Behind the Scenes: Critic as villain is becoming a film cliche by Jay Handelman

There have been some great villains throughout film history, but I've never seen one quite like the theater critic played by Lindsay Duncan in Alejandro... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:27am on February 1, 2015[SHARE]

Broadway hits dance their way into Straz Center's new season by Jay Handelman

Some of Broadway's biggest current and recent hits are making their way to Tampa for the Straz Center's 2015-16 season. "Beautiful " The Carole King... Read more »

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DANCE REVIEW: Working its way back by Carrie Seidman

Dance Theatre of Harlem is still in the rebuilding process after nearly a decade of dormancy...... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:11am on January 31, 2015[SHARE]

'Fly' taps into the Tuskegee Airmen at Florida Studio Theatre by Jay Handelman

While the actors around him speak their lines, Omar Edwards uses his feet to convey the thoughts and emotions of the Tuskegee Airmen in Florida... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:44am on January 31, 2015[SHARE]

Theater Review: Players Backstage reflects on a 'Mirror' of life by Jay Handelman

Annie Baker's "Circle Mirror Transformation' looks at the lives exposed in an acting class... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:19pm on January 30, 2015[SHARE]

New Stages: Reimagining the sources of artistic inspiration by Susan Rife

The sources of artistic inspiration and the ways in which artists respond and develop those inspirations form the backbone of The Ringling's New Stages 2015... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 3:03pm on January 30, 2015[SHARE]

Wall Street Journal highlights Westcoast Troupe production by Jay Handelman

Critic Terry Teachout praises area premiere of "Knock Me a Kiss"... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:49am on January 30, 2015[SHARE]

Banyan announces three-show summer season by Jay Handelman

Founder Jerry Finn says company stays true to its mission for thought-provoking theater.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 3:54pm on January 29, 2015[SHARE]

Four exhibits open with reception tonight at Art Center Sarasota by Staff Report

Four new exhibitions open with a reception from 5 to 7 tonight at at Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. "Common Vernacular," in... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 3:29pm on January 29, 2015[SHARE]

Glenridge gets a 'Twist' of Gilbert and Sullivan by Jay Handelman

Operetta meets Broadway in a show featuring the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players... Read more »

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Sarasota Ballet creates $1 million-plus club by Carrie Seidman

Sydney and Jerome Goldstein are first inductees into the newly-created Pavlova Society...... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:19pm on January 28, 2015[SHARE]

Sarasota Cuban Ballet names new director by Carrie Seidman

Carol Hirschburg was previously development director for the original Carreno Festival...... Read more »

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Backstage at the Players holds up a 'Mirror' to creative drama class by Jay Handelman

Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Baker looks at the world of theater in 'Circle Mirror Transformation'... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 3:52pm on January 28, 2015[SHARE]

Sarasota Ballet's conservatory shines at Atlanta competition by Carrie Seidman

Dancers from the Sarasota Ballet's Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance make a splash at the Atlanta regional of the Youth America Grand Prix scholarship competition...... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 5:41pm on January 26, 2015[SHARE]

The secrets of Jeffrey Tambor's success are 'Transparent' by Jay Handelman

Golden Globe winning star of 'Larry Sanders' and 'Arrested Development' offers advice in Sarasota talk... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 3:21pm on January 26, 2015[SHARE]

Behind the Scenes: 'Dancing Lessons' panel changes perceptions of autism by Jay Handelman

Mark St. Germain's play prompts conversation about coping with challenges... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:00am on January 25, 2015[SHARE]

DANCE REVIEW: Fuzión at the Dalí by Carrie Seidman

Sarasota's contemporary dance troupe steps outside the box to interpret the works of two modern art giants...... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:47pm on January 24, 2015[SHARE]

Theater Review: Upstart battles government pork in Asolo Rep's 'Both Your Houses' by Jay Handelman

Maxwell Anderson's 1933 play still has relevancy 80 years later.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:45am on January 24, 2015[SHARE]

Wall Street Journal offers loving review of Asolo Rep's "The Matchmaker" by Jay Handelman

Critic Terry Teachout returns to Sarasota to review Thornton Wilder's play.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 5:19pm on January 23, 2015[SHARE]

Ballet returns to its roots as a presenter by Carrie Seidman

By presenting Dance Theatre of Harlem, the local company buys itself some extra rehearsal time...... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 3:45pm on January 23, 2015[SHARE]

American Stage annoucnes new season and artistic director by Jay Handelman

Stephanie Gularte founded and led Capital Stage in Sacramento, Calif. for nearly a decade.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:28am on January 23, 2015[SHARE]

Life celebration planned for choreographer and teacher Jimmy Hoskins by Jay Handelman

Friends will remember Hoskins Feb. 9 at Asolo Repertory Theatre... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:31am on January 23, 2015[SHARE]

Photo Gallery: Ben Vereen helps Venice Theatre announce new season by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning star shares stage with Venice Theatre performers... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:01am on January 23, 2015[SHARE]

Ben Vereen will direct rock musical 'Hair' in Venice Theatre's new season by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning star made his broadway debut in the classic rock musical... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 8:00pm on January 22, 2015[SHARE]

Park and Bard for outdoor 'Twelfth Night' by Jay Handelman

Home Resource presents Jobsite Theatre's production in a parking lot... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:59am on January 22, 2015[SHARE]