Theater Preview

Curtain Up! A Peek at the 2016-17 Theater Season

Book your tickets now for these upcoming shows.

03/30/2016 By Kay Kipling

The Bard Rules

FSU/Asolo Conservatory Students Stage Tribute to Shakespeare

FSU/Asolo Conservatory students present "Macbeth" as a tribute to the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death.

03/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

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Venice Theatre Stage II's Sweeney Todd

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this macabre Stephen Sondheim musical.

01/22/2016 By Kay Kipling

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Manatee Players' A Chorus Line

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews the beloved dance musical.

01/08/2016 By Kay Kipling

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"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" Opens at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe This Month

Tarra Conner jones stars as Ma Rainey in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

01/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

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Sarasota Arts and Entertainment Guide

Your guide to Sarasota arts and entertainment.

12/01/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

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Asolo Rep's West Side Story

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this compelling production of the Romeo and Juliet musical.

11/16/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Sarasota's Austin Abrams Appears on AMC's The Walking Dead

Abrams also boasts an impressive resume of film roles.

11/03/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Our Top 6 Events For November

Our top picks this month.

11/03/2015 By Kay Kipling

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

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Sarasota Culture Collective Kicks Off 2015-2016 Season

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County kicks off its 2015-2016 Culture Collective season on Thursday, Oct. 8.

10/06/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Banyan Theater Company's "My Old Lady"

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews Israel Horovitz's three-character play.

08/07/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Banyan Theater Company's The Amish Project

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this real-life-inspired drama.

07/17/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Remembering Roberta MacDonald

Bob Plunket remembers his dear friend, the indomitable Roberta MacDonald.

07/01/2015 By Robert Plunket

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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

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Asolo Rep Announces 2015-16 Season

Sarasota's Asolo Rep announced its 2015-16 season earlier this week.

03/18/2015 By Kay Kipling

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SaraSolo2015 Festival Kicks Off This Weekend

The festival celebrates the solo performer in a variety of art forms.

02/17/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Asolo Rep's South Pacific

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

11/17/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Sarasota Season Preview 2014-2015

From cutting-edge to classical, an insider's guide to the top tickets and talents of the coming year.

10/27/2014 By Kay Kipling

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A Preview of Ringling International Arts Festival 2014

Actor Christopher Lee Gibson explains how a radio drama/graphic novel mashup will entertain at RIAF.

09/30/2014 By Kay Kipling