Behind the Scenes: Sarasota offers a nourishing theater scene by Jay Handelman

A busy schedule of frequently high-quality productions keeps theater lovers satisfied... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:21am on February 8, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: Julian Sands stirs new appreciation for Harold Pinter in 'Celebration' by Jay Handelman

John Malkovich stages a one-man tribute to a favorite writer.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:29am on February 7, 2015☆⚑

Going Solo: Performers take individual approaches to storytelling by Jay Handelman

Sarasota has been home to all kinds of performing arts festivals, but probably none like the inaugural SaraSolo 2015, two weekends of one-person shows in... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:28am on February 7, 2015☆⚑

Asolo Rep gets more praise from Wall Street Journal by Jay Handelman

Critic gives a glowing review to Frank Galati's production of "Both Your Houses."... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:36am on February 6, 2015☆⚑

Booker VPA gets caught up in a 'Dream' by Jay Handelman

An original score is added to a trimmed down "Midsummer Night's Dream"... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 5:27pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑

'Aida' to help bring an end to Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle by Jay Handelman

To the famous strains of the Triumphal March from "Aida," next season will bring an end to the Sarasota Opera's 27-year project to produce every... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 4:53pm on February 5, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: freeFall tests out world premiere of 'Buffalo Kings' by Jay Handelman

Natalie Symons' promising domestic drama makes you want to know more than is revealed.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 1:24pm on February 1, 2015☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: Critic as villain is becoming a film cliche by Jay Handelman

There have been some great villains throughout film history, but I've never seen one quite like the theater critic played by Lindsay Duncan in Alejandro... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:27am on February 1, 2015☆⚑

Broadway hits dance their way into Straz Center's new season by Jay Handelman

Some of Broadway's biggest current and recent hits are making their way to Tampa for the Straz Center's 2015-16 season. "Beautiful " The Carole King... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:00am on February 1, 2015☆⚑

'Fly' taps into the Tuskegee Airmen at Florida Studio Theatre by Jay Handelman

While the actors around him speak their lines, Omar Edwards uses his feet to convey the thoughts and emotions of the Tuskegee Airmen in Florida... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:44am on January 31, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: Players Backstage reflects on a 'Mirror' of life by Jay Handelman

Annie Baker's "Circle Mirror Transformation' looks at the lives exposed in an acting class... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:19pm on January 30, 2015☆⚑

Wall Street Journal highlights Westcoast Troupe production by Jay Handelman

Critic Terry Teachout praises area premiere of "Knock Me a Kiss"... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:49am on January 30, 2015☆⚑

Banyan announces three-show summer season by Jay Handelman

Founder Jerry Finn says company stays true to its mission for thought-provoking theater.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 3:54pm on January 29, 2015☆⚑

Glenridge gets a 'Twist' of Gilbert and Sullivan by Jay Handelman

Operetta meets Broadway in a show featuring the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 2:28pm on January 29, 2015☆⚑

Backstage at the Players holds up a 'Mirror' to creative drama class by Jay Handelman

Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Baker looks at the world of theater in 'Circle Mirror Transformation'... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 3:52pm on January 28, 2015☆⚑

The secrets of Jeffrey Tambor's success are 'Transparent' by Jay Handelman

Golden Globe winning star of 'Larry Sanders' and 'Arrested Development' offers advice in Sarasota talk... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 3:21pm on January 26, 2015☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: 'Dancing Lessons' panel changes perceptions of autism by Jay Handelman

Mark St. Germain's play prompts conversation about coping with challenges... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 6:00am on January 25, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: Upstart battles government pork in Asolo Rep's 'Both Your Houses' by Jay Handelman

Maxwell Anderson's 1933 play still has relevancy 80 years later.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 11:45am on January 24, 2015☆⚑

Wall Street Journal offers loving review of Asolo Rep's "The Matchmaker" by Jay Handelman

Critic Terry Teachout returns to Sarasota to review Thornton Wilder's play.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 5:19pm on January 23, 2015☆⚑

American Stage annoucnes new season and artistic director by Jay Handelman

Stephanie Gularte founded and led Capital Stage in Sacramento, Calif. for nearly a decade.... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 10:28am on January 23, 2015☆⚑

Life celebration planned for choreographer and teacher Jimmy Hoskins by Jay Handelman

Friends will remember Hoskins Feb. 9 at Asolo Repertory Theatre... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:31am on January 23, 2015☆⚑

Photo Gallery: Ben Vereen helps Venice Theatre announce new season by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning star shares stage with Venice Theatre performers... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:01am on January 23, 2015☆⚑

Ben Vereen will direct rock musical 'Hair' in Venice Theatre's new season by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning star made his broadway debut in the classic rock musical... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 8:00pm on January 22, 2015☆⚑

Park and Bard for outdoor 'Twelfth Night' by Jay Handelman

Home Resource presents Jobsite Theatre's production in a parking lot... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:59am on January 22, 2015☆⚑

'Lettice & Lovage' plays with history at Lemon Bay Playhouse by Jay Handelman

A docent at an old English manor house embellishes the truth for tourists in Peter Shaffer's comedy... Read more »

SOURCE: Arts Sarasota at 9:55am on January 22, 2015☆⚑