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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
Monday, April 20, 2015

Urbanite Theatre extends debut production by Jay Handelman

Anna Jordan's "Chicken Shop" will now run through May 10 at new theater company... Read more » The post Urbanite Theatre extends debut production appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:01PM
Sunday, April 19, 2015

Florida Studio Theatre goes for laughs and music this summer by Jay Handelman

Touring cabaret shows fill a summer season with some lighthearted plays and musicals.... Read more » The post Florida Studio Theatre goes for laughs and music this summer appeared first…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:57AM
Saturday, April 18, 2015

Theater Review: Stirring 'Spunk' reveals growth in Westcoast Troupe by Jay Handelman

Short stories about relationships by Zora Neal Hurston are set to a bluesy rhythm,... Read more » The post Theater Review: Stirring 'Spunk' reveals growth in Westcoast Troupe appeared f…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:24AM

Behind the Scenes: Looking for theater in a jazz-heavy town by Jay Handelman

Theater directors admit they have some growing to do to attract wider audiences in New Orleans... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Looking for theater in a jazz-heavy town appear…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:34AM
Friday, April 17, 2015

'American Pie' breaks records at Florida Studio Theatre Cabaret by Jay Handelman

Revue of songs from 1960s and 1970s will have longest run in FST Cabaret history... Read more » The post 'American Pie' breaks records at Florida Studio Theatre Cabaret appeared first o…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:05PM

Blythe Danner brings some 'Dreams' to Sarasota Film Festival by Jay Handelman

Tony and Emmy-winning actress stars in festival's closing night film "I'll See You in My Dreams."... Read more » The post Blythe Danner brings some 'Dreams' to Sarasota Film Festival ap…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:21PM
Thursday, April 16, 2015

Asolo Rep looks for some 'Luck' and romance with Frank Loesser revue by Jay Handelman

The original revue "Luck Be a Lady" salutes the award-winning composer of songs for Broadway and movies.... Read more » The post Asolo Rep looks for some 'Luck' and romance with Frank L…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:15PM

Twisted 'Lyons' roar with laughs Backstage at the Players by Jay Handelman

Nicky Silver's brittle comedy about a dysfunctional family may make you cringe as you laugh ... Read more » The post Twisted 'Lyons' roar with laughs Backstage at the Players appeared f…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:19AM
Sunday, April 12, 2015

Van Wezel books a 'Mormon' hit for new Broadway lineup by Jay Handelman

"Mamma Mia," Joffrey Ballet, and "Bullets Over Broadway" aim for Van Wezel season... Read more » The post Van Wezel books a 'Mormon' hit for new Broadway lineup appeared first on Ticket…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:40AM
Saturday, April 11, 2015

Theater Review: A strong debut for Urbanite Theatre with 'Chicken Shop' by Jay Handelman

American premiere of British play sets a smart path for new, intimate playhouse... Read more » The post Theater Review: A strong debut for Urbanite Theatre with 'Chicken Shop' appeared …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:36AM

Behind the Scenes: Nilo Cruz tests out a new play at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Greenfield Prize winner finishes his new, commissioned play a year early... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Nilo Cruz tests out a new play at Asolo Rep appeared first on Ticket …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:14AM
Friday, April 10, 2015

Theater Review: Vibrant 'Next to Normal' provides thrills at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

A compelling and involving musical about a woman dealing with bipolar disorder.... Read more » The post Theater Review: Vibrant 'Next to Normal' provides thrills at Venice Theatre appea…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:04PM
Thursday, April 9, 2015

Theater Reviews: A few stumbles through Chekhov's 'Cherry Orchard' by Jay Handelman

Mismatched performances mark the end of the season for second-year FSU/Asolo Conservatory students... Read more » The post Theater Reviews: A few stumbles through Chekhov's 'Cherry Orch…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:26PM

Booker High's VPA students offer a spritz of 'Hairspray' by Jay Handelman

Musical celebrates optimism and determination for a young girl in 1962 Baltimore... Read more » The post Booker High's VPA students offer a spritz of 'Hairspray' appeared first on Ticke…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:59AM

Venice Theatre looks at life that's 'Next to Normal' by Jay Handelman

Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is about a woman dealing with bipolar disorder and trouble at home... Read more » The post Venice Theatre looks at life that's 'Next to Normal' appeared f…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:37AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Urbanite launches new professional theater in downtown Sarasota by Jay Handelman

A theater geared toward edgy contemporary works opens with American premiere of 'Chicken Shop'... Read more » The post Urbanite launches new professional theater in downtown Sarasota ap…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:44PM

Director takes over for ill actress in 'The Lyons' Backstage at the Players by Jay Handelman

Ann Gundersheimer helps the show go in in Nicky Silver's dark family comedy.... Read more » The post Director takes over for ill actress in 'The Lyons' Backstage at the Players appeared…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:37PM

Manatee Players explores love, dating and marriage in 'I Love You' by Jay Handelman

Musical tracks relationships from first date to old age... Read more » The post Manatee Players explores love, dating and marriage in 'I Love You' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:23PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Executive Director resigns from Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe by Jay Handelman

Richard Parison had been with the theater for less than a year. Board will search for a new manager.... Read more » The post Executive Director resigns from Westcoast Black Theatre Trou…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:33PM
Sunday, April 5, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Easin' on down the road with 'The Wiz' by Jay Handelman

A new production will air live on NBC in December and then open on Broadway... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Easin' on down the road with 'The Wiz' appeared first on Ticket Sa…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:22AM
Saturday, April 4, 2015

Two people find a new chance at love in romantic comedy 'Chapatti' by Jay Handelman

Florida Studio Theatre presents the regional premiere of Christian O'Reilly's Irish play... Read more » The post Two people find a new chance at love in romantic comedy 'Chapatti' appea…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:33AM
Friday, April 3, 2015

Theater Review: Romance blooms softly in Asolo Rep's tender ‘Sotto Voce’ by Jay Handelman

Nilo Cruz brings a lyrical creative touch to a story inspired by tragedy... Read more » The post Theater Review: Romance blooms softly in Asolo Rep's tender ‘Sotto Voce’ appeared fi…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:41AM

Asolo Conservatory tends to Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard' by Jay Handelman

It has been nearly 20 years since the Conservatory last tackled Chekhov.... Read more » The post Asolo Conservatory tends to Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard' appeared first on Ticket Sara…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:30AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Theater Review: Venice Theatre loses laughs on the 'Fairway' by Jay Handelman

Ken Ludwig's golf-centered comedy misses the cup with every shot... Read more » The post Theater Review: Venice Theatre loses laughs on the 'Fairway' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:21AM
Saturday, March 28, 2015

Nilo Cruz speaks musically in new 'Sotto Voce' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Pulitzer Prize-winner's new play links past and present a story of romance, fantasy and reality.... Read more » The post Nilo Cruz speaks musically in new 'Sotto Voce' at Asolo Rep appe…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:46AM
Thursday, March 26, 2015

Venice Theatre seeks laughs on golf course with Ken Ludwig comedy by Jay Handelman

"Fox on the Fairway" is a tribute to classic British sex farces of the 1930s and 1940s.... Read more » The post Venice Theatre seeks laughs on golf course with Ken Ludwig comedy appeare…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:51PM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Westcoast Troupe to revive first show by Jay Handelman

Nate Jacobs will stage new production of 'Cotton Club Cabaret"... Read more » The post Westcoast Troupe to revive first show appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:26AM
Monday, March 23, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Performers take a shot at 'West Side Story' by Jay Handelman

Director and choreographer Joey McKneely puts some local performers to the test for Asolo Rep production... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Performers take a shot at 'West Side …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:30AM
Friday, March 20, 2015

Theater Review: Players presents a colorful and fun 'Catch Me if You Can' by Jay Handelman

Musical about a con man and the FBI agent tracking him as a lively spirit ... Read more » The post Theater Review: Players presents a colorful and fun 'Catch Me if You Can' appeared fir…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:32AM
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Theater Review: An intense 'Superstar' opens at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Bill Shideler and Kristofer Geddie in classic rock opera ... Read more » The post Theater Review: An intense 'Superstar' opens at Manatee Players appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:30PM

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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