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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

Asolo Rep's 'Faces of Change' explores community's view of life by Jay Handelman

Comments from area residents are put together in play form for annual outreach program... Read more » The post Asolo Rep's 'Faces of Change' explores community's view of life appeared f…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:54PM

Playwright helps Venice Theatre support edgy theater by Jay Handelman

Arthur Kopit talks with haters and friends after performances of "Road to Nirvana."... Read more » The post Playwright helps Venice Theatre support edgy theater appeared first on Ticket…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:49PM

Charles Mee's 'Wintertime' gets attention from Conservatory students by Jay Handelman

A sweet, tragic and funny story about the nature of love.... Read more » The post Charles Mee's 'Wintertime' gets attention from Conservatory students appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:25PM

The Skivvies strip down pop music at McCurdy's and freeFall by Jay Handelman

Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley create originally arrangements and mashups for their shows.... Read more » The post The Skivvies strip down pop music at McCurdy's and freeFall appeared f…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:00AM
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Players Theatre is on the hunt in 'Catch Me If You Can' by Jay Handelman

A con man works his way into various jobs while trying to elude a determined FBI agent... Read more » The post Players Theatre is on the hunt in 'Catch Me If You Can' appeared first on …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:37AM

'Superstar' revived by Manatee Players in time for Easter by Jay Handelman

Bill Shideler stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera... Read more » The post 'Superstar' revived by Manatee Players in time for Easter appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:31AM
Monday, March 16, 2015

Asolo Rep to open its 'most diverse' season with 'West Side Story' by Jay Handelman

"Disgraced," "All the Way," "Living for Love" and "Ah Wilderness" are part of 2015-16 season.... Read more » The post Asolo Rep to open its 'most diverse' season with 'West Side Story' …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:48PM
Sunday, March 15, 2015

Theater Review: It's all in the performances in 'Gutenberg! The Musical' at American Stage by Jay Handelman

A silly musical about the inventor of the printing press gets its energy from stars Matthew McGee and Joey Panek.... Read more » The post Theater Review: It's all in the performances in…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:33PM
Saturday, March 14, 2015

Theater Review: Style trumps substance in Asolo Rep's 'Our Betters' by Jay Handelman

Asolo Rep breathes some life into W. Somerset Maugham's nearly century-old comedy... Read more » The post Theater Review: Style trumps substance in Asolo Rep's 'Our Betters' appeared fi…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:17PM
Friday, March 13, 2015

Theater Review: Provocative 'Road to Nirvana' scores some points by Jay Handelman

Arthur Kopit's controversial play fits nicely in the Venice Theatre's Stage II series... Read more » The post Theater Review: Provocative 'Road to Nirvana' scores some points appeared f…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:31PM

Cabaret singer recalls Weimar Germany in FST Stage III show by Jay Handelman

Mark Nadler and two musicians celebrate music from the years between two world wars... Read more » The post Cabaret singer recalls Weimar Germany in FST Stage III show appeared first on…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:41AM
Thursday, March 12, 2015

The sounds of 'Motown' tell the Berry Gordy story at Straz Center by Jay Handelman

Touring musical features hits by the Motown label's biggest acts, from Stevie Wonder to the Jackson 5... Read more » The post The sounds of 'Motown' tell the Berry Gordy story at Straz …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:24PM

Music of the 50s resonates with Sarasota audiences by Jay Handelman

"Jersey Boys" arrives as FST enjoys long-running hits with sounds of early rock hits... Read more » The post Music of the 50s resonates with Sarasota audiences appeared first on Ticket …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:03PM

Theater Review: 'Jersey Boys' keeps Van Wezel crowd singing by Jay Handelman

Despite some sound issues, the musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Season remains a vibrant show... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'Jersey Boys' keeps Van Wezel crowd singing…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:30AM

Zombies, pirates, Sondheim and Mr. Burns fill freeFall season by Jay Handelman

Theater's fourth season is another eclectic mix... Read more » The post Zombies, pirates, Sondheim and Mr. Burns fill freeFall season appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:33AM
Wednesday, March 11, 2015

American Stage invests in 'Gutenberg! The Musical' by Jay Handelman

Joey Panek and Matthew McGee play creators of a new musical about the printing press inventor... Read more » The post American Stage invests in 'Gutenberg! The Musical' appeared first o…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:17AM
Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Venice Theatre seeks 'Nirvana' with Stage II production by Jay Handelman

Playwright Arthur Kopit will lead several talkbacks after performances of his controversial 'Road to Nirvana"... Read more » The post Venice Theatre seeks 'Nirvana' with Stage II produc…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:36AM
Saturday, March 7, 2015

Social-climbing heiresses seek new lives in Asolo Rep's 'Our Betters' by Jay Handelman

Marrying for love or money is at the heart of W. Somerset Maugham's early 20th century comedy... Read more » The post Social-climbing heiresses seek new lives in Asolo Rep's 'Our Better…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:58AM
Friday, March 6, 2015

Asolo Rep will present world premiere musical about Josephine Baker by Jay Handelman

R&B singer Deborah Cox will star as the iconic American performer who gained fame at the Folies Bergere... Read more » The post Asolo Rep will present world premiere musical about …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:30PM
Thursday, March 5, 2015

Urbanite Theatre reveals cast for debut show by Jay Handelman

Two Asolo Conservatory grads and an Asolo Rep veteran are part of theater's premiere... Read more » The post Urbanite Theatre reveals cast for debut show appeared first on Ticket Saraso…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:15PM
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

'Jekyll & Hyde' explores the dark side at Van Wezel by Jay Handelman

A touring production of Frank Wildhorn's hit returns to Sarasota... Read more » The post 'Jekyll & Hyde' explores the dark side at Van Wezel appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:10PM

'Bright Lights' looks at life in the 80s at freeFall by Jay Handelman

Rock musical is based on Jay McInerny's best-selling novel.... Read more » The post 'Bright Lights' looks at life in the 80s at freeFall appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:36PM

Theatre Odyssey announces 10-minute play festival selections by Jay Handelman

Eight new plays and one student winner are featured in the 10th festival... Read more » The post Theatre Odyssey announces 10-minute play festival selections appeared first on Ticket Sa…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:42PM

Conservatory grad returns for one-man show at Home Resource by Jay Handelman

New piece is adapted from the work of Nikolai Gogol... Read more » The post Conservatory grad returns for one-man show at Home Resource appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:11PM
Monday, March 2, 2015

Theater Review: Actors get personal in SaraSolo Festival shows by Jay Handelman

Audiences build for final weekend of a varied collection of one-person shows.... Read more » The post Theater Review: Actors get personal in SaraSolo Festival shows appeared first on Ti…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:31PM
Sunday, March 1, 2015

Behind the Scenes: A display of community in the theater by Jay Handelman

Other theaters pitch in when a colleague falls ill.... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: A display of community in the theater appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:24AM
Saturday, February 28, 2015

Theater Review: A vibrant 'Jazz Hot Mamas' stirs joy at Westcoast Troupe by Jay Handelman

A thrilling cast salutes some of the great jazz singers of the 20th century... Read more » The post Theater Review: A vibrant 'Jazz Hot Mamas' stirs joy at Westcoast Troupe appeared fir…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:18AM
Friday, February 27, 2015

A commitment of time for the love of opera with 'Don Carlos' by Jay Handelman

Sarasota Opera's longest production may be one of its most passionate... Read more » The post A commitment of time for the love of opera with 'Don Carlos' appeared first on Ticket Saras…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:53PM

Theater Review: A Pleasant 'Vaudeville' at FST Cabaret by Jay Handelman

Four singers salute a long-gone era, but the cabaret show could include more variety... Read more » The post Theater Review: A Pleasant 'Vaudeville' at FST Cabaret appeared first on Tic…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:53AM
Thursday, February 26, 2015

SaraSolo Festival presents two more days of one-person shows by Jay Handelman

Ann Morrison explores 'The Real Peter Pan' in festival's final weekend... Read more » The post SaraSolo Festival presents two more days of one-person shows appeared first on Ticket Sara…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:51AM

All that Chat

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