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The Murray Theatre At Ruth Eckerd Hall Presents Hat Trick Theatre's THE THREE MUSKETEERS
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
xandre Dumas' timeless classic, The Three Musketeers, comes to life in the Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall with this new and fast-paced spin on a classic tale of intrigue, romance and adventure by Joe Winskye, Bianca Badia and Hat Trick Theatre. Full list of performance dates and times are noted below. Tickets are on sale now.
GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN at Raue Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
Experience a blast from the past with all the glam, bright colors and totally rad pop music of the 1980s at Raue Center For The Arts!  Singer-songwriters Lisa Rock and Sari Greenberg bring the sing-and-dance-along songs of the '80s to the stage with "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" at 8 p.m. on May 19, 2017.
THE FULL MONTY Coming to Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show. The powerhouse team of Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) cooks up an aggressive crowd-pleaser that both entertains and grabs your heart.
Asolo Rep IllumiNation Panel for THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY to Feature Sarasota Ladies Arm Wrestling and Hip-Hop Artist
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
The second season of Asolo Rep's IllumiNation Series concludes on April 18 with a performance and panel discussion event, focusing on the theatre's current production of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY. Kristoffer Diaz's Pulitzer-Prize nominated play is a no holds barred look at identity and ethnicity, using the wrestling ring as an allegory for the political and cultural arena of America today. IllumiNation is a series of performances and events promoting cross-cultural conversations in the community. 
BWW Review: BEATSVILLE: THE BEATNIK MUSICAL at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - April 13, 2017
Bebop Jazz Meets Musical Theatre in Asolo's World Premiere, Beatsville: A Beatnik Musical
KINKY BOOTS Comes to the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2017
2013 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the smash-hit musical brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper for eight performances.
Theatre Odyssey Returns with Annual Twelfth Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2017
Theatre Odyssey returns with its annual Ten-Minute Play Festival and competition.
BWW Review: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by Carolan Trbovich - April 07, 2017
Kristin Chenoweth Radiates Elegance in an Intimate Evening
BWW Review: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by Carolan Trbovich - April 05, 2017
Hot flash! Menopause The Musical Brings Audience To Their Feet!
Van Wezel Announces Broadway, Classical & Dance Subscriptions for 2017-18
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2017
As our remarkable '16-'17 season draws to an end, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is elated to announce its upcoming 2017-2018 Broadway, Dance and Classical series!
BWW Review: BO-NITA at Urbanite Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - April 03, 2017
Must see performance by Terri Weagant in Urbanite Theatre's Production of Bo-Nita!
BWW Review: GIRL GROUPS THE 60'S EXPLOSION at Westcoast Black Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - March 31, 2017
Girl Groups The 60's Explosion Wows Sarasota Sold Out Audiences
VIDEO: Regional Premiere of BLOOD BROTHERS at Venice Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2017
Venice Theatre will present the dramatic musical Blood Brothers opening Thursday, March 30, 2017 running through Sunday, April 23, 2017. This gripping story by British playwright Willy Russell (also known for Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) concerns twin brothers who are separated at birth, with one raised in wealth and the other in poverty.
World Premiere of Tony Nominee Glenn Slater and Wendy Wilf's BEATSVILLE Opens this May at Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2017
Dig this: Asolo Rep will proudly present the world premiere of BEATSVILLE: The Beatnik Musical, a co-production with Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. BEATSVILLE has a book by Glenn Slater, a Grammy winner (Disney's Tangled), and Academy Award (Tangled), Emmy (ABC's Galavant), Golden Globe (Tangled) and three-time Tony Award nominee (School of Rock, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid), and the co-creator of Disney's worldwide smash hit Tangled.
Alton Brown Brings Science, Music, and Food to the Stage at Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2017
???????Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown brings Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, April 20th, 2017 at 8PM.
BWW Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by Carolan Trbovich - March 27, 2017
Chicago Comes to Sarasota!
Stanley Tucci And Rosanna Arquette To Attend The 2017 Sarasota Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2017
The Sarasota Film Festival today announced that Academy Award nominated Stanley Tucci and Emmy Award nominated Rosanna Arquette will attend the 2017 festival, which takes place from March 31st to April 9th. It also announced a $5,000 cash prize for the winner of the Narrative Competition Award presented by Sam Slater & Burn Later Productions.
Join Van Wezel Center at UNDER THE STREETLAMP
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2017
Under the Streetlamp featuring former leading cast members of hit Broadway musicals including Jersey Boys,comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, April 18 at 8PM. Under the Streetlamp is a celebration of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook covering the 1950s through the 1970s. The show features tight harmonies and slick dance moves that take audiences back to an era of sharkskin suits, flashy cars and martini shakers. A flashback to a time when, on hot summer nights, people would gather under a streetlamp to sing their favorite rock and roll songs.
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2017
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training caps its 2016-17 season with William Shakespeare's whimsical classic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, performed outdoors on the stunning grounds of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Directed by Jonathan Epstein, the production previews on Tuesday, April 11 at 8pm with a special 'Pay What You Can Performance,' offering tickets at whatever price patrons can afford when purchased the day of the performance, at a minimum of $3 per seat. The show officially opens on Wednesday, April 12 at 8pm, and runs through Saturday, April 29. Performances will run Tuesday through Saturday.
Evelyn Christina Tonn In CHICAGO Coming to the Van Wezel
by Carolan Trbovich - March 21, 2017
Sarasotan, Evelyn Christina Tonn Comes to the Van Wezel in Chicago the Musical
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory Proudly Announce their 2017-18 Seasons
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2017
On Monday, March 20, 2017, Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training proudly announced their 2017-18 seasons in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
Asolo Rep Presents its Annual Documentary Theatre Project FACES OF CHANGE 2017
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
 Asolo Rep proudly presents its annual documentary theatre project: FACES OF CHANGE.  FACES OF CHANGE collects stories, personal experiences, and interviews from community members of diverse backgrounds, which are assembled in an original script. The project culminates in free public readings followed by post-show discussions. The central question of this season's project is: Racially-motivated violence is more visible today than ever. How do we respond, and how can we take action where we live?
RAIN to Play Entirety of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Album at Van Wezel Center
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album with  Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, April 8 at 8PM.
Neil Sedaka Brings His Bevy of Talent to Sarasota 
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017
???????Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, author - these are just a few of the titles that can used to describe Neil Sedaka, who will be playing the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, April 7th at 8 PM.
Diana Ross Returns to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
???????Living Legend Diana Ross returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 17 at 10AM.

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