CELTIC WOMAN: POSTCARDS FROM IRELAND Brings The Beauty Of Ireland To The Van Wezel Stage
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
Grammy nominated Celtic Woman, the most successful all-female Irish group in history returns with an 83-city North American tour in 2022 and will be in Sarasota on Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. with a brand-new show for 2022, Postcards from Ireland.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
Grammy nominated Celtic Woman, the most successful all-female Irish group in history returns with an 83-city North American tour in 2022 and will be in Sarasota on Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. with a brand-new show for 2022, Postcards from Ireland.
Theatre Odyssey Awards First VERNA SAFRAN PRIVE to Jake Pettingell
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2022
The first Verna Safran Prize ($1,000) has been awarded to Jake Pettingell, a Sarasotan who attends Saint Stephen's Episcopal School, for his play THE REAL WORLD, set in a post-nuclear war era about a family of four living together in a military bunker. Directed by Blake Walton, the play was performed at the festival by actors Owen DeMaio, Jude DeMaio, Ann Morrison (who, with a day's notice, replaced an actor who became ill), and Tony Boothby.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2022
The first Verna Safran Prize ($1,000) has been awarded to Jake Pettingell, a Sarasotan who attends Saint Stephen's Episcopal School, for his play THE REAL WORLD, set in a post-nuclear war era about a family of four living together in a military bunker. Directed by Blake Walton, the play was performed at the festival by actors Owen DeMaio, Jude DeMaio, Ann Morrison (who, with a day's notice, replaced an actor who became ill), and Tony Boothby.
WBTT Will Present Free Performance Of JAZZLINKS At The Bay Park This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is celebrating Black History Month with a free performance of “Jazzlinks: Songs and Stories of the Civil Rights Movement” outdoors at The Bay on February 17. The Jazzlinks touring education program – a collaboration of WBTT, the Jazz Club of Sarasota and Sarasota County Schools – is an integrated arts experience presented at all Sarasota County high schools to help illustrate, through music and theatre, the contributions of African Americans in U.S. history.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is celebrating Black History Month with a free performance of “Jazzlinks: Songs and Stories of the Civil Rights Movement” outdoors at The Bay on February 17. The Jazzlinks touring education program – a collaboration of WBTT, the Jazz Club of Sarasota and Sarasota County Schools – is an integrated arts experience presented at all Sarasota County high schools to help illustrate, through music and theatre, the contributions of African Americans in U.S. history.
Sharon Preston-Folta, Daughter of Louis Armstrong, Brings Regional Premiere Of LITTLE SATCHMO to Sarasota
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
To the world, Louis Armstrong is iconic — a symbol of musical genius, unparalleled success, and unassailable character. To Sarasota resident, author, and broadcast host, Sharon Preston-Folta, he was simply Dad.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
To the world, Louis Armstrong is iconic — a symbol of musical genius, unparalleled success, and unassailable character. To Sarasota resident, author, and broadcast host, Sharon Preston-Folta, he was simply Dad.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Returns To The Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
Menopause The Musical is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Now celebrating 20 years of female empowerment through hilarious musical comedy, Menopause The Musical has evolved as a 'grassroots' movement of women who deal with life adjustments after 40 by embracing each other and the road ahead. The musical has been seen by more than 17 million people!
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
Menopause The Musical is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Now celebrating 20 years of female empowerment through hilarious musical comedy, Menopause The Musical has evolved as a 'grassroots' movement of women who deal with life adjustments after 40 by embracing each other and the road ahead. The musical has been seen by more than 17 million people!
Hermitage Greenfield Prize Winners Return to Sarasota to Present Their Work
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2022
Three recent Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP) winners – Martyna Majok (2018), Helga Davis (2019), and Aleshea Harris (2021) return to Sarasota this spring to present their work and speak about their creative process.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2022
Three recent Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP) winners – Martyna Majok (2018), Helga Davis (2019), and Aleshea Harris (2021) return to Sarasota this spring to present their work and speak about their creative process.
Asolo Rep Presents THE GREAT LEAP, Febaruary 9-April 2
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly presents the third and final show of its 2022 winter repertory season – Lauren Yee's THE GREAT LEAP. Vanessa Stalling returns to direct the comedic drama, which was days away from its first performance when it was cancelled because of the pandemic in March of 2020.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly presents the third and final show of its 2022 winter repertory season – Lauren Yee's THE GREAT LEAP. Vanessa Stalling returns to direct the comedic drama, which was days away from its first performance when it was cancelled because of the pandemic in March of 2020.
BWW Review: CINDERELLA at Rise Above Performing Arts Showcases Talent and Imagination
by Nora Long - January 31, 2022
Rise Above Performing Arts brought a little magic to Sarasota this January with the Broadway adaptation of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This crowd-pleasing rendition featured Rise Above’s large cast of talented young performers, and provided an opportunity for audiences of all ages to experience a contemporary take on a fairy-tale classic.
by Nora Long - January 31, 2022
Rise Above Performing Arts brought a little magic to Sarasota this January with the Broadway adaptation of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This crowd-pleasing rendition featured Rise Above’s large cast of talented young performers, and provided an opportunity for audiences of all ages to experience a contemporary take on a fairy-tale classic.
Engelbert Humperdinck Returns To The Van Wezel Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
During his 50-year career, Engelbert Humperdinck has sold more than 140 million records, including 64 gold and 35 platinum albums. He has garnered four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
During his 50-year career, Engelbert Humperdinck has sold more than 140 million records, including 64 gold and 35 platinum albums. He has garnered four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame.
The ARTIST SERIES CONCERTS OF SARASOTA Host Saxophonist Steve Banks and Pianist Xak Bjerken
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2022
The Artist Series Concerts will present classical saxophonist Steven Banks in recital with Xak Bjerken, piano, Sunday, March 27th at 4:00 pm at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. The program will include works by Brahms, Paul Creston, Fernande Decruck and a suite of original works composed by Banks himself.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2022
The Artist Series Concerts will present classical saxophonist Steven Banks in recital with Xak Bjerken, piano, Sunday, March 27th at 4:00 pm at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. The program will include works by Brahms, Paul Creston, Fernande Decruck and a suite of original works composed by Banks himself.
Choral Artists of Sarasota Honor Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe
by Marissa Tomeo - January 29, 2022
The Choral Artists of Sarasota named its apprentice scholarship in honor of Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe. The announcement was made on Saturday, January 22, at a reception hosted by Gretchen Rimmer. The reception was a fundraiser in support of Choral Artists’ education and outreach programs and the apprentice scholarship. The presentation celebrated Stephenson-Moe for her achievements and featured a performance by the New York-based Gilbert & Sullivan Players.
by Marissa Tomeo - January 29, 2022
The Choral Artists of Sarasota named its apprentice scholarship in honor of Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe. The announcement was made on Saturday, January 22, at a reception hosted by Gretchen Rimmer. The reception was a fundraiser in support of Choral Artists’ education and outreach programs and the apprentice scholarship. The presentation celebrated Stephenson-Moe for her achievements and featured a performance by the New York-based Gilbert & Sullivan Players.
Artist Series Concerts Present Emerging Stars Of Sarasota
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
Artist Series Concerts will present the latest installment in their Lunch and Listen series, Emerging Stars of Sarasota, featuring performances by extraordinary high school students from the Sarasota Orchestra Youth programs who are already making their mark on the classical music world.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
Artist Series Concerts will present the latest installment in their Lunch and Listen series, Emerging Stars of Sarasota, featuring performances by extraordinary high school students from the Sarasota Orchestra Youth programs who are already making their mark on the classical music world.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Approved By NEA For $50,000 Rescue Plan Grant
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA); these grants are intended to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. WBTT is recommended to receive $50,000 over the next two years, which it will use to support artistic team salaries.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA); these grants are intended to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. WBTT is recommended to receive $50,000 over the next two years, which it will use to support artistic team salaries.
Asolo Rep Welcomes Adam Ashraf Elsayigh as Literary Manager and Dramaturg
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre is welcoming Adam Ashraf Elsayigh as its new Literary Manager and Dramaturg. Elsayigh serves as a key member of Asolo Rep’s artistic team, closely collaborating with Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, participating in season show selection and curating public programming.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre is welcoming Adam Ashraf Elsayigh as its new Literary Manager and Dramaturg. Elsayigh serves as a key member of Asolo Rep’s artistic team, closely collaborating with Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, participating in season show selection and curating public programming.
Photos: Gavin Creel Introduces New Work at Hermitage Artist Retreat
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Hermitage Fellow & Tony Award Winner Gavin Creel did an event at Hermitage Artist Retreat to a sold-out beach audience called 'Walk on Through'.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Hermitage Fellow & Tony Award Winner Gavin Creel did an event at Hermitage Artist Retreat to a sold-out beach audience called 'Walk on Through'.
The Van Wezel Welcomes Stayin' Alive Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Stayin' Alive offers the songs of a full Bee Gees play list, singing blockbusters such as 'Night Fever', 'Jive Talkin'', 'How Deep Is Your Love', 'You Should Be Dancing', 'Nights on Broadway', and 'Stayin' Alive'. In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as 'I Started a Joke', 'Words', and 'To Love Somebody' just to name a few.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Stayin' Alive offers the songs of a full Bee Gees play list, singing blockbusters such as 'Night Fever', 'Jive Talkin'', 'How Deep Is Your Love', 'You Should Be Dancing', 'Nights on Broadway', and 'Stayin' Alive'. In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as 'I Started a Joke', 'Words', and 'To Love Somebody' just to name a few.
LIL & SATCHMO Comes to the Jubilee Theatre This Week
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
This musical love story showcases the works of both the well-known great Louis Armstrong and Lil Hardin Armstrong, Louis’s second wife (of four), who herself loomed as a highly renowned jazz musician and pianist.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
This musical love story showcases the works of both the well-known great Louis Armstrong and Lil Hardin Armstrong, Louis’s second wife (of four), who herself loomed as a highly renowned jazz musician and pianist.
International Sensation Celtic Thunder Is Playing At The Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Irish Music Tour De Force is back with a new show Celtic Thunder: Ireland and will be at the Van Wezel on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Irish Music Tour De Force is back with a new show Celtic Thunder: Ireland and will be at the Van Wezel on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Presents DANCE MAKERS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
This year, “Dance Makers'' features new imaginative dance pieces created by nationally acclaimed contemporary choreographers, including Dazaun Soleyn, Jennifer Nugent, Adele Myers and Christal Brown. Dance Makers will also revive Kinda Cagey, the fan-favorite grand piano and dancer duet from SCD’s 2nd season, performed by Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and Francis Schwartz.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
This year, “Dance Makers'' features new imaginative dance pieces created by nationally acclaimed contemporary choreographers, including Dazaun Soleyn, Jennifer Nugent, Adele Myers and Christal Brown. Dance Makers will also revive Kinda Cagey, the fan-favorite grand piano and dancer duet from SCD’s 2nd season, performed by Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and Francis Schwartz.
Sarasota Ballet Announces LOVE AND BETRAYAL This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Program 4 – Love & Betrayal sees the return of two powerful British ballets, with the choreography of Dame Ninette de Valois and Sir Frederick Ashton coming together for the first Program of the new year. De Valois’ The Rake’s Progress, a dramatic cautionary tale of betrayal and excess, showcases the downfall of a wealthy merchant’s heir through de Valois’ extraordinary choreography and theatricality.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Program 4 – Love & Betrayal sees the return of two powerful British ballets, with the choreography of Dame Ninette de Valois and Sir Frederick Ashton coming together for the first Program of the new year. De Valois’ The Rake’s Progress, a dramatic cautionary tale of betrayal and excess, showcases the downfall of a wealthy merchant’s heir through de Valois’ extraordinary choreography and theatricality.
FST Postpones Opening Olivier Award-Winning Comedy, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, By Two Weeks
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre announces today that it is postponing opening its Mainstage production of The Play That Goes Wrong by two weeks due to COVID-related complications and delays in the rehearsal and tech process. This update follows an initial announcement made by the theatre on January 17, when it first postponed the opening of the production by one week.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre announces today that it is postponing opening its Mainstage production of The Play That Goes Wrong by two weeks due to COVID-related complications and delays in the rehearsal and tech process. This update follows an initial announcement made by the theatre on January 17, when it first postponed the opening of the production by one week.
New Sketch Comedy Revue LAUGHING MATTERS Roasts Today's Culture And Current Events At FST
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre presents Laughing Matters (Variant 6): Paranoia on Parade, a new edition of the theatre's hit musical sketch comedy revue inspired by today's culture and politics.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre presents Laughing Matters (Variant 6): Paranoia on Parade, a new edition of the theatre's hit musical sketch comedy revue inspired by today's culture and politics.
WBTT Cancels Upcoming Run Of RUBY Due To COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Due to continuing breakthrough positive COVID-19 test results and a few cases among the “Ruby” cast and crew, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has made the difficult decision to cancel its impending and highly-anticipated world-premiere musical, “Ruby.”
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Due to continuing breakthrough positive COVID-19 test results and a few cases among the “Ruby” cast and crew, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has made the difficult decision to cancel its impending and highly-anticipated world-premiere musical, “Ruby.”
Hermitage And Van Wezel Foundation Announce UNSCRIPTED 2.0 With Hermitage Fellow Hannah Hassan
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
The Hermitage Artist Retreat and the Van Wezel Foundation present the first program in the “UNSCRIPTED 2.0” series with poet, storyteller, and master teaching artist Hannah Hasan on Wednesday, February 16th at 5:30pm, outdoors and socially distanced on the lawn of the Van Wezel Hall.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
The Hermitage Artist Retreat and the Van Wezel Foundation present the first program in the “UNSCRIPTED 2.0” series with poet, storyteller, and master teaching artist Hannah Hasan on Wednesday, February 16th at 5:30pm, outdoors and socially distanced on the lawn of the Van Wezel Hall.
PAUL ANKA – GREATEST HITS: HIS WAY Comes to the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Sing along with the legendary Paul Anka and his classic hits, “Diana,” “Lonely Boy,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” and more. Fans can expect a production loaded with excitement and to travel on a musical journey with a repertoire drawn from Anka's 65 years as a singer/songwriter.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Sing along with the legendary Paul Anka and his classic hits, “Diana,” “Lonely Boy,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” and more. Fans can expect a production loaded with excitement and to travel on a musical journey with a repertoire drawn from Anka's 65 years as a singer/songwriter.
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