550 stories by "Jay Handelman"
A con man works his way into various jobs while trying to elude a determined FBI agent... Read more »
The post Players Theatre is on the hunt in 'Catch Me If You Can' appeared first on …
Bill Shideler stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera... Read more »
The post 'Superstar' revived by Manatee Players in time for Easter appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
"Disgraced," "All the Way," "Living for Love" and "Ah Wilderness" are part of 2015-16 season.... Read more »
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A silly musical about the inventor of the printing press gets its energy from stars Matthew McGee and Joey Panek.... Read more »
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Asolo Rep breathes some life into W. Somerset Maugham's nearly century-old comedy... Read more »
The post Theater Review: Style trumps substance in Asolo Rep's 'Our Betters' appeared fi…
Arthur Kopit's controversial play fits nicely in the Venice Theatre's Stage II series... Read more »
The post Theater Review: Provocative 'Road to Nirvana' scores some points appeared f…
Mark Nadler and two musicians celebrate music from the years between two world wars... Read more »
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Touring musical features hits by the Motown label's biggest acts, from Stevie Wonder to the Jackson 5... Read more »
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"Jersey Boys" arrives as FST enjoys long-running hits with sounds of early rock hits... Read more »
The post Music of the 50s resonates with Sarasota audiences appeared first on Ticket …
Despite some sound issues, the musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Season remains a vibrant show... Read more »
The post Theater Review: 'Jersey Boys' keeps Van Wezel crowd singing…
Theater's fourth season is another eclectic mix... Read more »
The post Zombies, pirates, Sondheim and Mr. Burns fill freeFall season appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Joey Panek and Matthew McGee play creators of a new musical about the printing press inventor... Read more »
The post American Stage invests in 'Gutenberg! The Musical' appeared first o…
Playwright Arthur Kopit will lead several talkbacks after performances of his controversial 'Road to Nirvana"... Read more »
The post Venice Theatre seeks 'Nirvana' with Stage II produc…
Marrying for love or money is at the heart of W. Somerset Maugham's early 20th century comedy... Read more »
The post Social-climbing heiresses seek new lives in Asolo Rep's 'Our Better…
R&B singer Deborah Cox will star as the iconic American performer who gained fame at the Folies Bergere... Read more »
The post Asolo Rep will present world premiere musical about …
Two Asolo Conservatory grads and an Asolo Rep veteran are part of theater's premiere... Read more »
The post Urbanite Theatre reveals cast for debut show appeared first on Ticket Saraso…
A touring production of Frank Wildhorn's hit returns to Sarasota... Read more »
The post 'Jekyll & Hyde' explores the dark side at Van Wezel appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Rock musical is based on Jay McInerny's best-selling novel.... Read more »
The post 'Bright Lights' looks at life in the 80s at freeFall appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Eight new plays and one student winner are featured in the 10th festival... Read more »
The post Theatre Odyssey announces 10-minute play festival selections appeared first on Ticket Sa…
New piece is adapted from the work of Nikolai Gogol... Read more »
The post Conservatory grad returns for one-man show at Home Resource appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
Audiences build for final weekend of a varied collection of one-person shows.... Read more »
The post Theater Review: Actors get personal in SaraSolo Festival shows appeared first on Ti…
Other theaters pitch in when a colleague falls ill.... Read more »
The post Behind the Scenes: A display of community in the theater appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.
A thrilling cast salutes some of the great jazz singers of the 20th century... Read more »
The post Theater Review: A vibrant 'Jazz Hot Mamas' stirs joy at Westcoast Troupe appeared fir…
Sarasota Opera's longest production may be one of its most passionate... Read more »
The post A commitment of time for the love of opera with 'Don Carlos' appeared first on Ticket Saras…
Four singers salute a long-gone era, but the cabaret show could include more variety... Read more »
The post Theater Review: A Pleasant 'Vaudeville' at FST Cabaret appeared first on Tic…
