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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
Sunday, July 12, 2015

Behind the Scenes: 'Mame' gets a makeover at freeFall Theatre by Jay Handelman

Matthew McGee takes on the iconic role of Mame Davis in a new production of Jerry Herman's hit musical.... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: 'Mame' gets a makeover at freeFall The…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:25AM
Thursday, July 9, 2015

'Occupation' imagines a grim future for Florida by Jay Handelman

Jobsite Theatre stages area premiere of a play by FSU/Asolo Conservatory graduate Ken Ferrigni... Read more » The post 'Occupation' imagines a grim future for Florida appeared first on …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:42PM
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Actors gets some spirited help in 'I Hate Hamlet' by Jay Handelman

Paul Rudnick's comedy pokes some fun at actors and the theater... Read more » The post Actors gets some spirited help in 'I Hate Hamlet' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:47PM

Starlite Players puts focus on playwrights by Jay Handelman

New company performs at the Starlite Room restaurant... Read more » The post Starlite Players puts focus on playwrights appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:47PM
Monday, July 6, 2015

'Copenhagen' looks at a meeting of scientific minds by Jay Handelman

Michael Frayn's Tony Award-winning drama gets its area premiere in a Little Grey Hat production... Read more » The post 'Copenhagen' looks at a meeting of scientific minds appeared firs…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:02PM
Sunday, July 5, 2015

Musical acts tune up for Venice Theatre's third Summer Cabaret Festival by Jay Handelman

Local favorites and some new acts are part of the mix of 18 shows featured in the third annual festival.... Read more » The post Musical acts tune up for Venice Theatre's third Summer C…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:02PM

Behind the Scenes: For a more independent theater scene by Jay Handelman

Sarasota area theater has exploded with all kinds of styles... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: For a more independent theater scene appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:02PM
Saturday, July 4, 2015

Theater Review: 'Hound' howls with laughs at FST by Jay Handelman

Three actors play all the roles in a comical twist on a familiar Sherlock Holmes story.... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'Hound' howls with laughs at FST appeared first on Ticket…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:38PM
Friday, July 3, 2015

Life is a Cabaret: Westcoast Troupe revives its first show to mark its 15th season by Jay Handelman

A revised version of troupe's first show recalls two pasts this summer.... Read more » The post Life is a Cabaret: Westcoast Troupe revives its first show to mark its 15th season appear…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:51PM
Sunday, June 28, 2015

Behind the Scenes: What is a critic's opinion worth? by Jay Handelman

A Los Angeles-based Web site lets theater pay directly for reviews... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: What is a critic's opinion worth? appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:50PM
Saturday, June 27, 2015

Theater Review: "ART" paints a lively picture of friendship by Jay Handelman

Yasmina Reza's play opens Banyan Theater's 14th season.... Read more » The post Theater Review: "ART" paints a lively picture of friendship appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:25PM
Friday, June 19, 2015

Friendships are tested over a work of 'ART' at Banyan Theater by Jay Handelman

Yasmina Reza's Tony Award-winning comedy opens Banyan Theater's 14th summer season.... Read more » The post Friendships are tested over a work of 'ART' at Banyan Theater appeared first …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:49PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Asolo Rep seeks young actors for 'Ah, Wilderness' by Jay Handelman

Auditions for Eugene O'Neill play will be held June 24.... Read more » The post Asolo Rep seeks young actors for 'Ah, Wilderness' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:10PM
Sunday, June 14, 2015

Theater Review: Joyous 'Six Guitars' shares life lessons through music by Jay Handelman

Chase Padgett plays six different characters and styles of music to share humorous life lessons... Read more » The post Theater Review: Joyous 'Six Guitars' shares life lessons through …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:58PM

Theater Review: 'Reborning' draws you into edgy human story at Urbanite Theatre by Jay Handelman

An involving story about people trying to deal with haunted pasts.... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'Reborning' draws you into edgy human story at Urbanite Theatre appeared first…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:42AM
Saturday, June 13, 2015

Theater Review: 'Icons' brings some favorite stars back to Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Despite pre-recorded music, some performers raise the energy level of original musical revue.... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'Icons' brings some favorite stars back to Players …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:17AM

Area theaters stay busy this summer by Jay Handelman

Nearly two dozen plays, musicals and cabaret shows planned during a once-slow season... Read more » The post Area theaters stay busy this summer appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:17AM
Thursday, June 11, 2015

Classic tale of a boy who won't grow up gets a twist in 'Peter Panned' by Jay Handelman

Original play is a benefit for people with AIDS presented by Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project ... Read more » The post Classic tale of a boy who won't grow up gets a twist in 'Peter Panned…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 05:10PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Players Theatre brings 'Icons' to life by Jay Handelman

Local actors recall famed singers and actors from film, stage, TV and music worlds.... Read more » The post Players Theatre brings 'Icons' to life appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:12PM

Starlite Players put focus on area playwrights by Jay Handelman

New venture at Starllite Room features 10-30 minute plays by area writers... Read more » The post Starlite Players put focus on area playwrights appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:12PM
Monday, June 8, 2015

Theater Review: History and creativity enhance one-man 'Tempest' by Jay Handelman

freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis plays nearly two-dozen characters in his adaptation of Shakespeare... Read more » The post Theater Review: History and creativity enhance one-man '…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:17PM

VIDEO: See the Tony Awards musical performances by Jay Handelman

Scenes from the Tony nominees and winners... Read more » The post VIDEO: See the Tony Awards musical performances appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:17PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015

Theater Review: Cast has fun with 'Lunacy' at FST by Jay Handelman

The musical revue “Inspired Lunacy,” which opens Florida Studio Theatre’s 2015 summer season may suggest it will help audiences find the meaning of life and... Read more » The pos…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:27PM

Past is reborn at Urbanite Theatre by Jay Handelman

Zayd Dohrn's dark comedy explores a world of people trying to get closer to lost infants... Read more » The post Past is reborn at Urbanite Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:27PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015

'Six Guitars' strums to varied beats by Jay Handelman

Chase Padgett plays six different kinds of music and characters in his one-man show.... Read more » The post 'Six Guitars' strums to varied beats appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:55AM

Lemon Bay Playhouse reveals 'Something to Hide' by Jay Handelman

Leslie Sand's comedy deals with an author, his wife and publisher and a dead body... Read more » The post Lemon Bay Playhouse reveals 'Something to Hide' appeared first on Ticket Saraso…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:55AM

Preview all the 2015 Tony nominated plays and musicals by Jay Handelman

Scenes from this year's nominated plays, musicals and revivals... Read more » The post Preview all the 2015 Tony nominated plays and musicals appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:55AM
Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth books Van Wezel concert by Jay Handelman

This year's Tony co-host and best actress nominee will perform Feb. 27 in Sarasota... Read more » The post Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth books Van Wezel concert appeared first on Ticket…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:01PM

Theatre troupe offers 'Weird Habits' in Spanish on Manatee stage by Jay Handelman

creArte Latino Productions stages Hugo Marcos' romantic comedy at Manatee Performing Arts Center... Read more » The post Theatre troupe offers 'Weird Habits' in Spanish on Manatee stage…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:01PM
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

'Red' paints a portrait of artist Mark Rothko at American Stage by Jay Handelman

John Logan's Tony Award-winning play looks at a tense period in the life of Rothko... Read more » The post 'Red' paints a portrait of artist Mark Rothko at American Stage appeared first…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:20PM

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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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