550 stories by "Jay Handelman"
Family dynamics on stage often lean toward the dysfunctional, but Joe DiPietro finds a sweet spot of love, caring and humor in "Over the River... Read more »
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"Godspell," the Stephen Schwartz musical that has been entertaining and inspiring audiences "Day by Day" for decades, gets an update and a makeover in the... Read more »
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I've never been a big fan of country music, but maybe I like it more than I realized. I figured I wouldn't know most of... Read more »
The post Theater Review: A lively history of 'Coun…
Katherine Michelle Tanner plays seven distinct roles in Jessica Dickey's powerful one-woman play... Read more »
The post Theater Review: Compelling star inspires in 'Amish Project' appe…
Matthew McGee brings depth and charm to the role of an adventurous aunt.... Read more »
The post Theater Review: Intimate 'Mame' kicks up her heels at freeFall Theatre appeared first on…
Comedian Lewis Black creates a comedy about everything that might go wrong at a supposedly well-planned wedding.... Read more »
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Matthew McGee takes on the iconic role of Mame Davis in a new production of Jerry Herman's hit musical.... Read more »
The post Behind the Scenes: 'Mame' gets a makeover at freeFall The…
Jobsite Theatre stages area premiere of a play by FSU/Asolo Conservatory graduate Ken Ferrigni... Read more »
The post 'Occupation' imagines a grim future for Florida appeared first on …
Paul Rudnick's comedy pokes some fun at actors and the theater... Read more »
The post Actors gets some spirited help in 'I Hate Hamlet' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
New company performs at the Starlite Room restaurant... Read more »
The post Starlite Players puts focus on playwrights appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Michael Frayn's Tony Award-winning drama gets its area premiere in a Little Grey Hat production... Read more »
The post 'Copenhagen' looks at a meeting of scientific minds appeared firs…
Local favorites and some new acts are part of the mix of 18 shows featured in the third annual festival.... Read more »
The post Musical acts tune up for Venice Theatre's third Summer C…
Sarasota area theater has exploded with all kinds of styles... Read more »
The post Behind the Scenes: For a more independent theater scene appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Three actors play all the roles in a comical twist on a familiar Sherlock Holmes story.... Read more »
The post Theater Review: 'Hound' howls with laughs at FST appeared first on Ticket…
A revised version of troupe's first show recalls two pasts this summer.... Read more »
The post Life is a Cabaret: Westcoast Troupe revives its first show to mark its 15th season appear…
A Los Angeles-based Web site lets theater pay directly for reviews... Read more »
The post Behind the Scenes: What is a critic's opinion worth? appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Yasmina Reza's play opens Banyan Theater's 14th season.... Read more »
The post Theater Review: "ART" paints a lively picture of friendship appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Yasmina Reza's Tony Award-winning comedy opens Banyan Theater's 14th summer season.... Read more »
The post Friendships are tested over a work of 'ART' at Banyan Theater appeared first …
Auditions for Eugene O'Neill play will be held June 24.... Read more »
The post Asolo Rep seeks young actors for 'Ah, Wilderness' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Chase Padgett plays six different characters and styles of music to share humorous life lessons... Read more »
The post Theater Review: Joyous 'Six Guitars' shares life lessons through …
An involving story about people trying to deal with haunted pasts.... Read more »
The post Theater Review: 'Reborning' draws you into edgy human story at Urbanite Theatre appeared first…
Despite pre-recorded music, some performers raise the energy level of original musical revue.... Read more »
The post Theater Review: 'Icons' brings some favorite stars back to Players …
Nearly two dozen plays, musicals and cabaret shows planned during a once-slow season... Read more »
The post Area theaters stay busy this summer appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Original play is a benefit for people with AIDS presented by Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project ... Read more »
The post Classic tale of a boy who won't grow up gets a twist in 'Peter Panned…
Local actors recall famed singers and actors from film, stage, TV and music worlds.... Read more »
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