Behind the Scenes: Conservatory grads face the battlefield of show biz by Jay Handelman

A new group of actors takes different approaches to pursuing their careers... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Conservatory grads face the battlefield of show biz appeared first …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 6:19am on May 3, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: Promising 'Luck be a Lady' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A little more "Heart and Soul" is needed in new musical built around Frank Loesser favorites... Read more » The post Theater Review: Promising 'Luck be a Lady' at Asolo Rep appeared fir…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 1:23pm on May 2, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: Lots of laughs with 'Monty Python's Spamalot' by Jay Handelman

Manatee Players end season on a funny note.... Read more » The post Theater Review: Lots of laughs with 'Monty Python's Spamalot' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:46am on May 1, 2015☆⚑

'Oh Mama!' Love is in bloom at Lemon Bay Playhouse by Jay Handelman

Cranky seniors make a connection in Reginald Denham's "Oh Mama! No, Papa!"... Read more » The post 'Oh Mama!' Love is in bloom at Lemon Bay Playhouse appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 6:24am on April 30, 2015☆⚑

Venice Theatre shares story of 'The Miracle Worker' by Jay Handelman

William Gibson's play shares how the deaf and blind Helen Keller learned to communicate. ... Read more » The post Venice Theatre shares story of 'The Miracle Worker' appeared first on T…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 6:13am on April 30, 2015☆⚑

'Spamalot' clip-clops its way to Manatee Players by Jay Handelman

Musical is based on the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."... Read more » The post 'Spamalot' clip-clops its way to Manatee Players appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 3:00pm on April 29, 2015☆⚑

Ben Vereen begins auditions for 'Hair' at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Tony winner will stage community theater's production of the tribal rock musical... Read more » The post Ben Vereen begins auditions for 'Hair' at Venice Theatre appeared first on Ticke…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 2:46pm on April 28, 2015☆⚑

'Paris,' 'Fun Home,' 'Skylight' and 'Wolf Hall' lead 2015 Tony nominations by Jay Handelman

Tommy Tune, composer Stephen Schwartz and 'Hedwig' creator John Cameron Mitchell receive special honors.... Read more » The post 'Paris,' 'Fun Home,' 'Skylight' and 'Wolf Hall' lead 201…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:19am on April 28, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: American Stage hits some 'Heights' with outdoor musical by Jay Handelman

A vibrant production of "In the Heights" offers fun and thought at Demens Landing... Read more » The post Theater Review: American Stage hits some 'Heights' with outdoor musical appeare…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 1:06pm on April 26, 2015☆⚑

Theatre Odyssey marks 10 years of 10-Minute Plays by Jay Handelman

Company hopes to expand its reach and production style in coming years.... Read more » The post Theatre Odyssey marks 10 years of 10-Minute Plays appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 6:00am on April 25, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: 'You Should Be So Lucky' offers few laughs at Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Charles Busch takes a scattershot approach to storytelling in season-closing comedy... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'You Should Be So Lucky' offers few laughs at Players Theatre…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 3:33pm on April 24, 2015☆⚑

Venice Theatre extends 'Next to Normal' by Jay Handelman

Tony-winner gets two extra performances... Read more » The post Venice Theatre extends 'Next to Normal' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 1:49pm on April 24, 2015☆⚑

Manatee Players' leader wins national award by Jay Handelman

Rick Kerby to be honored this summer by the American Association of Community Theatre... Read more » The post Manatee Players' leader wins national award appeared first on Ticket Saraso…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 1:18pm on April 24, 2015☆⚑

'Luck Be a Lady': Asolo Rep celebrates Frank Loesser by Jay Handelman

Gordon Greenberg creates an original musical about a couple built around Loesser's hits.... Read more » The post 'Luck Be a Lady': Asolo Rep celebrates Frank Loesser appeared first on T…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:21pm on April 24, 2015☆⚑

American Stage in the Park reaches for the 'Heights' by Jay Handelman

Tony-winning "In the Heights" brings rap and hip hop styles to the annual outdoor festival... Read more » The post American Stage in the Park reaches for the 'Heights' appeared first on…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:13pm on April 23, 2015☆⚑

Players get 'Lucky' to end the season by Jay Handelman

Charles Busch's comedy is about a young man who hits a lucky streak... Read more » The post Players get 'Lucky' to end the season appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:10pm on April 22, 2015☆⚑

Urbanite Theatre extends debut production by Jay Handelman

Anna Jordan's "Chicken Shop" will now run through May 10 at new theater company... Read more » The post Urbanite Theatre extends debut production appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:01pm on April 20, 2015☆⚑

'Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles' by Wade Tatangelo

Fab Four impersonators bring acclaimed Broadway show back to Van Wezel. ... Read more » The post 'Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 4:00am on April 20, 2015☆⚑

Florida Studio Theatre goes for laughs and music this summer by Jay Handelman

Touring cabaret shows fill a summer season with some lighthearted plays and musicals.... Read more » The post Florida Studio Theatre goes for laughs and music this summer appeared first…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 6:57am on April 19, 2015☆⚑

THEATER REVIEW: Lonely hearts find unexpected love in 'Chapatti' at FST by Susan Rife

There are some surprises in Christian O'Reilly's low-key love story about two lonely people in Dublin who meet cute and struggle to open their hearts... Read more » The post THEATER REV…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:26am on April 18, 2015☆⚑

Theater Review: Stirring 'Spunk' reveals growth in Westcoast Troupe by Jay Handelman

Short stories about relationships by Zora Neal Hurston are set to a bluesy rhythm,... Read more » The post Theater Review: Stirring 'Spunk' reveals growth in Westcoast Troupe appeared f…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:24am on April 18, 2015☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: Looking for theater in a jazz-heavy town by Jay Handelman

Theater directors admit they have some growing to do to attract wider audiences in New Orleans... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Looking for theater in a jazz-heavy town appear…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 6:34am on April 18, 2015☆⚑

'American Pie' breaks records at Florida Studio Theatre Cabaret by Jay Handelman

Revue of songs from 1960s and 1970s will have longest run in FST Cabaret history... Read more » The post 'American Pie' breaks records at Florida Studio Theatre Cabaret appeared first o…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 4:05pm on April 17, 2015☆⚑

Have art, will travel by Carrie Seidman

Florida Teaching Artist shares her Asian dance, theater and culture with diverse audiences...... Read more » The post Have art, will travel appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 1:57pm on April 17, 2015☆⚑

Blythe Danner brings some 'Dreams' to Sarasota Film Festival by Jay Handelman

Tony and Emmy-winning actress stars in festival's closing night film "I'll See You in My Dreams."... Read more » The post Blythe Danner brings some 'Dreams' to Sarasota Film Festival ap…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 1:21pm on April 17, 2015☆⚑