ArtsBeat

Van Wezel Books ‘Hell's Kitchen' and 'Six' for 2026-2027 Broadway Season

The new season celebrates female empowerment with new and returning favorite musicals.

03/18/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

Broadway's Back!

Van Wezel Hall Launches Its 2025 Broadway Season With 'Funny Girl'

Singer-actress Melissa Manchester is among the stars of the show in its first national tour.

01/10/2025 By Kay Kipling

Preview

'Clowns Like Me' Is Back Before Heading to NYC

The one-man show starring Scott Ehrenpreis deals with mental health issues with a mix of hope, humor and heart.

05/15/2024 By Kay Kipling

Luck Be a Lady

Bijou Garden Café Starts Its Broadway Brunch Series This Sunday

The downtown Sarasota staple will be offering a feast for all of your senses—especially your ears.

06/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Leading Ladies

Marie Selby Gardens and The Players Centre to Host Broadway-Style Cabaret

The Players Centre will honor the talented leading ladies of Broadway with an evening of show tunes in the gardens performed by The Sarasota Divas.

05/16/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

In Memoriam

Remembering Award-Winning Broadway Playwright Terrence McNally

A year after the playwright’s death in Sarasota from Covid-19, New York theater columnist Michael Riedel looks back on the man and his talent.

03/01/2021 By Michael Riedel

Curtain Up

Want the Juicy Inside Gossip on Broadway?

Join Sarasota Magazine for “A Conversation with Michael Riedel,” the famous New York Post columnist, broadcaster and theater critic.

12/04/2020 By Robert Plunket

It's A Hit!

New York Theater Writer Michael Riedel Recalls Some Unforgettable Show Biz Parties

Riedel, an author, radio host and frequent Sarasota visitor, is also the theater columnist for the New York Post.

01/25/2019 By Michael Riedel

Your Shot

Hamilton is Coming to The Straz

Combine rap, show tunes and American history and what do you get? Award-winning entertainment that's created a national obsession.

11/30/2017 By Ella Melzer

Mr. Chatterbox

The New York Post's Michael Riedel is Coming to Town

New York Post theater critic Michael Riedel has penned a book about Broadway and its ups and downs.

10/30/2015 By Robert Plunket

Article

Asolo Rep Premieres "Luck Be a Lady: The Iconic Music of Frank Loesser"

A world premiere at Asolo Rep showcases the enduring appeal of Broadway songwriter Frank Loesser.

05/01/2015 By Michael Riedel

Article

Catching the Rhythm: Choreographer Noah Racey

Choreographer Noah Racey's "Pulse" opens at Asolo Rep this month.

05/01/2013 By Kay Kipling

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