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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
Monday, May 25, 2015

Events take on Broadway tone by Jay Handelman

This holiday season is taking on a Broadway tone in Sarasota with two concerts featuring a host of Broadway veterans.

SOURCE: www.heraldtribune.com at 05:58PM
Sunday, May 24, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Rediscovering the magical power of live theater by Jay Handelman

When it works, theater can take you away from your world and into another... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Rediscovering the magical power of live theater appeared first on Ti…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:09AM
Friday, May 22, 2015

The world according to 'Woody' Guthrie at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

"Woody Sez" presents a musical biography of the legendary folk singer and songwriter... Read more » The post The world according to 'Woody' Guthrie at Asolo Rep appeared first on Ticket…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:03PM
Thursday, May 21, 2015

There's room for 'Murder' at Island Players by Jay Handelman

James thaggard directs a "zany thriller"... Read more » The post There's room for 'Murder' at Island Players appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:26AM

Magic with a twist in 'The Illusionists' by Jay Handelman

A varied group of illusionists bring different styles to their magic tricks at Straz Center... Read more » The post Magic with a twist in 'The Illusionists' appeared first on Ticket Sar…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:47AM

Actor whips up a storm in new one-man 'The Tempest' by Jay Handelman

freeFall's artistic director creators a new version of Shakespeare with modern elements... Read more » The post Actor whips up a storm in new one-man 'The Tempest' appeared first on Tic…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:40AM
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Stagecraft teacher's next act: Retirement by Jay Handelman

Ken Wiegers says farewell to a 30-year career as technical director of Booker High School's Visual and Performing Arts Center... Read more » The post Stagecraft teacher's next act: Reti…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:15PM
Sunday, May 17, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Roberta MacDonald leaves us memories by Jay Handelman

Remembering a brave fighter who savored every moment.... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Roberta MacDonald leaves us memories appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:30AM
Friday, May 15, 2015

Sarasota Opera building new apartment complex by Jay Handelman

New building in Rosemary District will nearly double company's seasonal capacity.... Read more » The post Sarasota Opera building new apartment complex appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:49AM
Sunday, May 10, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Players Theatre hopes to avert parking shortage by Jay Handelman

Theater will lose access to two parking lots once construction begins on a new housing development... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Players Theatre hopes to avert parking shor…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:47AM
Friday, May 8, 2015

Actors let their 'Hair' down for Ben Vereen at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

A hair-throwing audition process for a new production of the tribal love-rock musical... Read more » The post Actors let their 'Hair' down for Ben Vereen at Venice Theatre appeared firs…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:58PM
Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Theater Review: 'Miracle Worker' still inspires at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Alexia King and Corinne Woodland draw us in to the battles between Helen Keller and her teacher.... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'Miracle Worker' still inspires at Venice Theatr…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:50AM
Monday, May 4, 2015

Emily Mann leads Hermitage artist advisory committee by Jay Handelman

Mann is the Tony-winning artistic director of the McCarter Theatre at Princeton University.... Read more » The post Emily Mann leads Hermitage artist advisory committee appeared first o…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:27PM
Sunday, May 3, 2015

Theatre Review: Theatre Odyssey takes a short look at life in 10-Minute Play Festival by Jay Handelman

Sarasota area writers take only a few minutes to tell some intriguing and curious stories... Read more » The post Theatre Review: Theatre Odyssey takes a short look at life in 10-Minute…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:30PM

Behind the Scenes: Conservatory grads face the battlefield of show biz by Jay Handelman

A new group of actors takes different approaches to pursuing their careers... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Conservatory grads face the battlefield of show biz appeared first …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:19AM
Saturday, May 2, 2015

Theater Review: Promising 'Luck be a Lady' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A little more "Heart and Soul" is needed in new musical built around Frank Loesser favorites... Read more » The post Theater Review: Promising 'Luck be a Lady' at Asolo Rep appeared fir…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:23PM
Friday, May 1, 2015

Theater Review: Lots of laughs with 'Monty Python's Spamalot' by Jay Handelman

Manatee Players end season on a funny note.... Read more » The post Theater Review: Lots of laughs with 'Monty Python's Spamalot' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:46AM
Thursday, April 30, 2015

'Oh Mama!' Love is in bloom at Lemon Bay Playhouse by Jay Handelman

Cranky seniors make a connection in Reginald Denham's "Oh Mama! No, Papa!"... Read more » The post 'Oh Mama!' Love is in bloom at Lemon Bay Playhouse appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:24AM

Venice Theatre shares story of 'The Miracle Worker' by Jay Handelman

William Gibson's play shares how the deaf and blind Helen Keller learned to communicate. ... Read more » The post Venice Theatre shares story of 'The Miracle Worker' appeared first on T…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:13AM
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

'Spamalot' clip-clops its way to Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Musical is based on the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."... Read more » The post 'Spamalot' clip-clops its way to Manatee Players appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Ben Vereen begins auditions for 'Hair' at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Tony winner will stage community theater's production of the tribal rock musical... Read more » The post Ben Vereen begins auditions for 'Hair' at Venice Theatre appeared first on Ticke…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:46PM

'Paris,' 'Fun Home,' 'Skylight' and 'Wolf Hall' lead 2015 Tony nominations by Jay Handelman

Tommy Tune, composer Stephen Schwartz and 'Hedwig' creator John Cameron Mitchell receive special honors.... Read more » The post 'Paris,' 'Fun Home,' 'Skylight' and 'Wolf Hall' lead 201…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:19AM
Sunday, April 26, 2015

Theater Review: American Stage hits some 'Heights' with outdoor musical by Jay Handelman

A vibrant production of "In the Heights" offers fun and thought at Demens Landing... Read more » The post Theater Review: American Stage hits some 'Heights' with outdoor musical appeare…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:06PM
Saturday, April 25, 2015

Theatre Odyssey marks 10 years of 10-Minute Plays by Jay Handelman

Company hopes to expand its reach and production style in coming years.... Read more » The post Theatre Odyssey marks 10 years of 10-Minute Plays appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:00AM
Friday, April 24, 2015

Theater Review: 'You Should Be So Lucky' offers few laughs at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Charles Busch takes a scattershot approach to storytelling in season-closing comedy... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'You Should Be So Lucky' offers few laughs at Players Theatre…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:33PM

Venice Theatre extends 'Next to Normal' by Jay Handelman

Tony-winner gets two extra performances... Read more » The post Venice Theatre extends 'Next to Normal' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:49PM

Manatee Players' leader wins national award by Jay Handelman

Rick Kerby to be honored this summer by the American Association of Community Theatre... Read more » The post Manatee Players' leader wins national award appeared first on Ticket Saraso…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:18PM

'Luck Be a Lady': Asolo Rep celebrates Frank Loesser by Jay Handelman

Gordon Greenberg creates an original musical about a couple built around Loesser's hits.... Read more » The post 'Luck Be a Lady': Asolo Rep celebrates Frank Loesser appeared first on T…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:21PM
Thursday, April 23, 2015

American Stage in the Park reaches for the 'Heights' by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning "In the Heights" brings rap and hip hop styles to the annual outdoor festival... Read more » The post American Stage in the Park reaches for the 'Heights' appeared first on…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:13PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Players get 'Lucky' to end the season by Jay Handelman

Charles Busch's comedy is about a young man who hits a lucky streak... Read more » The post Players get 'Lucky' to end the season appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:10PM

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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
TBA: Titanic