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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
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Venice Theatre cabaret series sings final notes for summer by Jay Handelman

Broadway classics and risque comedy mark final festival weekend.... Read more » The post Venice Theatre cabaret series sings final notes for summer appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:54PM
Friday, August 21, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: 'Not Our time' recalls a difficult era of racism by Jay Handelman

Bernard Yanelli's play about the impact of desegregation in the South resonates in Players world premiere... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: 'Not Our time' recalls a difficult era …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:33PM
Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Naughty and nice at Venice Theatre's Summer Cabaret Series by Jay Handelman

Random Acts offers 'Censory Overload' and Stephen... Read more » The post Naughty and nice at Venice Theatre's Summer Cabaret Series appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:03AM
Sunday, August 16, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: Light laughs in Starlite Players' short plays by Jay Handelman

Local writers get some attention with new troupe at Starlite Room... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: Light laughs in Starlite Players' short plays appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:48PM
Saturday, August 15, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: 'Isaac' takes a twisty look at love, work and science at Urbanite by Jay Handelman

Isaac Newton tries to break through into his career in engaging, imaginative play... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: 'Isaac' takes a twisty look at love, work and science at Urbani…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:49PM

Behind the Scenes: Discovering a wider world at National Black Theatre Festival by Jay Handelman

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe expands its fan base with sold-out performances... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Discovering a wider world at National Black Theatre Festival ap…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:59AM
Friday, August 14, 2015

Theater Review: A lively and colorful 'Cats' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Actors sing and dance their personality-driven stories as if they're really cats ready to pounce... Read more » The post Theater Review: A lively and colorful 'Cats' at Manatee Players …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:50PM

Young artist begins to compose his career by Jay Handelman

Booker High student creates a cabaret show with a focus on contemporary Broadway... Read more » The post Young artist begins to compose his career appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:59AM
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

FST adds to its senior staff by Jay Handelman

A new associate managing director and a director of children's theater are added... Read more » The post FST adds to its senior staff appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:39PM

Playwright wins third new play festival by Jay Handelman

Llywelyn Jones won the Players Theatre's 2006 and 2013 festivals.... Read more » The post Playwright wins third new play festival appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:39PM

'Cats' slinks back to the stage at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Dewayne Barrett stages his fifth production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-running hit... Read more » The post 'Cats' slinks back to the stage at Manatee Players appeared first on Ticket…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:39PM
Monday, August 10, 2015

Sarasota dancers compete on 'America's Got Talent' by Jay Handelman

Craig Smith and Micheline Marmol have won four world ballroom dance titles.... Read more » The post Sarasota dancers compete on 'America's Got Talent' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:28PM
Saturday, August 8, 2015

Westcoast Troupe gets Black Theatre Festival crowd cheering by Jay Handelman

Sarasota troupe sings 70s soul hits to sold-out houses in Winston-Salem, N.C. ... Read more » The post Westcoast Troupe gets Black Theatre Festival crowd cheering appeared first on Tick…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:57AM
Thursday, August 6, 2015

An overwhelming assortment of choices at National Black Theatre Festival by Jay Handelman

A friendly environment in Winston-Salem among information-sharing patrons.... Read more » The post An overwhelming assortment of choices at National Black Theatre Festival appeared firs…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:11PM
Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Musical dreams and Johnny Mercer at Cabaret Festival by Jay Handelman

Singers Robin Fernandez and Kitt Moran take over weekend performances... Read more » The post Musical dreams and Johnny Mercer at Cabaret Festival appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:56AM
Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Black Theatre Festival opens with fanfare and stars by Jay Handelman

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder Nate Jacobs is honored.... Read more » The post Black Theatre Festival opens with fanfare and stars appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:52PM

Maria Callas shares some gifts in 'Master Class' at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Opera diva returns to work with young singers, but winds up talking about her life and career... Read more » The post Maria Callas shares some gifts in 'Master Class' at Players Theatre…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:44AM
Sunday, August 2, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Fighting cell phone distractions in the theater by Jay Handelman

After you've paid for a ticket, shouldn't you pay attention to the show?... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Fighting cell phone distractions in the theater appeared first on Tic…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:20AM
Friday, July 31, 2015

Sarasota Opera announces principal singers for 2015-16 season by Jay Handelman

Company will bring an end to its ongoing Verdi cycle with productions of "Aida" and "The Battle of Legnano"... Read more » The post Sarasota Opera announces principal singers for 2015-1…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:00PM

A showcase for growing together by Jay Handelman

The festival creates its own kind of energy.... Read more » The post A showcase for growing together appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:02PM

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe returns to national stage by Jay Handelman

Company is surviving and thriving in a mostly white community.... Read more » The post Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe returns to national stage appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:02PM

Theaters celebrate black lives on stage by Jay Handelman

Plays and musicals as a tool to confront racism ... Read more » The post Theaters celebrate black lives on stage appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:02PM

THEATER REVIEW: New play puts a light touch on aging at FST by Jay Handelman

"Old Enough to Know Better" is based on interviews with hundreds of Sarasota area residents... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: New play puts a light touch on aging at FST appeared …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:02PM
Wednesday, July 29, 2015

FST extends two plays by Jay Handelman

"Hound of the Baskervilles" and "Over the River..." get an extra week... Read more » The post FST extends two plays appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:07PM
Saturday, July 25, 2015

Theater Review: Family is all in FST's charming 'Over the River' by Jay Handelman

Family dynamics on stage often lean toward the dysfunctional, but Joe DiPietro finds a sweet spot of love, caring and humor in “Over the River... Read more » The post Theater Review: …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:30PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

'Godspell' gets an update at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

“Godspell,” the Stephen Schwartz musical that has been entertaining and inspiring audiences “Day by Day” for decades, gets an update and a makeover in the... Read more » The pos…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:46PM
Sunday, July 19, 2015

Theater Review: A lively history of 'Country' music at FST cabaret by Jay Handelman

I’ve never been a big fan of country music, but maybe I like it more than I realized. I figured I wouldn’t know most of... Read more » The post Theater Review: A lively history of '…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:11AM
Friday, July 17, 2015

Theater Review: Compelling star inspires in 'Amish Project' by Jay Handelman

Katherine Michelle Tanner plays seven distinct roles in Jessica Dickey's powerful one-woman play... Read more » The post Theater Review: Compelling star inspires in 'Amish Project' appe…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:35PM
Thursday, July 16, 2015

Theater Review: Intimate 'Mame' kicks up her heels at freeFall Theatre by Jay Handelman

Matthew McGee brings depth and charm to the role of an adventurous aunt.... Read more » The post Theater Review: Intimate 'Mame' kicks up her heels at freeFall Theatre appeared first on…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:10PM
Monday, July 13, 2015

A 'Hitch' on the way to the altar at American Stage by Jay Handelman

Comedian Lewis Black creates a comedy about everything that might go wrong at a supposedly well-planned wedding.... Read more » The post A 'Hitch' on the way to the altar at American St…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:04PM

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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
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