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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Video: Introducing 'Spotlight on the Arts' in the HT Studio by Jay Handelman

A look at what's happening in the arts this week... Read more »

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

'Sweeney' stars are a couple again at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Sondheim's vengeful barber returns in an intimate Stage II setting... Read more »

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Starlite Players gets romantic with 'My Funny Valentine' by Jay Handelman

Four new plays by local writers get a jump on Valentine's Day... Read more »

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Sunday, January 17, 2016

Behind the Scenes: FST program gets audiences talking by Jay Handelman

Discussions on diversity are built around plays from the winter season... Read more »

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Theater Review: August Wilson's early magic evident in Westcoast Troupe's 'Ma Rainey' by Jay Handelman

A powerful story about how black musicians are used and financially absued... Read more »

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SaraSolo Festival returns for second year of one-person shows by Jay Handelman

Carolyn Michel revisits favorite roles in "Women I Have Loved."... Read more »

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Saturday, January 16, 2016

A young man finds himself in O'Neill's 'Wilderness' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Eugene O'Neill's only comedy is a coming-of-age story set on July 4th.... Read more »

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Theater Review: Asolo Rep finds something to laugh about in 'Living on Love' by Jay Handelman

A slight comedy gains style and humor in glamorous Asolo Rep production... Read more »

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Friday, January 15, 2016

Theater Review: Players' 'Drowsy Chaperone' can perk you up by Jay Handelman

A charming musical about the joy of musical theater... Read more »

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Theater Review: Laughs are quieter in Venice Theatre's 'Noises Off' by Jay Handelman

Spoof of British sex farces still produces some chuckles... Read more »

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Area theaters lighting up with new shows by Jay Handelman

Eight shows open over a six-day period... Read more »

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Sunday, January 10, 2016

Theater Review: Lively "Yesterday" highlights British invasion at FST Cabaret by Jay Handelman

The Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Hollies are among the bands featured in new production... Read more »

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Hit films inspire new season at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Six musicals and two plays featured in theater's 87th season... Read more »

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Behind the Scenes: Playwright feels the heat with 'Butler' by Jay Handelman

Playwright's Civil War comedic drama is gaining attention ... Read more »

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Opera star is 'Living on Love' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A new comedy about an opera star battling with her conductor husband... Read more »

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Theater Review: Asolo Rep goes 'All the Way' in gripping style by Jay Handelman

Even if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed or fed up as the divisive and fiercely competitive presidential election heats up, Robert Shenkkan’s lively play “All... Read more »

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Friday, January 8, 2016

Theater Review: Dancers back on the 'Line' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Classic musical continues to move audiences more than 40 years after its debut... Read more »

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Venice Theatre has fun with sex farces in 'Noises Off' by Jay Handelman

Michael Frayn's comedy pokes fun at theater tradition... Read more »

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

'A Chorus Line' dances back to Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Dancers reveal themselves while competing for roles.... Read more »

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Friday, January 1, 2016

Asolo Rep goes 'All the Way' with LBJ by Jay Handelman

Robert Shenkkan's play explores efforts to win passage of the Civil Rights Act.... Read more »

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Saturday, December 26, 2015

'The Liar' has fun with the truth at FSU/Asolo Conservatory by Jay Handelman

David Ives uses rhyming verse in updating a 17th century French farce... Read more »

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Saturday, December 19, 2015

Behind the Scenes: What makes a holiday song classic? by Jay Handelman

Nate Jacobs has written a new holiday song that hits the right spirit... Read more »

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Venice Theatre's 'Christmas Carol' returns for 16th year by Jay Handelman

Eric Watters marks his 14th year as Ebenezer Scrooge... Read more »

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Ben Davis finds a new sound in the 'Music' by Jay Handelman

Former Asolo Rep actor stars in new national tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein classic... Read more »

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Monday, December 14, 2015

Theater reviews by Jay Handelman

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Sunday, December 13, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Last act for the Riverfront Theatre by Jay Handelman

Bulldozers begin knocking down an old favorite venue ... Read more »

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Saturday, December 12, 2015

Theater Review: 'Butler' puts a humorous spin on history at FST by Jay Handelman

Who knew history could be so much fun? There are some serious issues on the table — slavery, racism and the laws of the land... Read more »

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Friday, December 11, 2015

Asolo Rep goes for families with 'Hetty Feather' by Jay Handelman

Popular British play will have American premiere in Sarasota next summer.... Read more »

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Tony-winner Sutton Foster in concert by Jay Handelman

Tampa program comes weeks before second season premiere of her TV series 'Younger'... Read more »

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Glenridge announces musical season by Jay Handelman

Theater and a lot of jazz and pop music fill Glenridge season... Read more »

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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

'Fanny Brice Tells All' in one-woman show by Jay Handelman

Entertainer Betty Comora provides her take on a legendary performer... Read more »

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