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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
Monday, February 23, 2015

Theater Review: An eclectic, engaging mix for debut SaraSolo Festival by Jay Handelman

Varied styles create a range of options in debut of event... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:24PM

Theater Review: An eclectic, engaging mix for debut SaraSolo Festival by Jay Handelman

Varied styles create a range of options in debut of event... Read more » The post Theater Review: An eclectic, engaging mix for debut SaraSolo Festival appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:24PM
Saturday, February 21, 2015

Theater Review: A charming celebration of musical theater in '[title of show]' by Jay Handelman

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's musical charms with its originality and spirit... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:37AM
Friday, February 20, 2015

Theater Review: 'Agnes of God' provides some drama at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Despite some lost lines, intimate production makes its case.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 02:54PM

Asolo casting for unnamed fall musical by Jay Handelman

Auditions for non-Equity ensemble members will be held March 4.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 01:19PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

FST Cabaret finds some life lessons to share from vaudeville by Jay Handelman

"Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet" is a follow-up to 2003 FST Cabaret show.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 05:16PM

'Agnes of God' raises questions of faith and memory at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

A nun faces shocking accusations in John Pielmeier's drama in the Kiwanis Studio Theatre... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 05:11PM

Theater Review: 'Mary Poppins' needs a bit more lift at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Logan O'Neill shines as a vibrant chimney sweep ... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:53PM

Players Theatre replaces season finale by Jay Handelman

Charles Busch's "You Should be So Lucky" added to season lineup... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:39AM
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Asolo Conservatory delays opening of '[title of show]' by Jay Handelman

A cast illness causes a two-day postponement... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:22PM

'Color Purple' and 'Ma Rainey' on Westcoast Troupe's 2015-16 schedule by Jay Handelman

Theater troupe extends runs and launches reserved seating in new season... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:20AM
Monday, February 16, 2015

Lilly Mae Stewart is loving life on the road with 'Annie' by Jay Handelman

Young Sarasota actress and her mother are finding adventures across the country during a national tour of the classic musical.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:07PM
Saturday, February 14, 2015

If the sets could sing. . . oh wait! by Jay Handelman

A passion for Russian opera fuels the designs for Sarasota Opera's "The Golden Cockerel"... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:05AM
Friday, February 13, 2015

Photo Gallery: "Mary Poppins" rehearsal at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

A look at Venice Theatre cast in rehearsal... Read more »

SOURCE: galleries.heraldtribune.com at 02:39PM

Venice Theatre takes flight with 'Mary Poppins' by Jay Handelman

Bert dances on the ceiling while the Banks children learn lessons from their magical new nanny... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 01:58PM

Asolo Conservatory salutes musical theater with '[title of show]' by Jay Handelman

The show is about two writers creating a musical about two writers creating a musical.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 01:23PM

Theater Review: Manatee Players take you on a magical trip 'Into the Woods' by Jay Handelman

Theater troupe shines with its latest Sondheim musical... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:52AM

Theatre Review: Players production needs a few more shades of 'Violet' by Jay Handelman

Kathryn Parks stars as a woman who discovers herself while seeking help from a healer.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:02AM
Thursday, February 12, 2015

'Peter and the Starcatcher' make their way to Van Wezel by Jay Handelman

Tony Award-winning hit is a prequel to "Peter Pan."... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:31AM
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Players Theatre takes audiences on a journey with 'Violet' by Jay Handelman

Award-winning musical is about a young woman seeking a new start in her life.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 04:18PM

Manatee Players ventures 'Into the Woods' by Jay Handelman

Stephen Sondheim's musical about fairy tale characters returns to the stage... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 04:12PM
Monday, February 9, 2015

New Urbanite Theatre announces its inaugural season by Jay Handelman

Contemporary plays new to Sarasota are planned for intimate theater's first three shows... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 02:22PM

Manatee student joins Michael Feinstein for Valentine's Day concert by Jay Handelman

A stage veteran, Drivas as a national finalist in Feinstein's Songbook Academy competition.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 02:11PM
Sunday, February 8, 2015

Theater Review: 'Fly' soars with a thrilling and powerful story by Jay Handelman

The story of the Tuskegee Airmen comes alive in FST production... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:29AM

Behind the Scenes: Sarasota offers a nourishing theater scene by Jay Handelman

A busy schedule of frequently high-quality productions keeps theater lovers satisfied... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:21AM
Saturday, February 7, 2015

Theater Review: Julian Sands stirs new appreciation for Harold Pinter in 'Celebration' by Jay Handelman

John Malkovich stages a one-man tribute to a favorite writer.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:29AM

Going Solo: Performers take individual approaches to storytelling by Jay Handelman

Sarasota has been home to all kinds of performing arts festivals, but probably none like the inaugural SaraSolo 2015, two weekends of one-person shows in... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:28AM
Friday, February 6, 2015

Asolo Rep gets more praise from Wall Street Journal by Jay Handelman

Critic gives a glowing review to Frank Galati's production of "Both Your Houses."... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:36AM
Thursday, February 5, 2015

Booker VPA gets caught up in a 'Dream' by Jay Handelman

An original score is added to a trimmed down "Midsummer Night's Dream"... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 05:27PM

'Aida' to help bring an end to Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle by Jay Handelman

To the famous strains of the Triumphal March from “Aida,” next season will bring an end to the Sarasota Opera’s 27-year project to produce every... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 04:53PM

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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