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Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included.

Registration opens on September 14 for the fall 2021 semester at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College (OLLI at Ringling College), which runs September 27-November 19, 2021.

The Van Wezel has announced that Steven Wright's performance on October 21, 2021 has been canceled.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has been recognized by Gulf Coast Community Foundation as one of 12 cornerstone arts organizations with its Arts Appreciation Grant.

Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, has introduced three new members of the marketing team: Amy Tuten (Assistant Marketing Director), Ellen Dyer (Group Sales Coordinator) and Lisa Tourtchenko (Digital Media and Public Relations Associate).

Amidst its active season of live outdoor programming and events, the Hermitage Artist Retreat is launching a new virtual series spotlighting the brilliant curators and Hermitage alumni who have developed their work and craft in residence at the Hermitage.

As Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is poised to present its 22nd anniversary 2021-2022 season, the popular arts organization is continuing to be cautious in its approach to operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall welcomes audiences back to the theatre for an exciting 2021-2022 season! Many fan-favorite shows have been rescheduled from the previous two seasons, and electrifying new performances have been added to the lineup.

Asolo Rep is reaching into the costume vault for an exclusive two-day public sale of professional costumes.

Greg Leaming, director of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training program and associate director of the Asolo Repertory Theatre, will retire at the conclusion of the academic year after 17 years of teaching, directing and leading the MFA Acting Program at Florida State University's School of T

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative will present “The Black Experience in the Arts in Higher Education,” as part of its four-part Arts & Racial Justice / Discovery Series, Monday, October 4, 5:30-7 p.

Florida Studio Theatre presents Jukebox Saturday Night with The Swingaroos, a brand-new music revue following the history of the jukebox and highlighting the greatest hits of the 1920s–1960s.

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Since 2011, Artist Series Concerts has partnered with area schools to bring professional musicians and groups into area schools with interactive demonstrations, live performances and master classes meant to spark and foster a lifelong love of the musical arts, either as a performer or as a spectator

While patrons of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe may be more accustomed to hearing R&B and soul at WBTT, the blues holds an esteemed place in Black music history and culture and the local arts organization is thrilled to feature it.

The newly expanded Jump Encore! has announced its full cast and creative team for their inaugural production of Into the Woods! Jump Encore! has been producing children's productions for the last 8 years as part of Jump Dance Company in Lakewood Ranch.

This year's recipients and their respective benefactors are: Todd Bellamy II, Alan P.

Since 1975, George Thorogood and The Destroyers have sold over 15 million albums, played more than 8,000 ferocious live shows and built a catalog of classic hits that includes “Who Do You Love,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over” and “Bad To The

Key Chorale, the Suncoast's premier symphonic chorus, announces its 37th season with a mix of dynamic collaborations and unique programming that have become their hallmarks under the guidance of Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat presents the newest edition of Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens: “Words and Music: Performance in Process” with Hermitage Fellows Thea Lobo and Ni’Ja Whitson, who will share their words, voices and music, Friday, August 27, 6:30 p.

The new system will be used during rehearsals, any filming and, of course, all live performances and programs.

Asolo Rep is opening the doors to the Mertz and Cook Theatres for two hours on Saturday, Aug.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present the eighth year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members are able to showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows.

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced today the organization has welcomed James R.

Sarasota Orchestra violist Michael McClelland passed unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 17, at the age of 62.