If the sets could sing. . . oh wait! by Jay Handelman

A passion for Russian opera fuels the designs for Sarasota Opera's "The Golden Cockerel"... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:05am on February 14, 2015[SHARE]

Venice Theatre takes flight with 'Mary Poppins' by Jay Handelman

Bert dances on the ceiling while the Banks children learn lessons from their magical new nanny... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 1:58pm on February 13, 2015[SHARE]

Sheehan and Followell to perform songs from the Great American Songbook Sunday by Staff Report

Soprano Jennifer Sheehan will celebrate 100 years of the Great American Songbook with a Sunday afternoon performance presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. Sheehan... Read more
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SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 1:52pm on February 13, 2015[SHARE]

Asolo Conservatory salutes musical theater with '[title of show]' by Jay Handelman

The show is about two writers creating a musical about two writers creating a musical.... Read more »

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Theater Review: Manatee Players take you on a magical trip 'Into the Woods' by Jay Handelman

Theater troupe shines with its latest Sondheim musical... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:52am on February 13, 2015[SHARE]

A critic takes the stage by Carrie Seidman

Yours truly will be serving as a judge when "Dancing Pros: Live" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall...... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 8:24am on February 13, 2015[SHARE]

Theatre Review: Players production needs a few more shades of 'Violet' by Jay Handelman

Kathryn Parks stars as a woman who discovers herself while seeking help from a healer.... Read more »

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'Peter and the Starcatcher' make their way to Van Wezel by Jay Handelman

Tony Award-winning hit is a prequel to "Peter Pan."... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:31am on February 12, 2015[SHARE]

Players Theatre takes audiences on a journey with 'Violet' by Jay Handelman

Award-winning musical is about a young woman seeking a new start in her life.... Read more »

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Manatee Players ventures 'Into the Woods' by Jay Handelman

Stephen Sondheim's musical about fairy tale characters returns to the stage... Read more »

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New Urbanite Theatre announces its inaugural season by Jay Handelman

Contemporary plays new to Sarasota are planned for intimate theater's first three shows... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 2:22pm on February 9, 2015[SHARE]

Manatee student joins Michael Feinstein for Valentine's Day concert by Jay Handelman

A stage veteran, Drivas as a national finalist in Feinstein's Songbook Academy competition.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 2:11pm on February 9, 2015[SHARE]

Sarasota Ballet has new development director by Carrie Seidman

Janet K. Ginn joins the staff after spending one year with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County...... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:58am on February 9, 2015[SHARE]

Theater Review: 'Fly' soars with a thrilling and powerful story by Jay Handelman

The story of the Tuskegee Airmen comes alive in FST production... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:29am on February 8, 2015[SHARE]

OPERA REVIEW: 'Tosca' tragedy never fails to surprise by Richard Storm

One of the elements defining a "masterpiece" is the way in which a dramatic moment you know is coming nevertheless astonishes you every time it... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:25am on February 8, 2015[SHARE]

Behind the Scenes: Sarasota offers a nourishing theater scene by Jay Handelman

A busy schedule of frequently high-quality productions keeps theater lovers satisfied... Read more »

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Theater Review: Julian Sands stirs new appreciation for Harold Pinter in 'Celebration' by Jay Handelman

John Malkovich stages a one-man tribute to a favorite writer.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:29am on February 7, 2015[SHARE]

Going Solo: Performers take individual approaches to storytelling by Jay Handelman

Sarasota has been home to all kinds of performing arts festivals, but probably none like the inaugural SaraSolo 2015, two weekends of one-person shows in... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:28am on February 7, 2015[SHARE]

When it comes to opera, what makes Mozart, Mozart? by Carrie Seidman

The composer's "Marriage of Figaro," opening at the Sarasota Opera, is considered one of the greatest operas of all time...but what makes it distinctive?... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:27am on February 6, 2015[SHARE]

Asolo Rep gets more praise from Wall Street Journal by Jay Handelman

Critic gives a glowing review to Frank Galati's production of "Both Your Houses."... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:36am on February 6, 2015[SHARE]

Booker VPA gets caught up in a 'Dream' by Jay Handelman

An original score is added to a trimmed down "Midsummer Night's Dream"... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 5:27pm on February 5, 2015[SHARE]

'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 4:53pm on February 5, 2015[SHARE]

DANCE REVIEW: Dandy dancing -- and funny too by Carrie Seidman

The all-male Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is in fine form in its 40th season...... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 2:38pm on February 5, 2015[SHARE]

As opera struggles, Sarasota's holds its own by Carrie Seidman

Other companies close their doors. Here, donors have the opera in the black.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 2:59pm on February 3, 2015[SHARE]

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 1:24pm on February 1, 2015[SHARE]