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Sunday, May 8, 2016

Writer seeks 'Justice' in new play by Jay Handelman

Robert Lipkin adapts a story he heard decades ago into a world premiere play... Read more »

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THEATER REVIEW: Colorful 'Josephine' makes debut at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

World premiere of a Broadway-bound musical about Josephine Baker ... Read more »

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John D and Me: John Gilstrap by Jay Handelman

Admiring the talent if not appreciating the work.... Read more »

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Friday, May 6, 2016

Theater Review: An unusual Odyssey of short plays by Jay Handelman

Short plays need more punch in Theatre Odyssey's 11th annual festival... Read more »

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Players Theatre makes a move out of downtown Sarasota by Jay Handelman

Community theater is selling its 80-year-old home and moving to a new development in Lakewood Ranch... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 02:13PM
Sunday, May 1, 2016

Behind the Scenes: Building an audience for HD theater by Jay Handelman

Sarasota has had a hit and miss relationship with filmed theater productions shown in movie theaters. While the Metropolitan Opera regularly fills theaters with its... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 09:19AM
Saturday, April 30, 2016

Theater Review: Old myths still inspire in 'Metamorphoses' at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

A play set in a pool makes a splash with some classic stories... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 03:56PM
Friday, April 29, 2016

Theater Review: Plotting wives don't quite 'Kill' at the Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Michelle Lowe's dark comedy is about three wives who want to get rid of their husbands.... Read more »

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"Josephine": World premiere musical gives new life to a legend at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Sarasota theater presents Broadway-bound musical about entertainer Josephine Baker.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 01:51PM
Thursday, April 28, 2016

Theater Review: Actresses make you care for 'The Drowning Girls' at Urbanite by Jay Handelman

Three brides face similar ends in involving but disturbing area premiere ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 05:34PM
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Asolo Rep cancels first 'Josephine' preview for technical issues by Jay Handelman

Ticketholders offered seats at other performances for world premiere musical... Read more »

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Theater Review: 'Beautiful' gives new meaning to Carole King songs by Jay Handelman

A strong cast creates fun performing some great classic songs.... Read more »

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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Theater Review: A pleasant ride with 'Miss Daisy' at Westcoast Black Theatre by Jay Handelman

Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play still has the power to charm... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 03:11PM

Behind the Scenes: FSU/Asolo grad in on a 'Beautiful' road by Jay Handelman

Suzanne Grodner is having a blast playing Carole King's mother... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 07:59AM
Friday, April 22, 2016

Theater Review: A tender 'Phantom' haunts Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

An emotional and human telling of the story with a glorious score by Maury Yeston... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 02:19PM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

FST announces Burdick new play reading series by Jay Handelman

Audiences have a chance to provide writers feedback on new works... Read more »

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Manatee Players changes one of next season's shows by Jay Handelman

Theater adds musical "Bridges of Madison County" to 2016-17 season... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 08:33PM
Sunday, April 17, 2016

Carolyn Michel goes for a ride as 'Miss Daisy' by Jay Handelman

Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winner closes Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe season... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 03:49PM

THEATER REVIEW: 'Doubt' provides gripping drama Backstage at the Players by Jay Handelman

Pulitzer Prize-winning play gets you thinking.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 06:35AM
Saturday, April 16, 2016

Bathing in memories with 'Drowning Girls' at Urbanite by Jay Handelman

New play recounts a scandalous true story from early 20th century England... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 02:19PM
Friday, April 15, 2016

Theater Review: A stirring story from 'Alabama' at FST by Jay Handelman

Regional premiere of a new play about the power of books and open minds.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 03:38PM
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Theater Review: Powerful 'Nora' breaks out of a doll's house by Jay Handelman

Ingmar Bergman strips away excess in his version of "A Doll's House"... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 07:57PM
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Deborah Cox previews world premiere musical 'Josephine' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

World premiere musical about Josephine Baker is being developed for Broadway... Read more »

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Asolo Rep launches annual Faces of Change series by Jay Handelman

Community project ties plays to local lives... Read more »

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Saturday, April 9, 2016

Behind the Scenes: Looking for honesty in the arts by Jay Handelman

Actress Peggy Roeder draws you in to her performances with a full range of emotions... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 09:52PM

Stripped-down Ibsen: 'Nora' gets to essence of 'A Doll's House' by Jay Handelman

Ingmar Bergman's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic... Read more »

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Conservatory students stage Old Hollywood prom night by Jay Handelman

Party is students' final fundraiser for New York audition showcase... Read more »

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Monday, April 4, 2016

Reading in black and white with 'Alabama Story' at FST by Jay Handelman

Regional premiere looks at a politician's efforts to ban a children's books in the 1950s.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 06:36PM
Sunday, April 3, 2016

Behind the Scenes: Savoring memories of the Banyan Theater by Jay Handelman

Theater's closure is a loss for Sarasota's arts scene... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 09:01AM
Saturday, April 2, 2016

Theater Review: Powerful 'Disgraced' raises issues at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer Prize-winning play doesn't shirk from provoking... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:57PM

Theater Review: 'Venus makes a lively debut at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

David Ives' provocative play raises questions about sexual power... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:18AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards