Players Theatre puts its "Hands on a Hardbody' by Jay Handelman

Tony-nominated musical about contestants vying to win a new pickup truck... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:24am on February 18, 2016[SHARE]

Asolo Rep beats five-year endowment fundraising goals by Jay Handelman

Theater raises $6 million less than three years after launching its campaign.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 5:25pm on February 16, 2016[SHARE]

Ann Landers provides 'All the Answers' on stage by Jay Handelman

Rebecca McGraw stars as the famed advice columnist in David Rambo's biographical play... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:09pm on February 16, 2016[SHARE]

'Laughing Matters' pokes fun at life and politics once again by Jay Handelman

Florida Studio Theatre launches volume 5 of its ongoing satirical series of cabaret shows.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:09pm on February 16, 2016[SHARE]

Manatee Players plans a mostly new season by Jay Handelman

One world premiere and several area debuts are part of the new season... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:48am on February 14, 2016[SHARE]

Behind the Scenes: Making photos and videos videos count for theater by Jay Handelman

It's not enough to just have "show" photos and video anymore... Read more »

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Theater Review: Urbanite's 'Bird' soars with humor and wit by Jay Handelman

Aaron Posner's riff on Chekhov gives you something to laugh and think about... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 1:58pm on February 13, 2016[SHARE]

Soldiers discover love in musical 'Yank!' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

A gay love story at Manatee Players... Read more »

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Theater Review: Score makes strong moves in Manatee Players' 'Chess' by Jay Handelman

Engaging cast makes the most of the music and a puzzling script... Read more »

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Theater Review: 'Mormon' books some laughs and heart by Jay Handelman

Musical pokes fun at just about everybody with happy tunes.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:08pm on February 11, 2016[SHARE]

'Ragtime' cake walks back to Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

A revised revival of the theater's record-breaking 2010 production. ... Read more »

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Sarasota Opera adds a performance of 'Aida' by Jay Handelman

Sarasota Opera's first extension since 'La boheme' in 2006.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:19am on February 9, 2016[SHARE]

Manatee Players adding parking spaces near performing arts center by Jay Handelman

Abandoned apartments will make way for up to 280 parking spaces... Read more »

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Local playwright gets feedback for 'Sweeter than Justice' staged reading by Jay Handelman

New play gets a tryout at Glenridge Performing Arts Center... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:14am on February 9, 2016[SHARE]

Theater Review: Love unfolds in tender 'Mullingar' at FST by Jay Handelman

John Patrick Shanley's play is set in small Irish village... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:11am on February 9, 2016[SHARE]

'Book of Mormon' says 'Hello' to Sarasota by Jay Handelman

National tour of Tony-winning musical will spend a week at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:07am on February 9, 2016[SHARE]

Love finds a way 'Outside Mullingar' at Florida Studio Theatre by Jay Handelman

John Patrick Shanley's romantic drama is set in a small Irish village... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:02pm on February 2, 2016[SHARE]

Theater Review: A fun look at life and history at SaraSolo 2016 by Jay Handelman

A varied look at life and performing styles in one-person show festival... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:02pm on February 2, 2016[SHARE]

Behind the Scenes: What are tickets to a show worth? by Jay Handelman

Can a show like "Hamilton" live up to the cost of a $750 seat?... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:09pm on January 31, 2016[SHARE]

Theater Review: 'Love, Loss' triggers fun memories Backstage at the Players by Jay Handelman

Women share involving stories of what certain clothes have meant in their lives... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 5:47pm on January 29, 2016[SHARE]

Wall Street Journal praises Asolo Rep's "Ah, Wilderness" by Jay Handelman

Critic Terry Teachout reviews "Ah, Wilderness!" ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 5:47pm on January 29, 2016[SHARE]

City introduces 'Verdi Place' outside Sarasota Opera House by Jay Handelman

Pineapple Avenue gets a temporary new name... Read more »

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Island Players travel to 'Almost, Maine' by Jay Handelman

A look at life and love in a small Maine town... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:44am on January 28, 2016[SHARE]

Clothes fit the mood in 'Love, Loss' Backstage at The Players by Jay Handelman

Women recall major and minor events through their outfits in Nora and Delia Ephron play... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:31pm on January 27, 2016[SHARE]

THEATER REVIEW: An eclectic and fun opening to SaraSolo 2016 festival by Jay Handelman

Cabaret, comedy, emotions and intriguing characters create an engaging mix.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:00am on January 26, 2016[SHARE]