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FST Announces Staged Reading Festival of New Plays in August

FST Announces Staged Reading Festival of New Plays in August

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2021
Subscription packages and single tickets are now on sale.
Florida Studio Theatre Improv Presents COMEDY LOTTERY

Florida Studio Theatre Improv Presents COMEDY LOTTERY

by BWW News Desk — July 20, 2021
Florida Studio Theatre resident improv team, FST Improv, presents the return of its popular show, Comedy Lottery.
Van Wezel Announces Additional Shows for 2021-2022 Season

Van Wezel Announces Additional Shows for 2021-2022 Season

by BWW News Desk — July 20, 2021
The Hall has announced three holiday performances for the 2021-2022 season, including the Broadway-style musical with circus artistry, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, the Dave Koz and Friend's Christmas Tour 2021 featuring a brilliant selection of musicians, as well as a special performance by Emmy nomine
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Welcomes Michéle Des Verney Redwine and Expands Bo

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Welcomes Michéle Des Verney Redwine and Expands Board of Trustees

by BWW News Desk — July 19, 2021
The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that uses the unifying power of the arts to nurture inclusion and diversity across the regional arts and cultural landscape, has appointed the organization's founder, Michéle Des Verney Redwine, as its first CEO.
The Greenfield Foundation Awards FST $30,000 Grant to Provide WRITE A PLAY to Sarasot

The Greenfield Foundation Awards FST $30,000 Grant to Provide WRITE A PLAY to Sarasota Schools In Need

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2021
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the nonprofit theatre received a $30,000 grant from the Greenfield Foundation in support of FST's award-winning WRITE A PLAY program.
ROUNDING THIRD Will Be Performed at Florida Studio Theatre This Summer

ROUNDING THIRD Will Be Performed at Florida Studio Theatre This Summer

by BWW News Desk — July 13, 2021
Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper plays Don, the seasoned coach who is tough as nails and has no time for excuses, untied shoelaces, or losing.
Choral Artists of Sarasota Announces 43rd Season 'Carried Away!'

Choral Artists of Sarasota Announces 43rd Season 'Carried Away!'

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2021
Choral Artists of Sarasota’s 43rd season, entitled “Carried Away!” features six concerts in November, December, February, March, April, and July.
Van Wezel Announces Additional Shows For The 2021-2022 Season

Van Wezel Announces Additional Shows For The 2021-2022 Season

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2021
Tickets can be purchased online, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION: IDENTITY IN ART

The Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION: IDENTITY IN ART

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2021
In a collaboration between the Hermitage Artist Retreat and Art Center Sarasota, three acclaimed visual artists and Hermitage Fellows from across the United States — textile artist Diedrick Brackens, interdisciplinary artist Autumn Knight, and figurative artist Robert Pruitt — offer an intimate
Summer Circus Spectacular Returns to Thrill Audiences

Summer Circus Spectacular Returns to Thrill Audiences

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2021
Circus fans of all ages will be able to enjoy world-class entertainment – in person – during the Summer Circus Spectacular.
CreArte Latino Cultural Center Launches PARA EL FUTURO/FOR THE FUTURE Initiative

CreArte Latino Cultural Center Launches PARA EL FUTURO/FOR THE FUTURE Initiative

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2021
CreArte Latino was founded in 2012 as a creative hub for the Spanish-speaking Latino/Hispanic community in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
WBTT's Stage Of Discovery Students Present THE TECHNICOLOR MUSICAL

WBTT's Stage Of Discovery Students Present THE TECHNICOLOR MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2021
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Stage of Discovery musical theatre summer  camp students will present two performances of 'The Technicolor Musical' to culminate its 2021 camp program.
Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Robyn Citrin as President & Welcomes Edward Swan,

Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Robyn Citrin as President & Welcomes Edward Swan, Jr. to Board of Trustees

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2021
The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced today that Robyn Citrin has been elected as the new president of the Hermitage Board of Trustees.
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE to Bring Led Zeppelin to the Van Wezel in September

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE to Bring Led Zeppelin to the Van Wezel in September

by BWW News Desk — July 6, 2021
Classic Albums LIVE will return to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, September 24 at 8 p.
Venice Summer Cabaret Festival Celebrates its 8th Year This Summer

Venice Summer Cabaret Festival Celebrates its 8th Year This Summer

by BWW News Desk — July 3, 2021
Eight different acts - some new, some returning - will be performing throughout the festival.
Asolo Rep Receives Combined $750,000 Gift From Peterson Family

Asolo Rep Receives Combined $750,000 Gift From Peterson Family

by BWW News Desk — July 2, 2021
The Peterson family has granted a combined $750,000 gift to Asolo Repertory Theatre in honor of the family's matriarch, Pasqualina “Lee” Peterson.
Sam Mossler Scholarship Fund Receives Major Gift

Sam Mossler Scholarship Fund Receives Major Gift

by BWW News Desk — June 28, 2021
Florida Studio Theatre has met its endowment goal of $50,000 for the Sam Mossler Scholarship Fund, which was established in honor of the late Sam Mossler, a beloved playwright, actor, and teaching artist who passed away unexpectedly in October 2020.
Sarah Brightman's A CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY Tour is Coming to the Van Wezel Performing Art

Sarah Brightman's A CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY Tour is Coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in This December

by BWW News Desk — June 22, 2021
It may be summertime, but it is never too early to make plans for the holidays! Last year, the world's biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman entertained her first-ever Christmas livestream concert Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony, and it warmed hear
Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces The Establishment Of The Hermitage Major Theater A

Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces The Establishment Of The Hermitage Major Theater Award

by BWW News Desk — June 22, 2021
Like the Hermitage Greenfield Prize – which will soon be celebrating its 14th season and rotates annually between the disciplines of music, theater, and visual art – the winner of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA) will be nominated and selected by a jury of nationally recognized arts lead
Florida Studio Theatre Presents SHADES OF BUBLE: A THREE-MAN TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL BUBLE

Florida Studio Theatre Presents SHADES OF BUBLE: A THREE-MAN TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL BUBLE

by BWW News Desk — June 21, 2021
Florida Studio Theatre presents Shades of Bublé: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé, a charming Cabaret bringing the swinging standards and pop hits of Michael Bublé to life onstage.
CreArte Latino Cultural Center's LET'S TALK IN SPANISH Begins June 29

CreArte Latino Cultural Center's LET'S TALK IN SPANISH Begins June 29

by BWW News Desk — June 21, 2021
The CreArte Latino Cultural Center continues programming for English speakers by offering its next course of conversational Spanish classes, “Conversemos en Español/Let’s Talk in Spanish,” designed for low to intermediate Spanish speakers, starting on June 29.
Randy Rainbow to Bring THE PINK GLASSES TOUR to the Van Wezel for His Sarasota Premie

Randy Rainbow to Bring THE PINK GLASSES TOUR to the Van Wezel for His Sarasota Premiere

by BWW News Desk — June 21, 2021
The one and only Randy Rainbow hits the road with his new Pink Glasses Tour, making his Sarasota debut at the Van Wezel on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 7:30 p.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces 2021-22 Season

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces 2021-22 Season

by BWW News Desk — June 17, 2021
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is celebrating its 26th season with a return to a full concert schedule featuring a variety of exceptional musical experiences from emerging and established classical, jazz and pops artists.
Michelle Bente Named Director Of Marketing Of The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Michelle Bente Named Director Of Marketing Of The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

by BWW News Desk — June 16, 2021
Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, has announced that Michelle Bente has been named Director of Marketing.
MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT Will Be Performed by Florida Studio Theatre This Month

MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT Will Be Performed by Florida Studio Theatre This Month

by BWW News Desk — June 10, 2021
This stirring play gives a rare glimpse into the real-life struggles faced by two important figures from the early-20th century: Marian Anderson and Albert Einstein.

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