Venice Theatre has fun with sex farces in 'Noises Off' by Jay Handelman

Michael Frayn's comedy pokes fun at theater tradition... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:21pm on January 7, 2016☆⚑

'A Chorus Line' dances back to Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Dancers reveal themselves while competing for roles.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 3:29pm on January 5, 2016☆⚑

Asolo Rep goes 'All the Way' with LBJ by Jay Handelman

Robert Shenkkan's play explores efforts to win passage of the Civil Rights Act.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:32pm on January 1, 2016☆⚑

REVIEW: A tangled tale, told in verse by Carrie Seidman

FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of David Ives' "The Liar" is a funny, pun-y romp...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:39pm on December 31, 2015☆⚑

'The Liar' has fun with the truth at FSU/Asolo Conservatory by Jay Handelman

David Ives uses rhyming verse in updating a 17th century French farce... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:09am on December 26, 2015☆⚑

Last 'Nut' of the season by Carrie Seidman

Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" puts local students on stage with the pros...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 11:14am on December 23, 2015☆⚑

Ballet adds a performance by Carrie Seidman

Due to unprecedented demand, Sarasota Ballets adds a performance of "Balanchine, DeValois & Graziano"...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 2:41pm on December 22, 2015☆⚑

REVIEW: Over the top, under the Big Top by Carrie Seidman

Sarasota Ballet's "John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker" returns, as fun and flamboyant as ever...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 3:26pm on December 19, 2015☆⚑

Venice Theatre's 'Christmas Carol' returns for 16th year by Jay Handelman

Eric Watters marks his 14th year as Ebenezer Scrooge... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:24pm on December 19, 2015☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: What makes a holiday song classic? by Jay Handelman

Nate Jacobs has written a new holiday song that hits the right spirit... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:24pm on December 19, 2015☆⚑

Ben Davis finds a new sound in the 'Music' by Jay Handelman

Former Asolo Rep actor stars in new national tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein classic... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:24pm on December 19, 2015☆⚑

REVIEW: Capturing the ephemeral in dance by Carrie Seidman

DuÅ¡an Týnek Dance Theatre performs the first site-specific dance work to take place in The Ringling's James Turrell Skyspace...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:24pm on December 19, 2015☆⚑

Theater reviews by Jay Handelman

Read Jay Handelman's latest reviews. ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:36pm on December 14, 2015☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: Last act for the Riverfront Theatre by Jay Handelman

Bulldozers begin knocking down an old favorite venue ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:34pm on December 13, 2015☆⚑

Adding a fourth dimension by Carrie Seidman

DuÅ¡an Týnek Dance Theatre will perform the first-ever commissioned choreography for James Turrell's Skyspace at The Ringling Museum...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:34pm on December 13, 2015☆⚑

The circus backstage by Carrie Seidman

Sarasota Ballet's "John Ringling Circus Nutcracker" one of the most demanding in the rep for the company's production staff...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:34pm on December 13, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: 'Butler' puts a humorous spin on history at FST by Jay Handelman

Who knew history could be so much fun? There are some serious issues on the table " slavery, racism and the laws of the land... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 3:55pm on December 12, 2015☆⚑

REVIEW: The irrepressible spirit of Robert Softley Gale by Carrie Seidman

The Scottish actor and disability activist delivers a powerful message in the North American debut of "If These Spasms Could Speak"...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 12:40pm on December 12, 2015☆⚑

Asolo Rep goes for families with 'Hetty Feather' by Jay Handelman

Popular British play will have American premiere in Sarasota next summer.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:18am on December 11, 2015☆⚑

Glenridge announces musical season by Jay Handelman

Theater and a lot of jazz and pop music fill Glenridge season... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:56pm on December 10, 2015☆⚑

Tony-winner Sutton Foster in concert by Jay Handelman

Tampa program comes weeks before second season premiere of her TV series 'Younger'... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:56pm on December 10, 2015☆⚑

'Fanny Brice Tells All' in one-woman show by Jay Handelman

Entertainer Betty Comora provides her take on a legendary performer... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 5:33pm on December 9, 2015☆⚑

'Butler' serves history at Florida Studio Theatre by Jay Handelman

Richard Strand's play explores a true Civil War story that helped fugitive slaves stay free... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:18pm on December 7, 2015☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: A gift of Broadway music by Jay Handelman

Original Broadway cast albums are lasting memories of favorite shows... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:18pm on December 7, 2015☆⚑

Extra show added for top-selling 'West Side Story' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Musical becomes best selling show in Asolo Rep history... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:18pm on December 7, 2015☆⚑