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The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2026 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from...
FST Improv dives headfirst into cinematic chaos, creating an original movie-style adventure right before your eyes. From pulse-pounding action to spine-tingling suspense, each performance brings a fresh twist, new laughs, and plenty of over-the-top drama.
A one-night-only performance from FST's resident improv team diving into cinematic chaos. Improvisers create an original movie-style adventure right before the audience's eyes, complete with pulse-pounding action and spine-tingling suspense.
Prepare for a powerful and haunting theatrical experience with Carrie: The Musical, the electrifying stage adaptation of Carrie by Stephen King. Blending intense drama with a soaring contemporary score, this cult-favorite musical explores the devastating consequences of...
Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply moving, Tony Award®-winning musical that has become a defining story of our time. Featuring a Tony Award®-winning book by Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon) and a powerful, contemporary score by EGOT® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest...
GET READY TO RELIVE THE SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR LIFE! This is more than a show -- it’s a full-on celebration of one of music’s greatest icons. From the creators of the smash hits The Simon & Garfunkel Story and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – The Aretha Franklin Story comes an electrifying new...
Feel the collective rush as Sarasota Orchestra launches its Masterworks season . Legendary violinist Gil Shaham brings his “deeply intense sincerity” ( The New York Times ) to Beethoven’s luminous Violin Concerto—a piece that soars with pure lyricism. Then, experience the power...
Rootabaga Country, with music by Randall Peters, is a Sarasota Youth Opera production presented as part of Sarasota Opera's 2026 Fall Season. Based on the imaginative stories of Carl Sandburg, the work brings to life a whimsical world through the voices of young performers. The...
Relive what many critics consider the greatest decade of rock and roll — the ’70s! From the rise of iconic classic rock bands to the birth of new wave, this high-energy concert celebrates the songs and stories of Elton John, Billy Joel, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Bruce...
Prepare for an unforgettable night filled with love, heartbreak, and the infectious energy that has made Taylor Swift a global sensation. Blank Space is not just a concert—it’s a celebration of music, connection, and the unparalleled artistry of Taylor Swift.Whether you’re a...
Sarasota Opera presents Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, running October 30 through November 14, 2026, as part of the company's Fall Season. Based on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, the opera follows the siblings Hansel and Gretel as they venture into the forest...
Shake up your ideas about chamber music with a program that combines familiar instruments in unexpected ways. Arnold Bax’s Quintet for Harp and Strings brings lush Romanticism, while Florence Price's Octet for Brass and Piano reveals the lyrical richness of brass...
The Pops Orchestra's annual patriotic celebration features powerhouse vocalist Alex Shillo performing the legendary music of Bruce Springsteen. Audiences hear iconic hits like Dancing in the Dark, Glory Days, and My Hometown reimagined in orchestral arrangements. Performances...
Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing! You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way...
Part of the outdoor series collaboration between the Hermitage Artist Retreat and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, featuring performances and works-in-progress by Hermitage artists-in-residence and alumni. The featured artist for this program will be announced.
Dive deep into the international mystery sensation that is Murder, She Improvised , the murdery whodunit where the killer truly is TBD! A heinous crime will be committed before your very eyes, and our detective will have only their wits – and the audience’s deeply unhelpful...
An audience-driven improv whodunit where the killer is truly TBD. A heinous crime unfolds before the audience's eyes, and the detective relies on wits and the crowd's deeply unhelpful suggestions to solve the case. The first two performances feature special guest improvisers...
You Will Get Sick, written by Noah Diaz, is a new play told in second-person that follows a man who hires a stranger to speak the words he cannot bring himself to say — that he is sick. As his body fails him, the play takes audiences on a surreal and emotional journey through...
Pronoun, written by Evan Placey, is a love story about transition, testosterone, and James Dean. Josh and Isabella are childhood sweethearts who were meant to spend their gap year — and their lives — together, but Isabella has since become Dean. Originally commissioned in 2014...
“Sophisticated Ladies” is a Tony Award-winning theatrical journey through Duke Ellington’s music. The musical will immerse audiences in elegance and timeless style. Featuring hits including “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore,"...
Sophisticated Ladies is a Tony Award-winning theatrical journey through Duke Ellington's music. The production will be directed by Jim Weaver and serves as the opening show of WBTT's 2026-2027 'Rhapsodies of Rhythm' MainStage season.
A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do.
Written by James Monaghan and Terrance Jackson and directed by Cat Brindisi, this is a thrilling new adaptation of the beloved fairy tale featuring a castle in the clouds, a terrifying giant menacing the land, and a young person facing the greatest adventure of their life with...
Casa de Mañana, an original play by Naomi Iizuka, is set to debut at the Hermitage Artist Retreat in October 2026. This dark comedy follows an underemployed theater artist attempting to create a play based on the stories of residents in an assisted living facility, only to find...
I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Raspanti is an educational production presented as a tour to schools, reaching more than 3,000 middle and high school students. Based on the poetry and artwork created by children imprisoned in the Terezín concentration camp, the...
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Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyond Florida Studio Theatre (9/23-2/07) |
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Upgrade Florida Studio Theatre (2/03-3/21) |
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Alice By Heart Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/04-3/14) |
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Almighty Queen - A Tribute to Queen Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/27-10/27) |
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FREE Family Concert: The Conductor's Magical Book Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/09-10/09) |
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Mean Girls Rise Above Performing Arts (5/13-5/23) |
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Young Person's Concerts 2026-2027 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/06-10/09) |
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ShaToby: Tributes to Shania Twain and Toby Keith Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/09-3/09) |
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Larger Than Life: The Definitive Boy Band Tribute Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/26-1/26) |
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Legacy: Motown & More! Florida Studio Theatre (8/04-10/18) |
