Alaska Thunderf*ck and J. Harrison Ghee Will Lead OH, MARY! National Tour
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Alaska Thunderf*ck and Tony Award winner J.
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Hermitage Artist Retreat Names New Trustees for Upcoming Term
The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota County has elected four new trustees and named new honorary and emeritus trustees, along with two vice presidents joining continuing president Carole Crosby.
GROOVIN' IN THE GARDENS to Launch at Palma Sola Botanical Park
The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota and Palma Sola Botanical Park will present a new outdoor concert series in Bradenton, Florida, featuring live jazz from The Pops Orchestra's Jazz Combo.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT North American Tour Sets Cast
The full cast has been set for the North American leg of the world tour of Operation Mincemeat, which will launch in Providence this September.
SONGBIRDS OF THE SEVENTIES Will Extend at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the new cabaret Songbirds of the Seventies: From Woodstock to Soft Rock has been extended until September.
BUT I CAN! to Open WBTT's Young Artist Program Season Featuring Charlotte Corporan
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present BUT I CAN!, an original showcase by Charlotte Corporan, blending live music, dance, and personal storytelling as part of the fourteenth year of its Young Artist Program.
SUMMON THE HEROES Concert to Honor 9/11's 25th Anniversary in Sarasota
Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present SUMMON THE HEROES, a benefit concert marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with proceeds supporting four local first responder charities.
FORGOTTEN BROADWAY and OUT OF BOUNDS to Headline Florida Studio Theatre's Summer Improv Lineup
Florida Studio Theatre will present a summer improv season in Sarasota featuring Orlando's FORGOTTEN BROADWAY and FST Improv's audience competition OUT OF BOUNDS, plus workshops, while the Sarasota Improv Festival takes a one-year hiatus.
THE LAST ROMANCE to Open at Florida Studio Theatre This Summer
Florida Studio Theatre will present THE LAST ROMANCE, a comedy by Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro, in Sarasota's Gompertz Theatre.
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Awards $15,000 to Sarasota Orchestra
The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation awarded $15,000 to Sarasota Orchestra to support its Young Person's Concerts program, which reaches nearly 9,000 fourth and fifth grade students annually.
Review: SONGBIRDS OF THE SEVENTIES at Florida Studio Theatre
In a dazzling display, three enchanting singers step onto the stage, radiating sequined sparkles and infectious smiles, as they grace the audience with their presence in the latest Cabaret production at Florida Studio Theatre, 'SONGBIRDS OF THE SEVENTIES.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota to Search for New Executive Director
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announced that executive director Keren Shani-Lifrak is departing her role as the organization launches a regional search for new leadership.
Sarasota Opera Announces 2026/27 Signature Events
Sarasota Opera has announced its 2026–2027 Signature Events season, a distinguished series of fundraising events that celebrate the artistry and mission of the company.
Sarasota Concert Association's Choose Three Concerts To Go On Sale
The Sarasota Concert Association has announced that Choose Three Mini Subscriptions are now on sale for the highly anticipated 2026-27 Season.
DOG MOM Extends Run at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre has extended its production of DOG MOM through August 2 in Sarasota's Keating Theatre, following strong audience and critical response to the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere.
Interview: John Alexander of New film COPELAND and the journey of Stewart Copeland!
Stewart Copeland is harnessed in COPELAND, weaving a web of whimsical opportunities that he expertly spun into reality.
Photos: THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION At Asolo Rep
Asolo Rep has released a first look at their production of THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION ahead of their official opening night.
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE Extends For Second Time at Florida Studio Theatre
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 Reveals Plays Chosen For The 2026 Newish Jewish Play Reading Series
Sarasota Jewish Theatre announced three plays selected from over 150 submissions nationwide for its Newish Jewish Play Reading Series, held at The Sarasota Players.
Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
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.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
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
Review: DOG MOM at Florida Studio Theatre
'DOG MOM' is a delightfully clever and whimsical tale penned by Tate Elizabeth Hanyak.
Hermitage Artist Retreat Unveils 2026 STARs Teaching Artists for Florida Residency
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.
SOPHISTICATED LADIES, BEEHIVE and More Set for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 'Rhapsodies of Rhythm' 2026-2027 Season
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.
Full Cast Set For DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tour
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.
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Laughing Matters: Volume 7 Florida Studio Theatre (2/10-6/27) |
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Imagination Rocks! Florida Studio Theatre (1/09-2/07) |
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Young Person's Concerts 2026-2027 North Port Performing Arts Center and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/06-10/09) |
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Tchaikovsky & Strauss Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (12/05-12/06) |
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/23-10/24) |
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Legacy: Motown & More! Florida Studio Theatre (8/04-10/11) |
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/08-4/18) |
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/17-10/17) |
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Paddy O'Furniture Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/16-3/16) |
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A Motown Revue with the Soul Sensations Manatee Performing Arts Center (2/09-2/13) |