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SIX TEEN EDITION
SIX TEEN EDITION
11/1 - 11/10/2024


SIX is a British musical comedy with music, book, and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. It is a modern retelling of the lives ...

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
10/25 - 11/10/2024


The Laboratory Theater of Florida will present the southwest Florida premiere of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.    "Dracula: ...

Zota Quartet
11/13


Zota Quartet will perform on November 13 at First Presbyterian Church as part of the Perlman Music Program Suncoast's 2024-2025 season. The ensemble features Clara ...

Echoes of Belonging
10/10 - 11/16/2024


Art Center Sarasota opens its 2024-2025 exhibition season with four distinctive showcases from October 10 to November 16. Gabriel Ramos’s "Echoes of Belonging" reflects on ...

Euphoria!
10/10 - 11/16/2024


Art Center Sarasota's 2024-2025 exhibition season features a diverse array of artistic expressions from October 10 to November 16. Gabriel Ramos presents "Echoes of Belonging," ...

Faces & Places
10/10 - 11/16/2024


Art Center Sarasota's 2024-2025 exhibition season opens with a diverse lineup from October 10 to November 16. David Fithian's exhibition, titled Faces & Places, features ...

pouring, storing and ore-ing
10/10 - 11/16/2024


Art Center Sarasota inaugurates its 2024-2025 exhibition season with a diverse array of four exhibits running from October 10 to November 16. Gabriel Ramos presents ...

Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition


Opening Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2024-2025 theatre season is “Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition.” (Created, adapted and directed by Nate Jacobs.) The “Soul Crooners” productions ...

Women and the White House
9/30 - 11/22/2024


Women and the White House explores the history of women pursuing the highest political office in the United States and the evolving role of the ...


Schoenberg and Ives at 150 celebrates the 150th birthdays of iconic composers Arnold Schoenberg and Charles Ives with a captivating program that features Ives' Piano ...

Jennifer Who Is Leaving
Jennifer Who Is Leaving
10/18 - 12/1/2024


Nan is working the night shift at Dunkin, fielding frequent calls from her husband, who needs help finding…everything. Meanwhile, Jennifer is doing her best to ...


The Sarasota Concert Association presents the Grammy® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer for a holiday concert on December 3, 2024. Renowned as "the world's reigning male ...

AI Hallucination Love Story
10/24 - 12/12/2024


AI Hallucination Love Story explores the unexpected relationship that develops between Mimi, a county clerk, and Dasan, the creator of an AI-powered search engine. As ...

Animal Magnetism
10/24 - 12/12/2024


Animal Magnetism is a new musical exploring the life of Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer in the years leading up to the French Revolution. When Mesmer ...

ANY BODY OUT THERE
10/24 - 12/12/2024


ANY BODY OUT THERE is a new work by Jared Mezzocchi that explores the future of humanity amid a climate crisis. Set in a remote ...

Beauty
10/24 - 12/12/2024


Ensemble Studio Theatre will host the Fall 2024 First Light Festival from October 24 to December 12, showcasing works commissioned through the EST/Sloan Science and ...

Bright Light
10/24 - 12/12/2024


Bright Light centers on the research of Dr. Heiddis Valdimarsdottir and William Redd, who investigate whether brighter lighting in hospital rooms can alleviate fatigue and ...

How Power Flows
10/24 - 12/12/2024


How Power Flows, written by Thandiwe Mawungwa, tells the story of Henrietta, a young woman returning to her village in Zimbabwe to implement electricity after ...

Lavender Dust
10/24 - 12/12/2024


Lavender Dust explores the intersection of science and personal conviction as an astrophysicist confronts the controversial legacy of the James Webb Space Telescope's namesake amid ...

Mercury River
10/24 - 12/12/2024


Mercury River, a new play by Stefani Kuo, explores the journey of Annaelise Li, an archaeologist drawn to the allure of Qin Shi Huang's lost ...

Miss Curie of the East
11/14 - 12/12/2024


Miss Curie of the East tells the story of Samira Moussa Aly, Egypt's first nuclear scientist, who aspired to create an affordable cancer treatment inspired ...

Smokeless
10/24 - 12/12/2024


Smokeless explores the complexities of the tobacco industry through the experiences of a family of long-time employees. This new play, written by DeAndre Short, delves ...

SPRAY
12/12


SPRAY by Emily Chadick Weiss is a new play featured in the Fall 2024 First Light Festival. The narrative centers on Rachel Carson, a pivotal ...

SuperQuiz!
10/24 - 12/12/2024


SuperQuiz! tells the story of an academic decathlon team based in the South Bronx, exploring themes of identity, mental health, and teamwork. Written by Mikaela ...

The Forester
10/24 - 12/12/2024


The Forester presents the life and achievements of Dr. Carroll B. Williams, Jr., the first African American scientist hired by the Forest Service. Narrated by ...


Very rapidly, over a few tens of thousands of years is a new play by Emma Watkins featured in the Fall 2024 First Light Festival ...


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Review: JENNIFER, WHO IS LEAVING at Urbanite Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - October 28, 2024

Nan, working alone on a cold winter’s night at a local donut shop, juggles tasks with the grace of a circus performer. Her husband’s calls provide a touch of comedic relief as he bumbles around searching for his elusive car keys. Nan's patience, though worn thin, endures with an exhausted yet loving...

Review: SOUL CROONERS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe


by Shanti M. Kennedy - October 26, 2024

What did our critic think of SOUL CROONERS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?...

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel


by Shanti M. Kennedy - September 25, 2024

In a fun and heartwarming tale that many of us know well, 'Shrek the Musical' tells the story of an embittered ogre named Shrek whose peaceful swamp home is taken over by fairy tale creatures banished by the power-hungry Lord Farquaad. With the comical Donkey by his side, Shrek strikes a deal with F...

Review: THE FANTASTICKS at Manatee Performing Arts Center


by Jacob Ruscoe - September 20, 2024

The Fantasticks, the beloved musical that has captured the hearts of audiences for over 50 years, recently graced the stage at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, and what a delightful performance it was! With its timeless story, enchanting music, and talented cast, this production of The Fantastick...

Review: THE OUTSIDER at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - August 17, 2024

What did our critic think of THE OUTSIDER at Florida Studio Theatre?...

Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Sarasota Players


by Jacob Ruscoe - August 11, 2024

The Sarasota Players' production of 'American Idiot' was a thrilling and electric performance that captured the raw energy and rebellious spirit of Green Day's iconic album. Directed by Brian Finnerty, the show was a powerful and immersive experience that left the audience on the edge of their seats...

Review: HEATHERS at Fed's Backyard Theater


by Jacob Ruscoe - August 07, 2024

Federico Hradek, has worked tirelessly to transform his garage into a fully functioning theater complete with a stage and professional lighting. The ambience created by this intimate setting was perfect for the dark comedy that is Heathers....

Review: THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Florida Studio Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 17, 2024

Florida Studio Theatre impresses with their Summertime Mainstage Season opener, delivering a delightful mix of love songs, and sharp-witted comic numbers. This lively revue, perfectly suited to lift spirits during the weighty summer months, captures the essence of joy with both familiar and lesser-k...

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Rise Above Performing Arts


by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 11, 2024

Spring Awakening, with music by Duncan Sheik and Lyrics by Steven Sater, takes audiences on a wild ride through the tumultuous seas of adolescence. Exploring themes of attraction, desire, insecurity, and the rollercoaster of young adult life, this electrifying show is a must-see for anyone looking t...

Review: OAK at Urbanite Theatre


by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 03, 2024

Making its World Premiere, OAK is presented at our own Urbanite Theater. When entering the black-box space random hip-hop music is playing, but on closer observance, everything is placed with intention. The mix of music used throughout the story, from old TLC through Tyla’s current Billboard hit Wat...



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