Ensemble Studio Theatre and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to Award 2026 New Play Commissions
Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P.
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SONGBIRDS OF THE SEVENTIES to Open at Florida Studio Theatre This Summer
Florida Studio Theatre will present Songbirds of the Seventies: From Woodstock to Soft Rock, a cabaret tribute to artists like Stevie Nicks, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell, running in FST's Court Cabaret in Sarasota.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch New National Tour in September 2026
A new national tour production of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, based on the beloved movie classic that launched Julia Roberts’ career, will launch in September 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.
WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE to Honor America's 250th Anniversary at Nathan Benderson Park
The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota will serve as Premier Sponsor and featured performers at Fireworks on the Lake - America 250, an annual Independence Day event at Nathan Benderson Park drawing more than 15,000 attendees.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
DOG MOM to Open at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre will stage DOG MOM, a new comedy by Tate Elizabeth Hanyok, as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere.
WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION Cast Revealed for Asolo Rep Production
Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the cast and creative team for THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION, with eight actors portraying more than 35 characters in the Sarasota production directed by Cat Brindisi.
Review: LADY DISDAIN at Asolo Repertory Theatre
'LADY DISDAIN', the Rolling World Premiere, by Lauren Gunderson is a romantic comedy play that cleverly infuses a modern and feminist twist into Shakespeare's classic 'Much Ado About Nothing.
Brewing Something New: The Common Ground and the Next Generation of Theatre Makers
New works are the lifeblood of the theatre.
Enemies. Lovers. Narrators. Chaos- LADY DISDAIN at Asolo Rep
Lady Disdain at Asolo Rep Enemies.
Photos: LADY DISDAIN Now Playing at Asolo Repertory Theatre
All new photos have been released from Asolo Repertory Theatre's Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota to Launch 31st Season With 24 Concerts
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has revealed its 31st season, featuring 24 concerts across multiple series, including Soirée, Sunday Best, and Top Shelf Tuesdays, with performances at venues throughout Sarasota.
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: A FOLK JOURNEY to Extend at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre announced an extension of its summer cabaret LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: A FOLK JOURNEY at FST's Goldstein Cabaret in Sarasota, featuring folk era hits from Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, and Joni Mitchell.
NEWSIES JR. to Feature Live Pit Orchestra at The Pops Orchestra Summer Camp
The Pops Orchestra's 'It's the Pits!' summer camp will have middle and high school musicians perform as the live pit orchestra for the Manatee Performing Arts Center's production of Disney's NEWSIES JR.
The Carbonell Awards is Seeking Nominations for Eight Special Awards to be Presented this November
Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, announced that “South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors” is seeking nominations for up to eight additional Special Awards that will be presented at the 49th annual Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 16, at 7:30 p.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
HONKY TONK ANGELS Adds Performances at Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre announced additional performances of HONKY TONK ANGELS at its Gompertz Theatre in Sarasota due to popular demand, featuring hits like 'These Boots Are Made for Walking' and 'Stand by Your Man.
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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) |