Neighborhood Guide

The Players Still Plans Move to Lakewood Ranch

Its big new home will be in the Waterside Place town center.

08/04/2020 By Kay Kipling

Now in Progress

Will Community Theater Seasons Go On? And How?

Artistic leaders have needed to be flexible in adapting to COVID-19 restrictions.

06/17/2020 By Kay Kipling

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

Preview

Summer Sizzlers Heat Up the Stage at the Players Centre for Performing Arts

Expect comedy--and some music--tonight.

05/07/2019 By Kay Kipling

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

Preview

The Players Heads for Its Last Season in Its Sarasota Home

A move to Lakewood Ranch is in the works, but the veteran group's 89th season commences here in September.

07/20/2018 By Kay Kipling

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

Preview

A Show Biz 2017-18 Season for The Players Centre for Performing Arts

The theater announced its upcoming 88th season recently.

01/18/2017 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' The Drowsy Chaperone

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this affectionate musical comedy.

01/15/2016 By Kay Kipling

Article

The Players' She Loves Me

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this romantic musical.

12/04/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Top Sarasota Events Picks: December 2015

Our top picks for December.

12/01/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Portraits From a Community Theater Audition

We meet a cast of characters at The Players auditions for its 86th Broadway season.

10/30/2015 By Hannah Wallace

Article

The Players' Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this musical based on an Ian Fleming book.

10/30/2015 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' You Should Be So Lucky

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this Charles Busch comedy.

04/24/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

The Players' Catch Me If You Can

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this lively musical comedy.

03/25/2015 By Kay Kipling