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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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Monday, December 7, 2015

Behind the Scenes: A gift of Broadway music by Jay Handelman

Original Broadway cast albums are lasting memories of favorite shows... Read more »

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'Butler' serves history at Florida Studio Theatre by Jay Handelman

Richard Strand's play explores a true Civil War story that helped fugitive slaves stay free... Read more »

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Extra show added for top-selling 'West Side Story' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Musical becomes best selling show in Asolo Rep history... Read more »

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Saturday, December 5, 2015

A 'Dickens' of a holiday at Powel Crosley Estate by Jay Handelman

Visitors choose from a number of dramatic readings and performances in one evening.... Read more »

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Friday, December 4, 2015

Theater Review: 'Mermaid' takes a colorful trip under the sea by Jay Handelman

Stage version of animated musical should have broad appeal for families.... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'Mermaid' takes a colorful trip under the sea appeared first on Ticket S…

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Theater Review: Players Theatre helps you fall in love with 'She Loves Me' by Jay Handelman

A cast with strong voices brings life to this too-rarely seen musical... Read more » The post Theater Review: Players Theatre helps you fall in love with 'She Loves Me' appeared first o…

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Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin is 'Living Generously' by Jay Handelman

Actress shares her philosophy on life at a luncheon for the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee... Read more » The post Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin is 'Living Generously' appeared firs…

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

freeFall Theatre explores the origins of "Peter Pan" by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning "Peter and the Starcatcher" makes area debut... Read more » The post freeFall Theatre explores the origins of "Peter Pan" appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

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An off-color Christmas in the 'Trailer Park' at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

The residents of Armadillo Acres return for another Christmas celebration... Read more » The post An off-color Christmas in the 'Trailer Park' at Venice Theatre appeared first on Ticket…

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Actress is in the swim as the 'Little Mermaid' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Theater goes under the sea with stage version of classic animated movie... Read more » The post Actress is in the swim as the 'Little Mermaid' at Manatee Players appeared first on Ticke…

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Players Theatre looks for romance with 'She Loves Me' by Jay Handelman

1963 musical hit makes a belated view at Sarasota playhouse... Read more » The post Players Theatre looks for romance with 'She Loves Me' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

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A new look at an inspiring 'Miracle' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

William Gibson's play tells the story of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan... Read more » The post A new look at an inspiring 'Miracle' at Manatee Players appeared first on Ti…

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Giving thanks for an abundance of theater by Jay Handelman

Eleven new shows open in one week to kick off a busy month of theater... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Giving thanks for an abundance of theater appeared first on Ticket Saras…

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Friday, November 27, 2015

Baby Ka-Boom: Urbanite Theatre's 'Lungs' explores the impact of each child by Jay Handelman

An area premiere of a new play by Duncan Macmillan raises questions each couple faces... Read more » The post Baby Ka-Boom: Urbanite Theatre's 'Lungs' explores the impact of each child …

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Christmas with a "Motown' style at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe by Jay Handelman

Holiday traditions take on a distinct sound in the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s debut of “A Motown Christmas,” opening Dec. 5. Founder and artistic director... Read more » The…

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Two theaters seek plays for local festivals by Jay Handelman

Florida Studio Theatre and Theatre Odyssey are calling for short play submissions... Read more » The post Two theaters seek plays for local festivals appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

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'Kinky Boots' high-steps into Straz Center by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning musical features the first Broadway score by Cyndi Lauper... Read more » The post 'Kinky Boots' high-steps into Straz Center appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Asolo Rep plays 'West Side Story' family day by Jay Handelman

Discounts offered to attract family audience to classic musical... Read more » The post Asolo Rep plays 'West Side Story' family day appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

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Video: Equality Florida honors Asolo Rep director and attorney Mary Bonauto by Jay Handelman

Michael Donald Edwards is recognized for launching Out@AsoloRep... Read more » The post Video: Equality Florida honors Asolo Rep director and attorney Mary Bonauto appeared first on Tic…

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Seeking students for arts journalism program at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A seven-session program to introduce students to journalism and the theater.... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Seeking students for arts journalism program at Asolo Rep appeare…

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Saturday, November 21, 2015

Theater Review: Actors work hard for laughs in FST's 'One Man, Two Guvnors' by Jay Handelman

An over-the-top production of modern twist on a classic comedy ... Read more » The post Theater Review: Actors work hard for laughs in FST's 'One Man, Two Guvnors' appeared first on Tic…

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FST inspires creativity with Write-a-Play program by Jay Handelman

Thousands of elementary and high school students have written plays during the first 25 years... Read more » The post FST inspires creativity with Write-a-Play program appeared first on…

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Friday, November 20, 2015

Video: Melba Moore sings at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe gala by Jay Handelman

Tony winner is honored and performs with troupe members... Read more » The post Video: Melba Moore sings at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe gala appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

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American Stage is counting 'The 39 Steps' by Jay Handelman

Four actors play all the roles in a comedic twist on a classic Alfred Hitchcock film... Read more » The post American Stage is counting 'The 39 Steps' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Starlite Players is 'Looking for Love' in new plays by Jay Handelman

Four short plays by local writers make their debut.... Read more » The post Starlite Players is 'Looking for Love' in new plays appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Booker VPA students take top prize at theater conference by Jay Handelman

Students will take the musical "Passionella" to the regional Southeastern Theatre Conference in March.... Read more » The post Booker VPA students take top prize at theater conference a…

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

'Hair' on wheels: An actor discovers himself in classic musical at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

A wheelchair doesn't get in the way of Joseph Visaggi's love of performing... Read more » The post 'Hair' on wheels: An actor discovers himself in classic musical at Venice Theatre appe…

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Columnist explores the 'Razzle Dazzle' of Broadway by Jay Handelman

New York Post writer Michael Riedel looks at the people and shows that brought Broadway back to life.... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Columnist explores the 'Razzle Dazzle' o…

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Saturday, November 14, 2015

Theater Review: A glorious 'West Side Story' opens new Asolo Rep season by Jay Handelman

Joey McKneely makes an old favorite feel fresh and new... Read more » The post Theater Review: A glorious 'West Side Story' opens new Asolo Rep season appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

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Actor does double duty as two servants in FST's 'One Man, Two Guvnors' by Jay Handelman

A comedy set in 1960s England but based on an Italian commedia classic... Read more » The post Actor does double duty as two servants in FST's 'One Man, Two Guvnors' appeared first on T…

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