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Steve Martin And Martin Short Return To The Van Wezel

Steve Martin And Martin Short Return To The Van Wezel

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2020
Steve Martin and Martin Short return to the Van Wezel by popular demand on Thursday, January 23 at 8 p.
Asolo Rep Announces Benjamin Luczak As New Development Director

Asolo Rep Announces Benjamin Luczak As New Development Director

by BWW News Desk — January 6, 2020
Prior to relocating to Sarasota, he previously held leadership positions at Dallas Summer Musicals, Omaha Performing Arts, The Maryland Symphony Orchestra and Shenandoah Conservatory Performances.
Florida Studio Theatre Will Present AMERICAN SON by Christopher Demos-Brown

Florida Studio Theatre Will Present AMERICAN SON by Christopher Demos-Brown

by BWW News Desk — January 6, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) presents the critically-acclaimed Broadway hit, American Son by Christopher Demos-Brown.
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Rise Above Performing Arts Beyond Expectations

BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Rise Above Performing Arts Beyond Expectations

by Jude Hebit — January 6, 2020
As I entered the theatre to pick up my tickets for Rise Above Performing Arts production of a?oeWest Side Storya?? I overheard Artistic Director, Jacob Ruscoe talking with a patron about the show.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Presents Cornell Gunter's Coasters, The Platters, and

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Presents Cornell Gunter's Coasters, The Platters, and The Drifters

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 6, 2020
It's not a concerta??it's a party! On Wednesday, January 22 at 8 p.
BWW Feature: Kristin Chenoweth's FOR THE GIRLS at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

BWW Feature: Kristin Chenoweth's FOR THE GIRLS at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

by Carolan Trbovich — January 5, 2020
Chanteuse, author, and star of Broadway, TV, films and You Tube a?" she's conquered it all.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 50th Anniversary Celebration is Rescheduled for Open

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 50th Anniversary Celebration is Rescheduled for Opening Night of COME FROM AWAY

by BWW News Desk — January 2, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced that the theater's newly rescheduled 50th Anniversary Celebration will take place on opening night of the award-winning Broadway musical, Come From Away.
Photo Flash: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES At The FSU/Asolo Conservatory

Photo Flash: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES At The FSU/Asolo Conservatory

by BWW News Desk — December 31, 2019
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory will start 2020 with the surprisingly delightful Gruesome Playground Injuries, a contemporary play by 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist, Rajiv Joseph.
Florida Studio Theatre Opens Its Stage III Series With THE NETHER

Florida Studio Theatre Opens Its Stage III Series With THE NETHER

by BWW News Desk — December 31, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) opens its annual Stage III Series with The Nether by Jennifer Haley, a dark, futuristic play exploring the moral, ethical, and legal implications of virtual reality.
BWW Review: ALADDIN at Straz Center Tampa

BWW Review: ALADDIN at Straz Center Tampa

by Carolan Trbovich — December 30, 2019
Disney's Aladdin Lights Up The Straz With A Mega Production
Il Divo's Performance at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to Be Rescheduled

Il Divo's Performance at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to Be Rescheduled

by BWW News Desk — December 30, 2019
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall regrets to announce that Il Divo's performance on Sunday, January 5, 2020 has been canceled and is being rescheduled for Friday, January 15, 2021.
FST's Suffragist Project Highlights Intersectionality Of Social Movements

FST's Suffragist Project Highlights Intersectionality Of Social Movements

by BWW News Desk — December 27, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) presents The Rights of It All, a community conversation presented as part of FST's Suffragist Project.
Big Bang Improv Returns to Sarasota for Special Residency

Big Bang Improv Returns to Sarasota for Special Residency

by BWW News Desk — December 27, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has announced that Big Bang Improv, a Sarasota Improv Festival favorite, will return to Sarasota the first weekend of January 2020 for a special residency.
Photo Flash: First Look At BRIGHT STAR At Florida Studio Theatre

Photo Flash: First Look At BRIGHT STAR At Florida Studio Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 26, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre presents Bright Star, the five-time Tony-nominated musical and winner of the 2016 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical.
TV: Highlights From BRIGHT STAR At Florida Studio Theatre

TV: Highlights From BRIGHT STAR At Florida Studio Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 26, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre presents Bright Star, the five-time Tony-nominated musical and winner of the 2016 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards

by BWW — December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT

Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT

by BWW News Desk — December 23, 2019
Asolo Rep continues its winter repertory season with the recent Broadway sizzling hit dramedy THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell.
Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks Series Will Feature Mozart and Mahler

Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks Series Will Feature Mozart and Mahler

by BWW News Desk — December 23, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra welcomes guest pianist Shai Wosner and conductor Steven Sloane to perform a program that pays homage to the two most venerated composers in classical music, Mozart and Mahler.
Asolo Repertory Theatre to Provide Free And Discounted Tickets For Youth And Families

Asolo Repertory Theatre to Provide Free And Discounted Tickets For Youth And Families For THE SOUND OF MUSIC

by BWW News Desk — December 19, 2019
Throughout Asolo Rep's critically acclaimed run of THE SOUND OF MUSIC the theatre has provided free and discounted tickets for more than 1,200 area youth and families.
December 19th Update: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - Rise Above Perfo

December 19th Update: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - Rise Above Performing Arts Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Sarasota Awards Voting

by BWW Staff — December 19, 2019
We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
WAITRESS Makes Its Sarasota Debut At The Van Wezel

WAITRESS Makes Its Sarasota Debut At The Van Wezel

by BWW News Desk — December 19, 2019
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present the Sarasota premiere of WAITRESS for a limited three-day engagement! The diner opens up on Friday, January 24 at 7:30 p.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces 2020 Stage III Series

Florida Studio Theatre Announces 2020 Stage III Series

by BWW News Desk — December 16, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre announces the lineup for its 2020 Stage III Series, dedicated to presenting edgy new plays that are challenging in both content and form.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards

by BWW — December 16, 2019
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Sarasota High School Kicks off the Holiday Season

BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Sarasota High School Kicks off the Holiday Season

by Jacob Ruscoe — December 16, 2019
Sarasota High School produced a heart-warming rendition of Irving Berlin's a?oeWhite Christmasa?? this past week.
Florida Studio Theatre Partners With Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to Expand

Florida Studio Theatre Partners With Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to Expand Scholarship Program

by BWW News Desk — December 13, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces a new partnership with Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to provide key support for FST to expand its Children's Scholarship Program, providing financial assistance to differently abled youth and those in need, as well as pilot a new program dedicated to el

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