Review: FENCES at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti M. Kennedy - January 28, 2025
August Wilson penned his Pulitzer Prize-winning play in 1983. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, it delves into the African-American experience, generational prejudices, and other challenging themes. By concentrating on the journey of one family, the play portrays a spectrum of difficult times that individual...
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Van Wezel
by Jacob Ruscoe - January 17, 2025
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall recently hosted a captivating and vibrant production of “Funny Girl,” a classic musical that has endured the test of time and continues to resonate with audiences around the world. This Broadway tour, filled with laughter, heart, and stunning performances, brought ...
Review: SPACEMAN at Urbanite Theatre
by Shanti M. Kennedy - January 08, 2025
A highly accomplished woman successfully joins NASA and embarks on a solo mission to Mars following her late husband's path. Initially filled with a cheerful demeanor, she finds herself alone on the spaceship stage, confiding in her computer and an answering machine stocked with messages from Earth....
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by Jacob Ruscoe - December 12, 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....
Review: A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS at West Coast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti M. Kennedy - December 11, 2024
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 bunc...
Review: LITTLE WOMEN at The Sarasota Players
by Jacob Ruscoe - December 09, 2024
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 rend...