A huge influence on Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash and Jimi Hendrix, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a legend in her time, adding fierce guitar and swing to traditional gospel music, becoming the Mother of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Marie and Rosetta chronicle her first rehearsal with a young protégée, Marie Knight, as they prepare to embark on a tour that would establish them as one of the great duos in music history. “Marie Knight and Rosetta Tharpe provided the foundation for Rock ‘n’ Roll. They also gifted the world with the foundation for this can’t-miss show.” - Chicago Sun-Times
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The Unfriend (2/18/26-3/22/26)
The Unfriend (2/18/26-3/22/26)
Fiddler on the Roof (4/11/26-5/24/26)
Lady Disdain (6/6/26-6/27/26)
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Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d (1/21/26-3/14/26)
Primary Trust (1/7/26-2/11/26)
Primary Trust (1/7/26-2/11/26)
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 (12/3/25-12/19/25)
Come From Away (11/12/25-12/28/25)
A Year with Frog and Toad (7/16/25-8/3/25)
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida’s premier professional theatre, is one of the most important cultural forces in the Southeastern United States. A center for theatrical excellence, Asolo Rep stages up to fifteen productions every season, spanning a diverse repertoire of newly commissioned plays, bold reinterpretations of contemporary and classical works, and provocative new musical theatre experiences.
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Primary Trust
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Cabaret for Scholarship Fund Raiser
St. Boniface Episcopal Church (2/13 - 2/14) CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW SARASOTA PREMIERE | |
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Urbanite Theatre (1/8 - 2/15) | |
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Cirque Ma'Ceo LIVE in Bradenton - Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026
Hunsader Farms (1/30 - 2/1) | |
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Birthday Candles
Florida Studio Theatre (4/1 - 5/17) | |
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One Hit Wonders
Florida Studio Theatre (2/11 - 6/21) | |
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Arthurian
Dingbat Theatre Project (1/23 - 2/8) | |
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Snow White
Florida Studio Theatre (1/3 - 2/1) | |
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Program Five – Martha Graham Dance Company
FSU Center for the Performing Arts (2/27 - 3/2) | |
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