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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents “Five Guys Named Moe,” with book by Clarke Peters and lyrics and music by Louis Jordan and others. (Directed by Jim Weaver.) An exuberant tribute to the music of rhythm and blues pioneer Louis Jordan, “Five Guys Named Moe” features incredible dance numbers and a wonderful musical score. The hero, Nomax, is broke and his lovely Lorraine has left him. As he listens to the radio at 5 a.m., five guys named Moe appear and encourage Nomax to turn his life around and tell Lorraine that he loves her. Runs from March 5-April 6, 2025. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays-Sundays; all performances take place in WBTT’s Donelly Theatre (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota).
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 25th season will be a celebration of “25 Years of Black Heritage.” During its 2024-2025 theatre season, WBTT will offer fan favorites as well as a brand-new world premiere show. Learn more about the lineup here!
Back by popular demand – from its world-premiere run during the summer of 2017 – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present “Broadway in Black,” updated for 2022. In this musical revue created and adapted by WBTT Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs, WBTT will salute Broadway musicals with songs that span decades and a wide variety of musical styles that will appeal to audiences of all ages.
Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition (10/9/24-11/17/24)
A Motown Christmas (11/27/24-1/5/25)
Fences (1/15/25-2/23/25)
Five Guys Named Moe (3/5/25-4/6/25)
Syncopated Avenue (4/16/25-5/25/25)
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is at 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL.
Ruby (2/28/24-4/7/24)
Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue (4/19/23-5/28/23)
Dreamgirls (2/22/23-4/9/23)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Celebrating His Legacy (1/16/23-1/16/23)
Flyin' West (1/4/23-2/12/23)
Black Nativity (11/30/22-12/23/22)
Guys and Dolls (10/5/22-11/20/22)
WBTT’s Young Artist Program: Derric Gobourne Jr. (5/16/22-5/16/22)
One-Act Plays (5/4/22-5/29/22)
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) was founded in December 1999 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to produce professional theatre that promotes and celebrates African American history and experience, engages a broad base of patrons and audiences, supports the development of a dynamic group of aspiring artists and builds self-esteem in youth of color. Tax-deductible gifts from generous individuals, businesses, and foundations underwrite WBTT's annual operating budget. Your support helps to keep tickets affordable as well as provides funds to mentor new local talent and to develop high-quality productions. In addition, your gifts allow us to offer theater experiences to an underserved population. If you believe in the purpose of our mission, then we hope you will support us financially to ensure our mission is achieved.
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Florida Studio Theatre (2/7 - 6/16) | ||
Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (10/9 - 11/17) | ||
The Four C Notes
Florida Studio Theatre (8/6 - 10/13) | ||
Five Guys Named Moe
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (3/5 - 4/6) | ||
Rhinestone Cowgirls
Florida Studio Theatre (5/21 - 7/28) | ||
Kiss Me, Kate
Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/25 - 5/12) | ||
Matilda Jr.
The Sarasota Players (5/31 - 6/2) | ||
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