Behind the Scenes: Bette Midler and 'Dolly!' coming to Broadway by Jay Handelman

The third Broadway revival will be the first without Carol Channing... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:34pm on January 24, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: A sweet and nostalgic 'Wilderness' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A charming and rare glimpse of Eugene O'Neill's only comedy ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 1:01pm on January 23, 2016☆⚑

'Aida' sets love among the pyramids at Sarasota Opera by Jay Handelman

By the time the he lowers his baton and brings another Sarasota Opera season to a close in March, Maestro Victor DeRenzi will be the... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 11:10am on January 23, 2016☆⚑

Promising 'Sweeney' needs a bit more time at Venice Theatre's Stage II by Jay Handelman

A late change in musical directors creates hesitancy in performances... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:39pm on January 22, 2016☆⚑

Designing a career with makeup by Jay Handelman

Booker grad Parker Lawhorne is creating special looks with prosthetics and body paint... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 3:36pm on January 21, 2016☆⚑

Video: Introducing 'Spotlight on the Arts' in the HT Studio by Jay Handelman

A look at what's happening in the arts this week... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 3:36pm on January 21, 2016☆⚑

'Sweeney' stars are a couple again at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Sondheim's vengeful barber returns in an intimate Stage II setting... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:54pm on January 20, 2016☆⚑

Starlite Players gets romantic with 'My Funny Valentine' by Jay Handelman

Four new plays by local writers get a jump on Valentine's Day... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:44pm on January 19, 2016☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: FST program gets audiences talking by Jay Handelman

Discussions on diversity are built around plays from the winter season... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:23pm on January 17, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: August Wilson's early magic evident in Westcoast Troupe's 'Ma Rainey' by Jay Handelman

A powerful story about how black musicians are used and financially absued... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:23pm on January 17, 2016☆⚑

SaraSolo Festival returns for second year of one-person shows by Jay Handelman

Carolyn Michel revisits favorite roles in "Women I Have Loved."... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:23pm on January 17, 2016☆⚑

A young man finds himself in O'Neill's 'Wilderness' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Eugene O'Neill's only comedy is a coming-of-age story set on July 4th.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:13pm on January 16, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Asolo Rep finds something to laugh about in 'Living on Love' by Jay Handelman

A slight comedy gains style and humor in glamorous Asolo Rep production... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:13pm on January 16, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Players' 'Drowsy Chaperone' can perk you up by Jay Handelman

A charming musical about the joy of musical theater... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:49pm on January 15, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Laughs are quieter in Venice Theatre's 'Noises Off' by Jay Handelman

Spoof of British sex farces still produces some chuckles... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:23pm on January 13, 2016☆⚑

Area theaters lighting up with new shows by Jay Handelman

Eight shows open over a six-day period... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:23pm on January 13, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Lively "Yesterday" highlights British invasion at FST Cabaret by Jay Handelman

The Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Hollies are among the bands featured in new production... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:10pm on January 10, 2016☆⚑

Hit films inspire new season at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Six musicals and two plays featured in theater's 87th season... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 1:53pm on January 10, 2016☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: Playwright feels the heat with 'Butler' by Jay Handelman

Playwright's Civil War comedic drama is gaining attention ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:48am on January 10, 2016☆⚑

Opera star is 'Living on Love' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A new comedy about an opera star battling with her conductor husband... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:48am on January 10, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Asolo Rep goes 'All the Way' in gripping style by Jay Handelman

Even if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed or fed up as the divisive and fiercely competitive presidential election heats up, Robert Shenkkan's lively play "All... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:48am on January 10, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Dancers back on the 'Line' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Classic musical continues to move audiences more than 40 years after its debut... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:29pm on January 8, 2016☆⚑

Venice Theatre has fun with sex farces in 'Noises Off' by Jay Handelman

Michael Frayn's comedy pokes fun at theater tradition... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:21pm on January 7, 2016☆⚑

'A Chorus Line' dances back to Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Dancers reveal themselves while competing for roles.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 3:29pm on January 5, 2016☆⚑

Asolo Rep goes 'All the Way' with LBJ by Jay Handelman

Robert Shenkkan's play explores efforts to win passage of the Civil Rights Act.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:32pm on January 1, 2016☆⚑