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Musical looks at what might have happened in an impromptu 1956 jam session with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins ... Read more »

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Friday, June 10, 2016

Behind the Scenes: It's a 'Hamilton' night at the Tony Awards by Jay Handelman

Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical about Alexander Hamilton is expected to dominate in many categories. ... Read more »

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Sunday, June 5, 2016

THEATER REVIEW: 'Lipitones' seek harmony at FST by Jay Handelman

A play with music about a barbershop quartet trying to find its harmony... Read more »

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Behind the Scenes: A little practice can change a life by Jay Handelman

Wondering what might have been with a little more focus in high school orchestra rehearsals... Read more »

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Saturday, June 4, 2016

THEATER REVIEW: Inventive 'Hetty Feather' has child-like spirit at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A lot of creativity is on display in the stage version of a best-selling British children's novel with appeal for adults.... Read more »

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Friday, June 3, 2016

'Josephine' producer still has sights on Broadway after Asolo Rep premiere by Jay Handelman

"Josephine broke records for May productions at Asolo Repertory Theatre... Read more »

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Spotlight on the Arts: June 2, 2016 by Jay Handelman

A weekly look at what's happening in the performing and visual arts... Read more »

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Sunday, May 29, 2016

FST seeks barbershop harmony with 'Fabulous Lipitones' by Jay Handelman

A new play about a barbershop quartet who find a surprising choice when they need a replacement... Read more »

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Travel: On the trail of the 'Phantom of the Opera' by Jay Handelman

A student breaks away from the routine sights and finds excitement at Opera Garnier made famous in a certain novel and musical... Read more »

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Theater Review: A touching and relatable 'Poem of My Life' by Jay Handelman

Actors puts an interesting spin on his life story in one-man show... Read more »

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Saturday, May 28, 2016

Asolo Rep joins the circus with British hit 'Hetty Feather' by Jay Handelman

Dame Jacqueline Wilson is something of a national hero among young readers and their parents in England, where her dozens of books and various series... Read more »

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Monday, May 23, 2016

Venice Theatre changing two titles in upcoming season by Jay Handelman

Tours in Florida are planned for "Disenchanted" and "Cinderella"... Read more »

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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Behind the Scenes: Keeping up with the Sarasota arts scene by Jay Handelman

Welcome a new addition to the Herald-Tribune's arts staff as we continue to cover a vibrant performing and visual arts scene... Read more »

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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Guiding playwrights to the stage by Jay Handelman

The Sarasota Area Playwrights Society gives writers a chance to develop new work... Read more »

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Theater Review: Revised 'Josephine' is stronger at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

New version makes you care more for Josephine Baker, but production still has room for growth... Read more »

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Theater Review: A sunny 'James and the Giant Peach' rolls into action at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Area premiere of a new musical based on a classic Roald Dahl children's story... Read more »

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Urbanite Theatre grows into a second season of regional premieres by Jay Handelman

Five new plays get longer runs in new season... Read more »

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

Venice Theatre takes a 'Peach' of a ride by Jay Handelman

The stage of the Venice Theatre is being taken over by a peach. More specifically, a giant peach " one of the main characters in... Read more »

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Friday, May 13, 2016

Theater Review: 'Justice' could be sweeter in new play premiere by Jay Handelman

At its center, Robert Lipkin's play has an intriguing idea that needs to emerge ... Read more »

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'Josephine' undergoes rewrites at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Creative team makes changes to the book of world premiere musical... Read more »

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Sunday, May 8, 2016

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