Venice Theatre expands summer cabaret festival by Jay Handelman

Nearly two dozen acts are featured in fourth annual festival ... Read more »

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John D and Me: James Clark by Jay Handelman

A little Sarasota arts history and the influence of John D. MacDonald of numerous artists and writers... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:10pm on June 12, 2016[SHARE]

FST books "Million Dollar Quartet" for fall season by Jay Handelman

Musical looks at what might have happened in an impromptu 1956 jam session with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:29am on June 12, 2016[SHARE]

Behind the Scenes: It's a 'Hamilton' night at the Tony Awards by Jay Handelman

Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical about Alexander Hamilton is expected to dominate in many categories. ... Read more »

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THEATER REVIEW: 'Lipitones' seek harmony at FST by Jay Handelman

A play with music about a barbershop quartet trying to find its harmony... Read more »

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Behind the Scenes: A little practice can change a life by Jay Handelman

Wondering what might have been with a little more focus in high school orchestra rehearsals... Read more »

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THEATER REVIEW: Inventive 'Hetty Feather' has child-like spirit at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A lot of creativity is on display in the stage version of a best-selling British children's novel with appeal for adults.... Read more »

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REVIEW: A bright and light finale by Carrie Seidman

Sarasota Contemporary Dance wraps its 10th season with an upbeat program...... Read more »

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'Josephine' producer still has sights on Broadway after Asolo Rep premiere by Jay Handelman

"Josephine broke records for May productions at Asolo Repertory Theatre... Read more »

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Spotlight on the Arts: June 2, 2016 by Jay Handelman

A weekly look at what's happening in the performing and visual arts... Read more »

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FST seeks barbershop harmony with 'Fabulous Lipitones' by Jay Handelman

A new play about a barbershop quartet who find a surprising choice when they need a replacement... Read more »

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Travel: On the trail of the 'Phantom of the Opera' by Jay Handelman

A student breaks away from the routine sights and finds excitement at Opera Garnier made famous in a certain novel and musical... Read more »

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Theater Review: A touching and relatable 'Poem of My Life' by Jay Handelman

Actors puts an interesting spin on his life story in one-man show... Read more »

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Asolo Rep joins the circus with British hit 'Hetty Feather' by Jay Handelman

Dame Jacqueline Wilson is something of a national hero among young readers and their parents in England, where her dozens of books and various series... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 10:32am on May 28, 2016[SHARE]

Making a choreographic full circle by Carrie Seidman

Gerri Houlihan's "Every Little Movement" returns for final performance of Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 10th anniversary season...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 7:15am on May 28, 2016[SHARE]

Venice Theatre changing two titles in upcoming season by Jay Handelman

Tours in Florida are planned for "Disenchanted" and "Cinderella"... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 5:21pm on May 23, 2016[SHARE]

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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An emotional musical journey by Carrie Seidman

Una Voce concert takes listeners from grief to joy...... 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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 3:45pm on May 21, 2016[SHARE]

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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 2:28pm on May 19, 2016[SHARE]

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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 2:51pm on May 18, 2016[SHARE]

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

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 8:53am on May 15, 2016[SHARE]

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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 11:40am on May 14, 2016[SHARE]

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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