SARASOTA - MUSICALS

by Shanti - January 29, 2026

Meeting our favorite celebrities is the stuff dreams are made of and this is exactly what happens in the intriguing story of 'The Mirror Crack'd'. As a fan finally meets their idol, the mystery unfolds. Picture this: the glamorous Marina Gregg, a renowned celebrity, has just settled into a massive m...

by Jacob Ruscoe - January 28, 2026

Marking the 30th anniversary of the phenomenon’s genesis, this production feels especially timely, and its subtitle is entirely apt: the original show began before most—if not all—of the extraordinarily talented cast now carrying the torch were even born....

by Shanti - January 26, 2026

What did our critic think of THE BLUE SKY BOYS at Florida Studio Theatre?...

by Shanti - January 26, 2026

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Van Wezel?...

by Shanti - January 17, 2026

What did our critic think of PARADISE BLUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?...

by Jacob Ruscoe - January 13, 2026

The Sarasota Players’ production of Annie is a bright, big-hearted reminder of why this musical has endured for nearly half a century. From the moment the first notes rang out, the production radiated joy, grit, and that unmistakable sense of optimism that has made Annie a staple of American musical...

by Shanti - January 12, 2026

Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, a man of many thoughts and a trusty tape recorder as his companion, finds himself contemplating his presidential ranking in the solitude of his home office. According to the 1962 article penned by the esteemed historian Arthur Schlesinger, Ike is presented with the harsh rea...

by Shanti - January 12, 2026

Before the show begins, as the narrator amusingly suggests that you might require psychological assistance post-viewing, the lights suddenly dim and the anticipation in the air grows....

by Shanti M. Kennedy - December 30, 2025

The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means – time for those beloved traditions to come alive! One tradition that never fails to spread some cheer is heading out to see a Christmas show. And let me tell you, 'A Very Broadway Christmas' is the cream of the crop when it comes to festiv...

by Shanti M. Kennedy - December 21, 2025

'Mark Twain Tonight!' is a captivating one-man play developed by the talented Hal Holbrook. This show allows the audience to witness Mark Twain himself performing a dramatic reading of excerpts from his work, with a special emphasis on the humorous aspects....