Review

Urbanite Theatre Delivers a Sometimes Harrowing 'JOB'

This two-character play is an intense, packed peek into dark corners.

01/29/2026 By Kay Kipling

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents Dominique Morisseau's 'Paradise Blue'

There's drama, humor and a little bit of jazz in this five-character play, set in 1949 Detroit.

01/12/2026 By Kay Kipling

Review

FST's 'A Tailor Near Me' Sews Together a Connection Between Two Older Men

You want a new suit? How about a new friendship?

12/15/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

FST's 'Lucky Stiff' Takes Audiences on a Romp to Monte Carlo

The show by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty offers energetic, freewheeling fun.

11/10/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

Urbanite Theatre's 'Monsters of the American Cinema' Confronts the Really Scary Stuff

In Christian St. Croix's play, the monsters are close to home.

11/03/2025 By Kay Kipling

The Eagle’s Nest: Nate Jacobs and the Rise of WBTT

How Nate Jacobs built a theater where stories soar.

10/06/2025

Review

Florida Studio Theatre Goes for Farcical Fun with 'Don't Dress for Dinner'

The action is fast and the lies are even faster in this piece by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon.

08/11/2025 By Kay Kipling

On Stage

Review: FST's "Dorothy's Dictionary" Spells It All Out for Us

The intimate two-character play reminds that human relationships--and books--matter.

07/14/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

Tap into Nostalgia with FST's Dance Musical Comedy "Dames at Sea"

It's a summertime escape that may leave you humming.

06/16/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

Urbanite Theatre's 'From 145th to 98th Street' Measures the Cost of a Family's Journey

A world premiere, Nia Akilah Robinson's play centers on parents and kids at odds.

06/10/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

WBTT Taps Its Way Into the World Premiere Musical 'Syncopated Avenue'

The new show pays tribute to the sometimes forgotten art of tap dancing.

04/23/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

Florida Studio Theatre Aims for the Big Time with 'Jersey Boys'

The demanding, tune-filled show traces the journey of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to music stardom.

03/31/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

Urbanite Theatre's 'No One Is Forgotten' Is an Intense Experience

Winter Miller's play focuses on two women detained in a cell, somewhere, indefinitely, and what it does to them.

03/24/2025 By Kay Kipling

Women at War

In Ken Ludwig’s 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard,' Female Detectives Save the Day

An interview with the prolific playwright.

01/29/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

FST's 'The Cancellation of Lauren Fein' Doesn't Pull Punches

Christopher Demos-Brown's play about a university professor targeted by complaints covers a lot of bases—and feels especially timely.

01/28/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Turns to August Wilson's 'Pittsburgh Cycle' with 'Fences'

Almost 40 years after its debut, this play about dreams denied remains powerful.

01/20/2025 By Kay Kipling

25 Years of Black Heritage

WBTT is now celebrating its 25th Anniversary with the 2024-2025 mainstage theatre season titled “25 Years of Black Heritage.”

01/13/2025

Review

Urbanite Theatre Goes on a Journey with 'Spaceman'

An astronaut on a long solo mission confronts both technical and personal crises.

01/06/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

FST's 'The Heart Sellers' Is a New Asian-American Tale

Set in the 1970s, Lloyd Suh's two-character play both touches and amuses.

12/16/2024 By Kay Kipling

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The Best Shows, Exhibits, Talks and Performances Coming to Sarasota This Season

We’re in for another stellar arts season. Here are some of the shows and events we’re most jazzed about.

11/21/2024 By Kay Kipling

Sarasota Magazine

Sorcha Augustine

Urbanite Theatre Delivers a Sometimes Harrowing 'JOB'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents Dominique Morisseau's 'Paradise Blue'

FST's 'A Tailor Near Me' Sews Together a Connection Between Two Older Men

FST's 'Lucky Stiff' Takes Audiences on a Romp to Monte Carlo

Urbanite Theatre's 'Monsters of the American Cinema' Confronts the Really Scary Stuff

The Eagle’s Nest: Nate Jacobs and the Rise of WBTT

Florida Studio Theatre Goes for Farcical Fun with 'Don't Dress for Dinner'

Review: FST's "Dorothy's Dictionary" Spells It All Out for Us

Tap into Nostalgia with FST's Dance Musical Comedy "Dames at Sea"

Urbanite Theatre's 'From 145th to 98th Street' Measures the Cost of a Family's Journey

WBTT Taps Its Way Into the World Premiere Musical 'Syncopated Avenue'

Florida Studio Theatre Aims for the Big Time with 'Jersey Boys'

Urbanite Theatre's 'No One Is Forgotten' Is an Intense Experience

In Ken Ludwig’s 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard,' Female Detectives Save the Day

FST's 'The Cancellation of Lauren Fein' Doesn't Pull Punches

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Turns to August Wilson's 'Pittsburgh Cycle' with 'Fences'

25 Years of Black Heritage

Urbanite Theatre Goes on a Journey with 'Spaceman'

FST's 'The Heart Sellers' Is a New Asian-American Tale

The Best Shows, Exhibits, Talks and Performances Coming to Sarasota This Season

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