MOTOWN WITH A TWIST Comes To The Van Wezel
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, Th
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory Presents TWELFTH NIGHT
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training wraps up its 2021-22 season with William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces 2022-2023 Season
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.
Violinist Timothy Chooi Steps In With Mendelssohn For Sarasota Orchestra
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
Grammy® Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall is coming to the Van Wezel on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 8 p.
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Presents 'Black Identity In The Arts: Generational Perspectives'
The prolific creative output of Black and African-American visual artists has attained a dynamism not found since the early 1970s.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Announces Muffy Lavens as New Press and Public Relations Director
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
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
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
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.
Conservatory Announces Two Shows For 2022-2023 Season
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
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
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.
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Announces Two Shows for 2022-2023 Season
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, alongside Asolo Repertory Theatre, has announced two shows for their 2022-2023.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
Asolo Repertory Theatre announced its 2022-2023.
SOUTH PACIFIC Returns to Van Wezel Next Month
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Choral Artists of Sarasota to Premiere 'LISTEN TO THE EARTH'
Choral Artists of Sarasota’s 43rd season, entitled “Carried Away!” continues with the long-awaited world premiere of “Listen to the Earth,” Sunday, April 24, 5 p.
The Hermitage Partners With Sarasota Contemporary Dance For 2022 NATIONAL WATER DANCE
The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Sarasota Contemporary Dance will partner to participate in the biennial National Water Dance (NWD) event, with new work inspired by gratitude for water and the urgent need to preserve local water resources as part of this year's NWD theme, “Dancing Out of Time,”
The Players Centre Opens SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
The Players Centre for Performing Arts is presenting the beloved masterpieces of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II in Some Enchanted Evening at Studio 1130 located in the Crossings at Siesta Key mall (3501 S.
Johnny Mathis Brings The Voice Of Romance To The Van Wezel
Legendary singer Johnny Mathis, celebrating 66 Years as a Recording Artist, comes to the Van Wezel to perform his greatest hits & personal favorites on Tuesday, April 12 at 8 p.
Perlman Suncoast Presents PMP Alumni: Around Town Featuring The Ariel Quartet
The Perlman Music Program Suncoast presents PMP Alumni: Around Town featuring the Ariel Quartet on Saturday, April 9 at 7:00pm at Temple Sinai, 4631 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL.
Illusionist Rick Thomas Takes The Stage At The Van Wezel
Multi-award-winning master illusionist Rick Thomas, one of the greatest illusionists in the world today, brings his Mansion of Dreams tour to the Van Wezel on Monday, April 11 at 7 p.
WBTT To Present APRIL FOOLS FETE Next Month
For more than a decade, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offered the lively and music-filled fundraiser, the April Fools Fête, in the ballroom at Michael's On East.
Terry Fator to Bring WHO'S THE DUMMY NOW to the Van Wezel
America’s Got Talent winner and ventriloquist and singer Terry Fator brings his new show Who’s the Dummy now? to the Van Wezel on Sunday, April 10 at 7 p.
Hermitage to Present 'Musical Storytelling' with Tony Award Winner Jeanine Tesori
Tony Award-winning stage and film composer Jeanine Tesori will present a free Hermitage community program, “Musical Storytelling: A Conversation with Jeanine Tesori,” at the Hermitage Artist Retreat on Friday, March 25 at 6pm.
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