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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

Actor dies for laughs in 'Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' by Jay Handelman

John Rapson dies eight times each night in Tony-winning musical comedy ... Read more » The post Actor dies for laughs in 'Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' appeared first on Ticket …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:58AM
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Singers cheer 'Jerry Herman's Broadway' by Jay Handelman

Musical program salutes a Broadway icon and the 20th anniversary of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota... Read more » The post Singers cheer 'Jerry Herman's Broadway' appeared first on …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:47AM

'Soul Mates' share love of Motown at Florida Studio Theatre by Jay Handelman

When they first started singing together in a school choir in Australia, the group Human Nature had no idea their voices and arrangements of soul... Read more » The post 'Soul Mates' sh…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:47AM

Westcoast Troupe sees 'Purple' for season opening musical by Jay Handelman

Sarasota production opens as "The Color Purple" returns to Broadway... Read more » The post Westcoast Troupe sees 'Purple' for season opening musical appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Royal flush: Sarasota actor stars in viral Squatty Potty ad with pooping unicorn by Jay Handelman

FSU/Asolo Conservatory student Wes Tolman reaches more than 30 million viewers as Prince of Poop.... Read more » The post Royal flush: Sarasota actor stars in viral Squatty Potty ad wit…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Starlite Players introduce more new short plays by Jay Handelman

Familiar actors take roles in new scripts... Read more » The post Starlite Players introduce more new short plays appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Booker High takes a bite of 'The Apple Tree' by Jay Handelman

A rarely seen musical by composers of 'Fiddler on the Roof'... Read more » The post Booker High takes a bite of 'The Apple Tree' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Zombies go Wilde at freeFall Theatre by Jay Handelman

ST. PETERSBURG -- “The Walking Dead” meets Oscar Wilde in freeFall Theatre’s season opening production of “The Importance of Being Earnest with Zombies.” Artistic director... Read …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Urbanite holds audition for a role in 'Lungs' by Jay Handelman

Theater seeks actress for show opening in December.... Read more » The post Urbanite holds audition for a role in 'Lungs' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Theater Review: Lively 'Twelfth Night' for Asolo Rep school tour by Jay Handelman

Shakespeare's comedy is set at a summer camp to reach young audiences.... Read more » The post Theater Review: Lively 'Twelfth Night' for Asolo Rep school tour appeared first on Ticket …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Actors play many roles in '39 Steps' at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Spoof of an Alfred Hitchcock film classic gets a comedic twist... Read more » The post Actors play many roles in '39 Steps' at Players Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Behind the Scenes: Reflecting on 90 years of a growing arts town by Jay Handelman

90th Anniversary section triggers decades of memories... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Reflecting on 90 years of a growing arts town appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Behind the Scenes: Seeking female voices on stage by Jay Handelman

Only a fraction of plays produced are written by women... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Seeking female voices on stage appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Theater Review: Gentle fluff in Venice Theatre's 'Exit Laughing' by Jay Handelman

Three friends say goodbye to a bridge partner in a sitcom-like comedy... Read more » The post Theater Review: Gentle fluff in Venice Theatre's 'Exit Laughing' appeared first on Ticket S…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Theater Review: Zombies add little bite to freeFall's 'Earnest' by Jay Handelman

Oscar Wilde's classic characters tangle with the walking dead... Read more » The post Theater Review: Zombies add little bite to freeFall's 'Earnest' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Cooking with the 'Church' ladies at Venice Theatre Cabaret by Jay Handelman

Anyone who has spent time preparing for a church or temple social event will probably recognize the characters in the musical “Church Basement Ladies,” which... Read more » The post…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM
Thursday, September 10, 2015

A 'Butterfly' for hope at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Children's poems and stories are shared about life in a Jewish ghetto in World War II... Read more » The post A 'Butterfly' for hope at Venice Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:01PM

Asolo Rep shifts weeknight starting times in new season by Jay Handelman

Performances bumped to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at Asolo Rep and FSU/Asolo Conservatory... Read more » The post Asolo Rep shifts weeknight starting times in new season appeare…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:50AM
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

A return visit with 'Boys Next Door' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

A group of men with mental disabilities live together in a group home in Tom Griffin's play... Read more » The post A return visit with 'Boys Next Door' at Manatee Players appeared firs…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:13PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Starlite Players shows take a 'Different Perspective' by Jay Handelman

Four new short plays staged at the Starlite Room ... Read more » The post Starlite Players shows take a 'Different Perspective' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:18AM
Sunday, September 6, 2015

A nip and tuck for two busy theaters by Jay Handelman

Florida Studio Theatre and FSU/Asolo Conservatory spruce up their venues... Read more » The post A nip and tuck for two busy theaters appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:59AM
Saturday, September 5, 2015

Theater Review: Family drama gets heated in Two Chairs' 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' by Jay Handelman

Tennessee Williams drama still packs some punch... Read more » The post Theater Review: Family drama gets heated in Two Chairs' 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:06PM
Friday, September 4, 2015

25th Handy Awards: And the Winners Are. . . by Jay Handelman

A look back at some of the highlights of the 2014-15 Sarasota theater season.... Read more » The post 25th Handy Awards: And the Winners Are. . . appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:49PM

Westcoast Troupe hires Julie Leach as permanent executive by Jay Handelman

Former board chair hired to lead Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe staff. ... Read more » The post Westcoast Troupe hires Julie Leach as permanent executive appeared first on Ticket Saraso…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:49PM

Curtain Call Awards: Best Production of a Play - Community Theater by Jay Handelman

Cast your votes for your favorite play in the area's community theaters... Read more » The post Curtain Call Awards: Best Production of a Play - Community Theater appeared first on Tick…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:47PM

Curtain Call Awards: Best Production of a Musical - Professional Theater by Jay Handelman

Cast your votes for your favorite musical in the area's professional theaters... Read more » The post Curtain Call Awards: Best Production of a Musical - Professional Theater appeared f…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:47PM

Curtain Call Awards: Best Production of a Musical - Community Theater by Jay Handelman

Cast your votes for your favorite musical in the area's community theaters... Read more » The post Curtain Call Awards: Best Production of a Musical - Community Theater appeared first o…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:47PM

Curtain Call Awards: Best Production of a Play - Professional Theater by Jay Handelman

Cast your votes for your favorite play in the area's professional theaters... Read more » The post Curtain Call Awards: Best Production of a Play - Professional Theater appeared first o…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:47PM

Family drama on a 'Hot Tin Roof' at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Two Chairs Theatre returns with more Tennessee Williams at Players Theatre... Read more » The post Family drama on a 'Hot Tin Roof' at Players Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:19AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: 'Swingaroos' put a lively twist on old sounds by Jay Handelman

If you close your eyes and just listen to The Swingaroos, you might actually think you’ve traveled back in time to a small little nightclub... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: 'Sw…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:39PM

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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