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Review: A Powerful PARADE Sparks the Conversation at Manatee Players


by Drew Eberhard - March 10, 2024

From the moment the lights dim to the opening chords of the Prologue, the audience knew they were in for a treat. A haunting and stirring rendition of The Old Red Hills of Home, led by young actor Elijah Zurek as the Young Soldier, will have you in a chokehold from the very start....

PETER PAN & More Lead Florida's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows


by Team BWW - March 01, 2024

Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Peter Pan​​​​​​​ and more....

RAGTIME, SUNSET BOULEVARD & More Lead Florida's April 2023 Theater Top Picks


by BWW Staff - March 21, 2023

Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Our picks for April 2023 include Misery, Ragtime, Sunset Boulevard, and more!...

The Hat Theater Collective Announces Its Cast For THE BALLAD OF OLD MANATEE


by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2023

The Hat Theater Collective has announced the cast and creative team of the World Premiere of The Ballad of Old Manatee, co-created by Founder and Producing Artistic Director, Danae DeShazer, and Derek Brookens. ...

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL & More Lead Florida's March Theater Top Picks


by BWW Staff - February 21, 2023

Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month's picks include LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL and more....

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL Asks the Hard Questions at Manatee Players


by Drew Eberhard - January 28, 2023

Next to Normal is a 2008 Rock Musical written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt. The plot tells the story of a mother (Diana) who struggles with progressive Bipolar Disorder and how managing the disease and its effects take a toll on her family. The award-winning musical covers such topics as depression,...

Past Shows

I Do! I Do!
I Do! I Do!
4/22 - 5/9/2021


The story of a marriage is at the center of I Do! I Do!, an intimate and nostalgic work by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones ...

Love in Revue
Love in Revue
2/12 - 2/14/2021


Make your Valentine's weekend reservations and bring your special someone to the Manatee Performing Arts Center. See some of your favorite performers live in concert ...

Doubt, A Parable
3/19 - 4/5/2020


John Patrick Shanley Manatee Performing Arts Center...

Dancing Lessons
10/10 - 10/27/2019


Mark St. Germain Manatee Performing Arts Center...

Tuesdays with Morrie
10/10 - 10/27/2019


Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom Manatee Performing Arts Center...

Grey Gardens
9/5 - 9/22/2019


book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie Manatee Performing Arts Center...

The Music Man
The Music Man
7/20 - 7/21/2018


By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has ...

The Lion King JR.
The Lion King JR.
6/22 - 6/23/2018


The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast ...

Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
6/5 - 6/10/2018


Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is an "environmental/immersive theatre" event based on a traditional Italian-American wedding and reception, with warm and intrusive stereotypes exaggerated for comic ...

Menopause the Musical
Menopause the Musical
5/22 - 6/3/2018


This hilarious musical parody staged to classic tunes from the '60s, '70s and '80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what ...

Nice Work if You Can Get It
Nice Work if You Can Get It
4/26 - 5/13/2018


It's the Roaring Twenties a cast of outrageous characters gather in New York to celebrate the wedding of a wealthy playboy. Things don't go as ...

DraMature's Greatest Hits


A variety show like no other. Featuring the talents of the Manatee Performing Arts Center's resident senior theatre troupe, DraMature. Come enjoy the hard work ...

Godspell JR.


The original Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award-winner, Stephen Schwartz, and it took the world by storm. ...

Good
Good
4/5 - 4/22/2018


Pre-war Germany, it shows how a liberal-minded professor whose best friend is Jewish, could not only be seduced into joining Nazism, but step-by-step end up ...

Teen Idol Contest


The Manatee Performing Arts Center would like to invite aspiring young performers to apply for the Teen Idol Contest. All teens ages 13-18 are eligible ...

Little Women
Little Women
3/22 - 4/8/2018


Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time. Rating: G...

Baby
Baby
3/1 - 3/18/2018


Three couples work their way towards parenthood under three VERY different sets of circumstances. Rating: G...

Liverpool Live: Beatles Tribute Show


Members of this group include past cast members of Disney Orlando. This group has played it all from corporate shows to sold out theaters. This ...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2/15 - 3/4/2018


From the Academy Award-winning team comes a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story following Quasimodo’s journey of love, acceptance and what it means ...

Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy
1/25 - 2/11/2018


Driving Miss Daisy follows the relationship of an elderly white Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Werthan, and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn, from 1948 to 1973. ...

Gallagher Smash!


One of the most popular and recognizable comedians of the 1980's, Gallagher has to his credit fourteen comedy specials for Showtime, ran for Governor, and ...

Nine
Nine
1/11 - 1/28/2018


Guido Contini is a wreck. Torn between his wife, mistress, and the star he needs to make a great movie, he runs off to Venice, ...

Guys and Dolls SR.


Manatee Performing Arts Center's resident senior theatre troupe, DraMature presents Guys and Dolls Sr. Frank Loesser's celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling ...

Celebrating the Children: Sarasota MusicaViva


Sarasota Musica Viva presents "Peter and the Wolf" and other youthful classics performed by the Sarasota Musica Viva Woodwind Quintet. This program will celebrate the ...

Sleigh Ride: Decades Rewind
Sleigh Ride: Decades Rewind
12/22 - 12/23/2017


Decades Rewind is an incredibly memorable & nostalgic show that you’ve been dreaming of! Featuring the top hits of the golden age of music (from ...

Annie
Annie
11/30 - 12/17/2017


Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. Rating: PG...

Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
11/30 - 12/17/2017


The compelling story of Charlie Gordon, willing victim of a strange experiment - a moron, a genius, a man in search of himself. Poignant, funny, ...

Annie JR.
Annie JR.
12/9


Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, ...

Divine Inspirations: Sarasotas MusicaViva


Sarasota Musica Viva presents "Divine Inspiration", a program of flute and harp repertoire. This refreshing program includes a variety of styles of music with interactive ...

The Goldtones


Florida's hottest Doo-Wop/Oldies Group singing all of your favorites from the 50s and 60s. Nostalgic street corner harmonies, just the way you remember them. TheGoldTones.com...

BASE Talks
BASE Talks
11/14


BASE (Business, Arts, Science and Entertainment) Talks is an outreach lecture series designed to enhance community engagement, add value to the arts and entertainment in ...

A Little Night Music
A Little Night Music
10/26 - 11/12/2017


Stephen Sondheim's romantic 19th century waltz whisks us away to a weekend in the country. Rating: PG...

Sylvia
Sylvia
9/15 - 10/2/2016


The world of a middle-aged New York couple is turned topsy-turvy when the husband brings home an exceptionally engaging canine running loose in Central Park. ...

Decades Rewind
Decades Rewind
9/3 - 9/4/2016


Take a trip down melody lane with Decades Rewind, featuring over 60 songs effortlessly blended into unique medleys from the most prominent decades in music ...

42nd Street
42nd Street
8/11 - 8/28/2016


When Broadway director Julian Marsh falls on hard times with both his health and his finances, he helms an ambitious musical as a final production ...

The Wiz
The Wiz
7/22 - 7/23/2016


Dorothy, a restless Kansas farm girl eager to see more of the world, is transported by a tornado to a magical world of Munchkins, witches, ...

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