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Idina Menzel to Perform at Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
After releasing her fifth solo studio album idina. last fall, Tony Award -winning superstar Idina Menzel announced today that she will head out on a 50+ city global spring & summer tour, making her Sarasota debut at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 8PM.
BWW Review: Jason Robert Brown's 13: THE MUSICAL Soars at the Manatee Performing Arts Center
by Peter Nason - January 16, 2017
With its lively teenage cast, it's funny, bawdy, and edgy, with a meaning that connects not just with teens, but with adults who remember the days of pimples and virginity pledges.
Twyla Tharp Brings 15th Anniversary Tour to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
???????Master Choreographer Twyla Tharp brings her Fiftieth Anniversary Tour to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, February 15 at 8PM.
Neil Berg Returns With 108 Years Of Broadway 
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
Neil Berg returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall with his annual celebration of Broadway's greatest songs on Tuesday, February 14 for two performances at 2PM & 8PM.
The Philadelphia Orchestra to Perform at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2017
The world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra will perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 8PM.
Renowned Classical Musician Itzhak Perlman Returns to Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2017
Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, February 7 at 8PM.
Theatre Odyssey Announces New Initiative ON THE ROAD
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2017
Theatre Odyssey is excited to announce our initiative, On the Road.
National Holiday Theatre Presents Alan Brasington's THE POEM OF MY LIFE
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2016
In response to continuing requests, National Holiday Theatre presents encores of Alan Brasington's autobiographical The Poem Of My Life. Performances will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 24 and 25, at the STARLITE ROOM, 1001 Cocoanut Ave. (corner of 10th Street), Sarasota, FL, at 7:30pm.
Johnny Mathis Brings the Romance to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2016
Columbia Records' longest-signed recording artist Johnny Mathis brings The Voice of Romance Tour 2017 to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, January 29th at 7PM.
Asolo Rep Presents THE ORIGINALIST Opening on Inauguration Day
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
Asolo Rep continues its winter rep season and the fifth and final year of its American Character Project with THE ORIGINALIST, Charles MacArthur Award-winner John Strand's gripping political masterpiece that spotlights the late polarizing judicial titan, Justice Antonin Scalia.
Gladys Knight Brings Soul Power to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
Seven-time Grammy-winner the 'Empress of Soul' Gladys Knight returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, January 28 at 8PM.
Kenny Rogers' Last Tour at Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2016
Grammy Award-winning superstar and Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers  brings his Final World Tour: The Gambler's Last Deal to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, January 27 at 8PM. 
RIVERDANCE Dances to the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2016
The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance-The 20th Anniversary World Tour at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, January 24 at 8PM and Wednesday, January 25 at 2PM and 8PM.
Julianne & Derek Hough 'Move-Beyond-Live On Tour' at Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
Following the sold-out successes of both the 2014 inaugural run and a fan-demanded sophomore run in 2015, Move Live on Tour, powerhouse duo Julianne & Derek Hough are back and better than ever in 2017 with an all-new experience - Move - Beyond - Live On Tour.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Swings to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis bring their signature sound to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, January 19 at 8PM.
Mind-Blowing Magic With Adam Trent at Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016
Representing a new generation of magicians, Adam Trent takes the stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, January 22 at 7PM.
Florida Studio Theatre Presents STALKING THE BOGEYMAN
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016
FST's Stage III series opens with Stalking The Bogeyman, adapted by Markus Potter and David Holthouse. Based on true events, this chilling drama is the first production in the return of Florida Studio Theatre's Stage III Series.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces Final Extension of Million Dollar Quartet
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016
Studio Theatre is pleased to announce the final extension of Million Dollar Quartet through January 15 in the Gompertz Theatre. This explosive and energetic production brings audiences up close to some of music's biggest icons, before they were stars. Subscriptions are still available to see four shows for as little as $59.
Engelbert Humperdinck Returns to Romance Sarasota
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016
International legend Engelbert Humperdinck takes the stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 8 PM with his 50th Anniversary Tour - The Legend Continues.
SaraSolo Festival 2017 Returns to Sarasota for Third Season
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016
The 2017 SaraSolo Festival, the third annual celebration of theatre and solo artists returns to Sarasota over two weekends, January 28 & 29 and February 4 & 5, 2017. As one of Sarasota's newest and most exciting arts festivals, performances are again at Sarasota's Pioneer Park historic site venue, the Crocker Memorial Church, 1260 12th Street, Sarasota FL 34236.
Van Wezel Receives Harry Sudakoff Grant
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is thankful for a recent $25,000 grant awarded to the Hall by the Harry Sudakoff Foundation. The grant has in-part enabled the hall to purchase a new Yamaha CL5 digital audio mixing console along with a new digital audio network. The upgrade replaces a decade-old analog console and brings the hall's sound booth and Front-of-house mix position up to date with some of the latest in digital audio capabilities and technology.

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