Fast Track

Players Centre for the Performing Arts Names New CEO

William Skaggs will lead the organization as it moves from its current theater and plans to build a new facility in Lakewood Ranch.

09/18/2020 By Staff

Finance

Players Centre Names Joseph Kaminsky Center Stage Capital Campaign Chair

The Players is raising $50 million to establish a state-of-the-art performing arts center in Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch.

08/07/2019 Photography by Staff

The Next Stage

Big Moves are Coming for Three Performing Arts Groups

Lots of change is on the horizon for the Van Wezel, Sarasota Orchestra and the Players.

10/29/2018 By Ilene Denton

Deals

Players Theater Sells North Sarasota Property

The price was not disclosed, but the agreed-upon price is higher than the theater's $9.5 million listing price, according to a press release.

01/17/2018 By staff

Preview

The Players Promise "Sizzle" with a Summer Series of Shows

The community theater stays busy with a three-show season of comedy and music.

06/07/2017 By Kay Kipling

Real estate

Players Theater Moving to Lakewood Ranch

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is set to open in three years.

05/03/2016 Research by staff

On the Move

The Players Announce Plans for New Performing Arts Center

The community theater, long at home near downtown Sarasota, will build a new facility in Lakewood Ranch.

05/03/2016 By Kay Kipling

Article

The Players' She Loves Me

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this romantic musical.

12/04/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

The Players' The 39 Steps

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this fast-paced farce.

10/02/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

5 Great Arts Events for October

Our must-dos this month.

10/01/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

The Players' Violet

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this area premiere musical.

02/13/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

The Players' The Addams Family

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews the musical about that ooky, spooky clan.

10/31/2014 By Kay Kipling

Article

Top Tickets: Sarasota Events, October 2014

Our five picks for October.

09/24/2014 By Kay Kipling

Article

Theater Review: The Players' "Urinetown"

Kay Kipling reviews The Players' production of "Urinetown."

04/21/2014 By Kay Kipling