Arts Advocates Honors Hermitage Artist Retreat's Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg With Luminaire Award
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
Arts Advocates recently presented Andy Sandberg, artistic director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, with its Luminaire Award. This award is presented to individuals to celebrate their outstanding contributions to the arts in Sarasota.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
Arts Advocates recently presented Andy Sandberg, artistic director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, with its Luminaire Award. This award is presented to individuals to celebrate their outstanding contributions to the arts in Sarasota.
Composer and Sound Artist Rucyl Mills Honored as Part of the 17th Annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
This was the central event of a three-day celebration, hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat (Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO) in partnership with the Greenfield Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
This was the central event of a three-day celebration, hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat (Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO) in partnership with the Greenfield Foundation.
Sarasota Concert Association Unveils 2025-26 Great Performers Series
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
The Sarasota Concert Association has revealed its 2025-26 Great Performers Series, marking the organization’s 81st season. See the full lineup and learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
The Sarasota Concert Association has revealed its 2025-26 Great Performers Series, marking the organization’s 81st season. See the full lineup and learn more!
Winners Revealed For the 2025 Young Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Sprinkles, sea monsters, and more — straight from the minds of young creatives, these whimsical elements take center stage in Florida Studio Theatre (FST)'s 2025 Young Playwrights Festival on May 17!
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Sprinkles, sea monsters, and more — straight from the minds of young creatives, these whimsical elements take center stage in Florida Studio Theatre (FST)'s 2025 Young Playwrights Festival on May 17!
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Reveals Keren Shani-Lifrak as New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has announced the appointment of Keren Shani-Lifrak as executive director. Lifrak will begin her duties with ASC on May 1, working alongside Marcy Miller, current executive director, until her retirement on June 30.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has announced the appointment of Keren Shani-Lifrak as executive director. Lifrak will begin her duties with ASC on May 1, working alongside Marcy Miller, current executive director, until her retirement on June 30.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Spring FIRST LIGHT FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the line-up for the Spring 2025 First Light Festival. Since 1998, the EST/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project has developed over 300 plays that challenge and broaden the view of science in the popular imagination.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the line-up for the Spring 2025 First Light Festival. Since 1998, the EST/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project has developed over 300 plays that challenge and broaden the view of science in the popular imagination.
Florida Studio Theatre Honors Patron Mary Jo Reston for $1.25 Million Legacy Gift
by Joshua Wright - April 07, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre is honoring the late Mary Jo Reston, a supporter of the theater for nearly two decades, for providing a $1.25 million legacy gift that will help sustain the nonprofit’s artistic programming for years to come.
by Joshua Wright - April 07, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre is honoring the late Mary Jo Reston, a supporter of the theater for nearly two decades, for providing a $1.25 million legacy gift that will help sustain the nonprofit’s artistic programming for years to come.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Receives Grant to Expand Access of Live Theatre
by Emmy Rice - April 05, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced that it has received a $5,000 education grant from the Manatee Community Foundation in support of Asolo Rep On Tour.
by Emmy Rice - April 05, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced that it has received a $5,000 education grant from the Manatee Community Foundation in support of Asolo Rep On Tour.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Celebrates Facility Expansion
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrated with a ribbon cutting of the new Jody Reston Costume Storage, the future home of Asolo Rep's $1 Million costume collection on Saturday, March 29.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrated with a ribbon cutting of the new Jody Reston Costume Storage, the future home of Asolo Rep's $1 Million costume collection on Saturday, March 29.
Arts Advocates Announces May 2025 Events Including Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of May events, which includes the annual scholarship awards luncheon, an exhibit by the Petticoat Painters, a silk painting class at and tour of Island Gallery in Bradenton, an art talk with David X. Tejada, a creative portraits playshop, and the final Van Wezel tour of the season.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of May events, which includes the annual scholarship awards luncheon, an exhibit by the Petticoat Painters, a silk painting class at and tour of Island Gallery in Bradenton, an art talk with David X. Tejada, a creative portraits playshop, and the final Van Wezel tour of the season.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Closes Season With Joshua Harmon's BAD JEWS
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) will present Joshua Harmon's dark comedy “Bad Jews” from April 30 to May 11, and the Be A Theatre Maven program for this play on May 2, at The Sarasota Players.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) will present Joshua Harmon's dark comedy “Bad Jews” from April 30 to May 11, and the Be A Theatre Maven program for this play on May 2, at The Sarasota Players.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe To Stage Original Musical SYNCOPATED AVENUE In April
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
For the final show of its 25th anniversary theatre season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present “Syncopated Avenue,” which will take audiences on a musical journey through the captivating and entertaining world of tap dance.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
For the final show of its 25th anniversary theatre season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present “Syncopated Avenue,” which will take audiences on a musical journey through the captivating and entertaining world of tap dance.
See 2025 Sarasota Opera Productions for Free This Spring at The Bay
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Although Sarasota Opera's Winter Festival has ended, area residents will have the opportunity this spring to view recorded performances of three operas from this year's season for free at The Bay park, the blue-and-green gathering place in downtown Sarasota!
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Although Sarasota Opera's Winter Festival has ended, area residents will have the opportunity this spring to view recorded performances of three operas from this year's season for free at The Bay park, the blue-and-green gathering place in downtown Sarasota!
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Florida Studio Theatre
by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 30, 2025
What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Florida Studio Theatre?
by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 30, 2025
What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Florida Studio Theatre?
Photos: First Look At Sarasota Jewish Theatre's LOST IN YONKERS
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2025
Lost in Yonkers is a poignant drama by Neil Simon that captures the complexities of family life in 1940s New York, being presented at Sarasota Jewish Theatre. Check out photos of the production here!
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2025
Lost in Yonkers is a poignant drama by Neil Simon that captures the complexities of family life in 1940s New York, being presented at Sarasota Jewish Theatre. Check out photos of the production here!
Eden Espinosa to Perform at Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Tony and Emmy Award nominee Eden Espinosa will perform at the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner. Learn more about Espinosa and the event and see how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Tony and Emmy Award nominee Eden Espinosa will perform at the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner. Learn more about Espinosa and the event and see how to attend.
Review: NO ONE IS FORGOTTEN at Urbanite Theatre
by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 25, 2025
Urbanite Theatre presents 'No One is Forgotten,' by Winter Miller, a gripping and unsettling production that delves deep into the raw emotions of its characters. The play is set in a unique space with tiered seating, positioning the audience above the two prisoners, offering a visceral perspective into their world.
by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 25, 2025
Urbanite Theatre presents 'No One is Forgotten,' by Winter Miller, a gripping and unsettling production that delves deep into the raw emotions of its characters. The play is set in a unique space with tiered seating, positioning the audience above the two prisoners, offering a visceral perspective into their world.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Honors Sarasota Arts Advocate Nancy Roucher Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre will honor longtime Sarasota arts advocate Nancy Roucher next month. Learn more about the upcoming event and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre will honor longtime Sarasota arts advocate Nancy Roucher next month. Learn more about the upcoming event and how to get tickets here!
Photos: Meet the Stars of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR At Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has released pre-production photos of the Regional Premiere of the tour-de-force play Good Night, Oscar, which begins previews on April 2, 2025. See stars Max Roll and Sasha Andreev in costume!
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has released pre-production photos of the Regional Premiere of the tour-de-force play Good Night, Oscar, which begins previews on April 2, 2025. See stars Max Roll and Sasha Andreev in costume!
FST Reveals Lineup For 2025 Burdick Play Reading Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2025 Burdick New Play Festival, featuring three staged readings of new works by contemporary American playwrights.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2025 Burdick New Play Festival, featuring three staged readings of new works by contemporary American playwrights.
HAVE YOU MET JANE GOODALL AND HER MOTHER? Extends At Ensemble Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced the extension of the world premiere comedy HAVE YOU MET JANE GOODALL AND HER MOTHER? by Michael Walek, an alumnus of the theatre’s Youngblood playwrights program.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced the extension of the world premiere comedy HAVE YOU MET JANE GOODALL AND HER MOTHER? by Michael Walek, an alumnus of the theatre’s Youngblood playwrights program.
Rise Above Performing Arts To Present THE PROM And More for Season 10
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Rise Above Performing Arts has unveiled their line-up for their 10th Season in front of a packed audience of over 250 guests. The shows include some fan favorites, a regional premiere and shows for the whole family.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Rise Above Performing Arts has unveiled their line-up for their 10th Season in front of a packed audience of over 250 guests. The shows include some fan favorites, a regional premiere and shows for the whole family.
Photos: DANCING AT LUGHNASA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre, the eminent theatre on Florida’s Cultural Coast, released photos for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa. Check here for the photos.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre, the eminent theatre on Florida’s Cultural Coast, released photos for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa. Check here for the photos.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 19, 2025
Indulge your senses, for to merely label “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” as a mere Broadway success is an egregious understatement of this unparalleled masterpiece. Allow me to regale you with the sumptuous details of its grandeur - during its opulent Broadway premiere in 2019 at the illustrious Al Hirschfeld Theatre, this divine creation was bestowed with 14 Tony nominations and gracefully claimed 10 coveted awards, emerging as the undisputed belle of the ball with accolades such as Best Musical, Choreography, Scenic, and Costume Design.
by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 19, 2025
Indulge your senses, for to merely label “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” as a mere Broadway success is an egregious understatement of this unparalleled masterpiece. Allow me to regale you with the sumptuous details of its grandeur - during its opulent Broadway premiere in 2019 at the illustrious Al Hirschfeld Theatre, this divine creation was bestowed with 14 Tony nominations and gracefully claimed 10 coveted awards, emerging as the undisputed belle of the ball with accolades such as Best Musical, Choreography, Scenic, and Costume Design.
APRIL FOOLS FETE Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced its annual spring fundraiser, the April Fools' Fête set for this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced its annual spring fundraiser, the April Fools' Fête set for this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here
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