Behind the Scenes: Keeping up with the Sarasota arts scene by Jay Handelman

Welcome a new addition to the Herald-Tribune's arts staff as we continue to cover a vibrant performing and visual arts scene... Read more »

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Guiding playwrights to the stage by Jay Handelman

The Sarasota Area Playwrights Society gives writers a chance to develop new work... Read more »

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Theater Review: Revised 'Josephine' is stronger at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

New version makes you care more for Josephine Baker, but production still has room for growth... Read more »

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Theater Review: A sunny 'James and the Giant Peach' rolls into action at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Area premiere of a new musical based on a classic Roald Dahl children's story... Read more »

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Urbanite Theatre grows into a second season of regional premieres by Jay Handelman

Five new plays get longer runs in new season... Read more »

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Venice Theatre takes a 'Peach' of a ride by Jay Handelman

The stage of the Venice Theatre is being taken over by a peach. More specifically, a giant peach " one of the main characters in... Read more »

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Theater Review: 'Justice' could be sweeter in new play premiere by Jay Handelman

At its center, Robert Lipkin's play has an intriguing idea that needs to emerge ... Read more »

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'Josephine' undergoes rewrites at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Creative team makes changes to the book of world premiere musical... Read more »

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Behind the Scenes: A new act begins for The Players by Jay Handelman

Sarasota's oldest performing arts group is moving east to Lakewood Ranch... Read more »

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Improv Fest hits the 'Twilight Zone' at FST by Jay Handelman

Three new troupes join returning favorites for 11th annual comedy festival... Read more »

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Writer seeks 'Justice' in new play by Jay Handelman

Robert Lipkin adapts a story he heard decades ago into a world premiere play... Read more »

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THEATER REVIEW: Colorful 'Josephine' makes debut at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

World premiere of a Broadway-bound musical about Josephine Baker ... Read more »

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John D and Me: John Gilstrap by Jay Handelman

Admiring the talent if not appreciating the work.... Read more »

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Theater Review: An unusual Odyssey of short plays by Jay Handelman

Short plays need more punch in Theatre Odyssey's 11th annual festival... Read more »

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Players Theatre makes a move out of downtown Sarasota by Jay Handelman

Community theater is selling its 80-year-old home and moving to a new development in Lakewood Ranch... Read more »

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Behind the Scenes: Building an audience for HD theater by Jay Handelman

Sarasota has had a hit and miss relationship with filmed theater productions shown in movie theaters. While the Metropolitan Opera regularly fills theaters with its... Read more »

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Theater Review: Old myths still inspire in 'Metamorphoses' at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

A play set in a pool makes a splash with some classic stories... Read more »

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Theater Review: Plotting wives don't quite 'Kill' at the Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Michelle Lowe's dark comedy is about three wives who want to get rid of their husbands.... Read more »

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"Josephine": World premiere musical gives new life to a legend at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Sarasota theater presents Broadway-bound musical about entertainer Josephine Baker.... Read more »

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Theater Review: Actresses make you care for 'The Drowning Girls' at Urbanite by Jay Handelman

Three brides face similar ends in involving but disturbing area premiere ... Read more »

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Asolo Rep cancels first 'Josephine' preview for technical issues by Jay Handelman

Ticketholders offered seats at other performances for world premiere musical... Read more »

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Theater Review: 'Beautiful' gives new meaning to Carole King songs by Jay Handelman

A strong cast creates fun performing some great classic songs.... Read more »

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Theater Review: A pleasant ride with 'Miss Daisy' at Westcoast Black Theatre by Jay Handelman

Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play still has the power to charm... Read more »

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Behind the Scenes: FSU/Asolo grad in on a 'Beautiful' road by Jay Handelman

Suzanne Grodner is having a blast playing Carole King's mother... Read more »

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Theater Review: A tender 'Phantom' haunts Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

An emotional and human telling of the story with a glorious score by Maury Yeston... Read more »

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