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A familiar local performer is taking on the leading role of the drag queen Albin in the Players Theatre production of "La Cage aux Folles."... Read more »

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Obituary: Jerry Finn, founder of Banyan Theater, dies at 83 by Jay Handelman

Former trial attorney turned his retirement into a passion project for summer theater... Read more »

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Two plays develop on a Florida reading tour by Jay Handelman

National New Play Network sponsors readings at three theaters... Read more »

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Urbanite Theatre benefits from Whole Foods shoppers by Jay Handelman

Theater will get 5% of net receipts from sales on March 22... Read more »

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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Behind the Scenes: Arts groups enjoy robust season by Jay Handelman

Attendance is up at arts venues around the region... Read more »

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Friday, March 18, 2016

Arts groups get a boost despite cuts in state funding by Jay Handelman

State budget cuts nearly $2 million in funding for arts and cultural programs.... Read more »

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Theater Review: 'Birdie' takes you back to a bygone era at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Musical spoofs the hysteria that sounds an Elvis Presley-like rock star... Read more »

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Banyan Theater closes after 14 summer seasons in Sarasota by Jay Handelman

Founder Jerry Finn became too ill to continue running the company... Read more »

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Manatee Players are crying 'Bye Bye Birdie' by Jay Handelman

Musical celebrates the early rock days of the 1960s.... Read more »

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Review: A joyous journey with 'Sondheim' at freeFall Theatre by Jay Handelman

The master composer provides perspective on his songs and shows... Read more »

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Verdi Cycle comes to a close at Sarasota Opera by Jay Handelman

A project that began in 1989 comes to an end.... Read more »

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American Stage travels "4000 Miles' by Jay Handelman

Amy Herzog's play about a grandmother and grandson reconnecting... Read more »

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Monday, March 14, 2016

Asolo Rep plans big characters for final year of American Character series by Jay Handelman

Lyndon Johnson, Antonin Scalia and Miss Adelaide are featured in 2016-17 season... Read more »

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Theater Review: Touching 'Asher Lev' needs more depth at FST by Jay Handelman

Florida Studio Theatre presents stage version of Chaim Potok novel... Read more »

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Sunday, March 13, 2016

The romantic side of Shakespeare by Jay Handelman

Katherine Michelle Tanner and Jason Cannon play "Shakespeare's Lovers"... Read more »

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Theater Review: Asolo Rep serves an engaging 'Dinner' by Jay Handelman

Asolo Rep presents stage version of once-controversial 1967 film. ... Read more »

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American Stage director makes bold choices for new season by Jay Handelman

Stephanie Gularte has had a year to get to know the audience and history of American Stage before announcing her first line-up of shows as... Read more »

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