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...
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...
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...
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...
Get ready to bust a move with LEGACY: MOTOWN AND MORE! Justin Reynolds, Nigel Richards, and Bryce Valle are bringing the heat on stage, serving up some serious dance moves and belting out classic hits. …
THE LAST ROMANCE, explores the issues of aging and love, but doesn't shy away from the tough stuff like wrinkles and heartache. With a sprinkle of humor and a dash of wisdom, it delves into the joys and sorrows that come with getting older. And let's not forget the universal truth it reveals - that …
In a dazzling display, three enchanting singers step onto the stage, radiating sequined sparkles and infectious smiles, as they grace the audience with their presence in the latest Cabaret production at Florida Studio Theatre, 'SONGBIRDS OF THE SEVENTIES.'…
'DOG MOM' is a delightfully clever and whimsical tale penned by Tate Elizabeth Hanyak. This charming production is currently having its Rolling World Premiere at Florida Studio Theatre under the skilled direction of Nancy Rominger, known for her successful hits like 'Eisenhower' and 'Grandma Gatewoo…
'LADY DISDAIN', the Rolling World Premiere, by Lauren Gunderson is a romantic comedy play that cleverly infuses a modern and feminist twist into Shakespeare's classic 'Much Ado About Nothing.' The setting is a vibrant audio book recording studio, where the delightful drama unfolds between the feudin…
'HONKY TONK ANGELS' is simply a delightful and heartwarming production that cleverly weaves together a mix of old and new songs. Even if you're not typically a fan of country music, you'll find yourself thoroughly entertained by this show. It's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and have you l…
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This delightful cabaret is a musical time machine, whisking audiences away to the golden era of the 1960s with its favorite tunes that evoke a sense of innocent nostalgia. It's a surefire hit that is guaranteed to bring smiles to faces and melodies to hearts. Immerse yourself in the folk songs of ye…
Asolo's new presentation of 'MARIE AND ROSETTA' is a delightful celebration of the powerhouse women who shaped musical history. The story takes us back to a funeral home in Mississippi in 1946, where Sister Rosetta Tharpe, known as 'The Godmother of Rock & Roll', and Marie Knight come together for a…
In a jubilant tribute to the influential women in our lives - our Mothers, Grandmothers, and Aunties - WBTT proudly introduces a fresh production by its very own founder and creative visionary, Nate Jacobs. Alongside his brother Michael, Nate has crafted an engaging and lively play comprising vignet…
Finale: The Masters in Concert closes the 2026 Sarasota Music Festival with conductor Nicholas McGegan leading the Festival Orchestra at the Sarasota Opera House. The program opens with Schubert's Overture in the Italian Style, followed by flutist Jasmine Choi performing...
The final day of the fifth annual Schmidt Vocal Arts National Competition features a morning master class with Dr. Alexis Davis-Hazell, Anthony Dean Griffey, and Kathleen Kelly, followed by the Final Round in which up to 16 finalists compete for cash prizes including $10,000 for...
58 high school singers from across the country compete for a spot in the Final Round of the fifth annual Schmidt Vocal Arts National Vocal Competition, presented in partnership with Sarasota Opera. Semi-final adjudicators include Dr. Alison Acord, Dr. Marc Callahan...
Music for New Bodies, presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota and EnsembleNEWSRQ, is an operatic work composed by Matt Aucoin and created in collaboration with director Peter Sellars. The piece fuses poetic texts from Jorie Graham with visceral soundscapes to create a...
Program Seven - Foundations of Royalty May 1 – 2, 2026 Sarasota Opera House Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra Sir Frederick Ashton’s Birthday Offering gracefully opens the Program with its exquisite choreography. Created in 1956 to celebrate The Royal Ballet’s 25th...
Program Three - Masters of Movement December 19 – 20, 2025 Sarasota Opera House Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15 , an audience favorite, revisits the Sarasota stage once again with its intricate moving and shifting of partners set to the...
Program Two - Written Motion November 21 – 22, 2025 Sarasota Opera House Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra Ushering in Program Two is Sir Frederick Ashton’s Valses nobles et sentimentales , a romantic ballet lost for twenty-five years until its 2012 revival by The Sarasota...
The PMP Celebration Concert is a highlight of the Perlman Music Program Suncoast’s Winter Residency, now in its 21st year. Conducted by the esteemed Itzhak Perlman, this concert showcases talented young musicians aged 14-20+ from around the globe, who specialize in strings...
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