Wednesday, October 28, 2015

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' lands at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

A musical about a magical car gets its Sarasota are debut... Read more » The post 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' lands at Players Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:52PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Asolo Rep previews new 'West Side Story' production by Jay Handelman

Cast members perform two songs at media preview... Read more » The post Asolo Rep previews new 'West Side Story' production appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:04PM

Students get competitive in '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning musical makes its Manatee Players debut... Read more » The post Students get competitive in '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Manatee Players appeared first on Ti…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:04AM
Sunday, October 25, 2015

Behind the Scenes: No time for boredom in local arts scene by Jay Handelman

Even die-hard arts fans may have trouble keeping up in a busy season... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: No time for boredom in local arts scene appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:10AM
Saturday, October 24, 2015

A lackluster season opener by Carrie Seidman

Sarasota Ballet begins its 25th anniversary home season with a deju vu rehash of dancer-choreographed works...... Read more » The post A lackluster season opener appeared first on Ticke…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:01PM

THEATER REVIEW: A frank look at sex and women in Urbanite's 'Freak' by Jay Handelman

In contrasting monologues, two women look at what sexual activity may say about them... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: A frank look at sex and women in Urbanite's 'Freak' appeared…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:01PM

Audiences keep flocking to 'La boheme' by Jay Handelman

One of the world's most popular operas returns to Sarasota Opera for the third time in nine years.... Read more » The post Audiences keep flocking to 'La boheme' appeared first on Ticke…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:37AM
Friday, October 23, 2015

Theater Review: Slight musical 'Bark' sniffs around a dog's life at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Dogs take on human characteristics in a musical revue ... Read more » The post Theater Review: Slight musical 'Bark' sniffs around a dog's life at Manatee Players appeared first on Tick…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:28PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Igniting the St. Pete dance scene by Carrie Seidman

"Beacon" brings together four choreographers who live in St. Pete for an evening of performance...... Read more » The post Igniting the St. Pete dance scene appeared first on Ticket Sar…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:01PM

Ballet offers film, lecture series by Carrie Seidman

Series augments offerings of Sarasota Ballet's 25th anniversary season...... Read more » The post Ballet offers film, lecture series appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:01PM

Actors go to the dogs with 'Bark! The Musical' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Actors play canines helping each other in doggy day care... Read more » The post Actors go to the dogs with 'Bark! The Musical' at Manatee Players appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:01PM

Outreach program opens new studio by Carrie Seidman

Sarasota Ballet's Dance -- Next Generation program gains 5,000 square feet of space...... Read more » The post Outreach program opens new studio appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:01PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Lovers try to pull off a 'Murder at the Howard Johnson's' at Lemon Bay Playhouse by Jay Handelman

A comedy with a mystery backdrop.... Read more » The post Lovers try to pull off a 'Murder at the Howard Johnson's' at Lemon Bay Playhouse appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:50AM
Sunday, October 18, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: A touching 'Color Purple' at Westcoast Black Theatre by Jay Handelman

Troupe begins 16th season with one of its most ambitious shows... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: A touching 'Color Purple' at Westcoast Black Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sara…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 08:46PM

Behind the Scenes: Why are we messing with the Bard by Jay Handelman

Oregon Shakespeare Festival commissions 36 playwrights to take a new look at Shakespeare's plays.... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Why are we messing with the Bard appeared fi…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:40AM

Better -- and bigger -- than ever by Carrie Seidman

The Sarasota Ballet opens its 25th anniversary season with its largest troupe ever -- 56 dancers, including these new arrivals...... Read more » The post Better -- and bigger -- than ev…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:40AM
Saturday, October 17, 2015

THEATER REVIEW: 'Soul Mates' give voice to Motown hits by Jay Handelman

A quartet of young singers find their souls in the Motown sound... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: 'Soul Mates' give voice to Motown hits appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 07:57PM

Actor dies for laughs in 'Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' by Jay Handelman

John Rapson dies eight times each night in Tony-winning musical comedy ... Read more » The post Actor dies for laughs in 'Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' appeared first on Ticket …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:58AM

RIAF REVIEW: Tao Dance Theatre "Weight x 3" by Carrie Seidman

Choreographer Tao Ye's abstract, minimalist, repetitious work is a test for dancer and audience member alike...... Read more » The post RIAF REVIEW: Tao Dance Theatre "Weight x 3" appea…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:58AM
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Singers cheer 'Jerry Herman's Broadway' by Jay Handelman

Musical program salutes a Broadway icon and the 20th anniversary of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota... Read more » The post Singers cheer 'Jerry Herman's Broadway' appeared first on …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:47AM

'Soul Mates' share love of Motown at Florida Studio Theatre by Jay Handelman

When they first started singing together in a school choir in Australia, the group Human Nature had no idea their voices and arrangements of soul... Read more » The post 'Soul Mates' sh…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:47AM

Westcoast Troupe sees 'Purple' for season opening musical by Jay Handelman

Sarasota production opens as "The Color Purple" returns to Broadway... Read more » The post Westcoast Troupe sees 'Purple' for season opening musical appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Royal flush: Sarasota actor stars in viral Squatty Potty ad with pooping unicorn by Jay Handelman

FSU/Asolo Conservatory student Wes Tolman reaches more than 30 million viewers as Prince of Poop.... Read more » The post Royal flush: Sarasota actor stars in viral Squatty Potty ad wit…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Starlite Players introduce more new short plays by Jay Handelman

Familiar actors take roles in new scripts... Read more » The post Starlite Players introduce more new short plays appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Booker High takes a bite of 'The Apple Tree' by Jay Handelman

A rarely seen musical by composers of 'Fiddler on the Roof'... Read more » The post Booker High takes a bite of 'The Apple Tree' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Zombies go Wilde at freeFall Theatre by Jay Handelman

ST. PETERSBURG -- “The Walking Dead” meets Oscar Wilde in freeFall Theatre’s season opening production of “The Importance of Being Earnest with Zombies.” Artistic director... Read …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Urbanite holds audition for a role in 'Lungs' by Jay Handelman

Theater seeks actress for show opening in December.... Read more » The post Urbanite holds audition for a role in 'Lungs' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Theater Review: Lively 'Twelfth Night' for Asolo Rep school tour by Jay Handelman

Shakespeare's comedy is set at a summer camp to reach young audiences.... Read more » The post Theater Review: Lively 'Twelfth Night' for Asolo Rep school tour appeared first on Ticket …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Actors play many roles in '39 Steps' at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Spoof of an Alfred Hitchcock film classic gets a comedic twist... Read more » The post Actors play many roles in '39 Steps' at Players Theatre appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Behind the Scenes: Reflecting on 90 years of a growing arts town by Jay Handelman

90th Anniversary section triggers decades of memories... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Reflecting on 90 years of a growing arts town appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

Behind the Scenes: Seeking female voices on stage by Jay Handelman

Only a fraction of plays produced are written by women... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Seeking female voices on stage appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:34AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards