“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,"...
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...
Playful, seductive and richly imaginative, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a beloved Shakespeare comedy, drawing audiences into a world where desire, illusion and mischief collide. Moving between order and enchantment, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sparkles with wit and invites...
“BEEHIVE – The 60s Musical” is a high-energy, ensemble-driven celebration framed through the shared experience of women navigating a rapidly changing world. The show celebrates some of the most iconic female voices of the 1960s through timeless hits like “My Boyfriend’s Back,”...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2026-2027 MainStage season will close with “Stevie: A Stevie Wonder Revue,” a new musical revue celebrating the best hits of the iconic singer, songwriter, musician and activist, Stevie Wonder. The legendary artist rose to fame in the 1960s and...
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…
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Black Nativity, performed by the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, is a powerful celebration of African American culture and faith. This musical adaptation features traditional spirituals and a compelling retelling of the Nativity story through a contemporary lens. The show...
Closing Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2024-2025 season is a brand-new world premiere musical, “Syncopated Avenue.” (Created, adapted and directed by WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs.) WBTT produces its first-ever tap revue in this musical journey through the...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents “Five Guys Named Moe,” with book by Clarke Peters and lyrics and music by Louis Jordan and others. (Directed by Jim Weaver.) An exuberant tribute to the music of rhythm and blues pioneer Louis Jordan, “Five Guys Named Moe” features...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's dramatic offering for the 2024-2025 season is “Fences,” written by renowned American playwright August Wilson. (WBTT Resident Director Chuck Smith will return to Sarasota to direct.) Wilson had a massive impact on Broadway with this play, which...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents a limited run of How I Learned What I Learned, featuring award-winning actor and playwright Wali Jamal. This one-man show is based on August Wilson’s 2003 book and delves into the defining moments of Wilson's life. Jamal, the only actor to...
During the holiday season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents its Christmas card to the community, the exuberant musical revue, “A Motown Christmas.” (Created, adapted and directed by Nate Jacobs.) Presented previously in 2015, 2017 and 2019, the show features some favorite...
Opening Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2024-2025 theatre season is “Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition.” (Created, adapted and directed by Nate Jacobs.) The “Soul Crooners” productions have been pivotal in the success of WBTT: “Soul Crooners” premiered on a rental stage at the...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced its 2024-2025 Board of Trustees, with Doris A. Johnson continuing as Board Chair and new members Charles W. Brown and R. Dean Piccirillo joining the team. The board aims to strategize the organization’s development during its 25th...
Float Like a Butterfly is a poignant one-act play that honors the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali. Written by Michael Jacobs, this production features Darius Autry as the lead, reprising his role from the play's original run during WBTT's 2021-2022 season. The Westcoast Black...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents a compelling performance collaboration titled From Birmingham to Broadway at the International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This one-act play, written and starring Tarra Conner Jones, pays tribute to renowned...
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (10/17-10/17) |
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The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle Urbanite Theatre (1/07-2/14) |
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ShaToby: Tributes to Shania Twain and Toby Keith Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/09-3/09) |
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Arsenic and Old Lace Manatee Performing Arts Center (9/03-9/13) |
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Songbirds of the Seventies Florida Studio Theatre (7/07-9/20) |
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Carrie: The Musical Manatee Performing Arts Center (10/16-11/01) |
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Stevie: A Stevie Wonder Revue Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (4/21-5/30) |
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Liverpool Live: A Tribute to the Beatles Manatee Performing Arts Center (4/27-4/27) |
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Black Bastard Urbanite Theatre (6/03-6/27) |
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Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford Urbanite Theatre (10/29-11/29) |
