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THE BACHELOR LIVE ON STAGE Canceled at the Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020
In light of the situation surrounding COVID-19, The Bachelor Live On Stage scheduled for May 7, 2020 at the Van Wezel has been canceled.  
Asolo Repertory Theatre Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020
Asolo Rep announced today that it is suspending all public performances and related events for the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to growing global concern around the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally scheduled to run through June 28th, the canceled productions include The Great Leap, Knoxville, Hood and Snow White.
Van Wezel Announces Rescheduled Date For THE CHOIR OF MAN
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020
The Van Wezel's performance of The Choir of Man on March 17, 2020 has been rescheduled for January 28, 2021.
Van Wezel Announces Rescheduled Date for ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
In light of the situation surrounding COVID-19, One Night of Queen scheduled for May 6, 2020 at the Van Wezel has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Van Wezel Announces Rescheduled Date for JOHNNY MATHIS: THE VOICE OF ROMANCE TOUR
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
In light of the situation surrounding COVID-19, Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour on April 16, 2020 at the Van Wezel has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Updated Cancellations Due to Coronavirus
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
In accordance with the latest recommendations from local and state governments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Asolo Rep has cancelled the entire run of THE GREAT LEAP (originally scheduled March 18-April 11), in addition to all remaining performances of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT (originally scheduled through March 19) and INTO THE BREECHES! (originally scheduled through March 21).
WBTT Cancels Remainder Of YOUR ARMS TOO SHORT TO BOX WITH GOD
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2020
Due to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations advising the cancellation or postponement of gatherings of more than 50 people in the face of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe officials have closed the current production of 'Your Arms Too Short to Box with God.' The show was slated to run through April 5; the organization a?" which has committed to paying the 'Your Arms Too Short' artists, band and crew through the scheduled end of the run a?" faces a potential financial loss of $50,000 for each week that the theatre remains closed.
Florida Studio Theatre Suspends All Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will immediately close its theatres as of March 16, 2020 in response to the corona virus. The nonprofit theatre is hopeful it will be able to reopen with its Summer Mainstage Season beginning the first week of June. 
Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Cancellations Due to Coronavirus
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2020
In accordance with the latest recommendations from the CDC regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), effective immediately, Asolo Rep is cancelling all remaining performances of INTO THE BREECHES! and THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT.
Sarasota Opera Will Immediately Suspend Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
Sarasota Opera will immediately suspend all performances of operas and other concerts and events as of March 13 in response to the current Coronavirus situation and following guidance of the City of Sarasota and state health officials.
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Announces New Concert Dates
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
Artist Series Concerts have announced postponements due to coronavirus.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Suspends Events Through March 31, 2020
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
In light of the City of Sarasota's recent declaration of a public health emergency, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has suspended events through March 31, 2020, effective immediately.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces 38th Annual Burdick New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre announces its 38th annual Richard and Betty Burdick New Play Festival, presenting three staged readings of new works by contemporary American playwrights.
Itzhak Perlman In Recital With Pianist Rohan De Silva To Be Rescheduled
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced that Itzhak Perlman in Recital with pianist Rohan De Silva on Saturday, March 21, 2020 has been canceled due to current travel precautions. His appearance has been rescheduled for Monday, March 8, 2021.
FST Presents THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) presents The Legend of Georgia McBride, a heartfelt, music-filled play by Obie Award-winning playwright Matthew Lopez.
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Presents Teen Violin Prodigy SooBeen Lee
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
Artist Series Concerts presents violinist SooBeen Lee, the final artist for this season from Young Concert Artists International,
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) has announced its 21st anniversary 2020-2021 season. In addition to four regular-season shows, the schedule includes a special holiday show, available outside of the subscription. Running from October 7, 2020 through June 6, 2021, the regular season shows are a?oeBroadway in Black,a?? a?oeEubie!,a?? a?oePipelinea?? and a?oeSmokey Joe's Café.a?? The holiday show is a?oeBlack Nativity.a??
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of THE GREAT LEAP at Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
Asolo Rep, in conjunction with Miami New Drama, presents THE GREAT LEAP, a sharp-witted new drama by award-winning playwright Lauren Yee, directed by Vanessa Stalling. 
THE STAR WHO COULD NOT TWINKLE & OTHER WINNING PLAYS Concludes FST's Children's Theatre Series
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will present The Star Who Could Not Twinkle & Other Winning Plays, a collection of plays inspired by the imaginations of children in sixth grade and below. The Star Who Could Not Twinkle & Other Winning Plays is presented as part of FST's WRITE A PLAY (WAP) program, an award-winning arts-in-education initiative that provides students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. Plays generated through the program are submitted to FST's annual youth playwriting competition. Winning playwrights have their work selected out of thousands of submissions from around the world, to be brought to life in a professional production performed by skilled actors at FST. This year's anthology of winning plays is titled The Star Who Could Not Twinkle & Other Winning Plays.
Sarasota Opera The Popular 'Artists Choice' Concert Next Week
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
At 7:30 pm on Sunday, March 15th, a beloved tradition returns to the historic Sarasota Opera House, when principal artists a?" the stars of Sarasota Opera's productions a?" take the stage to perform their favorite songs, arias, and ensembles, accompanied by piano. Hear the beautiful Rigoletto quartet, Carmen's thrilling Seguidilla, a Korean Art Song, and many more special selections. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online at SarasotaOpera.org, by phone, or at the box office. The Winter Opera Festival continues through March 22 with performances of Puccini's La bohème, Gounod's Romeo & Juliet, Donizetti's The Elixir of Love, and Catalani's La Wally (opening March 7). For more information visit SarasotaOpera.org, call (941) 328-1300, or visit the box office at 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236.
REZA: EDGE OF ILLUSION Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
Making his Sarasota debut on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m., Reza takes the art of illusion to a new level, delivering his rock concert style magic show to the Van Wezel stage. Tickets are on sale now.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends OUTLAWS AND ANGELS
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2020
Due to continued audience demand, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the extension of Outlaws and Angels into its 22nd week. Now playing through April 19 in FST's Goldstein Cabaret, Outlaws and Angels celebrates the 'outlaws' of country music and the 'angels' who loved them. Featuring songs from music legends like Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, audiences have called the production 'Fun and Uplifting,' 'Outstanding,' and 'The Best Ever.'
THE POINTER SISTERS Come to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Known for hits such as a?oeI'm So Excited,a?? a?oeHe's So Shy,a?? a?oeSlow Hand,a?? a?oeJump (for my love),a?? a?oeNeutron Dance,a?? a?oeAutomatica?? and a?oeFire,a?? The Pointer Sisters return to the Van Wezel on Thursday, April 2 at 8 p.m.
Jackie Evancho Returns To The Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2020
A worldwide sensation when she was only ten years old, Jackie Evancho has moved past the exuberant promise of a child prodigy vocalist into a new era of performance. She returns to the Van Wezel on Friday, April 3 at 8 p.m. on the heels of her latest album release, The Debut, featuring the multi-platinum recording artist as she pairs her extraordinary voice with one of the most exciting re-emerging genres in popular music today: Broadway's New American Songbook.

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