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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.
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.
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...
Step into a storybook. This colorful program brings to life the adventures of the famous dreamer of literature, Don Quixote. Principal Cellist Natalie Helm portrays the idealistic, eccentric knight, while Principal Violist Stephanie Block captures the spirit of his loyal...
Step into a world of mystery, romance, and adventure with ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL! A sweeping Broadway musical inspired by the beloved animated film and the fascinating legend of the lost Russian princess. Set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and the dazzling...
Set your festive spirit aglow. Guest conductor Tamara Dworetz brings a winter wonderland to Sarasota Orchestra’s most intimate concert hall with seasonal favorites and holiday showstoppers. Experience the enchanting Prelude to Hansel & Gretel , the joyous Hanukkah Festival...
The Pops Orchestra joins forces with Ring Sarasota, the region's premier professional handbell ensemble, for a magical musical holiday celebration. Performances are held at Riverview Performing Arts Center and Sarasota Opera House.
Celebrate the season with this 75-minute, no-intermission concert featuring commentary from guest conductor Naomi Woo. Soprano Sarah Fleiss shines in Mozart’s radiant Exsultate, jubilate and Handel’s joyful “Rejoice Greatly” from Messiah . Britten’s sparkling Men of Goodwill...
Celebrate the holidays – Sarasota style! With palm trees wrapped in lights, sand snowmen, and festive tunes, this all-new edition of Deck the Halls captures the magic of Christmas and Hanukkah in the Sunshine State. Filled with original songs, sketches, and interactive fun, this...
An all-new edition of FST's annual holiday tradition celebrating the holidays Sarasota style, with palm trees wrapped in lights, sandy snowmen, and interactive fun. Filled with original songs, sketches, and festive tunes, it captures the magic of Christmas and Hanukkah in the...
Beanstalk: The Adventures of Jack and the Giant brings the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk to life in a new adaptation. With imaginative storytelling and compelling characters, it explores themes of bravery and adventure as a young hero faces a towering giant armed only...
The New Works Play Lab returns for its second year at the Jane B. Cook Theatre in December 2026, presented by the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. The program gives graduate student-actors hands-on experience with developing new work, moving from the workshop process...
SHAKESPEARE 45: ROM-COM is a vibrant, 45-minute celebration that showcases Shakespeare's most charming moments through witty banter and physical comedy. Directed by Joz Vammer and conceived by Terrance Jackson, the production features iconic scenes, sonnets, and soliloquies...
Singin' in the Rain, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, brings to life the iconic story of Hollywood's shift from silent films to talkies in 1927. The musical follows the journey of silent film star Don Lockwood, who navigates romance and career challenges while...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's holiday show will be “A Motown Christmas,” a seasonal gift that folds the warmth of the season into the irresistible groove of a legendary sound. Infused with joy, nostalgia and high-energy, this production is a feel-good celebration that WBTT...
A Motown Christmas is a seasonal production that folds the warmth of the holiday season into the irresistible groove of Motown's legendary sound. Created and directed by Nate Jacobs, the show had its world premiere in 2015 and has had three additional performance runs since its...
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY brings the classic holiday story to life as a 1940s radio play, inviting audiences into the studio for a heartwarming performance. Directed by Scott Keys, the show features five actors who skillfully portray multiple characters...
Unlock the mystery in The Da Vinci Code, a thrilling stage adaptation of the worldwide bestselling novel by Dan Brown. Packed with intrigue, suspense, and edge-of-your-seat twists, this gripping production brings one of the most famous mysteries of our time to life on stage...
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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) |
