BWW Feature: A Conversation with PORCUPINE's Jena Malone at the 2022 Sarasota Film Festival
by Nora Long - April 04, 2022
Her insights from a twenty-seven-year career as an actress in films of nearly all genres, from blockbusters to micro-budget independent films.
by Nora Long - April 04, 2022
Her insights from a twenty-seven-year career as an actress in films of nearly all genres, from blockbusters to micro-budget independent films.
Asolo Rep Producing Artistic Director and Managing Director Jointly Announce Retirement
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director, Michael Donald Edwards, and Managing Director, Linda DiGabriele, have announced their retirement at the conclusion of their current contracts, which end in June of 2023.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director, Michael Donald Edwards, and Managing Director, Linda DiGabriele, have announced their retirement at the conclusion of their current contracts, which end in June of 2023.
LEWIS BLACK: OFF THE RAILS TOUR Comes to the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Grammy Award winning stand-up comedian Lewis Black brings his Off the Rails Tour to the Van Wezel on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Grammy Award winning stand-up comedian Lewis Black brings his Off the Rails Tour to the Van Wezel on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Women's Resource Center's Wonder Women Collective Series Continues With An Interactive Evening With Game On Nation At The Barn In Bradenton
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
The Women's Resource Center continues its Wonder Women Collective series with 'The Power of Authenticity,” April 26, 4-8 p.m., at The Barn, 8th Ave. W., an outdoor venue in Bradenton.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
The Women's Resource Center continues its Wonder Women Collective series with 'The Power of Authenticity,” April 26, 4-8 p.m., at The Barn, 8th Ave. W., an outdoor venue in Bradenton.
Sailor Circus to Present THE GREATESTLITTLE SHOW ON EARTH!
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2022
In “The Greatest Little Show on Earth!” audiences from near and far will be enthralled as young athletes, ages 8-18, flip, fly and soar to new heights in a show that pays tribute to the origins and traditions of the circus arts. Show runs April 21-24.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2022
In “The Greatest Little Show on Earth!” audiences from near and far will be enthralled as young athletes, ages 8-18, flip, fly and soar to new heights in a show that pays tribute to the origins and traditions of the circus arts. Show runs April 21-24.
Artist Series Concerts Presents Cellist Natalie Helm
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents Sarasota Orchestra Principal Cellist Natalie Helm in performance with pianist Jesse Martins in two performances, Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 pm and Monday, April 18 at 7:00 pm at the Fischer/Weisenborne Residence, 7459 Cabbage Palm Court, Sarasota.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents Sarasota Orchestra Principal Cellist Natalie Helm in performance with pianist Jesse Martins in two performances, Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 pm and Monday, April 18 at 7:00 pm at the Fischer/Weisenborne Residence, 7459 Cabbage Palm Court, Sarasota.
BWW Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Venice Theatre Provides Raw Emotion
by Jacob Ruscoe - March 29, 2022
Some shows get away from all the glitz and glamour and just tell a story. There are times where musical theatre transcends the fancy costume and strobe lights; a place where the big numbers wait for another time. What we are left during those moments is something raw and powerful. What we have is “The Last Five Years.”
by Jacob Ruscoe - March 29, 2022
Some shows get away from all the glitz and glamour and just tell a story. There are times where musical theatre transcends the fancy costume and strobe lights; a place where the big numbers wait for another time. What we are left during those moments is something raw and powerful. What we have is “The Last Five Years.”
Florida Studio Theatre Announces Winners Of Annual Youth Playwriting Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the winning plays of this year's annual youth playwriting competition. Now in its 31st year, FST's WRITE A PLAY program is an arts-in-education initiative, providing students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. Over the course of the 2021-2022 academic year, FST received submissions from almost 4,600 playwrights.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the winning plays of this year's annual youth playwriting competition. Now in its 31st year, FST's WRITE A PLAY program is an arts-in-education initiative, providing students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. Over the course of the 2021-2022 academic year, FST received submissions from almost 4,600 playwrights.
New Asolo Rep Media Studio To Be Named For Deb Kabinoff
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre will name its new, state-of-the-art media production facility for longtime benefactor Deb Kabinoff. The Deb Kabinoff Media Production Studio will contain the infrastructure and technology to produce significant educational, institutional and promotional audio/visual media to support and amplify Asolo Rep's goals.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre will name its new, state-of-the-art media production facility for longtime benefactor Deb Kabinoff. The Deb Kabinoff Media Production Studio will contain the infrastructure and technology to produce significant educational, institutional and promotional audio/visual media to support and amplify Asolo Rep's goals.
Sarasota Opera Announces 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
The 2022 Fall Season will feature Cimarosa's The Secret Marriage, along with a production of the Sarasota Youth Opera, Dean Burry's The Secret World of Og. Opening the 2023 Winter Opera Festival on February 18 will be Puccini's Madama Butterfly, followed by Mozart's Don Giovanni, Verdi's Ernani, and Massenet's Thérèse.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
The 2022 Fall Season will feature Cimarosa's The Secret Marriage, along with a production of the Sarasota Youth Opera, Dean Burry's The Secret World of Og. Opening the 2023 Winter Opera Festival on February 18 will be Puccini's Madama Butterfly, followed by Mozart's Don Giovanni, Verdi's Ernani, and Massenet's Thérèse.
Van Wezel Announces 2022-2023 Subscription Series
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2022
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to announce the 2022-2023 Season Subscription Series, featuring a spectacular array of Broadway productions, Dance performances and Subscriber Specials.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2022
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to announce the 2022-2023 Season Subscription Series, featuring a spectacular array of Broadway productions, Dance performances and Subscriber Specials.
Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces New April Program
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
Award-winning vocalist, composer, and educator Kavita Shah will present a free Hermitage community program, “Music Around the World,” at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art on Thursday, April 21 at 6pm. Shah will share stripped-down selections from her beautiful and transporting works set against the beautiful banyan trees on The Ringling's magnificent grounds.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
Award-winning vocalist, composer, and educator Kavita Shah will present a free Hermitage community program, “Music Around the World,” at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art on Thursday, April 21 at 6pm. Shah will share stripped-down selections from her beautiful and transporting works set against the beautiful banyan trees on The Ringling's magnificent grounds.
MOTOWN WITH A TWIST Comes To The Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
Motown with a Twist is a sparkling, electrifying night of the Motor City's most famous hit songs, featuring celebrity pros Keo Motsepe and Anna Trebunskaya from Dancing with the Stars performing with finalists from So You Think You Can Dance, as well as vocals by finalists from American Idol, The Voice and America's Got Talent.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
Motown with a Twist is a sparkling, electrifying night of the Motor City's most famous hit songs, featuring celebrity pros Keo Motsepe and Anna Trebunskaya from Dancing with the Stars performing with finalists from So You Think You Can Dance, as well as vocals by finalists from American Idol, The Voice and America's Got Talent.
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory Presents TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training wraps up its 2021-22 season with William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Adapted and directed by Jonathan Epstein, and with original music by Daniel Levy, the show runs April 6 – 24, with a pay-what-you-can preview on April 5.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training wraps up its 2021-22 season with William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Adapted and directed by Jonathan Epstein, and with original music by Daniel Levy, the show runs April 6 – 24, with a pay-what-you-can preview on April 5.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
In its 23rd season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will explore the struggles and triumphs of people who sought to realize their own version of the American Dream. Whether their dreams came true or were deferred, their stories make for compelling, can't-miss shows on the WBTT stage.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
In its 23rd season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will explore the struggles and triumphs of people who sought to realize their own version of the American Dream. Whether their dreams came true or were deferred, their stories make for compelling, can't-miss shows on the WBTT stage.
Violinist Timothy Chooi Steps In With Mendelssohn For Sarasota Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
Violinist Timothy Chooi steps in last minute to perform Mendelssohn's richly melodic and virtuosic Violin Concerto with Sarasota Orchestra and music director designate Bramwell Tovey for the orchestra's masterwork series this April 1, 2 and 3, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
Violinist Timothy Chooi steps in last minute to perform Mendelssohn's richly melodic and virtuosic Violin Concerto with Sarasota Orchestra and music director designate Bramwell Tovey for the orchestra's masterwork series this April 1, 2 and 3, 2022.
Diana Krall is Coming to the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
Grammy® Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall is coming to the Van Wezel on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
Grammy® Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall is coming to the Van Wezel on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Presents 'Black Identity In The Arts: Generational Perspectives'
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2022
The prolific creative output of Black and African-American visual artists has attained a dynamism not found since the early 1970s. Have America's museums and major art institutions given due recognition and exhibition space for their work? They claim to have overcome institutional racism. Is that the truth, or public relations?
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2022
The prolific creative output of Black and African-American visual artists has attained a dynamism not found since the early 1970s. Have America's museums and major art institutions given due recognition and exhibition space for their work? They claim to have overcome institutional racism. Is that the truth, or public relations?
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Announces Muffy Lavens as New Press and Public Relations Director
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2022
Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, is introducing Muffy Lavens, the new Press and Public Relations Director to the Van Wezel's marketing team.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2022
Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, is introducing Muffy Lavens, the new Press and Public Relations Director to the Van Wezel's marketing team.
Florida Studio Theatre Presents Mainstage Musical Comedy, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre presents The Legend of Georgia McBride, a heartfelt, music-filled play by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew Lopez.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre presents The Legend of Georgia McBride, a heartfelt, music-filled play by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew Lopez.
Gavin Creel, Nick Photinos & More Announced for 2022 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
The Hermitage Artist Retreat, in collaboration with the Greenfield Foundation, will present the 14th annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebration Weekend, April 8-10, 2022, culminating in the Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner on Sunday, April 10.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
The Hermitage Artist Retreat, in collaboration with the Greenfield Foundation, will present the 14th annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebration Weekend, April 8-10, 2022, culminating in the Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner on Sunday, April 10.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Coming to the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
The Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof returns to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, April 19, through Thursday, April 21, with all three performances starting at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
The Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof returns to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, April 19, through Thursday, April 21, with all three performances starting at 7:30 p.m.
Conservatory Announces Two Shows For 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, alongside Asolo Repertory Theatre, announced two shows for their 2022-2023 season today in a virtual event broadcast online.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, alongside Asolo Repertory Theatre, announced two shows for their 2022-2023 season today in a virtual event broadcast online.
FST Improv Announces Spring Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
From the audience favorite Life's A Beach and the debut of an all-new improvised murder mystery, To Die For, to the popular free-form show, Comedy Freestyle, this season is packed with a diverse range of performance styles and techniques—celebrate the art of spontaneity and inspire laughter.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
From the audience favorite Life's A Beach and the debut of an all-new improvised murder mystery, To Die For, to the popular free-form show, Comedy Freestyle, this season is packed with a diverse range of performance styles and techniques—celebrate the art of spontaneity and inspire laughter.
Host Change Announced For THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE at The Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Bob Goen, host of Entertainment Tonight and Wheel Of Fortune, is now set to host The Price is Right Live stage show on Tuesday, March 29 at 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel. He replaces actor, television personality and game show host Mark Walberg.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Bob Goen, host of Entertainment Tonight and Wheel Of Fortune, is now set to host The Price is Right Live stage show on Tuesday, March 29 at 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel. He replaces actor, television personality and game show host Mark Walberg.
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Cemetary Club
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Assassins
The Sarasota Players (4/29 - 5/10) | |
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Come From Away
Asolo Repertory Theatre (11/12 - 12/28) | |
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'NEIL DIAMOND' TRIBUTE SHOW January 11, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia (1/11 - 1/11) | |
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The Temps, Tops, Supremes & Smokey: A Motown Revue
Manatee Performing Arts Center (2/10 - 2/12) | |
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Once Upon a Mattress
Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/22 - 2/1) | |
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The Pirate Ship and the Sea Monster & Other Winning Plays
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