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Photos: First Look at CHERRY DOCS By David Gow at Sarasota Jewish Theatre

Photos: First Look at CHERRY DOCS By David Gow at Sarasota Jewish Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos of Sarasota Jewish Theatre’s Cherry Docs, David Gow’s gripping courtroom drama directed by Diane Cepeda.
Florida Studio Theatre Will Honor Winners of 2026 Young Playwrights Festival

Florida Studio Theatre Will Honor Winners of 2026 Young Playwrights Festival

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre announced the winners of its 2026 Young Playwrights Festival, selected from over 5,000 submissions.
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Welcomes Katherine Baloff As Director Of Competiti

Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Welcomes Katherine Baloff As Director Of Competitions & Community Experiences

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2026
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announced Katherine Baloff as its new director of competitions & community experiences.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Gets $5,000 Grant for Holocaust Education Program

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Gets $5,000 Grant for Holocaust Education Program

by BWW News Desk — April 7, 2026
Sarasota Jewish Theatre received a $5,000 grant from Manatee Community Foundation to fund school performances of I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY, a play based on children interned at the Terezin concentration camp during WWII.
Sarasota Orchestra Sets 2026–2027 Season With Masterworks, Pops, and More

Sarasota Orchestra Sets 2026–2027 Season With Masterworks, Pops, and More

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra has announced its 2026–2027 season, titled IT’S BETTER LIVE.
Interview: Craig Allen Smith of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Van Wezel

Interview: Craig Allen Smith of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Van Wezel

by Shanti — April 6, 2026
Brace yourselves, Sarasota, because MRS.
Review: BIRTHDAY CANDLES at Florida Studio Theatre

Review: BIRTHDAY CANDLES at Florida Studio Theatre

by Shanti — April 6, 2026
FST’s Main stage theater production of BIRTHDAY CANDLES by Noah Haidle is like a rollercoaster ride through a century of life in just 90 minutes! Follow Ernestine Ashworth from age 17 to 107 as she bakes her way through love, loss, and the pursuit of purpose.
Hit Improv Acts Will Return To Florida Studio Theatre

Hit Improv Acts Will Return To Florida Studio Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre will host a summer improv lineup beginning April 24, featuring returning acts S@!#ZPROBE, FORGOTTEN BROADWAY, and DAD'S GARAGE, as the Sarasota Improv Festival takes a hiatus due to construction.
Asolo Rep, Florida Studio Theatre And Van Wezel To Host Free Backstage Sarasota Troll

Asolo Rep, Florida Studio Theatre And Van Wezel To Host Free Backstage Sarasota Trolley Tour

by BWW News Desk — April 2, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present Backstage Sarasota: A Theatre Trolley Tour, a free family event on April 18, 2026, marking their first shared arts collaboration.
Photos: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Present World Premiere Musical Comedy LIE

Photos: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Present World Premiere Musical Comedy LIES, SPELLS & OLD WIVES' TALES

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) will close its 2025-2026 “Soul Of A People” theatre season with “Lies, Spells & Old Wives’ Tales.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Extends at Florida Studio Theatre

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Extends at Florida Studio Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that A Night with Janis Joplin, a concert-style celebration of the legendary singer and the artists who inspired her, has been extended again by audience demand.
Buffet, Bernstein, and Bond Will Be Performed at the Sarasota Orchestra in April

Buffet, Bernstein, and Bond Will Be Performed at the Sarasota Orchestra in April

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2026
This April, the Sarasota Orchestra will feature symphonic masterworks, pops favorites, and an outdoor concert experience, from Mahler's soaring Fifth Symphony to the iconic themes of James Bond and the laid-back sounds of Parrots & Palms.
New Hermitage Spring Programs Will Feature Michael R. Jackson, and More

New Hermitage Spring Programs Will Feature Michael R. Jackson, and More

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced two new Hermitage programs.
The Sarasota Concert Association Reveals 2026–27 Great Performers Series

The Sarasota Concert Association Reveals 2026–27 Great Performers Series

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2026
The Sarasota Concert Association has announced its 2026–27 season, featuring five pianists and violinist Midori.
Sarasota Opera Will Host Opera At The Bay Screenings This April and May

Sarasota Opera Will Host Opera At The Bay Screenings This April and May

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2026
SARASOTA OPERA will partner with The Bay to offer free screenings of mainstage opera performances from the 2026 winter season.
Review: THE APIARY at Urbanite Theatre

Review: THE APIARY at Urbanite Theatre

by Shanti — March 30, 2026
“THE APIARY” stands out as a must-see.
Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Sarasota Players

Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Sarasota Players

by Jacob Ruscoe — March 30, 2026
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is already one of the most emotionally charged dramas in the American theatre canon, but the current production at The Sarasota Players elevates the experience into something deeply immersive, intimate, and unforgettable.
THREE PIANOS Extends at Florida Studio Theatre For a Final Time

THREE PIANOS Extends at Florida Studio Theatre For a Final Time

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the cabaret production Three Pianos has been extended one final time through April 26, 2026, in FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Reveals New Musicians For Voice Of The Cello Progr

Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Reveals New Musicians For Voice Of The Cello Program

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2026
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present the Voice of the Cello program on April 21 at First Congregational Church, featuring cellist Andres Sanchez-Linares and pianist Ying Li as replacements for the original artists.
Photos: Jeremy Radin, Lauren Molina and More in Character in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at A

Photos: Jeremy Radin, Lauren Molina and More in Character in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Asolo Rep

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting Fiddler on the Roof with performances April 11–May 24, 2026.
Review: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at Florida Studio Theatre

Review: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at Florida Studio Theatre

by Shanti — March 23, 2026
Step right up and behold the musical sensation that has been causing a stir at Florida Studio Theater, the smash hit production, 'A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN'.
Florida Studio Theatre Reveals 2026 Burdick New Play Reading Festival

Florida Studio Theatre Reveals 2026 Burdick New Play Reading Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 23, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2026 Burdick New Play Festival, featuring staged readings of three new works by contemporary American playwrights.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Extended at Florida Studio Theatre

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Extended at Florida Studio Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre's A Night with Janis Joplin, an electrifying concert-style celebration of the legendary singer and the artists who inspired her, has been extended.
Review: OKLAHOMA at Dingbat Theatre Project

Review: OKLAHOMA at Dingbat Theatre Project

by Jacob Ruscoe — March 17, 2026
The Dingbat Theatre Project’s production of Oklahoma! is not your grandmother’s Oklahoma.
Tony-Nominee Will Swenson Set to Perform at Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner 2026

Tony-Nominee Will Swenson Set to Perform at Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner 2026

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2026
Will Swenson will perform at the 2026 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner in Sarasota County, Florida.

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