circus with Hoffman's classic tale of The Nutcracker. Opening December 15 at the Van Wezel for three performances, the ballet is performed with a full orchestra the Sarasota Orchestra making it the only Nutcracker in the Sarasota Manatee area with live music.
Legendary 5TH DIMENSION Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
Grammy Award Winning Legendary 5th Dimension is set to perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, January 15 at 8:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
Grammy Award Winning Legendary 5th Dimension is set to perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, January 15 at 8:00PM.
Handel's Messiah With A Gospel Twist - It's Too Hot To Handel!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
Add an electric spark to your holiday season with the return of the gospel version of Handel's Messiah. Shout 'Hallelujah' and get ready for a roof-raising performance!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
Add an electric spark to your holiday season with the return of the gospel version of Handel's Messiah. Shout 'Hallelujah' and get ready for a roof-raising performance!
Photo Flash: First Look at FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
Flowers for Algernon opens Today, November 30th, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the action below!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
Flowers for Algernon opens Today, November 30th, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the action below!
Florida Studio Theatre presents HEISENBERG by Simon Stephens
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
FST continues the 2017-18 Winter Mainstage Season with the unique and gripping storytelling of Heisenberg, by Simon Stephens. Heisenberg runs from December 13, 2017 through March 4, 2018 in the Keating Theatre. Subscriptions for all four Winter Mainstage shows can be purchased for as little as $59 by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting us online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
FST continues the 2017-18 Winter Mainstage Season with the unique and gripping storytelling of Heisenberg, by Simon Stephens. Heisenberg runs from December 13, 2017 through March 4, 2018 in the Keating Theatre. Subscriptions for all four Winter Mainstage shows can be purchased for as little as $59 by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting us online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Dave Koz Christmas Tour 11/29. Tickets Go on Sale This Saturday!
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour with special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White and for the first time, Selina Albright today, November 29 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 3 at noon.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour with special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White and for the first time, Selina Albright today, November 29 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 3 at noon.
Photo Flash: First Look at FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2017
Flowers for Algernon opens Thursday, November 30th, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the action below!
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2017
Flowers for Algernon opens Thursday, November 30th, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the action below!
Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli Come to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2017
Join Van Wezel for a special evening with Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli with their tribute to Nat King Cole at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, January 10 at 8PM.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2017
Join Van Wezel for a special evening with Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli with their tribute to Nat King Cole at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, January 10 at 8PM.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2017
Join us for A Night With Janis Joplin at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, January 8 at 8PM. A Night With Janis Joplin, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock & roll's greatest legends. The show features a remarkable cast performing such unforgettable songs as Me and Bobby McGee, Piece of My Heart, Mercedes Benz, Cry Baby and Summertime. Kelly McIntyre returns to the cast as Janis, after joining the show for the First National Tour in 2016.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2017
Join us for A Night With Janis Joplin at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, January 8 at 8PM. A Night With Janis Joplin, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock & roll's greatest legends. The show features a remarkable cast performing such unforgettable songs as Me and Bobby McGee, Piece of My Heart, Mercedes Benz, Cry Baby and Summertime. Kelly McIntyre returns to the cast as Janis, after joining the show for the First National Tour in 2016.
FST Welcomes Judge Charles E. Williams And Mrs. Gaele Barthold To Board Of Trustees
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Judge Charles E. Williams and Mrs. Gaele Barthold to its Board of Trustees. Both Williams and Barthold bring with them a wealth of knowledge, commitment, and passion for Florida Studio Theatre to this advisory team.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Judge Charles E. Williams and Mrs. Gaele Barthold to its Board of Trustees. Both Williams and Barthold bring with them a wealth of knowledge, commitment, and passion for Florida Studio Theatre to this advisory team.
Choral Artists of Sarasota are Joined By Local Choirs and Orchestral Musicians at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
On Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 7:30 PM at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Choral Artists of Sarasota are joined by Florida Festival Singers, State College of Florida Concert Choir, and the Manatee School for the Arts Chamber Choir.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
On Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 7:30 PM at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Choral Artists of Sarasota are joined by Florida Festival Singers, State College of Florida Concert Choir, and the Manatee School for the Arts Chamber Choir.
Review Roundup: What did the Critics Think of EVITA at Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017
Asolo Rep presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning masterpiece EVITA. Directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes (Broadway: Bright Star, It Shoulda Been You, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, First Date; West End: Carousel, Sweeney Todd; Asolo Rep: Guys and Dolls), the musical opens tomorrow, November 18, and runs through December 30 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017
Asolo Rep presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning masterpiece EVITA. Directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes (Broadway: Bright Star, It Shoulda Been You, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, First Date; West End: Carousel, Sweeney Todd; Asolo Rep: Guys and Dolls), the musical opens tomorrow, November 18, and runs through December 30 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Asolo Rep Announces 2017-18 IllumiNation Series
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
Asolo Rep proudly announces its 2017-18 IllumiNation Series, promoting cross-cultural conversations in the community. Held during select Wednesday and Saturday performances throughout the 2017-18 season, IllumiNation events begin one hour prior to curtain with a reception on the mezzanine, continue with the performance, and conclude with a free and open-to-the-public community conversation where audience members can further explore the topical and social issues that they have just seen played out on stage. Five-play and three-play ticket packages are available for the series.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
Asolo Rep proudly announces its 2017-18 IllumiNation Series, promoting cross-cultural conversations in the community. Held during select Wednesday and Saturday performances throughout the 2017-18 season, IllumiNation events begin one hour prior to curtain with a reception on the mezzanine, continue with the performance, and conclude with a free and open-to-the-public community conversation where audience members can further explore the topical and social issues that they have just seen played out on stage. Five-play and three-play ticket packages are available for the series.
Steve Solomon's CANNOLI, LATKES & GUILT to Bring Laughs to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
Funny-man Steve Solomon's brings his comedic show Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 8:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
Funny-man Steve Solomon's brings his comedic show Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 8:00PM.
BWW Review: EVITA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - November 20, 2017
Evita Triumphant At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - November 20, 2017
Evita Triumphant At Asolo Repertory Theatre
World Premiere Revue Salutes Cole Porter at Florida Rep
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
Florida Repertory Theatre's 20th Anniversary Season continues with the world premiere of Night and Day: Love Lost and Found through the Eyes of Cole Porter playing in the ArtStage Studio Theatre. Running from Dec. 22 to Feb. 25 with four nearly sold-out previews, Dec. 19 -22, Night and Day features 36 of the most beloved songs our time such as 'Anything Goes,' 'You're the Top,' 'I've Got you Under my Skin,' and the title song, 'Night and Day.' Priced at $55 for regular performances and $35 for previews, tickets are available at www.FloridaRep.org and through the box office at 239-332-4488. Seating is limited in the intimate 115-seat venue, and tickets are selling fast.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
Florida Repertory Theatre's 20th Anniversary Season continues with the world premiere of Night and Day: Love Lost and Found through the Eyes of Cole Porter playing in the ArtStage Studio Theatre. Running from Dec. 22 to Feb. 25 with four nearly sold-out previews, Dec. 19 -22, Night and Day features 36 of the most beloved songs our time such as 'Anything Goes,' 'You're the Top,' 'I've Got you Under my Skin,' and the title song, 'Night and Day.' Priced at $55 for regular performances and $35 for previews, tickets are available at www.FloridaRep.org and through the box office at 239-332-4488. Seating is limited in the intimate 115-seat venue, and tickets are selling fast.
BWW Review: LA TRAVIATA at Sarasota Opera
by Carolan Trbovich - November 20, 2017
Verdi's renowned La traviata, (The Fallen Woman), formerly titled Violetta after its tragic heroine, is beautifully cast and staged at Sarasota Opera. Story has it, inspired by a performance Verdi saw of Alexander Dumas fils's The Lady of the Camellias, he immediately started to pen La traviata. This is a wonderful opportunity to see one of Giuseppe Verdi's well know works by one of the most outstanding opera houses in the country.
by Carolan Trbovich - November 20, 2017
Verdi's renowned La traviata, (The Fallen Woman), formerly titled Violetta after its tragic heroine, is beautifully cast and staged at Sarasota Opera. Story has it, inspired by a performance Verdi saw of Alexander Dumas fils's The Lady of the Camellias, he immediately started to pen La traviata. This is a wonderful opportunity to see one of Giuseppe Verdi's well know works by one of the most outstanding opera houses in the country.
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