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Urbanite Theatre

1487 2nd Street
Sarasota, FL

Upcoming Shows

2026 Modern Works Festival

2026 Modern Works Festival

Sep 17 – Sep 27, 2026

Back for its seventh year at Urbanite Theatre, the 2026 Modern Works Festival is a two-week celebration of new play development and women in theatre.

Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford

Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford

Oct 29 – Nov 29, 2026

A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do. 

The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle

The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle

Jan 7 – Feb 14, 2027

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.

1999 by Stacey Isom Campbell

1999 by Stacey Isom Campbell

Mar 18 – Apr 25, 2027

When a college student protests the inclusion of a film by a disgraced #MeToo-era director in her syllabus, acclaimed producer and professor Emma is forced...

Black Bastard

Black Bastard

Jun 3 – Jun 27, 2027

BLACK BASTARD, the award-winning solo show by Jon Gentry, transports us to 1990s Houston in a humorous, heartfelt coming-of-age story shaped by curiosity, imagination, and...



Review: LADY DISDAIN at Asolo Repertory Theatre


by Shanti M Kennedy - June 15, 2026

'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...

Review: HONKY TONK ANGEL'S at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti M Kennedy - May 31, 2026

'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...

Review: WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at Urbanite Theatre


by Shanti M Kennedy - May 30, 2026

What did our critic think of WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at Urbanite Theatre?...

Review: LEAVING ON A JET PLANE at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti M Kennedy - May 20, 2026

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...

Review: MARIE AND ROSETTA at Asolo Repertory Theatre


by Shanti M Kennedy - May 12, 2026

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...

Review: LIES, SPELLS & OLD WIVES TALES at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe


by Shanti - April 24, 2026

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...

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Asolo Repertory Theatre


by Shanti - April 21, 2026

This show is an absolute must-see, an experience that will leave you awestruck and surely remain a cherished memory for years to come. Don't miss out on the magic of 'FIDDLER ON THE ROOF' - it's a theatrical gem! Tickets are still available for Matinee and Evening shows at https://asolorep.org/....

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Van Wezel


by Shanti - April 15, 2026

From the very first moment the lights went down, this production of Meredith Willson's beloved classic made it clear it was going to be something special. The opening scene set the tone immediately — the ensemble cast moved in perfect synchrony, their bodies swaying and jolting in unison to conjur...

Review: NEIL BERG'S 100 YEARS OF HOLLYWOOD at Van Wezel


by Shanti - April 13, 2026

Neil Berg, is a man of many hats in the entertainment world! From dazzling Hollywood to the grand stages of Broadway, he effortlessly dons the role of musician, composer, lyricist, and producer....

Review: BIRTHDAY CANDLES at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti - April 06, 2026

FST’s Main stage theater production of BIRTHDAY CANDLES by Noah Haidle is like a rollercoaster ride through a century of life in just 90 minutes! Follow Ernestine Ashworth from age 17 to 107 as she bakes her way through love, loss, and the pursuit of purpose. This play is a delicious blend of magi...

Past Shows

Who is Eartha Mae?

Who is Eartha Mae?

May 28 – Jun 21, 2026

Who is Eartha Mae? Created by & starring Jade WheelerThe sharp-witted, glamorous, incomparable Eartha Kitt commands the spotlight. But backstage in her dressing room, in...

The Apiary

The Apiary

Mar 19 – Apr 19, 2026

The Apiary By Kate DouglasIt’s twenty-two years into the future, and honeybees are nearly extinct except for those kept alive in labs. When a shocking...

Job

Job

Jan 8 – Feb 15, 2026

Job by Max Wolf FriedlichIt’s January 2020. Jane has been placed on leave from her Big Tech job after a viral workplace incident. She’s hell-bent...

Monsters of the American Cinema

Monsters of the American Cinema

Oct 30 – Dec 7, 2025

Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. CroixRemy Washington, a Black man and widower, has inherited both a drive-in movie theater and the responsibility...

Screen Time

Screen Time

Sep 20 – Sep 21, 2025

Modern Works Finalist#3-Screen Time by Sarah ChoBen and Julia are overjoyed to be expecting their first child, but are they actually ready for the realities...

1999

1999

Sep 19 – Sep 20, 2025

Modern Works Finalist #1-1999 by Stacey Isom CampbellWhen a college student protests the inclusion of a film by a disgraced #MeToo-era director in her syllabus,...

Ahoy-Hoy

Ahoy-Hoy

Sep 19 – Sep 20, 2025

Modern Works Finalist #2-Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny StaffordA Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do.  It’s 1876 and...

Too Fat for China

Too Fat for China

Sep 11 – Sep 14, 2025

Too Fat for ChinaWritten, drawn, and performed by Phoebe PottsA Comic Look at the Agony of AdoptionToo Fat for China is a one-hour comedic storytelling...

Jennifer Who Is Leaving

Jennifer Who Is Leaving

Oct 18 – Dec 1, 2024

Nan is working the night shift at Dunkin, fielding frequent calls from her husband, who needs help finding…everything. Meanwhile, Jennifer is doing her best to...

Modern Works Festival

Modern Works Festival

Sep 5 – Sep 8, 2024

MODERN WORKS FESTIVALBack for the fifth year and taking place at Urbanite Theatre, the Modern Works Festival is a five-day playwriting contest, reading festival, and...

Modern Works Festival

FeaturedModern Works Festival

Sep 4 – Sep 8, 2024

Back for the fifth year and taking place at Urbanite Theatre, the Modern Works Festival is a five-day playwriting contest, reading festival, and celebration of...

That Must Be The Entrance To Heaven

That Must Be The Entrance To Heaven

Jun 9 – Jul 9, 2023

THAT MUST BE THE ENTRANCE TO HEAVENA World PremierePlaywright by Franky D. GonzalezDirected by Kathleen CapdesuñerGlory. Survival. Legacy. Citizenship. Four Latino boxers all chase a...

Backwards Forwards Back

Backwards Forwards Back

Mar 24 – Apr 30, 2023

BACKWARDS FORWARDS BACKA World PremierePlaywright Jacqueline GoldfingerDirected by Brendan Ragan When a soldier returns from war carrying the ghosts of his tour, he’s faced with a...

Birds of North America

Birds of North America

Jan 6 – Feb 19, 2023

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICAPlaywright Anna Ouyang MoenchDirected by Summer WallaceAs birders, John and his daughter Caitlyn adore spending tender autumn days attempting to catch glimpses...

The Burdens

The Burdens

Oct 21 – Dec 4, 2022

THE BURDENSPlaywright by Matt SchatzDirected by Brendan RaganSiblings Mordy and Jane have a problem. Their dreadful, centenarian grandfather is an emotional and financial tax on...

Videos


Lady Disdain in Sarasota Lady Disdain
Asolo Repertory Theatre (6/06-6/27)
Out of Bounds in Sarasota Out of Bounds
Florida Studio Theatre (8/08-9/19)
Dear Evan Hansen in Sarasota Dear Evan Hansen
Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/22-11/01)
Larger Than Life: The Definitive Boy Band Tribute in Sarasota Larger Than Life: The Definitive Boy Band Tribute
Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/26-1/26)
2026 Modern Works Festival in Sarasota 2026 Modern Works Festival
Urbanite Theatre (9/17-9/27)
Forgotten Broadway in Sarasota Forgotten Broadway
Florida Studio Theatre (7/31-8/01)
BEEHIVE – The 60s Musical in Sarasota BEEHIVE – The 60s Musical
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (3/03-4/11)
Roofing Contractors in Clearwater in Sarasota Roofing Contractors in Clearwater
Professional Roofers Clearwater (5/27-10/27)
Guys and Dolls in Sarasota Guys and Dolls
Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/22-5/02)
Appropriate in Sarasota Appropriate
Manatee Performing Arts Center (2/18-2/28)