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Review

Urbanite Theatre Imagines Shakespeare's Sister with Judith

The world premiere play asks us to consider the what-ifs of gender, love and ambition, past and present.

01/08/2024 By Kay Kipling

You Oughta Know

Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill Is Now a Tony Award-Winning Musical, and It’s Coming to Sarasota

We recently caught up with actor Benjamin Eakeley learn more about it.

01/03/2024 By John Thomason

Planner

Things to Do in Sarasota in January and February

Your arts and entertainment calendar.

01/03/2024

Review

FST's Pictures From Home Is a Family Portrait Mixing Laughter and Tears

Based on Larry Sultan's photo memoir, the play will elicit memories and emotions from our own family lives.

12/18/2023 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's 'Crazy for You' Dazzles With Dance, Design and More

The 65th season's opening musical promises to entertain holiday audiences with a bright, pleasingly stuffed package.

11/20/2023 By Kay Kipling

The Story of Tonight

Don't Throw Away Your Shot: Single Tickets for 'Hamilton' Go on Sale Nov. 16

You'll want to be in the room where it happens.

11/09/2023 By Staff

Season Preview

This Season’s Biggest and Best Shows, Performances, Exhibits, Talks and More

Mark those calendars.

11/01/2023 By Kay Kipling

'Tis the Season

Sarasota's Best Holiday Shows and Events

There's no shortage of fun ways to celebrate the holidays in Sarasota. Here are our top picks.

11/01/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Review

Urbanite Theatre Asks You to Listen to The Sound Inside

Adam Rapp's two-hander centers on a professor, a student and the act of writing.

10/21/2023 By Kay Kipling

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'Once on This Island' Uplifts and Enchants

The Caribbean-flavored musical offers visual and emotional highlights.

10/16/2023 By Kay Kipling

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Coming Attractions

Hermitage Retreat Announces New Benderson Park Series

The first event will feature Hermitage fellows Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler on Nov. 16.

09/29/2023 By Staff

Preview

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Announces 2023-2024 Season

“The diversity in SJT audiences proves that you don't have to be Jewish to love Jewish theater," says artistic director Carole Kleinberg.

09/26/2023 By Staff

Under the Big Top

Circus Arts Conservatory, Nik Wallenda Announce New Collaboration

The renowned circus artist and circus arts organization will co-produce holiday shows in the UTC area in the coming years.

09/21/2023 By Staff

Start Spreading the News

Florida Studio Theatre Announces 50th Anniversary Season

The season features a four-show winter mainstage series and a three-show winter cabaret series. 

09/05/2023 By Staff

Preview

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Announces a Full Season Lineup

Faces both familiar and new take to the stage for concerts, film screenings and more.

08/27/2023 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Sarasota Opera Season Kicks Off With a Selection of Puccini Music

Other performances this season include Carmen, Luisa Miller, Lucia di Lammermoor and Deceit Outwitted.

07/24/2023 By Staff

En Pointe

The Sarasota Ballet's 2023-2024 Season Includes World Premieres, Fan Favorites, Sir Frederick Ashton and More

The season explores ideas about war, creativity and more.

07/12/2023 By Staff

Preview

The Ringling Announces 2023-2024 'Art of Performance' Season

This season includes 12 mainstage performances, one work-in-progress showing and more than a dozen free and discounted activities, such as master classes and artist talks.

07/10/2023 By Staff

Making It Up as They Go Along

After a Long Hiatus, the Sarasota Improv Festival Returns

The return of the 13th annual festival is good news also for the many improv performers who descend on Sarasota for the weekend.

07/10/2023 By Kay Kipling

Review

FST's Black Pearl Sings! Delivers a Powerful Story with Almost Lost Music

The two-woman play by Frank Higgins features some changes from a previous 2009 production here.

07/03/2023 By Kay Kipling

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