Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning Continues 2023 “Global Issues” Series With Educational Lectures, February 1-28
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
2023 marks the 52nd season of Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning’s (SILL) “Global Issues” series. This hard-hitting series, which runs January 10-March 31, features 25 internationally renowned experts discussing a vast range of domestic and global issues. This month’s lectures feature front-page issues examined by leading speakers.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
2023 marks the 52nd season of Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning’s (SILL) “Global Issues” series. This hard-hitting series, which runs January 10-March 31, features 25 internationally renowned experts discussing a vast range of domestic and global issues. This month’s lectures feature front-page issues examined by leading speakers.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends Run Of Captivating Drama, NETWORK
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the extension of its Regional Premiere production of Network, a fast-paced play based on the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky. Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, Network follows the downward spiral of Howard Beale, a longtime news anchor who is being let go due to poor ratings.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the extension of its Regional Premiere production of Network, a fast-paced play based on the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky. Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, Network follows the downward spiral of Howard Beale, a longtime news anchor who is being let go due to poor ratings.
Rise Above Performing Arts Presents PIPPIN
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
Rise Above Performing Arts presents 'Pippin' this month. The show runs Feb 23-26 and March 2-5. Featuring Kate Mobley-Tarpley as Leading Player and Alex McLemore as Pippin, heir to the Frankish throne.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
Rise Above Performing Arts presents 'Pippin' this month. The show runs Feb 23-26 and March 2-5. Featuring Kate Mobley-Tarpley as Leading Player and Alex McLemore as Pippin, heir to the Frankish throne.
Review: MOMIX - ALICE at Van Wezel
by Carolan Trbovich - February 12, 2023
What did our critic think of MOMIX - ALICE at Van Wezel?
by Carolan Trbovich - February 12, 2023
What did our critic think of MOMIX - ALICE at Van Wezel?
Florida Studio Theatre Extends Runs Of THE 70S: MORE THAN A DECADE And A PLACE IN THE SUN
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre is extending two Cabaret productions—The '70s: More Than A Decade and A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre is extending two Cabaret productions—The '70s: More Than A Decade and A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Focuses on Featured Young Artists in March
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents three featured young artists in March: Sarasota native Daniel Solowey, clarinet, with Milana Strezeva, piano, at the Fischer/Weisenborne residence on March 5 and 6; Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner Michelle Cann, piano, March 7 at the Historic Asolo Theater; and violinist Samantha Bennett on March 23 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents three featured young artists in March: Sarasota native Daniel Solowey, clarinet, with Milana Strezeva, piano, at the Fischer/Weisenborne residence on March 5 and 6; Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner Michelle Cann, piano, March 7 at the Historic Asolo Theater; and violinist Samantha Bennett on March 23 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Come to The Van Wezel in April
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2023
Multi-platinum, chart-topping GRAMMY Award winning duo Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo have announced more dates to their 2023 North American headlining tour. The tour stops at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2023
Multi-platinum, chart-topping GRAMMY Award winning duo Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo have announced more dates to their 2023 North American headlining tour. The tour stops at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
TOM JONES: AGES & STAGES Tour Comes To The Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will welcome TOM JONES to Sarasota! Tom Jones: Ages & Stages Tour will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will welcome TOM JONES to Sarasota! Tom Jones: Ages & Stages Tour will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Continues 2022-2023 Theatre Season With DREAMGIRLS
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will continue its 2022-2023 “American Dreams” theatre season with the highly-anticipated production, “Dreamgirls.” The show runs from February 22 through April 9, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will continue its 2022-2023 “American Dreams” theatre season with the highly-anticipated production, “Dreamgirls.” The show runs from February 22 through April 9, 2023.
Art Center Sarasota Welcomes Javi Suárez As Board Member
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Philip C. Baker, whose position as chairman of Art Center Sarasota's board of directors commenced with the start of the fiscal year, recently announced that the organization has welcomed the celebrated architect and artist Javi Suárez to its board of directors.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Philip C. Baker, whose position as chairman of Art Center Sarasota's board of directors commenced with the start of the fiscal year, recently announced that the organization has welcomed the celebrated architect and artist Javi Suárez to its board of directors.
Hermitage Announces Benefit Concert With Andy Sandberg And Broadway Guest Stars In March
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) has announced a one-night-only benefit concert to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of the Hermitage and to raise funds for ongoing repairs to the Hermitage following the impact of Hurricane Ian earlier this season.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) has announced a one-night-only benefit concert to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of the Hermitage and to raise funds for ongoing repairs to the Hermitage following the impact of Hurricane Ian earlier this season.
Florida Studio Theatre Presents The Regional Premiere Of Fast-Paced Drama, THE LAST MATCH
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) presents the Regional Premiere of The Last Match by Anna Ziegler, a fast-paced play diving into the intense world of professional sports.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) presents the Regional Premiere of The Last Match by Anna Ziegler, a fast-paced play diving into the intense world of professional sports.
Tony Award Winning Producer Tyler Mount Joins the Board of Rise Above Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Rise Above began its annual Board of Directors meeting this month with a monumental achievement; adding Tony Award Winning Producer, Tyler Mount, to its Board of Directors.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Rise Above began its annual Board of Directors meeting this month with a monumental achievement; adding Tony Award Winning Producer, Tyler Mount, to its Board of Directors.
Florida Studio Theater Celebrates The Music Of The Movies With REEL MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre presents the original music revue, Reel Music, celebrating the movies that helped create the soundtrack to the last century. Featuring classics like “Singin' in the Rain,” “Circle of Life,” and “My Heart Will Go On,” this new Cabaret traces how films—and the music highlighted in them—have evolved over the past one hundred years.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre presents the original music revue, Reel Music, celebrating the movies that helped create the soundtrack to the last century. Featuring classics like “Singin' in the Rain,” “Circle of Life,” and “My Heart Will Go On,” this new Cabaret traces how films—and the music highlighted in them—have evolved over the past one hundred years.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends Run Of Original Music Revue, A PLACE IN THE SUN: A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the extension of its high-energy Cabaret, A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, which is now held over through Sunday, April 2, 2023, in FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the extension of its high-energy Cabaret, A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, which is now held over through Sunday, April 2, 2023, in FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
Sarasota Concert Association Presents Three Orchestras at Van Wezel PAC in March
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Sarasota Concert Association presents three remarkable orchestras in Sarasota in March. All three concerts are presented by the Sarasota’s Concert Association’s Great Performers Series and will take place at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Sarasota Concert Association presents three remarkable orchestras in Sarasota in March. All three concerts are presented by the Sarasota’s Concert Association’s Great Performers Series and will take place at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Asolo Rep Names Peter Rothstein as New Producing Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2023
After an extensive international search, Asolo Repertory Theatre's Board of Directors has selected Peter Rothstein as the new incoming producing artistic director. Rothstein has accepted a five-year contract and will assume the role on July 1, 2023, following the planned departure of Michael Donald Edwards on June 30, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2023
After an extensive international search, Asolo Repertory Theatre's Board of Directors has selected Peter Rothstein as the new incoming producing artistic director. Rothstein has accepted a five-year contract and will assume the role on July 1, 2023, following the planned departure of Michael Donald Edwards on June 30, 2023.
Cast Announced for CHICKEN & BISCUITS at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre will present Douglas Lyons’ CHICKEN & BISCUITS as the third play in its 2023 repertory season. Bianca LaVerne Jones, who served as associate director of the 2021 Broadway production, will direct.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre will present Douglas Lyons’ CHICKEN & BISCUITS as the third play in its 2023 repertory season. Bianca LaVerne Jones, who served as associate director of the 2021 Broadway production, will direct.
Circus Arts Conservatory Presents CIRCUS SARASOTA LEGACY: 25th Anniversary Show
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
In its 25th anniversary year, Sarasota's hometown circus, Circus Sarasota, is ready to bring chills, thrills and laughs aplenty to audiences of all ages with “Circus Sarasota Legacy: 25th Anniversary Show” from February 10 through March 5, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
In its 25th anniversary year, Sarasota's hometown circus, Circus Sarasota, is ready to bring chills, thrills and laughs aplenty to audiences of all ages with “Circus Sarasota Legacy: 25th Anniversary Show” from February 10 through March 5, 2023.
FST Announces Forums Series Events for 2022-2023 Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the lineup for the 2022-2023 Forums Series, featuring three panel discussions inspired by the themes explored in the theatre’s productions of What the Constitution Means to Me, Network, and Visit Joe Whitefeather.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced the lineup for the 2022-2023 Forums Series, featuring three panel discussions inspired by the themes explored in the theatre’s productions of What the Constitution Means to Me, Network, and Visit Joe Whitefeather.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces Spelman Award Recipient
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the theatre will present its esteemed Spelman Award to Ed and Susan Maier at its annual fundraising event on Monday, February 6. Named in honor of FST's founding Artistic Director, Jon Spelman, this award is presented to an institution or individual who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership by providing FST with counsel, financial backing, and/or in-kind support.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the theatre will present its esteemed Spelman Award to Ed and Susan Maier at its annual fundraising event on Monday, February 6. Named in honor of FST's founding Artistic Director, Jon Spelman, this award is presented to an institution or individual who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership by providing FST with counsel, financial backing, and/or in-kind support.
Circus Arts Conservatory Presents 25th Anniversary Gala This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) will gather, once again, to support the youth and education programs of the CAC on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy thrilling performances by Sailor Circus Academy students and professional artists as well as a delicious catered dinner by Michael's On East and dancing in the Center Ring.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) will gather, once again, to support the youth and education programs of the CAC on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy thrilling performances by Sailor Circus Academy students and professional artists as well as a delicious catered dinner by Michael's On East and dancing in the Center Ring.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces February Programs
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present three concerts in February. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present three concerts in February. Learn more about the lineup here!
UnidosNow Appoints Cintia Elenstar As Its New Executive Director Following The Retirement Of Luz Corcuera
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
UnidosNow's board of directors has announced the promotion of associate executive director, Cintia Elenstar, to the position of executive director following the recent retirement of Luz Corcuera. Elenstar joined the organization in 2019 and has been groomed for this leadership role over the past three years as part of a board-led succession plan.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
UnidosNow's board of directors has announced the promotion of associate executive director, Cintia Elenstar, to the position of executive director following the recent retirement of Luz Corcuera. Elenstar joined the organization in 2019 and has been groomed for this leadership role over the past three years as part of a board-led succession plan.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards
by BWW Awards - January 12, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. This year's awards include a posthumous honor for Director Frank Galati, for his work on Knoxville.
by BWW Awards - January 12, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. This year's awards include a posthumous honor for Director Frank Galati, for his work on Knoxville.
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