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

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

Leading Ladies

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

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.

Curtain Up

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

It's A Hit!

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

Your Shot

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

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

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

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

05/01/2013 By Kay Kipling