Van Wezel Announces Changes To 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces changes to the 2020-2021 season.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces changes to the 2020-2021 season.
Van Wezel Announces Additional Performance - LIZ CALLAWAY: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2020
Liz Callaway: Home for the Holidays is a magical concert that can be viewed from the comfort of your home! On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 7 p.m., Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway will perform a mix of holiday favorites and beloved Broadway showtunes with stories about the holidays and her career.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2020
Liz Callaway: Home for the Holidays is a magical concert that can be viewed from the comfort of your home! On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 7 p.m., Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway will perform a mix of holiday favorites and beloved Broadway showtunes with stories about the holidays and her career.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS By Chip Davis Returns To The Van Wezel In 2021
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2020
Do you remember the first time you heard the Christmas sounds of Mannheim Steamroller? You can celebrate the holiday magic once more on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 8 p.m. when Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis returns to the Van Wezel with their annual holiday tour – a perfect outing for the whole family!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2020
Do you remember the first time you heard the Christmas sounds of Mannheim Steamroller? You can celebrate the holiday magic once more on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 8 p.m. when Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis returns to the Van Wezel with their annual holiday tour – a perfect outing for the whole family!
The Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Upcoming Outdoor Beach Programs
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
The Hermitage Artist Retreat's popular beachfront series continues with 'Illuminating the Transcendent,' with composers Krists Auznieks and Robert Pound and poet Jason Schneiderman, Friday, December 4, 5 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
The Hermitage Artist Retreat's popular beachfront series continues with 'Illuminating the Transcendent,' with composers Krists Auznieks and Robert Pound and poet Jason Schneiderman, Friday, December 4, 5 p.m.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
Project PRIDE SRQ Premieres THE BRUNCH SHOW
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Project PRIDE SRQ has announced the inaugural installment of year long series in partnership with The Community Foundation of Sarasota.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Project PRIDE SRQ has announced the inaugural installment of year long series in partnership with The Community Foundation of Sarasota.
Sarasota Orchestra Presents Outdoor Concert Series ON THE ROAD WITH SO: PARKS & PARTNERS
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra announced On the Road with SO: Parks & Partners, performing outdoor concerts for the community. The 11 upcoming concerts of chamber music showcases musicians of the Orchestra in public park and partner venues across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra announced On the Road with SO: Parks & Partners, performing outdoor concerts for the community. The 11 upcoming concerts of chamber music showcases musicians of the Orchestra in public park and partner venues across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Asolo Rep Presents WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, A Live Holiday Concert Under The Stars
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
Asolo Rep rings in the holiday season with We Need a Little Christmas, a holiday concert under the stars perfect for the whole family. We Need a Little Christmas will be performed at Asolo Rep's newly constructed Terrace Stage, an open-air venue located in front of its box office at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. It previews December 17, opens December 18 and runs through January 3.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
Asolo Rep rings in the holiday season with We Need a Little Christmas, a holiday concert under the stars perfect for the whole family. We Need a Little Christmas will be performed at Asolo Rep's newly constructed Terrace Stage, an open-air venue located in front of its box office at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. It previews December 17, opens December 18 and runs through January 3.
Van Wezel Announces CABARET BY THE BAY, BAY PARK YOGA and Additional Virtual Programming
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
The Van Wezel has announced all new Cabaret by the Bay dates, starring jazz vocalist Whitney James! Bay Park Yoga begins this weekend, free of charge on the lawn, and continues through December.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
The Van Wezel has announced all new Cabaret by the Bay dates, starring jazz vocalist Whitney James! Bay Park Yoga begins this weekend, free of charge on the lawn, and continues through December.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Cancels 'Soul In The Garden' Fall Gala
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2020
After a previous postponement (from November 13th to the 22nd), Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has decided to cancel its fall gala, 'Soul in Garden.' The event – which was sold out at a limited capacity (for safe social distancing) but available for wider view through livestreaming – will return in 2021. This year's planned Heart & Soul Philanthropy honoree, Marian Moss, will be recognized at the event next year.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2020
After a previous postponement (from November 13th to the 22nd), Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has decided to cancel its fall gala, 'Soul in Garden.' The event – which was sold out at a limited capacity (for safe social distancing) but available for wider view through livestreaming – will return in 2021. This year's planned Heart & Soul Philanthropy honoree, Marian Moss, will be recognized at the event next year.
Van Wezel Announces Free Virtual Schooltime Performance: CHARLOTTE'S WEB
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's Education & Community Engagement Department has announced a FREE streaming of TheaterWorksUSA's Charlotte's Web from December 7-20. Based on the popular children's book, this performance was set to be the final Schooltime Performance of the 2019-2020 school year and was cancelled this past spring due to COVID-19.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's Education & Community Engagement Department has announced a FREE streaming of TheaterWorksUSA's Charlotte's Web from December 7-20. Based on the popular children's book, this performance was set to be the final Schooltime Performance of the 2019-2020 school year and was cancelled this past spring due to COVID-19.
More Titles Added To Sarasota Opera's 'HD At The Opera House'
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
Sarasota Opera has announced additional presentations for the 2020 season of “HD at the Opera House.” Richard Strauss's Arabella from the 2014 Salzburg Easter Festival will be shown on Sunday, November 22; Verdi's Macbeth from the Royal Opera House in London will be shown on Sunday, December 6; and Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet from the Royal Ballet in London will be shown on Sunday, December 20.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
Sarasota Opera has announced additional presentations for the 2020 season of “HD at the Opera House.” Richard Strauss's Arabella from the 2014 Salzburg Easter Festival will be shown on Sunday, November 22; Verdi's Macbeth from the Royal Opera House in London will be shown on Sunday, December 6; and Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet from the Royal Ballet in London will be shown on Sunday, December 20.
FST Launches Live, Interactive Theatre Experience ZOOM INTO PLAYWRITING
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre will debut Zoom Into Playwriting, a live and interactive educational entertainment offering for elementary school students using the conferencing platform Zoom. Performed live from FST's Bowne's Lab stage, the performance is streamed in real time straight into students' classrooms or home learning spaces. With this innovative approach to theatre performance, FST can continue to inspire the next generation of playwrights with the art of live theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre will debut Zoom Into Playwriting, a live and interactive educational entertainment offering for elementary school students using the conferencing platform Zoom. Performed live from FST's Bowne's Lab stage, the performance is streamed in real time straight into students' classrooms or home learning spaces. With this innovative approach to theatre performance, FST can continue to inspire the next generation of playwrights with the art of live theatre.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces Lineup For 2020-2021 FST Forums Series
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2020-2021 FST Forums Series, seven online conversations with some of the country's top playwrights and musical theatre developers. Each month, FST audiences will have the opportunity to hear from these artists about the themes and questions highlighted in some of their latest work.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2020-2021 FST Forums Series, seven online conversations with some of the country's top playwrights and musical theatre developers. Each month, FST audiences will have the opportunity to hear from these artists about the themes and questions highlighted in some of their latest work.
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory Debuts First Entirely Online Production TWILIGHT, LOS ANGELES, 1992
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory is presenting its first entirely online production, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, streaming from December 9 - 20, 2020. The show was originally announced to run from December 2 -13 but these dates have been shifted and the show will now be available from December 9 -20.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory is presenting its first entirely online production, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, streaming from December 9 - 20, 2020. The show was originally announced to run from December 2 -13 but these dates have been shifted and the show will now be available from December 9 -20.
Van Wezel Announces Additional Virtual Programming and an Update on Live Performances
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just announced additional virtual events! Dave Koz and Darlene Love present virtual concerts this holiday season, and BroadwayHD allows viewers to experience the magic of Broadway right in their own homes.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just announced additional virtual events! Dave Koz and Darlene Love present virtual concerts this holiday season, and BroadwayHD allows viewers to experience the magic of Broadway right in their own homes.
The Junior League of Sarasota Awards FST $5000 Grant to Support WRITE A PLAY at Wilkinson Elementary
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the nonprofit theater received a $5,000 Community Grant from The Junior League of Sarasota, a key supporter of FST’s efforts to bring its WRITE A PLAY program, an arts-in-education initiative, to Wilkinson Elementary, a Title I school, at no cost.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the nonprofit theater received a $5,000 Community Grant from The Junior League of Sarasota, a key supporter of FST’s efforts to bring its WRITE A PLAY program, an arts-in-education initiative, to Wilkinson Elementary, a Title I school, at no cost.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Temporarily Halts Performances of LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Due to the Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has temporarily halted the run of its 'Light Up the Night!' open-air concerts due to illness: four professionals involved with the show have tested positive for COVID-19.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has temporarily halted the run of its 'Light Up the Night!' open-air concerts due to illness: four professionals involved with the show have tested positive for COVID-19.
Sarasota Orchestra Launches Books of Note Program
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
To maintain a connection to the Sarasota and Manatee community during a period of social distancing, Sarasota Orchestra launched today Books of Note, a collection of fiction and nonfiction books curated by Artistic Advisor Jeffrey Kahane and Sarasota Orchestra musicians. Books of Note will be supplemented by engaging virtual events.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
To maintain a connection to the Sarasota and Manatee community during a period of social distancing, Sarasota Orchestra launched today Books of Note, a collection of fiction and nonfiction books curated by Artistic Advisor Jeffrey Kahane and Sarasota Orchestra musicians. Books of Note will be supplemented by engaging virtual events.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Public Streaming Watch Party for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
Asolo Rep announced today that it will present a public 'Watch Party' of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Thursday, November 12 at 7pm. The online performance is the premiere production of BardWired, Asolo Rep's 2020 adaptation of its award-winning program, Asolo Rep On Tour.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
Asolo Rep announced today that it will present a public 'Watch Party' of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Thursday, November 12 at 7pm. The online performance is the premiere production of BardWired, Asolo Rep's 2020 adaptation of its award-winning program, Asolo Rep On Tour.
Florida Studio Theatre Opens Scholarship Fund in Honor of the Late Sam Mossler
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has established a new scholarship fund in honor of the late Sam Mossler, a beloved playwright, actor, and teaching artist who passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has established a new scholarship fund in honor of the late Sam Mossler, a beloved playwright, actor, and teaching artist who passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2020.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Announces Changes to 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced changes to the 2020-2021 season including the cancellation of The Israel Symphony Orchestra's performance on January 19, 2021, the rescheduling of An Intimate Evening with David Foster: HITMAN Tour from Sunday, January 31, 2021 to December 9, 2021 and more.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced changes to the 2020-2021 season including the cancellation of The Israel Symphony Orchestra's performance on January 19, 2021, the rescheduling of An Intimate Evening with David Foster: HITMAN Tour from Sunday, January 31, 2021 to December 9, 2021 and more.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Sarasota Opera Adds Matinee To Fall Season Performances
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2020
By popular demand, an additional “Live from the Sarasota Opera House” concert featuring favorite opera selections by Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Wagner, and Mozart, accompanied by piano, is now scheduled for Sunday, November 15th at 1:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2020
By popular demand, an additional “Live from the Sarasota Opera House” concert featuring favorite opera selections by Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Wagner, and Mozart, accompanied by piano, is now scheduled for Sunday, November 15th at 1:30 pm.
FST's Playwright Collective More Than Doubles In Size, Developing New Work For Sarasota's Contemporary Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that its Playwright Collective, a targeted coalition of artists dedicated to developing new work for FST's stages, is welcoming seven new members.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that its Playwright Collective, a targeted coalition of artists dedicated to developing new work for FST's stages, is welcoming seven new members.
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