Sarasota Theatre Newsroom

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative will present “Beyond Regional Boundaries,” an initiative created to amplify the voices of artists of African descent and BIPOC populations throughout the region. Learn more!

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Riverview Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

​Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the complete cast for the World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's Lady Molly of Scotland Yard. See who is starring and learn more about the production.

The community will have the opportunity to enjoy a free peek inside all that Sarasota Opera has to offer at a free open house next month. Learn more about the event here!

Florida Studio Theatre has extended Waitress at FST's Gompertz Theatre. Audiences can now enjoy the musical through mid-January. Find out all of the details here!

Funding for the retention of a grant writer and fundraiser has been provided by the Edward K. Roberts Emerging Needs Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Reservations are now open for Sarasota Opera’s annual gala, A Night in Seville, taking place next month in the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Learn more here!

Urbanite Theatre's eleventh season will continue with the regional premiere of SPACEMAN, opening on January 3rd.

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

All Star Children’s Foundation has shared that its founder and board chair, Graci McGillicuddy, was among 12 exceptional women honored at the inaugural Women in Philanthropy of Sarasota Soirée, held on December 7, 2024.

The Manatee Performing Arts Center has once again delighted audiences with its enchanting production of 'The Wizard of Oz,' a timeless musical that brings to life L. Frank Baum's beloved story.

Each December and January, students from the Perlman Music Program (PMP) Summer Music School, Israel Residency and Chamber Music Workshop reunite on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus for lessons, studio classes, works-in-progress recitals, chorus and orchestra rehearsals and other activities.

What did our critic think of A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS at West Coast Black Theatre Troupe?aDuring the Holidays in Sarasota, there's always a buzzing downtown parade, an increase in traffic and tourists, and a festive celebration at the West Coast Black Theatre! If you're anything like me, you've got a bunch of guests in town at this time of year.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present the Aznavoorian Sisters, Violinist to the Stars Caroline Campbell, and Next Generation: Fleiss and Lin. Learn more here!

The Asolo Repertory Theatre’s rendition of All is Calm - The Christmas Truce of 1914 offers a poignant breath of fresh air.

Sometimes it is great to review a show you are really familiar with as it provides the varied perspectives by which one views a musical. Such is the case with Little Women. I loved watching a tale I knew from a fresh perspective. The Sarasota Players’ production of Little Women is a beautifully rendered adaptation that brings Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story to life with grace, emotion, and a remarkable sense of intimacy.

The internationally acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra will return to Sarasota under the baton of conductor Kahchun Wong and features violinist Sayaka Shoji.  The concert is presented by the Sarasota Concert Association. Learn how to attend.

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Arts Advocates has revealed its schedule of January events, which includes a luncheon featuring Morris (Marty) Hylton III of Architecture Sarasota, and more.

Florida Studio Theatre will present Aesop’s Fables, part of its 2024-2025 Children’s Theatre Series. Adapted by Sarah Durham, this two-actor production debuts in January.

Join Hard Heart Burlesque at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre for a sparkly show that celebrates winter and the holiday season.

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Asolo Repertory Theatre?

As part of its “Elevating Women's Voices” campaign, the Women's Resource Center (WRC) has launched a set of videos in partnership with E. Scott Osborne, a gender equality advocate and president of the nonprofit Through Women's Eyes.

Art Center Sarasota welcomes Katherine Ceaser as executive director and Mary Davis Wallace as board chair, marking a dynamic new chapter of leadership.