The Crucible
Mar 25 – Apr 5, 2026
March 25, 2026 – April 05, 2026Widely considered a masterpiece, this timeless classic challenges American ideas of power, intolerance, and justice. In the Puritan community...
Assassins
Apr 29 – May 10, 2026
Our nation’s most notorious assassins gather on stage to violently pursue a twisted American Dream.April 29, 2026 – May 10, 2026A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical...
Review: GIPSY KINGS FEATURING NICOLAS REYES at Van Wezel
by Shanti - February 19, 2026
The opening act was the breakout group without Nicolas Reyes, a classic Gipsy Kings move, warming up the room with the raw power of the ensemble before the legend himself emerged. It also gave notice of the incredible talent of a young soloist....
Review: MJ Brings the King of Pop to Van Wezel
by Shanti - February 04, 2026
This exclusive glimpse into the workings of the man dubbed 'The King of Pop' unveils the top-notch creative squad and sheer explosiveness that fueled his artistic process, serving as a spectacular tribute to his unparalleled legacy....
Review: THE MIRROR CRACK'D at Asolo Repertory Theatre
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...
Review: RIVERDANCE 30 - THE NEW GENERATION at Van Wezel
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....
Review: THE BLUE SKY BOYS at Florida Studio Theatre
by Shanti - January 26, 2026
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Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Van Wezel
by Shanti - January 26, 2026
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Van Wezel?...
Review: PARADISE BLUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti - January 17, 2026
What did our critic think of PARADISE BLUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?...
Review: ANNIE at Sarasota Players
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 music...
Review: EISENHOWER at Florida Studio Theatre
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...
Review: JOB at Urbanite Theatre
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....
Past Shows
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026
Presented by The Players StudioPercy Jackson is just a regular teenager—until he discovers he’s the son of Poseidon. Suddenly thrust into a world of Greek...
Annie
Jan 7 – Jan 18, 2026
Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals.January 7 – January 18, 2026Based on the popular...
Rent
Dec 3 – Dec 14, 2025
La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson’s iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love.Dec....
Metamorphoses
Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2025
Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses is a theatrical adaptation of Ovid’s classic myths, blending ancient stories with modern language and timeless emotional themes. Set around a pool...
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2025
This festive play follows new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane as he arrives in Sleepy Hollow. He contends with ghost stories, winning the heart of the wealthy...
The Wedding Singer
Sep 24 – Oct 5, 2025
The year is 1985. The place is New Jersey. A wannabe rock star (aka a professional wedding singer) is left at the altar and finally...
Happy Endings Wedding Chapel
Aug 12 – Aug 17, 2025
Happy Endings Wedding ChapelAugust 12-17, 2025The Players Studio - 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34236Written by Hannah MitchellWINNER of the 2024...
Cabaret
Jul 30 – Aug 10, 2025
Berlin, in the midst of a post-World War I economic depression, is transitioning from a center of underground, avant-garde cultural epicenter to the beginnings of...
Beetlejuice Jr.
Jun 12 – Jun 22, 2025
The frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss...
Into the Woods
Apr 9 – Apr 20, 2025
Into the WoodsBook by James LapineMusic and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimApril 10-20, 2025The Crossings at Siesta Key3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239James Lapine and...
Fun Home
Mar 5 – Mar 16, 2025
Fun HomeMusic by Jeanine TesoriBook and Lyrics by Lisa KronBased on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel March 6-16, 2025The Crossings at Siesta Key3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota,...
Twelfth Night
Feb 5 – Feb 9, 2025
The Sarasota Players is excited to present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night outside at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime (821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237) Feb....
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2025
Presented by The Players Studio...Percy Jackson is just a regular teenager—until he discovers he’s the son of Poseidon. Suddenly thrust into a world of Greek...
Little Women
Dec 4 – Dec 15, 2024
Little WomenMusic by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeBased on the novel by Louisa May Alcott Dec. 5-15, 2024The Crossings at Siesta Key3501 S....
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Oct 24 – Oct 26, 2024
The Legend of Sleepy HollowOct. 24-26, 2024Performances begin at 6pm at the Sarasota Polo Club (8201 Polo Club Ln, Sarasota, FL 34240)!This festive play follows...
Seussical the Musical
Sep 11 – Sep 22, 2024
Seussical the Musical Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen FlahertyMusic by Stephen FlahertyLyrics by Lynn AhrensCo-Conceived by Eric IdleBased on the works of Dr. Seuss Sept....
Matilda Jr.
May 31 – Jun 2, 2024
MATILDA JR.May 30-June 1 at 7pmJune 2 at 2pmExperience the extraordinary magic of Matilda The Musical, a heartwarming and spellbinding journey into the world of a brilliant,...
Last Chance Trailer Park
May 10 – May 12, 2024
Written and performed by The Players Studio Follies performance group. May 10 and 11 at 7pmMay 12 at 2pm1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota,...
Misery
Feb 22 – Mar 10, 2024
MiseryFeb. 21 – PreviewFeb. 22-24, 28-March 2, 6-9 at 7:30pmFeb. 25, Mar. 3, 10, 2024 at 2pmBased on the novel by Stephen King, this thriller follows...
The Addams Family the musical
Feb 9 – Feb 11, 2024
Feb. 9-10, 2024 – 7pmFeb. 11, 2024 – 2pm3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota, FL 34239Presented by The Players Studio: Get ready for a spine-tingling,...
tick, tick...Boom!
Jan 10 – Jan 28, 2024
tick, tick…BOOM!Jan. 10 – PreviewJan 11-13, 17-20, 24-27 at 7:30pmJan. 14, 21, 28, 2024 at 2pmBefore Rent, there was tick, tick…BOOM! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the...
James and the Giant Peach Jr.
Jan 19 – Jan 21, 2024
James and the Giant Peach Jr.Jan. 18-19 at 6:30pmJan. 20 at 2pmFirst Presbyterian Church of Sarasota2050 Oak St, Sarasota, FL 34237Prepare to be enchanted by James...
A Tuna Christmas
Nov 29 – Dec 17, 2023
A Tuna ChristmasNov. 29 – PreviewNov. 30 – Dec. 2, 6-9, 13-16 at 7:30pmDec 3, 10, 17, 2023 at 2pmThe Crossings at Siesta Key –...
Pass Over
Nov 17 – Nov 19, 2023
Pass Overby Antoinette NwanduNovember 10-12 and 17-19, 2023The Players Studio Black Box – 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34236Pass Over reimagines Beckett’s Waiting...
Peter and the Starcatcher
Nov 3 – Nov 4, 2023
Peter and the StarcatcherNov. 3-4, 2023 at 7pmNov. 5 at 2pm3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130, Sarasota, FL 34239A Players Studio production: A young orphan...
Winter Flowers
Oct 20 – Oct 29, 2023
Winter Flowersby Lily RusekOctober 20-22 and 27-29, 2023The Players Studio Black Box Theatre – 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34236For most...
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Oct 26 – Oct 28, 2023
The Legend of Sleepy HollowOct. 26-27 at 6pmThis festive play follows new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane as he arrives in Sleepy Hollow. He contends with ghost stories, winning the...
Ruthless!
Sep 27 – Oct 15, 2023
Ruthless! Book and Lyrics by Joel PaleyMusic by Marvin LairdSept. 27 at 7:30pm- PreviewSept. 28-Oct. 15, 2023Shows 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pmEight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was...
Inclusions
Sep 8 – Sep 17, 2023
Inclusionsby Joseph Allen SmithSeptember 8-10 and 15-17, 2023The Players Studio Black Box – 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34236Ralph and Louise...
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