The 2018 SARASOLO FESTIVAL Begins This Weekend!
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
The 2018 SaraSolo Festival First Weekend begins this Saturday 1 / 27 Artistic Directors and Co - Founders Ann Morrison and Blake Walton have brought 8 eclectic performers to the first weekend of Sarasota's newest and most exciting arts event s the SaraSolo Festival. The performances , spread over two weekends , January 27 & 28 and February 3 & 4 , at Sarasota's Pioneer Park historic site venue , Crocker Memorial Church , 1260 12th Street.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
The 2018 SaraSolo Festival First Weekend begins this Saturday 1 / 27 Artistic Directors and Co - Founders Ann Morrison and Blake Walton have brought 8 eclectic performers to the first weekend of Sarasota's newest and most exciting arts event s the SaraSolo Festival. The performances , spread over two weekends , January 27 & 28 and February 3 & 4 , at Sarasota's Pioneer Park historic site venue , Crocker Memorial Church , 1260 12th Street.
George Benson Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
Don't miss Grammy Award-winning master guitarist, singer and song-writer George Benson at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 8:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
Don't miss Grammy Award-winning master guitarist, singer and song-writer George Benson at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 8:00PM.
Manatee Performing Arts Center Announces Manatee Players' Production of DRIVING MISS DAISY
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
Manatee Players' production of Driving Miss Daisy will be produced at Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton, Fla. for thirteen performances. This show is part of the Center's Action through Acting program and will support the mission of its affiliate partner, Palmetto Youth Center.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
Manatee Players' production of Driving Miss Daisy will be produced at Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton, Fla. for thirteen performances. This show is part of the Center's Action through Acting program and will support the mission of its affiliate partner, Palmetto Youth Center.
Manatee Performing Arts Center Announces 2018 19 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
The Manatee Performing Arts Center announces its 70th season with three show series. The upcoming 2018 19 season was announced Monday, January 22.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2018
The Manatee Performing Arts Center announces its 70th season with three show series. The upcoming 2018 19 season was announced Monday, January 22.
Dancing With the Stars: Live! Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
TV's hottest show is on tour in Dancing With the Stars: Live! Light Up the Night. Fans of the show can experience dazzling dance numbers performed live at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 8:00PM
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2018
TV's hottest show is on tour in Dancing With the Stars: Live! Light Up the Night. Fans of the show can experience dazzling dance numbers performed live at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 8:00PM
BWW Review: GREASE at Rise Above Performing Arts
by Carolan Trbovich - January 21, 2018
Rise Above Performing Arts Presents Grease
by Carolan Trbovich - January 21, 2018
Rise Above Performing Arts Presents Grease
BWW Review: SINGING IN THE RAIN at The Players Centre For Performing Arts
by Carolan Trbovich - January 21, 2018
Who doesn't appreciate the beloved film Singing in the Rain? Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor sang and danced their way into our hearts in this 1952 movie classic about the pandemonium that plagued the movie industry in the late 1920s when motion pictures morphed from silence to full sound. In the film, Monumental Pictures found themselves with a popular silent film star who possessed an awful speaking and singing voice and would not transition well in to the new world of movies with sound. What to do, what to do. If you have seen the film, you know how the winsome story evolves.
by Carolan Trbovich - January 21, 2018
Who doesn't appreciate the beloved film Singing in the Rain? Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor sang and danced their way into our hearts in this 1952 movie classic about the pandemonium that plagued the movie industry in the late 1920s when motion pictures morphed from silence to full sound. In the film, Monumental Pictures found themselves with a popular silent film star who possessed an awful speaking and singing voice and would not transition well in to the new world of movies with sound. What to do, what to do. If you have seen the film, you know how the winsome story evolves.
BWW Review: MORNING AFTER GRACE at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - January 20, 2018
Not a lot of plays are written for the 50+population of which makes up a good percentage of theatregoers, according to statistics from Broadway League. This doesn't help the rising number of tenured actors looking for work either. Writer Carey Crim's Morning After Grace satisfies both the mature audience's appetite for age-relatable entertainment and the seasoned actor's fancy for distinguished roles.
by Carolan Trbovich - January 20, 2018
Not a lot of plays are written for the 50+population of which makes up a good percentage of theatregoers, according to statistics from Broadway League. This doesn't help the rising number of tenured actors looking for work either. Writer Carey Crim's Morning After Grace satisfies both the mature audience's appetite for age-relatable entertainment and the seasoned actor's fancy for distinguished roles.
Asolo Rep presents Inside Asolo Rep: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE And MORNING AFTER GRACE
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2018
Asolo Rep will host Inside Asolo Rep: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE and MORNING AFTER GRACE on Wednesday, January 31 at 11am, with refreshments at 10:30am. This insightful special behind-the-scenes panel will feature Peter Amster, Director of MORNING AFTER GRACE, Jordan Brown, Will Shakespeare in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE and Henry McClusky/Robert Flowers/Abortion Doctor/Ensemble in ROE, Catherine Smitko, Abigail in MORNING AFTER GRACE and Nurse in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, and Rex Willis, Musician in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. The discussion will be moderated by Asolo Rep Dramaturg and Literary Manager Paul Adolphsen.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2018
Asolo Rep will host Inside Asolo Rep: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE and MORNING AFTER GRACE on Wednesday, January 31 at 11am, with refreshments at 10:30am. This insightful special behind-the-scenes panel will feature Peter Amster, Director of MORNING AFTER GRACE, Jordan Brown, Will Shakespeare in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE and Henry McClusky/Robert Flowers/Abortion Doctor/Ensemble in ROE, Catherine Smitko, Abigail in MORNING AFTER GRACE and Nurse in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, and Rex Willis, Musician in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. The discussion will be moderated by Asolo Rep Dramaturg and Literary Manager Paul Adolphsen.
GREASE is the Word at Rise Above Performing Arts in 2018
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018
Rise Above Performing Arts will be presenting Grease which will run from January 18th - 21st, 2018. It will be directed Rise Above's Artistic Director Jacob Ruscoe, Music Directed by Joi Chapman with Choreography Rachael Nicole Henry. They all also serve on the board along with Krista Baker (Development Coordinator), Kevin Ray Johnson (Creative Arts Advisor) and Jeff Dulitz (Technical Director).
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018
Rise Above Performing Arts will be presenting Grease which will run from January 18th - 21st, 2018. It will be directed Rise Above's Artistic Director Jacob Ruscoe, Music Directed by Joi Chapman with Choreography Rachael Nicole Henry. They all also serve on the board along with Krista Baker (Development Coordinator), Kevin Ray Johnson (Creative Arts Advisor) and Jeff Dulitz (Technical Director).
Review Roundup: Did Critics Fall in Love with SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at Asolo Rep?
by Leah Windahl - January 17, 2018
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, based on the Academy-Award winning film of the same name, opened at Asolo Rep on January 11th and runs through March 28th. Directed by Rachel Rockwell, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE imagines the life of a young William Shakespeare, a writer struggling to come up with an idea for his next play. Enter Viola, a young woman who begins as his admirer and ends up as his muse.
by Leah Windahl - January 17, 2018
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, based on the Academy-Award winning film of the same name, opened at Asolo Rep on January 11th and runs through March 28th. Directed by Rachel Rockwell, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE imagines the life of a young William Shakespeare, a writer struggling to come up with an idea for his next play. Enter Viola, a young woman who begins as his admirer and ends up as his muse.
GREASE Opens This Week at Rise Above Performing Arts, Full Cast
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
Rise Above Performing Arts will be presenting Grease which will run from January 18th - 21st, 2018 at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center. It will be directed Rise Above's Artistic Director Jacob Ruscoe, Music Directed by Joi Chapman with Choreography Rachael Nicole Henry. They all also serve on the board along with Krista Baker (Development Coordinator), Kevin Ray Johnson (Creative Arts Advisor) and Jeff Dulitz (Technical Director).
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
Rise Above Performing Arts will be presenting Grease which will run from January 18th - 21st, 2018 at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center. It will be directed Rise Above's Artistic Director Jacob Ruscoe, Music Directed by Joi Chapman with Choreography Rachael Nicole Henry. They all also serve on the board along with Krista Baker (Development Coordinator), Kevin Ray Johnson (Creative Arts Advisor) and Jeff Dulitz (Technical Director).
Sarasota's SARASOLO FESTIVAL Kicks Off January 27
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
The 2018 SaraSolo Festival, the fourth celebration of theatre and solo artists returns to Sarasota over two weekends, January 27 & 28 and February 3 & 4, 2018. This annual showcases an eclectic mix of 45-90 minute solo performances by 19 national and international artists featuring music, dance, cabaret, comedy, magic, poetry, performance art, stand-up, storytelling and visual art creation as well as biographical, autobiographical and poetic plays.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
The 2018 SaraSolo Festival, the fourth celebration of theatre and solo artists returns to Sarasota over two weekends, January 27 & 28 and February 3 & 4, 2018. This annual showcases an eclectic mix of 45-90 minute solo performances by 19 national and international artists featuring music, dance, cabaret, comedy, magic, poetry, performance art, stand-up, storytelling and visual art creation as well as biographical, autobiographical and poetic plays.
Brian Regan Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2018
Comedian Brian Regan brings his comedic standard of excellence in Brian Regan Live to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:30PM.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2018
Comedian Brian Regan brings his comedic standard of excellence in Brian Regan Live to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:30PM.
VIDEO: Fall In Love with SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, based on the Academy-Award winning film of the same name, opened at Asolo Rep on January 11th and runs through March 28th. SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE imagines a young William Shakespeare, desperately trying to come up with an idea for his next play. Enter Viola, a young woman who begins as his admirer and ends up as his muse.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, based on the Academy-Award winning film of the same name, opened at Asolo Rep on January 11th and runs through March 28th. SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE imagines a young William Shakespeare, desperately trying to come up with an idea for his next play. Enter Viola, a young woman who begins as his admirer and ends up as his muse.
Sarasota Orchestra'a Masterworks Series to Feature French Masterpieces
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra welcomes guest pianist Andrew von Oeyen to perform a program that pays homage to the Impressionistic era of music.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra welcomes guest pianist Andrew von Oeyen to perform a program that pays homage to the Impressionistic era of music.
TRAVIS WALL'S SHAPING SOUND Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Experience a unique fusion of jazz, modern and hip-hop choreography in Travis Wall's Shaping Sound After the Curtain on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:00PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
Experience a unique fusion of jazz, modern and hip-hop choreography in Travis Wall's Shaping Sound After the Curtain on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:00PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
BWW Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP at Westcoast Black Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - January 15, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Pays Homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Production of The Mountaintop
by Carolan Trbovich - January 15, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Pays Homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Production of The Mountaintop
Broadway Superstar Laura Benanti Comes to Ferguson Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2018
Tony-winning actress Laura Benanti debuted on Broadway as Maria in The Sound of Music opposite the legendary Richard Chamberlain, and since then, her standout performances as Gypsy Rose Lee (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Tony Awards) with Patti LuPone as well as her roles in Swing!, Nine and Into the Woods solidified her place in the New York musical theater scene.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2018
Tony-winning actress Laura Benanti debuted on Broadway as Maria in The Sound of Music opposite the legendary Richard Chamberlain, and since then, her standout performances as Gypsy Rose Lee (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Tony Awards) with Patti LuPone as well as her roles in Swing!, Nine and Into the Woods solidified her place in the New York musical theater scene.
IN THE MOOD Now On Sale at Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Step back in time and celebrate the music of the 1930s & '40s Big Band era with In The Mood on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 8:00PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Step back in time and celebrate the music of the 1930s & '40s Big Band era with In The Mood on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 8:00PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Van Wezel Presents IN THE MOOD
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Step back in time and celebrate the music of the 1930s & '40s Big Band era with In The Mood on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 8:00PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Step back in time and celebrate the music of the 1930s & '40s Big Band era with In The Mood on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 8:00PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Complete Casting Announced For Asolo Rep's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Asolo Rep proudly kicks off its repertory season with SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, the stunning new stage adaptation of Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's triumphant Academy Award-winning film. The film starred Gwyneth Paltrow as Viola, who garnered an Oscar for the role, Joseph Fiennes as Will, and Dame Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth. This lush, sweeping and timeless romantic comedy will be helmed by director and choreographer Rachel Rockwell. Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE previews January 10 and 11, opens January 12 and runs in rotating repertory through March 28 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Asolo Rep proudly kicks off its repertory season with SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, the stunning new stage adaptation of Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's triumphant Academy Award-winning film. The film starred Gwyneth Paltrow as Viola, who garnered an Oscar for the role, Joseph Fiennes as Will, and Dame Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth. This lush, sweeping and timeless romantic comedy will be helmed by director and choreographer Rachel Rockwell. Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE previews January 10 and 11, opens January 12 and runs in rotating repertory through March 28 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
Johnny Mathis to Play Ruth Eckerd Hall This Winter; Tickets on Sale This Saturday!
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Inductee Johnny Mathis on Today, January 12 at 8 pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2018
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Inductee Johnny Mathis on Today, January 12 at 8 pm.
Music Mondays Features Performances And Lively Conversations With Renowned Performers, Artists and Conductors
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2018
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's popular Music Mondays series features informal performances and lively conversations with renowned performers and conductors. Monday Music sessions are held on Mondays through March 26. The morning sessions, hosted by Edward Alley, are 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Road. Afternoon sessions, hosted by Dr. Joseph Holt and Robert Sherman, are at 3 p.m. at Venice Presbyterian Church, 825 The Rialto. Tickets are $10 per session. To purchase tickets, visit www.sillsarasota.org. For more information, call 941-365-6404.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2018
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's popular Music Mondays series features informal performances and lively conversations with renowned performers and conductors. Monday Music sessions are held on Mondays through March 26. The morning sessions, hosted by Edward Alley, are 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Road. Afternoon sessions, hosted by Dr. Joseph Holt and Robert Sherman, are at 3 p.m. at Venice Presbyterian Church, 825 The Rialto. Tickets are $10 per session. To purchase tickets, visit www.sillsarasota.org. For more information, call 941-365-6404.
Tony Winner Frank Galati Helms RHINOCEROS at Asolo Rep
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre continues its rep season with Eug ne Ionesco's RHINOCEROS. It is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Frank Galati, who, with the support of the Ionesco estate, has streamlined the script from the original three acts to two, making it more relevant to today's audience. The satirical comic masterpiece previews February 7 and 8, opens February 9 and runs in rotating repertory through April 14 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre continues its rep season with Eug ne Ionesco's RHINOCEROS. It is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Frank Galati, who, with the support of the Ionesco estate, has streamlined the script from the original three acts to two, making it more relevant to today's audience. The satirical comic masterpiece previews February 7 and 8, opens February 9 and runs in rotating repertory through April 14 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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