SARASOTA THEATER SHOWS

by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 17, 2024

Florida Studio Theatre impresses with their Summertime Mainstage Season opener, delivering a delightful mix of love songs, and sharp-witted comic numbers. This lively revue, perfectly suited to lift spirits during the weighty summer months, captures the essence of joy with both familiar and lesser-k...

by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 11, 2024

Spring Awakening, with music by Duncan Sheik and Lyrics by Steven Sater, takes audiences on a wild ride through the tumultuous seas of adolescence. Exploring themes of attraction, desire, insecurity, and the rollercoaster of young adult life, this electrifying show is a must-see for anyone looking t...

by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 03, 2024

Making its World Premiere, OAK is presented at our own Urbanite Theater. When entering the black-box space random hip-hop music is playing, but on closer observance, everything is placed with intention. The mix of music used throughout the story, from old TLC through Tyla’s current Billboard hit Wat...

by Shanti M. Kennedy - May 15, 2024

What did our critic think of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre?...

by Shanti M. Kennedy - May 06, 2024

WestCoast Black Theatre Troupe revives one of their most popular original shows, Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul. Created, adapted, and directed by WBTT’s founder, Nate Jacobs, Gaye’s story is told through the narration of his family and friends. Of course, peppered throughout is the enchanted music tha...

by Shanti M. Kennedy - April 14, 2024

What did our critic think of TROUBADOUR at Florida Studio Theatre?...

by Jacob Ruscoe - March 29, 2024

Hamilton is one of those musicals that everyone should see at some point. Let’s face it, even non-musical theatre people know of and have most likely seen the production. The show has received heralded reviews at every turn. So it is no surprise that the Broadway touring version of Hamilton that gra...

by Shanti M. Kennedy - April 14, 2024

What did our critic think of DIAL M FOR MURDER at Asolo Repertory Theatre?...

by Shanti M. Kennedy - March 25, 2024

Another Florida premiere brought to us in Florida Studio Theatre Bowne’s Lab, White Chip brings highly charged raw emotion to the stage. No stone is left unturned in the trials of our main character, Steven, and his journey from being a wild young party boy to a full-blown alcoholic and back to sobr...

by Jacob Ruscoe - March 10, 2024

Ruby is a masterpiece of musical theater that deserves all the praise it receives. The creative direction, sensational vocals, and chemistry between the cast members all contribute to making it a must-see production....