Sarasota Theatre Newsroom

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will honor longtime Sarasota arts advocate Nancy Roucher next month. Learn more about the upcoming event and how to get tickets here!

Rise Above Performing Arts has unveiled their line-up for their 10th Season in front of a packed audience of over 250 guests. The shows include some fan favorites, a regional premiere and shows for the whole family.

Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced the extension of the world premiere comedy HAVE YOU MET JANE GOODALL AND HER MOTHER? by Michael Walek, an alumnus of the theatre’s Youngblood playwrights program. 

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2025 Burdick New Play Festival, featuring three staged readings of new works by contemporary American playwrights.

Asolo Repertory Theatre, the eminent theatre on Florida’s Cultural Coast, released photos for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa. Check here for the photos.

Indulge your senses, for to merely label “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” as a mere Broadway success is an egregious understatement of this unparalleled masterpiece. Allow me to regale you with the sumptuous details of its grandeur - during its opulent Broadway premiere in 2019 at the illustrious Al Hirschfeld Theatre, this divine creation was bestowed with 14 Tony nominations and gracefully claimed 10 coveted awards, emerging as the undisputed belle of the ball with accolades such as Best Musical, Choreography, Scenic, and Costume Design.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced its annual spring fundraiser, the April Fools' Fête set for this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here

World-renowned virtuoso Itzhak Perlman graced the exquisite city of Sarasota this past weekend, bringing his unparalleled talent to our charming community. With performances for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the prestigious White House and captivating audiences worldwide as he played for numerous presidents, the illustrious career of this maestro is nothing short of extraordinary.

Florida Studio Theatre will produce the North American Premiere of Shedding a Skin, a transformational one-woman play by award-winning playwright Amanda Wilkin.

What did our critic think of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?

Upcoming comedy events at Florida Rep will feature Ron Feingold on April 4, Carl Guerra on April 11, Mark Evans on April 18, and Tim Boyd on April 25. Learn more here!

Sarasota Players has provided audiences with a thought-provoking musical with their recent production of 'Fun Home,' the Tony Award-winning musical that brings Alison Bechdel's poignant graphic memoir to life. This innovative and emotionally resonant show, which first premiered on Broadway in 2015, has left a profound impact on patrons, showcasing both the depth of its storytelling and the remarkable talent of its cast and crew.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced that the late Mary Jo Reston left a generous legacy gift. A devoted supporter for nearly two decades, Reston's $1.25 million bequest will help sustain FST's artistic excellence well into the future.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced that 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize winner Rucyl Mills will have her first public Hermitage program at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point.

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of April events, which includes a luncheon with guest speaker Peter Rothstein, producing artistic director of Asolo Rep, and more.

​Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the complete cast for the Regional Premiere of the tour-de-force play Good Night, Oscar. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Last seen in Sarasota in 2005, Verdi's opera about infidelity and forgiveness, Stiffelio, will open this month. Written just before Rigoletto, this long-neglected, emotionally charged work is now recognized as an important opera by Verdi.

Florida Studio Theatre will produce The Flying Penguin & Other Winning Plays, a collection of original short plays written by elementary school students from the local community and around the world.

The Sarasota Opera community will gather for Salute to the Stars to celebrate and honor this season's Artists at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Learn more here!

Neil Berg's '115 Years of Broadway' is an absolute show-stopper! It's like a time machine whisking you away to the glamorous eras of Broadway, starting from the dazzling 1930s and 40s all the way to the present day.

Each year, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) recognizes an individual or couple who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership through philanthropic support, stewardship, or service. This year, FST will present the 32nd Annual Spelman Award to Jack and Priscilla Schlegel.

After more than 150 performances, Florida Studio Theatre’s (FST) Winter Cabaret Series hit Off the Charts is back for a limited engagement. Learn more here!

Registration is open for the 2025 spring semester at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College, which offers noncredit educational opportunities for adults to pursue new interests, expand intellectual horizons, and enrich their lives.

Florida Studio Theatre will conclude its 2024-25 Winter Mainstage Series with the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Jersey Boys. Learn more about the show here!

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present the twelfth year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced shows.