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Monday, January 12, 2015

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
Sunday, January 11, 2015

Theater Review: Westcoast Troupe sends a 'Kiss' with a provocative love story by Jay Handelman

Charles Smith's play is based on major events during the Harlem Renaissance.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 01:11PM

Behind the Scenes: Take a journey 'Into the Woods' on screen by Jay Handelman

Rob Marshall has directed a fine movie version of the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Saturday, January 10, 2015

Theatre Review: A cozy 'Matchmaker' opens Asolo's winter rep season by Jay Handelman

You might miss the "Hello, Dolly!" songs, but Asolo Rep's cast doesn't need music to charm... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:55AM

Asolo Rep explores 'Good People' desperate to survive by Jay Handelman

Theatre presents area premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire's Tony-nominated play... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:39AM

Players Theatre plans a season of classics and new shows by Jay Handelman

For its 86th season, the Players Theatre is celebrating what makes it unique in the community with a lineup of classic and new musicals and... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:34AM
Friday, January 9, 2015

Theater Review: 'Cabaret' mixes fun with smarts at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Honest performances and compassion add feeling and spirit to Kander and Ebb musical... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 02:22PM

THEATER REVIEW: Manatee Players finds a little magic in 'Brigadoon' by Jay Handelman

Supporting players give a lift to Lerner and Loewe classic... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 01:32AM
Thursday, January 8, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: 'Buddy Holly' rocks when musical is singing at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Musical celebrates the music and short life of the early rock pioneer... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:28AM
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

'Cabaret' opens its doors once again at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Kander and Ebb's musical looks at the fading decadence of Berlin as Nazi's rise to power... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 02:19PM

'Brigadoon' comes back to life at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Love blossoms in a Scottish town that comes to life for one day every 100 years.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 01:57PM
Friday, January 2, 2015

Before 'Dolly' by Jay Handelman

Rarely-seen ‘Matchmaker’ was the precursor to the huge musical hit. ... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 12:38PM
Saturday, December 27, 2014

Conservatory students take a swing through 'As You Like It' by Jay Handelman

Student actors climb circus silks as if they're forest trees ... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Friday, December 26, 2014

Musicals serve a slice of American pop music history by Jay Handelman

'American Pie' and 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story' put focus on pop music hits and stars... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:46AM
Monday, December 22, 2014

Asolo students learn how to fight by Jay Handelman

Stage combat classes teach them grim-visaged war, safely. ... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 02:50PM
Sunday, December 21, 2014

Behind the Scenes: Knowing when to leave the show by Jay Handelman

An arts writer stirs controversy by admitting she often leaves Broadway shows at intermission.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 05:37PM
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Twin singers celebrate holidays with a Broadway flair by Jay Handelman

Will and Anthony Nunziata perform 'A Broadway Holiday' for Artist Series at Historic Asolo... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:33PM
Friday, December 12, 2014

A new 'Phantom' is unmasked in Tampa by Jay Handelman

While the original runs on Broadway, a new staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical tours the country... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

'South Pacific' cast members explore social issues in song by Jay Handelman

Special cabaret program considers the serious side of musical theater (with a little humor)... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 09:28AM
Monday, December 8, 2014

Actors knead life lessons into 'Our Daily Bread' at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Award-winning show from AACT WorldFest 2014 returns for encore performances at Venice Theatre... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Sunday, December 7, 2014

Behind the Scenes companion: A playwrighting exercise by Jay Handelman

Jay Handelman's script for Arthur Kopit's playwriting workshop... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM

Behind the Scenes: Valuable lessons from a playwriting exercise by Jay Handelman

Playwright Arthur Kopitz teaches critics a powerful tool toward creativity... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Saturday, December 6, 2014

Theater Review: 'Black Nativity' launches holiday season with spirit by Jay Handelman

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents lively version of Langston Hughes' holiday play.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 12:39PM
Friday, December 5, 2014

Theater Review: 'Christmas Story' charms in new musical by Jay Handelman

There are moments in “A Christmas Story: The Musical” that get applause before anything even happens on the stage of the Players Theatre. The sight... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 01:09PM

Tony-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell sings some Holiday Pops by Jay Handelman

Broadway star performs with the Cincinnati Pops in two area concerts... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:28AM

Theater Review: A slightly bumpy but charming trolley ride to 'St. Louis' by Jay Handelman

Some bright singing and dancing bring a warm glow to a homey musical.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Wednesday, December 3, 2014

'Amahl' meets some visitors at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

A new production of Gian Carlo Menotti's holiday classic... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:52PM

Trolley bells clang in stage version of 'Meet Me in St. Louis' by Jay Handelman

Manatee Players musical features the holiday classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 03:49PM
Sunday, November 30, 2014

Behind the Scenes: Finding homes for new plays by Jay Handelman

National New Play Network came to Sarasota to help link theaters and new plays... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:00AM
Saturday, November 29, 2014

Westcoast Troupe revives and revises Langston Hughes' 'Black Nativity' by Jay Handelman

A familiar story is retold through poetry, song and dance.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:42AM

'Dirty Dancing' moves from film to stage in national tour by Jay Handelman

Baby learns to dance once more in stage version of the 1987 film classic.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 06:22AM

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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