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Featuring authentic boyband-style vocals, choreography, and pop energy, Larger Than Life delivers the ultimate nostalgic concert experience. Relive the biggest hits from the Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, O-Town, Boyz II Men, LFO, One Direction, and more plus classic favorites...
Come From Away is a critically acclaimed, award-winning musical that celebrates humanity, kindness, and the power of community. With a moving score by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, this globally recognized show has earned 37 award nominations—including Best New Musical at the...
Sing in the Season: Jewish Broadway is a musical celebration honoring the resilience, humor, and cultural legacy of Jewish artists on the American stage. It is part of the Howard J. Millman Performance Series.
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is set in a Chicago recording studio during 1927, where the iconic blues singer Ma Rainey navigates the challenges of her time, both professionally and personally. The tension escalates as young trumpet player Levee strives for...
Set in a Chicago recording studio in 1927, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom presents a group of musicians who gather to produce a record with the iconic Ma Rainey, known as the Mother of the Blues. While she commands respect in the studio, Rainey faces societal obstacles outside...
Every great story starts with imagination. Imagination Rocks! invites young audiences to discover how unforgettable characters and exciting adventures come together on stage. Filled with laughter and theatrical fun, this inspiring experience celebrates the magic of storytelling...
This inspiring production invites young audiences behind the scenes of a story within a story, discovering how unforgettable characters and adventures come together on stage. Directed by Rachel Moulton and created by Florida Studio Theatre's Playmakers, it makes its public debut...
The Motown Sound is now over 60 years old but it remains current and brings excitement and unforgettable memories for several generations of music lovers. The unique style of these groups composed of golden voices, extraordinary musicians and memorable choreography represent the...
Caesar, written by William Shakespeare, returns the Elizabethan Set to the Jane B. Cook Theatre in February 2027. When beloved leader Caesar returns to Rome, fears of tyranny lead Brutus and Cassius to plot his assassination, sparking chaos, violent uprising, and emotional...
A sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy about unlikely partnership, THE GARBOLOGISTS explores what we hold onto, what we throw away, & the surprising ways we find common-ground.
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream represents a radical departure for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. The production will be directed by Geoffrey Owens, known for his role as Elvin Tibideaux on The Cosby Show, who also has an extensive resume in acting, directing, and...
Playful, seductive and richly imaginative, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a beloved Shakespeare comedy, drawing audiences into a world where desire, illusion and mischief collide. Moving between order and enchantment, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sparkles with wit and invites...
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.
MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY Experience the gripping and darkly comic drama Appropriate by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a powerful play that explores family, history, and the complicated legacy we inherit. When the estranged Lafayette siblings return to their late...
We Had A World by Joshua Harmon is a regional premiere directed by Gus Kaikkonen. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, the play follows a writer confronting the complicated legacy of the grandmother who both nurtured and wounded him, exploring the ways love and pain survive...
The Royal Family is a comedic exploration of a famous theatrical dynasty written by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman, premiering at Asolo Repertory Theatre from February 10 to March 4, 2027. Directed by Peter Amster, the play showcases the offstage drama and eccentricities of a...
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Celebrate the music of two country legends in one unforgettable night with ShaToby featuring powerhouse vocals, crowd-favorite hits, and high-energy performances, this concert experience honors the iconic sounds of Shania Twain and Toby Keith. Sing along to chart-topping...
Sarasota Opera presents Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos as part of its 2027 Winter Opera Festival. The opera blends serious and comic theatrical traditions, weaving together the tragic story of the abandoned Ariadne with the antics of a commedia dell'arte troupe. The...
From the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, with co-writing by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a deeply moving musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Set amid the rubble of the London Blitz...
An Irish Music Celebration Get ready for a night of foot-stomping fun and Celtic charm as Paddy O’Furniture takes the stage! This high-energy Irish band from Tampa Bay blends traditional Irish folk tunes with pub-style singalongs and crowd favorites that will have you clapping...
H.M.S. Pinafore, Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved comic opera, is part of Sarasota Opera's 2027 Winter Opera Festival. The work follows the romantic entanglements aboard a Royal Navy ship, where a sailor's love for his captain's daughter defies the boundaries of class and rank...
Verdi's La traviata returns to Sarasota Opera as part of the 2027 Winter Opera Festival, running February 6 through March 20. The opera follows Violetta, a celebrated Parisian courtesan who sacrifices her love for Alfredo under pressure from his family, only to face a tragic...
Janáček's Jenůfa is part of Sarasota Opera's 2027 Winter Opera Festival. Based on a play by Gabriela Preissová, this Czech opera tells the story of a young woman navigating love, shame, and redemption in a rural Moravian village. The work is considered one of Janáček's most...
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/23-10/24) |
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2026 Modern Works Festival Urbanite Theatre (9/17-9/27) |
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Liverpool Live: A Tribute to the Beatles Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/27-4/27) |
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The Shindig at Florida Studio Theatre Florida Studio Theatre (3/08-3/08) |
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In the Mix Holley Hall (11/15-11/15) |
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Larger Than Life: The Definitive Boy Band Tribute Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/26-1/26) |
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Ghostbusters in Concert Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/29-10/29) |
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The Seger Experience Richey Suncoast Theatre (8/22-8/22) |
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/08-4/18) |
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The Monster Who Got a Second Chance Florida Studio Theatre (3/27-4/25) |
