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Theatre Odyssey Elects Bob Trisolini As Director Emeritus
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
The Board of Directors of Theatre Odyssey announce the election of Bob Trisolini as a Director Emeritus of the company. Bob joins company Founder Tom Aposporos, Preston Boyd, and Dan Higgs in this new position.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Receives Grant From Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe recently received an Arts Appreciation Grant of $30,000 from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant will support WBTT's operations as well as the costs associated with its 2020-2021 season.
Asolo Rep Elects New Board President and Adds Five New Members to Board of Directors
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced that Carole Crosby has assumed the leadership of its Board of Directors, on July 1, 2020. Ms. Crosby has served on Asolo Rep's Board for the past seven years.
Asolo Rep to Receive $70,000 Arts Appreciation Grant From Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre has been awarded an Arts Appreciation Grant of $70,000 by Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
Vocalist Ariel Blue Makes Debut At FST This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces that vocalist Ariel Blue will perform this weekend for diners at FST's Green Room Cafe & Bar. Blue will perform alongside FST resident pianist Jim Prosser Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 from 5:30-7PM each night, featuring such songs as a?oeAll I Doa?? by Stevie Wonder, a?oeJust My Imaginationa?? by the Temptations, a?oeSunday Morninga?? by Maroon 5, and a?oeCan't Take My Eyes off of Youa?? by Frankie Valli.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Approved By NEA For CARES Act Funding
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive $50,000 in direct funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Returns To The Van Wezel In 2021
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
RAIN a?" A Tribute to the Beatles returns to the Van Wezel by popular demand on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Florida Studio Theatre Presents Virtual Improv Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that it will present an online improv festival the same weekend its annual Sarasota Improv Festival was slated to take place: Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12.
Sarasota Orchestra Presents a Virtual Summer Experience for Families and Aspiring Musicians
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra will give families an opportunity to explore, discover, and play with a brand new edition of Music Moves Us. Starting Monday July 6, Music Moves Us: Education Edition will feature video content created and curated by Sarasota Orchestra musicians, faculty of the Sarasota Youth Orchestras, and community leaders in music education.
Asolo Rep Presents MĀYĀ – Part Three of its Ground Floor Series: Making Musicals
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2020
Asolo Rep continues its Ground Floor: Making Musicals series, on Thursday, July 9 at 6pm with a preview of MĀYĀ , a new musical set in 1930 during the Gandhi Salt March, with book and music by Cheeyang Ng, book and lyrics by Eric Sorrels:
Florida Studio Theatre Announces In-Person Adult Educational Offerings
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced that, starting the week of July 13, limited educational programming for students ages 18 and up will be held in-person on its downtown Sarasota campus.
Scott Guinn Named Director Of Development For Sarasota Opera
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2020
Executive Director Richard Russell and Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi announced that Scott Guinn will become the new Director of Development beginning July 1, 2020.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces Changes to 2020-2021 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced a change to its 2020-2021 season lineup. WBTT has replaced 'Broadway in Black' with 'The Soul Crooners' to open the season; this decision was made with respect to budgetary and logistical considerations due to the coronavirus.
Van Wezel Announces Two New Shows For The 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just announced two additional performances for the 2020-2021 Season. Single tickets for these performances go on sale Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Names New Board Chair, Trustees
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is proud to announce its 2020-2021 Board of Trustees, with a new board chair and two new trustees to guide the well-loved arts organization into the future.
Florida Studio Theatre Receives $60,000 Grant From The Shubert Foundation
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that it has received a $60,000 grant from The Shubert Foundation. The grant will be used for general operating support for Sarasota's Contemporary Theatre through the end of May 2021. Due to COVID-19, FST had to cancel the remainder of its Winter Season, its 2020 Summer Season, and postpone its annual Sarasota Improv Festival until 2021. These cancellations are projected to cost the theatre over $1.5 million in lost revenue. The Shubert Foundation's financial support will help the nonprofit theatre offset these sizeable financial losses.
Van Wezel Box Office Reopens To The Public On June 16
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2020
The Van Wezel has announced that the Box Office will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. Plexiglass panels have been installed to protect patrons and staff, and social distancing will be required.
Florida Studio Theatre Improv Is Back With An All-New, Full Length Show
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that its resident improv troupe, FST Improv, is returning to its Bowne's Lab Theatre with a new, full length show, Triple Play.
Florida Rep Offers TWELFTH NIGHT For On-Demand Streaming
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce that one of its 2019-2020 Touring Theatre for Young Audiences productions, William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night,' is now available for online streaming and on-demand in-home viewing. Adapted and directed by Bill Kincaid, the production played to middle and high school audiences for three months before being cut short by COVID-19 closures.
Van Wezel Announces Changes To The 2020-2021 Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces changes to the 2020-2021 Broadway Series. While the theater plans to open in late October 2020 (conditions permitting), Broadway productions at the Hall will begin in January 2021.
Asolo Rep Postpones Performance of FOUNTAIN
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2020
Asolo Rep announced today that they have postponed the June 11 performance of FOUNTAIN in solidarity with black communities across the nation. A part of the Theatre's four-part new musical competition, GROUND FLOOR: MAKING MUSICALS, FOUNTAIN is now scheduled to be performed on Thursday, July 23 at 6pm.
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Will Reopen June 19th
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2020
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre will reopen on Friday June 19th, 2020 under the State mandated guidelines of 50% capacity and social distancing outlined in the Governors Phase 2 plan.
The Temptations and the Four Tops Return to the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2020
Back by popular demand, the Temptations and the Four Tops return to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m.
Asolo Rep's Ground Floor: MAKING MUSICALS Series Announces Date Change
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2020
Asolo Rep announced today that the dates for it's four-part new musical competition, GROUND FLOOR: MAKING MUSICALS have been adjusted. Part two of the series, FOUNTAIN, originally scheduled to be released on June 4, was postponed in solidarity with black communities across the nation.
Asolo Rep Continues GROUND FLOOR SERIES: MAKING MUSICALS With a Preview of FOUNTAIN
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2020
Asolo Rep continues its GROUND FLOOR SERIES: MAKING MUSICALS, on Thursday, June 4 at 6pm with a preview of FOUNTAIN, a new musical set in Florida with book, music and lyrics by Christopher Anselmo and Jared Corak:

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