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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall History
A true pioneer in the cultural development of Sarasota, the Van Wezel, presents a broad spectrum of the world's finest performers representing the diverse tastes of Southwest Florida residents and visitors. The Van Wezel has carried on the long tradition of presenting spectacular Broadway musicals, top national and international performers, popular comedians, world-class symphony orchestras and a compelling mix of classical, modern and ethnic dance. The Van Wezel also hosts more than 50 performances and events presented by the Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet, the Sarasota Concert Association and the Ringling Library Town Hall Lecture Series.News
Nicholas Carroll and Elizabeth D'Aiuto to Lead THE MUSIC MAN 2026 Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN will hit the road on a National Tour in 2026, helmed by director Matt Lenz. The tour will star Nicholas Carroll and Elizabeth D'Aiuto.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN will hit the road on a National Tour in 2026, helmed by director Matt Lenz. The tour will star Nicholas Carroll and Elizabeth D'Aiuto.
Arts Advocates Reveals January 2026 Event Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of January events, which includes a Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tour, a Talkback Tuesday with Peter Tush, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of January events, which includes a Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tour, a Talkback Tuesday with Peter Tush, and more.
Listen: Straight No Chaser Release First Holiday Album in 5 Years 'Holiday Road'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025
Nine-member a cappella group Straight No Chaser has released Holiday Road, their first full-length holiday album in five years, featuring “Christmas is Different,” “Blue Christmas,' and more. Listen to it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025
Nine-member a cappella group Straight No Chaser has released Holiday Road, their first full-length holiday album in five years, featuring “Christmas is Different,” “Blue Christmas,' and more. Listen to it now.
Arts Advocates Reveals November 2025 Events
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of November events, which includes a Talkback Tuesday with Blake Walton, a group exhibit by the Landings Artists Collaborative, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of November events, which includes a Talkback Tuesday with Blake Walton, a group exhibit by the Landings Artists Collaborative, and more.
RIVERDANCE Will Launch US Tour in 2026
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2025
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026. Launching in Sarasota, Florida, the new show, RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, will play in 67 American cities from January to June 2026.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2025
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026. Launching in Sarasota, Florida, the new show, RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, will play in 67 American cities from January to June 2026.
Straight No Chaser to Release First Holiday Album in 5 Years; First Single Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025
RIAA Gold Certified a cappella group Straight No Chaser have revealed the details of Holiday Road, their first full-length holiday album in five years. Listen to a new single from the album now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025
RIAA Gold Certified a cappella group Straight No Chaser have revealed the details of Holiday Road, their first full-length holiday album in five years. Listen to a new single from the album now.
Arts Advocates Reveals 2025-2026 Programs And Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025
Arts Advocates has unveiled its schedule of 2025-2026 programs and events, including a new Talkback Tuesdays guest speaker series, monthly luncheon programs, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025
Arts Advocates has unveiled its schedule of 2025-2026 programs and events, including a new Talkback Tuesdays guest speaker series, monthly luncheon programs, and more.
Glass Half Full Theatre to Launch MAEBELLE'S SUITCASE / LA MALETA DE MAEBELLE National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Glass Half Full Theatre is hitting the road for its seventh national tour with the award-winning bilingual play Maebelle’s Suitcase / La Maleta de Maebelle. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Glass Half Full Theatre is hitting the road for its seventh national tour with the award-winning bilingual play Maebelle’s Suitcase / La Maleta de Maebelle. Learn more!
Jerry Seinfeld Will Come To Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Aug 16, 2025
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will perform on the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage on May 2, 2026! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 10 am.
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Aug 16, 2025
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will perform on the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage on May 2, 2026! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 10 am.
The Oak Ridge Boys Unveil 2025 'American Made Christmas Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025
GRAMMY® Award winners The Oak Ridge Boys have announced that their ‘American Made Christmas Tour’ will return for a limited run of holiday performances in select cities.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025
GRAMMY® Award winners The Oak Ridge Boys have announced that their ‘American Made Christmas Tour’ will return for a limited run of holiday performances in select cities.
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND to Tour to More than 80 US Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
An all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will tour to more than 80 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about the tour stops and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
An all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will tour to more than 80 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about the tour stops and see how to purchase tickets.
A Cappella Group Straight No Chaser Sets 'Holiday Road Tour' This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2025
A cappella group Straight No Chaser are back for another festive fall with their “Holiday Road Tour.” Straight No Chaser will be sharing the joy, “dad jokes,” and songs of the season with families around the country starting in October.
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2025
A cappella group Straight No Chaser are back for another festive fall with their “Holiday Road Tour.” Straight No Chaser will be sharing the joy, “dad jokes,” and songs of the season with families around the country starting in October.
MJ, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and More Set For Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced the Broadway Series lineup for the 2025-2026 season. The season will include seven Sarasota Premieres and ten Broadway hits.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has announced the Broadway Series lineup for the 2025-2026 season. The season will include seven Sarasota Premieres and ten Broadway hits.
Sarasota Concert Association Unveils 2025-26 Great Performers Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025
The Sarasota Concert Association has revealed its 2025-26 Great Performers Series, marking the organization’s 81st season. See the full lineup and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025
The Sarasota Concert Association has revealed its 2025-26 Great Performers Series, marking the organization’s 81st season. See the full lineup and learn more!
'Twilight In Concert' Tour to Visit 60 U.S. Cities This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025
The highly anticipated 60-city national tour of the first-ever Twilight In Concert has been announced in the U.S. The tour kicks off with a special preview performance in Spokane on September 12 and opens on “National Twilighters Day” in Seattle on September 13.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025
The highly anticipated 60-city national tour of the first-ever Twilight In Concert has been announced in the U.S. The tour kicks off with a special preview performance in Spokane on September 12 and opens on “National Twilighters Day” in Seattle on September 13.
Arts Advocates Announces May 2025 Events Including Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of May events, which includes the annual scholarship awards luncheon, an exhibit by the Petticoat Painters, a silk painting class at and tour of Island Gallery in Bradenton, an art talk with David X. Tejada, a creative portraits playshop, and the final Van Wezel tour of the season.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of May events, which includes the annual scholarship awards luncheon, an exhibit by the Petticoat Painters, a silk painting class at and tour of Island Gallery in Bradenton, an art talk with David X. Tejada, a creative portraits playshop, and the final Van Wezel tour of the season.
Review: ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Mar 17, 2025
World-renowned virtuoso Itzhak Perlman graced the exquisite city of Sarasota this past weekend, bringing his unparalleled talent to our charming community. With performances for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the prestigious White House and captivating audiences worldwide as he played for numerous presidents, the illustrious career of this maestro is nothing short of extraordinary.
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Mar 17, 2025
World-renowned virtuoso Itzhak Perlman graced the exquisite city of Sarasota this past weekend, bringing his unparalleled talent to our charming community. With performances for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the prestigious White House and captivating audiences worldwide as he played for numerous presidents, the illustrious career of this maestro is nothing short of extraordinary.
Arts Advocates Reveals April 2025 Events
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of April events, which includes a luncheon with guest speaker Peter Rothstein, producing artistic director of Asolo Rep, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of April events, which includes a luncheon with guest speaker Peter Rothstein, producing artistic director of Asolo Rep, and more.
Review: NEIL BERG'S 115 YEARS OF BROADWAY at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Mar 9, 2025
Neil Berg's '115 Years of Broadway' is an absolute show-stopper! It's like a time machine whisking you away to the glamorous eras of Broadway, starting from the dazzling 1930s and 40s all the way to the present day.
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Mar 9, 2025
Neil Berg's '115 Years of Broadway' is an absolute show-stopper! It's like a time machine whisking you away to the glamorous eras of Broadway, starting from the dazzling 1930s and 40s all the way to the present day.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Van Wezel
by Jacob Ruscoe - Feb 19, 2025
Do you ever go see a show and know you will be on your feet for a standing ovation the minute the last chord sounds? I have now seen Come From Away 7 times including last year at the Van Wezel and it simply never gets old. It is powerful. It stirs your soul
by Jacob Ruscoe - Feb 19, 2025
Do you ever go see a show and know you will be on your feet for a standing ovation the minute the last chord sounds? I have now seen Come From Away 7 times including last year at the Van Wezel and it simply never gets old. It is powerful. It stirs your soul
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