Sarasota Youth Opera To Offer Virtual Fall Semester
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
Sarasota Youth Opera's Fall Semester will be held online this year, with enrollment now taking place for classes beginning Tuesday, August 25th.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
Sarasota Youth Opera's Fall Semester will be held online this year, with enrollment now taking place for classes beginning Tuesday, August 25th.
The Music Compound to Debut Show Choir & Musical Theatre Program
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
The Music Compound, a business where students of all ages can pursue their love of music, is offering a new program. Music Compound will debut its Show Choir & Musical Theatre program in September at its Cattlemen studio (1751 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota); leading the program is noted longtime Sarasota educator, Julie Rohr McHugh.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
The Music Compound, a business where students of all ages can pursue their love of music, is offering a new program. Music Compound will debut its Show Choir & Musical Theatre program in September at its Cattlemen studio (1751 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota); leading the program is noted longtime Sarasota educator, Julie Rohr McHugh.
Single Tickets For Select Shows At Van Wezel Available This Week
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
Powerhouse vocalist and actor Audra McDonald returns to the Van Wezel in 2021! Musician, vocalist and composer Damien Sneed brings A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul to the Hall for its Sarasota debut, and single tickets for South Pacific will be available for purchase this week.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
Powerhouse vocalist and actor Audra McDonald returns to the Van Wezel in 2021! Musician, vocalist and composer Damien Sneed brings A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul to the Hall for its Sarasota debut, and single tickets for South Pacific will be available for purchase this week.
Van Wezel Encourages Audiences To #SaveOurStages
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2020
Recently, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act. The Save Our Stages Act provides Small Business Administration grants for independent venues such as the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, promoters and festivals affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. It offers financial support to keep them afloat, allowing them to pay employees and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2020
Recently, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act. The Save Our Stages Act provides Small Business Administration grants for independent venues such as the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, promoters and festivals affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. It offers financial support to keep them afloat, allowing them to pay employees and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America.
Sarasota Concert Association Appoints Linda Moxley as Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2020
Joy McIntyre, board president of the Sarasota Concert Association (SCA), recently announced that the organization will be welcoming Linda Moxley as its executive director on October 26. Moxley currently serves as vice president of marketing and communications for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2020
Joy McIntyre, board president of the Sarasota Concert Association (SCA), recently announced that the organization will be welcoming Linda Moxley as its executive director on October 26. Moxley currently serves as vice president of marketing and communications for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Announces Schedule Changes
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced updates to the 2020-2021 season due to touring schedule changes.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced updates to the 2020-2021 season due to touring schedule changes.
FST Announces Featured Guests For Women's Suffrage Centennial Celebration Taking Place August 20
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the lineup for its virtual event on August 20, 2020, celebrating the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. Award-winning journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, City of Sarasota Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch, and Suffragist Project Director Kate Alexander will each speak at the theatre's special online celebration, along with a slate of talented artists.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the lineup for its virtual event on August 20, 2020, celebrating the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. Award-winning journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, City of Sarasota Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch, and Suffragist Project Director Kate Alexander will each speak at the theatre's special online celebration, along with a slate of talented artists.
Asolo Rep Announces New Fall Online Classes
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
Asolo Rep has announced new online theatre classes this fall offering a broad spectrum of theatre education opportunities for ages 11 through adult. The programs include the launch of Asolo Rep Young Artist Academy, Young Artist Homeschool Classes, Adult Online Theatre Classes.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
Asolo Rep has announced new online theatre classes this fall offering a broad spectrum of theatre education opportunities for ages 11 through adult. The programs include the launch of Asolo Rep Young Artist Academy, Young Artist Homeschool Classes, Adult Online Theatre Classes.
Sarasota Opera Announces Season Changes and Relief Fund
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
Sarasota Opera has been forced to cancel its fall mainstage production of Don Giovanni and the Sarasota Youth Opera production of The Hobbit.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
Sarasota Opera has been forced to cancel its fall mainstage production of Don Giovanni and the Sarasota Youth Opera production of The Hobbit.
Single Tickets For Select Shows At Van Wezel Are Available This Week
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall welcomes superstar instrumentalist Kenny G back to Sarasota in 2021! Additionally, single tickets for Blue Man Group, Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show and Fiddler on the Roof will be available for purchase beginning this week.
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall welcomes superstar instrumentalist Kenny G back to Sarasota in 2021! Additionally, single tickets for Blue Man Group, Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show and Fiddler on the Roof will be available for purchase beginning this week.
Asolo Rep Announces FOUNTAIN as the Winner of the Ground Floor Series: MAKING MUSICALS Competition
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2020
Asolo Rep has announced that the winning new musical in its GROUND FLOOR: MAKING MUSICALS series is FOUNTAIN, with book, music and lyrics by Christopher Anselmo and Jared Corak.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2020
Asolo Rep has announced that the winning new musical in its GROUND FLOOR: MAKING MUSICALS series is FOUNTAIN, with book, music and lyrics by Christopher Anselmo and Jared Corak.
BWW Feature: Rise Above Performing Arts Finds a Home!
by Jude Hebit - July 31, 2020
Rise Above Performing Arts is getting set to enter its 5th season in our community. The nonprofit focuses its mission on producing full scale, Broadway style productions performed completely by young people. For the past four years, Rise Above has produced all of its shows at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center while renting government and local space for rehearsals.
by Jude Hebit - July 31, 2020
Rise Above Performing Arts is getting set to enter its 5th season in our community. The nonprofit focuses its mission on producing full scale, Broadway style productions performed completely by young people. For the past four years, Rise Above has produced all of its shows at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center while renting government and local space for rehearsals.
Van Wezel Announces Two New Performances For The 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just announced exciting new performances for the 2020-2021 season. Single tickets for these performances go on sale Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10 a.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just announced exciting new performances for the 2020-2021 season. Single tickets for these performances go on sale Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awards FST $45,000 Arts Appreciation Grant
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is delighted to announce that the nonprofit theater has been awarded a $45,000 a?oeArts Appreciationa?? grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. These grants were given to cornerstone Sarasota arts organizations, enabling them to concentrate on what they do best: advance their artistic missions. Thanks to Gulf Coast, these funds will provide key support for FST's Winter Mainstage and Cabaret Seasons, which will begin in early 2021.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is delighted to announce that the nonprofit theater has been awarded a $45,000 a?oeArts Appreciationa?? grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. These grants were given to cornerstone Sarasota arts organizations, enabling them to concentrate on what they do best: advance their artistic missions. Thanks to Gulf Coast, these funds will provide key support for FST's Winter Mainstage and Cabaret Seasons, which will begin in early 2021.
WestcoastBlack Theatre Troupe Announces 2020-2021 Scholarship Winners
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has awarded scholarships to six deserving students.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has awarded scholarships to six deserving students.
FST Partners With Tidewell Hospice To Provide Online Summer Camp For Youth Processing Grief
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) and Tidewell Hospice proudly announce that the two not-for-profit organizations will partner to offer the Blue Butterfly Campa?"a two-week summer theatre program for bereaved youth.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) and Tidewell Hospice proudly announce that the two not-for-profit organizations will partner to offer the Blue Butterfly Campa?"a two-week summer theatre program for bereaved youth.
Asolo Rep's Ground Floor: MAKING MUSICALS Presents Series Finale This Week with FOUNTAIN
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
Asolo Rep will present the final musical in its four-part GROUND FLOOR SERIES: MAKING MUSICALS, Thursday, July 23 at 6pm with a preview of FOUNTAIN. Set in Florida, this new musical features book, music and lyrics by Christopher Anselmo and Jared Corak.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
Asolo Rep will present the final musical in its four-part GROUND FLOOR SERIES: MAKING MUSICALS, Thursday, July 23 at 6pm with a preview of FOUNTAIN. Set in Florida, this new musical features book, music and lyrics by Christopher Anselmo and Jared Corak.
Sarasota Opera To Receive $50,000 CARES Act Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
Sarasota Opera has been approved for a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
Sarasota Opera has been approved for a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
FST Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage With Online Events
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces that it will recognize the 100th anniversary of the woman's right to vote in the United States by hosting special online events honoring and reflecting on the historic milestone. The 19th Amendment, ending the fight for American women's suffrage, was ratified 100 years ago on August 20, 1920.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces that it will recognize the 100th anniversary of the woman's right to vote in the United States by hosting special online events honoring and reflecting on the historic milestone. The 19th Amendment, ending the fight for American women's suffrage, was ratified 100 years ago on August 20, 1920.
Van Wezel Announces Two Performances For The 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just announced exciting new performances for the 2020-2021 season. Single tickets for these performances go on sale Friday, July 24, 2020 at 10 a.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just announced exciting new performances for the 2020-2021 season. Single tickets for these performances go on sale Friday, July 24, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Theatre Odyssey Will Produce Radio Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2020
Theatre Odyssey is forging ahead with its fifteenth annual ten-minute play festival. It is preparing to allow its audience to comfortably hear the festival from the safest place. Home.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2020
Theatre Odyssey is forging ahead with its fifteenth annual ten-minute play festival. It is preparing to allow its audience to comfortably hear the festival from the safest place. Home.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Awarded Shubert Foundation Grant
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, the only professional Black theater company on Florida's West Coast and one of only three in Florida, has received its first-ever grant from the Shubert Foundation. The funding in the amount of $10,000 will support WBTT's 2020-2021 performance season.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, the only professional Black theater company on Florida's West Coast and one of only three in Florida, has received its first-ever grant from the Shubert Foundation. The funding in the amount of $10,000 will support WBTT's 2020-2021 performance season.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces Updates for 2020-2021 Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that it plans to open its 2020-2021 Winter Season after the New Year. FST's Winter Mainstage and Cabaret Seasons, which were originally set to begin in November and September, respectively, will now start in early 2021
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that it plans to open its 2020-2021 Winter Season after the New Year. FST's Winter Mainstage and Cabaret Seasons, which were originally set to begin in November and September, respectively, will now start in early 2021
Van Wezel Announces Postponement Of THE CHOIR OF MAN
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Due to travel restrictions and the interactive nature of the show, The Choir of Man's Sarasota debut performance at the Van Wezel has been postponed to a future date in January 2022.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Due to travel restrictions and the interactive nature of the show, The Choir of Man's Sarasota debut performance at the Van Wezel has been postponed to a future date in January 2022.
Sarasota Opera Receives $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant offers unrestricted funding to area arts organizations in support of their artistic mission.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant offers unrestricted funding to area arts organizations in support of their artistic mission.
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