Sarasota Theatre Newsroom

 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows.

Art Center Sarasota is once again encouraging young children and teens to set their inner artists free at its summertime art camps. Learn more about the camps here!

Creative Liberties Artist Studios and Gallery will continue its season's offerings with an all-packed March, starting with its House of Hues Pop Up Shop, February 29, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and March 1 and 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See the full lineup here!

Asolo Repertory Theatre will present a rendition of the classic thriller, DIAL M FOR MURDER, an intense cat-and-mouse game directed by Céline Rosenthal. 

Following the story of The “Classic Five” Temptations, this 2017 musical brings to life the powerhouse group that we all know, love, and recognize. From their origination in Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we are taken through how they each met, their personal afflictions and everything in between that tore the group apart.

Asolo Repertory Theatre is teaming with one of the world’s most produced playwrights, Ken Ludwig, for his newest play Lady Molly of Scotland Yard. Learn more about the partnership and about the new play!

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced two exhibitions opening at the Sarasota Art Museum in the spring of 2024, featuring a collective twelve Hermitage Fellows, including two past winners of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize.

The Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) and Key Chorale will come together again for an all-new production of Cirque des Voix®: Circus of the Voices, a one-of-a-kind performing arts experience.

After two delays due to COVID-19, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will finally bring to the stage the world-premiere musical, “Ruby.”

Arts Advocates is accepting scholarship applications through March 15, 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Embracing Our Differences recently named Christina Fraser as its director of operations. With an extensive background spanning the nonprofit, arts, and administrative sectors within the region, Fraser brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new role. 

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will present the Florida premiere of M*A*S*H writer Larry Gelbart's “Better Late,” a comedic riff on a December-December-December romance, March 13-21 at The Players Centre Studio.

World-renowned pianist Bruce Liu returns to perform on the Sarasota Concert Association's Great Performers Series on Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center. 

Soundbox Ventures continues its “Listen Hear” Salon Concerts at St. Boniface Episcopal Church with “Celebrating Ned Rorem” on March 8 at 7 p.m.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 25th season will be a celebration of “25 Years of Black Heritage.” During its 2024-2025 theatre season, WBTT will offer fan favorites as well as a brand-new world premiere show. Learn more about the lineup here!

Born with Teeth premiered in May 2022 and has been making the rounds! After their stint at Asolo Repertory Theater they are going on to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Born with Teeth has won a number of awards, including best new play and best actors from Houston’s Theater Awards and the Edgerton Foundation.

Choral Artists presents two dramatic choral works that reflect the upheaval of their times, including the Florida premiere of 'Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight' on March 10. Learn more here!

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents four concerts in March, all featuring emerging artists.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced a new program featuring returning Hermitage Fellow and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer James Whiteside. Learn more about the program and find out how to attend here!

 Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of March programs and events, including a special exhibit and sale of Highwaymen paintings, a member artist exhibit, a tour of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a jewelry-making workshop, and the monthly luncheon program at Sarasota Yacht Club.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Change to Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 5: Announcement of a change of soloist and programming for this week’s Masterworks concerts. Photography for Philippe Quint is available. Contact Emma Solloway for more information.

Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's 2024 'Global Issues' series continues this week with experts exploring topical issues at locations in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch.

The Lehman Trilogy is a three-act play written by Italian playwright Stephano Massini. The story follows the lives of the Lehman immigrant brothers, from their arrival in America to the famous collapse of their company in 2008, after being in business for 158 years. At the time, this was the largest commercial bank collapse in history.

Asolo Repertory Theatre's Education & Engagement team has announced a lineup of creative camps tailored for ages 6 to 14, set to captivate the summer season. Running from June 24-August 9., these weeklong sessions promise an immersive and dynamic experience for aspiring young artists.

 Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that UK-based playwright and Olivier Award-winning lyricist Chris Bush has been selected as the fourth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).