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Saturday, November 14, 2015

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…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:51AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

Theater Review: Couples do battle in often gripping 'Cockfight Play' Backstage at the Players by Jay Handelman

Mike Bartlett's provocative play about relationships and self-worth... Read more » The post Theater Review: Couples do battle in often gripping 'Cockfight Play' Backstage at the Players…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 05:27PM
Thursday, November 12, 2015

Melba Moore to perform for Westcoast Troupe gala by Jay Handelman

Troupe members will perform with Tony-winning actress and singer... Read more » The post Melba Moore to perform for Westcoast Troupe gala appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 08:45AM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: 'Hair' captures spirit of an era at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Tony-winner Ben Vereen creates a real ensemble in staging the 1960s Tribal Love Rock Musical... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: 'Hair' captures spirit of an era at Venice Theatre a…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 04:55PM

'Newsies' turns a flop film into a hit stage musical by Jay Handelman

Musical features Tony-winning choreography and a score by Alan Menken... Read more » The post 'Newsies' turns a flop film into a hit stage musical appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 07:24AM
Sunday, November 8, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Players Theatre finds an edge Backstage by Jay Handelman

Second stage allows community theater to broaden its reach... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Players Theatre finds an edge Backstage appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 07:49PM
Saturday, November 7, 2015

'West Side Story' like the first time opens new season at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Over the last 15 years, Joey McKneely has become a sort of walking encyclopedia about “West Side Story.” but he has never actually danced in... Read more » The post 'West Side Story…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 07:10AM
Friday, November 6, 2015

Theater Review: A dark and gripping 'Beauty Queen' at Venice Theatre Stage II by Jay Handelman

Martin McDonagh's Irish drama has a strong impact in Stage II production... Read more » The post Theater Review: A dark and gripping 'Beauty Queen' at Venice Theatre Stage II appeared f…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 03:17PM

Ben Vereen stages 'Hair' for a new generation at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning star 'reimagines' the tribal love rock musical for modern audiences... Read more » The post Ben Vereen stages 'Hair' for a new generation at Venice Theatre appeared first o…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:12AM
Thursday, November 5, 2015

FSU/Asolo Conservatory turns 'Wonderful Life' into a radio play by Jay Handelman

Third-year students present a twist on the holiday classic... Read more » The post FSU/Asolo Conservatory turns 'Wonderful Life' into a radio play appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 07:01PM

Theater Review: Lots of laughs in Conservatory's double bill by Jay Handelman

Christopher Durang and Tom Stoppard inspire graduate student actors... Read more » The post Theater Review: Lots of laughs in Conservatory's double bill appeared first on Ticket Sarasot…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 05:03PM
Wednesday, November 4, 2015

A dark, comic 'Beauty Queen' at Venice Theatre's Stage II by Jay Handelman

Director Kelly Wynn Woodland doesn’t mind a little gore or wicked behavior when she’s putting together a play, especially when it’s written by Martin McDonagh.... Read more » The …

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 06:02AM

Two theaters holding auditions for four shows by Jay Handelman

Asolo Rep and Venice Theatre seeking actors for upcoming musicals... Read more » The post Two theaters holding auditions for four shows appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 06:02AM
Monday, November 2, 2015

Urbanite Theatre launches new play-reading series by Jay Handelman

New downtown theater tests audience reaction to three new plays... Read more » The post Urbanite Theatre launches new play-reading series appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:30PM

'Chitty' designer becomes inventor to create classic car at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

With the kind of creativity that inspired inventor Caractacus Potts, designer John Reynolds pulled together whatever materials he could find in the back shop at... Read more » The post …

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 02:44PM
Sunday, November 1, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Getting intimate at the theater by Jay Handelman

Small theaters can bring audiences closer to the story, and the action... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Getting intimate at the theater appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 08:57AM
Friday, October 30, 2015

Theater Review: 'Chitty' needs more bang bang at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Some familiar songs and a few charming performances don't provide enough lift in musical about a flying car... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'Chitty' needs more bang bang at Play…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 03:02PM

Theater Review: A humorously goofy 'Spelling Bee' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

A musical filled with charming characters and a snarky sense of humor.... Read more » The post Theater Review: A humorously goofy 'Spelling Bee' at Manatee Players appeared first on Tic…

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 08:40AM

Sarasota Opera seeks bodybuilders for 'Aida' by Jay Handelman

Opera company casting extras for winter production of Verdi classic... Read more » The post Sarasota Opera seeks bodybuilders for 'Aida' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 08:40AM
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' lands at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

A musical about a magical car gets its Sarasota are debut... Read more » The post 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' lands at Players Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:52PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Asolo Rep previews new 'West Side Story' production by Jay Handelman

Cast members perform two songs at media preview... Read more » The post Asolo Rep previews new 'West Side Story' production appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:04PM

Students get competitive in '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning musical makes its Manatee Players debut... Read more » The post Students get competitive in '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Manatee Players appeared first on Ti…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:04AM
Sunday, October 25, 2015

Behind the Scenes: No time for boredom in local arts scene by Jay Handelman

Even die-hard arts fans may have trouble keeping up in a busy season... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: No time for boredom in local arts scene appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:10AM
Saturday, October 24, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: A frank look at sex and women in Urbanite's 'Freak' by Jay Handelman

In contrasting monologues, two women look at what sexual activity may say about them... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: A frank look at sex and women in Urbanite's 'Freak' appeared…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:01PM

Audiences keep flocking to 'La boheme' by Jay Handelman

One of the world's most popular operas returns to Sarasota Opera for the third time in nine years.... Read more » The post Audiences keep flocking to 'La boheme' appeared first on Ticke…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:37AM
Friday, October 23, 2015

Theater Review: Slight musical 'Bark' sniffs around a dog's life at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Dogs take on human characteristics in a musical revue ... Read more » The post Theater Review: Slight musical 'Bark' sniffs around a dog's life at Manatee Players appeared first on Tick…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:28PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Actors go to the dogs with 'Bark! The Musical' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Actors play canines helping each other in doggy day care... Read more » The post Actors go to the dogs with 'Bark! The Musical' at Manatee Players appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:01PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Lovers try to pull off a 'Murder at the Howard Johnson's' at Lemon Bay Playhouse by Jay Handelman

A comedy with a mystery backdrop.... Read more » The post Lovers try to pull off a 'Murder at the Howard Johnson's' at Lemon Bay Playhouse appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:50AM
Sunday, October 18, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: A touching 'Color Purple' at Westcoast Black Theatre by Jay Handelman

Troupe begins 16th season with one of its most ambitious shows... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: A touching 'Color Purple' at Westcoast Black Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sara…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:46PM

Behind the Scenes: Why are we messing with the Bard by Jay Handelman

Oregon Shakespeare Festival commissions 36 playwrights to take a new look at Shakespeare's plays.... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Why are we messing with the Bard appeared fi…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:40AM
Saturday, October 17, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: 'Soul Mates' give voice to Motown hits by Jay Handelman

A quartet of young singers find their souls in the Motown sound... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: 'Soul Mates' give voice to Motown hits appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:57PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic