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Sarasota, FL 34236


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Sarasota Orchestra Reveals 2024-2025 Season Featuring Five Concert Series & More


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Video: Watch a New Trailer For Reimagined SHREK THE MUSICAL Tour


by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2024

The brand new touring production of Shrek the Musical has officially hit the road, and is set to continue through August 2024. An all new trailer was released on the show's TikTok account. Check out the video here!...

Arts Advocates Reveals April 2024 Programming


by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2024

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of April programs and events, including member artist Elisabeth Trostli’s exhibit and art talk, and more. Learn more about the programming here!...

Exclusive: First Look At Tesori's & Lindsay-Abaire's Reimagined SHREK THE MUSICAL Tour


by Blair Ingenthron - February 25, 2024

The all-new production of SHREK THE MUSICAL has officially embarked on a cross-country national tour and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look! Check out production photos here....

Arts Advocates Reveals Lineup of March 2024 Programs and Events


by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2024

 Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of March programs and events, including a special exhibit and sale of Highwaymen paintings, a member artist exhibit, a tour of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a jewelry-making workshop, and the monthly luncheon program at Sarasota Yacht Club.  Learn mor...

Arts Advocates Reveals February 2024 Programs and Events


by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2024

 Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of February programs and events, including a member artist exhibit, an art talk, and a colored pencil workshop in the Arts Advocates Gallery; tours of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Asolo Rep; and the monthly luncheon program at Sarasota Yacht Club....

All New Production of SHREK THE MUSICAL Will Embark on Tour in 2024


by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2023

An all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour in February 2024.  Find out where to catch the show in a city near you!...

BREAKING BARRIERS: Community Leaders Convene For Roundtable Discussion On The Arts And Inclusion


by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2023

Florida Studio Theatre (FST), Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative (SBAC), and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County partnered to host a round table conversation on Monday, November 13, centered on how local arts organizations can better engage with under-represented students and families in Sara...

Interview: Justin Gomiak of VAN WEZEL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY at Van Wezel


by Shanti Kennedy - November 10, 2023

Like a lot of our neighbors, and maybe our own journey to becoming a permanent resident of Sarasota, Justin Gomlak first came here on vacation. After coming for a few years, the lifestyle, culture and the arts scene made him take stock of what was important in his life and move out of the Big Apple....

Cirque Musica HOLIDAY WONDERLAND Announces Largest Tour Through U.S. And Canada


by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2023

TCG Entertainment, the leading producer of live entertainment today, announced the addition of more U.S. markets, as well as the addition of a national Canadian Tour, for its all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland – an all-new magical, musical journey and must-see holiday event....

Past Shows

Rita Rudner and Robert Klein


Comedy legends RITA RUDNER AND ROBERT KLEIN team up for a new, exciting tour!One of the countrys top comedians and a New York Times best-selling ...

Scotty McCreery


SCOTTY McCREERY launched his recording career by making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre ...

The Kat and Dave Show


16-time Grammy award-winning musician, composer, and producer DAVID FOSTER and acclaimed singer, television, and Broadway star, KATHARINE MCPHEE are bringing their viral Instagram show on ...

America
America
1/19


AMERICA , the perennial classic-rock favorite, is continuing  to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with their powerful performances. The founding members met in high school in ...

An Evening with Judy Collins Performing Wildflowers


In her 6th decade as an artist – and as prolific as ever, having released her 55th album earlier this year – Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter  ...

Cornell Gunter's Coasters, The Drifters and The Platters


It’s not a concert…it’s a party! Spend a nostalgic evening saluting 3 of the world's most beloved musical groups who were instrumental in creating the ...

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons


The original Jersey boy himself, FRANKIE VALLI is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, ...

Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show


RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW  is  Riverdance , as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world ...

Legally Blonde - The Musical


Based on the beloved movie, award-winning  LEGALLY BLONDE – THE MUSICAL  takes you from the sorority house to the halls of justice as Elle Woods ...

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert


Waltz into 2023 with  SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT , a 26-year tradition in Sarasota! Featuring singers, dancers and the Strauss Symphony of America, ...

Jim Brickman: A Very Merry Christmas


JIM BRICKMAN, the multiple Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation is back this festive season with his annual holiday tour A Very Merry Christmas, a ...

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland


CIRQUE MUSICA: HOLIDAY WONDERLAND is a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of the season. Igniting joy and wonder to the Van Wezel ...

My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
12/13 - 12/15/2022


From Lincoln Center Theater and director Bartlett Sher comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” ( Entertainment Weekly ), ...

Lewis Black: Off The Rails Tour


LEWIS BLACK, known as the King of Rant, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. Receiving critical acclaim as a stand-up ...

The Hip Hop Nutscracker


A holiday mash-up for the whole family, THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER is celebrating its 10th anniversary this season as it returns for another spectacular tour. ...

Three Dog Night


Legendary band, THREE DOG NIGHT, now in its fifth decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through ...

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas


The original team behind the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit reunites with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS, the heartwarming, holiday rock n roll musical. Theres no place ...

CHICAGO
CHICAGO
11/29 - 11/30/2022


After 25 years,  CHICAGO  is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. It’s a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that ...

The Allman Family Revival


THE ALLMAN FAMILY REVIVAL is a celebration of the life, spirit and music of Gregg Allman. The event is hosted by his son, Blues Music ...

Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour


Join DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS WITH SPECIAL FRIENDS DAVID BENOIT, RICK BRAUN, PETER WHITE, AND REBECCA JADE for a special holiday treat! In a recording ...

Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
11/20


Comedian, actor, writer and musician PAUL REISER is one of Hollywoods most prolific creativesand he shows no signs of slowing down. He was voted one ...

Foreigner: The Greatest Hits


With ten multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a ...

Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll Part V


NEIL BERG returns with a thrilling new cast and an all-new show consisting of stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals and incredible Rock & Roll ...

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Show


BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY tells the true story of Buddys meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when "Thatll Be The Day ...

Videos


The Four C Notes in Sarasota The Four C Notes
Florida Studio Theatre (8/6 - 10/13)
The Music of Laurel Canyon in Sarasota The Music of Laurel Canyon
Florida Studio Theatre (6/18 - 8/25)
Rhinestone Cowgirls in Sarasota Rhinestone Cowgirls
Florida Studio Theatre (5/21 - 7/28)
Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition in Sarasota Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (10/9 - 11/17)
Oak in Sarasota Oak
Urbanite Theater (5/31 - 6/30)
Mad Libs Live! in Sarasota Mad Libs Live!
Foulds Theatre Alliance for the Arts (6/1 - 6/1)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
Clowns Like Me in Sarasota Clowns Like Me
The Jane B. Cook Theatre (5/23 - 5/26)
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