The diva and the orchestra by Susan Rife

Soprano Renee Fleming usually gives her concert presenters some say in what her repertoire will be for a performance, and in the case of this... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 11:10am on January 23, 2016☆⚑

Promising 'Sweeney' needs a bit more time at Venice Theatre's Stage II by Jay Handelman

A late change in musical directors creates hesitancy in performances... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:39pm on January 22, 2016☆⚑

Designing a career with makeup by Jay Handelman

Booker grad Parker Lawhorne is creating special looks with prosthetics and body paint... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 3:36pm on January 21, 2016☆⚑

Video: Introducing 'Spotlight on the Arts' in the HT Studio by Jay Handelman

A look at what's happening in the arts this week... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 3:36pm on January 21, 2016☆⚑

Abstract or narrative? by Carrie Seidman

Diverse repertoire at Sarasota Ballet requires different learning approaches...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 1:51pm on January 21, 2016☆⚑

'Sweeney' stars are a couple again at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Sondheim's vengeful barber returns in an intimate Stage II setting... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:54pm on January 20, 2016☆⚑

Starlite Players gets romantic with 'My Funny Valentine' by Jay Handelman

Four new plays by local writers get a jump on Valentine's Day... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:44pm on January 19, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: August Wilson's early magic evident in Westcoast Troupe's 'Ma Rainey' by Jay Handelman

A powerful story about how black musicians are used and financially absued... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:23pm on January 17, 2016☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: FST program gets audiences talking by Jay Handelman

Discussions on diversity are built around plays from the winter season... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:23pm on January 17, 2016☆⚑

SaraSolo Festival returns for second year of one-person shows by Jay Handelman

Carolyn Michel revisits favorite roles in "Women I Have Loved."... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:23pm on January 17, 2016☆⚑

A young man finds himself in O'Neill's 'Wilderness' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Eugene O'Neill's only comedy is a coming-of-age story set on July 4th.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:13pm on January 16, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Asolo Rep finds something to laugh about in 'Living on Love' by Jay Handelman

A slight comedy gains style and humor in glamorous Asolo Rep production... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:13pm on January 16, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Players' 'Drowsy Chaperone' can perk you up by Jay Handelman

A charming musical about the joy of musical theater... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:49pm on January 15, 2016☆⚑

Area theaters lighting up with new shows by Jay Handelman

Eight shows open over a six-day period... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:23pm on January 13, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Laughs are quieter in Venice Theatre's 'Noises Off' by Jay Handelman

Spoof of British sex farces still produces some chuckles... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:23pm on January 13, 2016☆⚑

REVIEW: A voice for the silenced by Carrie Seidman

Sarasota Contemporary Dance presents Mary Allison's "Exploited" on Human Trafficking Awareness Day...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:30pm on January 12, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Lively "Yesterday" highlights British invasion at FST Cabaret by Jay Handelman

The Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Hollies are among the bands featured in new production... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:10pm on January 10, 2016☆⚑

Hit films inspire new season at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Six musicals and two plays featured in theater's 87th season... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 1:53pm on January 10, 2016☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: Playwright feels the heat with 'Butler' by Jay Handelman

Playwright's Civil War comedic drama is gaining attention ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:48am on January 10, 2016☆⚑

'Same fight, different round' by Carrie Seidman

August Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" raises timeless issues of race and relations....... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:48am on January 10, 2016☆⚑

Opera star is 'Living on Love' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A new comedy about an opera star battling with her conductor husband... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:48am on January 10, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Asolo Rep goes 'All the Way' in gripping style by Jay Handelman

Even if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed or fed up as the divisive and fiercely competitive presidential election heats up, Robert Shenkkan's lively play "All... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:48am on January 10, 2016☆⚑

A dance for the 'Exploited' by Carrie Seidman

Choreographer Mary Allison of Sarasota Contemporary Dance delivers a project of the heart...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:44am on January 9, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: Dancers back on the 'Line' at Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Classic musical continues to move audiences more than 40 years after its debut... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:29pm on January 8, 2016☆⚑

'My Name is Asher Lev' added to FST season by Susan Rife

Florida Studio Theatre has announced its Stage III production for the 2016 season. "My Name is Asher Lev" by Aaron Posner, adapted from the novel... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:29pm on January 8, 2016☆⚑