Sarasota Theatre Newsroom

Experience the thrill of the Summer Circus Spectacular at the Historic Asolo Theater from June 14 to August 17, 2024.

Experience the thrill of opera at the 3rd Annual National Finals of the Schmidt Vocal Competition, hosted by SARASOTA OPERA. Witness the future of opera as talented vocalists compete for the top spot.

Registration is open for the 2024 summer 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 has announced the generous challenge gift from Ed and Susan Maier of $4,000,000 toward the Arts Plaza. Mr. and Mrs. Maier have  proposed that their challenge gift be used as a “one-to-one matching fund” to create a “circle  of friends” to name the Arts Plaza in honor of Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy. All pledges towards the “McGillicuddy Circle of Friends” received after April 1, 2024, will be matched.  

Watch as Jenny Kim-Godfrey, music director for 'Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical,' as she shares insights into incorporating music into this beloved play, her high school favorite.

Through humor, heartache, and poignant moments, the play explores vulnerability as a source of empowerment. Audiences are invited to reflect on their own lives and consider where they can reclaim agency.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2024 Summer Season, featuring a three-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced “Visualizing Culture” on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30pm, presented on the Hermitage Beach.

In numerous Latin American nations, 'sancocho' denotes a cherished traditional stew, boasting diverse interpretations across regions. Carolina Franco, producing artistic director of CreArte Latino, underscores its significance as emblematic of the rich fusion of cultures, rhythms, and flavors within Latino communities, symbolizing their ongoing adaptation and evolution.

Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the cast of Twelve Angry Men. Learn more here!

Join the Red Troupe of the Circus Arts Conservatory's SAILOR CIRCUS ACADEMY on May 4-5 for their spring show, ORIGINS.

Sarasota Youth Opera invites young people between the ages of 8 and 18 to explore the exciting world of opera through its annual Summer Camp. Designed for all skill levels and led by a team of seasoned professionals, the summer camp delves into every aspect of what goes into opera!

What did our critic think of TROUBADOUR at Florida Studio Theatre?

Students from 18 elementary, 7 middle, and 6 high schools throughout Sarasota County will show off their creative talents at the North County K-12 Spring Art Show, April 30-May 13, at Art Center Sarasota. Nearly 50 teachers are part of the effort.

Sarasota Orchestra’s May concerts promise to showcase hits that have captivated audiences “Time After Time.” The Orchestra will transport audiences back to the ‘80s with its ever-popular Outdoor Pops concert. After the electrifying nostalgia of the music of the ‘80s, audiences can bask in the romanticism of Tchaikovsky in Sarasota Orchestra’s final Discoveries program of the season.

 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is presenting the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows.

Sarasota actor and storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis dreamed for years of performing in New York. And now, in the most unexpected way, his dream is coming true. What started out as an idea for creating a show based on the actor's true story of living with mental illness only two short years ago, has since turned into a critically acclaimed and sold-out Sarasota premier, a new nonprofit, and an opportunity to bring the show to the Off-Broadway stage for an eight-week limited engagement run starting this June at Union Square's DR2 theatre.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota recently held a statewide piano competition for students between the ages of 17 and 22. Ten applicants from four schools participated.

 For its 24th season, titled “Simply the Best!” Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will close the season than with its most-requested original musical, “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul.”

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training in Sarasota has announced the transformative contribution from theCharles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

The Sarasota Concert Association has announced the artists that will be featured in its 2025 Great Performers Series, as well as two Special Events.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre will  present Mark Harelik's “The Immigrant,” based on a true story, as its closing play of the 2023-24 season.

 Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present the final two concerts of its 2023-24 season in May. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced Tony Award winner Rachel Bay Jones and returning Hermitage Fellow Kavita Shah will perform at the 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner on Sunday, April 14th.

Hamilton is one of those musicals that everyone should see at some point. Let’s face it, even non-musical theatre people know of and have most likely seen the production. The show has received heralded reviews at every turn. So it is no surprise that the Broadway touring version of Hamilton that graced Sarasota at the Van Wezel provided its audience with that same level of excellence and expectation.