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Thursday, February 5, 2015

'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
Sunday, February 1, 2015

Theater Review: freeFall tests out world premiere of 'Buffalo Kings' by Jay Handelman

Natalie Symons' promising domestic drama makes you want to know more than is revealed.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 01:24PM

Behind the Scenes: Critic as villain is becoming a film cliche by Jay Handelman

There have been some great villains throughout film history, but I’ve never seen one quite like the theater critic played by Lindsay Duncan in Alejandro... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:27AM

Broadway hits dance their way into Straz Center's new season by Jay Handelman

Some of Broadway’s biggest current and recent hits are making their way to Tampa for the Straz Center’s 2015-16 season. “Beautiful — The Carole King... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Saturday, January 31, 2015

'Fly' taps into the Tuskegee Airmen at Florida Studio Theatre by Jay Handelman

While the actors around him speak their lines, Omar Edwards uses his feet to convey the thoughts and emotions of the Tuskegee Airmen in Florida... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:44AM
Friday, January 30, 2015

Theater Review: Players Backstage reflects on a 'Mirror' of life by Jay Handelman

Annie Baker's "Circle Mirror Transformation' looks at the lives exposed in an acting class... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:19PM

Wall Street Journal highlights Westcoast Troupe production by Jay Handelman

Critic Terry Teachout praises area premiere of "Knock Me a Kiss"... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:49AM
Thursday, January 29, 2015

Banyan announces three-show summer season by Jay Handelman

Founder Jerry Finn says company stays true to its mission for thought-provoking theater.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:54PM

Glenridge gets a 'Twist' of Gilbert and Sullivan by Jay Handelman

Operetta meets Broadway in a show featuring the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 02:28PM
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Backstage at the Players holds up a 'Mirror' to creative drama class by Jay Handelman

Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Baker looks at the world of theater in 'Circle Mirror Transformation'... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:52PM
Monday, January 26, 2015

The secrets of Jeffrey Tambor's success are 'Transparent' by Jay Handelman

Golden Globe winning star of 'Larry Sanders' and 'Arrested Development' offers advice in Sarasota talk... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:21PM
Sunday, January 25, 2015

Behind the Scenes: 'Dancing Lessons' panel changes perceptions of autism by Jay Handelman

Mark St. Germain's play prompts conversation about coping with challenges... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Saturday, January 24, 2015

Theater Review: Upstart battles government pork in Asolo Rep's 'Both Your Houses' by Jay Handelman

Maxwell Anderson's 1933 play still has relevancy 80 years later.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:45AM
Friday, January 23, 2015

Wall Street Journal offers loving review of Asolo Rep's "The Matchmaker" by Jay Handelman

Critic Terry Teachout returns to Sarasota to review Thornton Wilder's play.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 05:19PM

American Stage annoucnes new season and artistic director by Jay Handelman

Stephanie Gularte founded and led Capital Stage in Sacramento, Calif. for nearly a decade.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:28AM

Life celebration planned for choreographer and teacher Jimmy Hoskins by Jay Handelman

Friends will remember Hoskins Feb. 9 at Asolo Repertory Theatre... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:31AM

Photo Gallery: Ben Vereen helps Venice Theatre announce new season by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning star shares stage with Venice Theatre performers... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:01AM
Thursday, January 22, 2015

Ben Vereen will direct rock musical 'Hair' in Venice Theatre's new season by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning star made his broadway debut in the classic rock musical... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 08:00PM

Park and Bard for outdoor 'Twelfth Night' by Jay Handelman

Home Resource presents Jobsite Theatre's production in a parking lot... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:59AM

'Lettice & Lovage' plays with history at Lemon Bay Playhouse by Jay Handelman

A docent at an old English manor house embellishes the truth for tourists in Peter Shaffer's comedy... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:55AM

A family struggles to say good-bye in Island Players' 'Dearly Departed' by Jay Handelman

A dysfunctional family generates laughs trying to bury their patriarch... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:49AM

American Stage continues August Wilson cycle with 'Radio Golf' by Jay Handelman

Wilson's last play deals with redevelopment in Pittsburgh in 1997.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:45AM
Sunday, January 18, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Actor shakes off a 'Hairspray' mishap by Jay Handelman

Dane Becker can only laugh now about a freak on-stage accident at Florida Studio Theatre... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Saturday, January 17, 2015

Theater Review: Strong performances bring real life to 'Good People' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

David Lindsay-Abaire's comic and moving look at a woman's desperate efforts to stay afloat in difficult times.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 01:05PM
Friday, January 16, 2015

Idealism meets political reality in Asolo Rep's 'Both Your Houses' by Jay Handelman

Director Frank Galati says Maxwell Anderson's 1933 play still has potent relevancy... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 02:39PM
Thursday, January 15, 2015

freeFall stages world premiere of comical 'Buffalo Kings' by Jay Handelman

Playwright Natalie Symons takes a comedic look at a dysfunctional family facing some obstacles... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 05:18PM

'Book of Mormon' says 'Hello' again to Straz Center by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning musical from the creators of 'South Park' takes gentle pokes at religion... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 05:10PM

'Foursome' hits the links at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Four college buddies are reunited in Norm Foster's comedy.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 04:56PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Theatre Review: Potent 'Vera Stark' loses its focus at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Area premiere of Lynn Nottage's dark comedy makes a point but gets heavy handed... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:19PM
Monday, January 12, 2015

'Little Mermaid' leads a family friendly new season for Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

"The diary of Anne Frank," "The Miracle Worker," "Cats," "Chess" and "Spelling Bee" fill up the new season.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:55PM

FST adds another spritz of 'Hairspray' by Jay Handelman

Theater also extends run of cabaret hit 'Dancing in the Street'... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:45AM

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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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