Theater Review: A lively and touching 'La Cage' at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

A darker take on the hit musical brings out fun and humanity... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 1:26pm on March 25, 2016☆⚑

Exploring identity in Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Disgraced' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Ayad Akhtar's play pushes a lot of buttons as it looks at issues that drive us apart ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 1:26pm on March 25, 2016☆⚑

Gilhooley tries out his latest play by Jay Handelman

An obscure college faces a major dilemma in new play... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 2:34pm on March 24, 2016☆⚑

'Lettice & Lovage' opens at Island Players by Jay Handelman

Peter Shaffer's comedy about a tour guide who favors dramatic embellishments... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 2:34pm on March 24, 2016☆⚑

Updated 'La Cage' makes Sarasota debut at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:32am on March 24, 2016☆⚑

Asolo Rep prepares for seventh Unplugged new play reading series by Jay Handelman

Audiences get to respond to readings of three new works in development... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:32am on March 24, 2016☆⚑

REVIEW: "To Have and Uphold" by Carrie Seidman

Moving Etho's latest work, an exhaustive exploration of exhaustion, has big and lingering impact...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:32am on March 24, 2016☆⚑

Two plays develop on a Florida reading tour by Jay Handelman

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:00pm on 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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:00pm on March 22, 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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:57pm on March 21, 2016☆⚑

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

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:46pm on March 20, 2016☆⚑

REVIEW: A choreographer's evolution by Carrie Seidman

Sarasota Contemporary Dance presents select works by its founder and director Leymis Bolanos Wilmott from over a decade...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:24pm on March 18, 2016☆⚑

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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:24pm on March 18, 2016☆⚑

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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:24pm on 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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:24pm on March 18, 2016☆⚑

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

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 11:01pm on March 17, 2016☆⚑

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

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 11:01pm on March 17, 2016☆⚑

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

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 11:01pm on March 17, 2016☆⚑

American Stage travels "4000 Miles' by Jay Handelman

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 11:01pm on March 17, 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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:26pm on March 14, 2016☆⚑

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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:26pm on March 14, 2016☆⚑

Celebrating 25 years by Carrie Seidman

The Sarasota Ballet's 25th anniversary gala acknowledges past, celebrates present and anticipates future...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:22pm on March 13, 2016☆⚑

The romantic side of Shakespeare by Jay Handelman

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:22pm on March 13, 2016☆⚑

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

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:21pm on March 13, 2016☆⚑

'Sam Cooke Story' celebrates a musical trailblazer by Jay Handelman

An original musical looks at the short but impressive career of the pop and soul singer... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:21pm on March 13, 2016☆⚑