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☆⚑

OPERA REVIEW: 'Cosi fan tutte' hits all its marks by Gayle Williams

Pulling out all the stops to wow its audiences every moment, the Sarasota Opera is two for two with the second opera of this exciting... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:19am on February 9, 2016☆⚑

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☆⚑

Beethoven's first -- and last -- opera by Carrie Seidman

"Fidelio" underwent two major revisions, inspired four overtures and absorbed the composer for nearly a decade as his hearing declined...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:19am on February 9, 2016☆⚑

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☆⚑

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 »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 4:14am on February 9, 2016☆⚑

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☆⚑

'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☆⚑

OPERA REVIEW: 'Aida' worth the wait by Richard Storm

Sarasota Opera's 29th season finally includes the Verdi opera most often requested: "Aida," composed for performance at the Cairo Opera House in 1871. Since its... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:02pm on February 2, 2016☆⚑

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☆⚑

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☆⚑

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☆⚑

Mozart, opera style by Carrie Seidman

Once, the composer's most controversial opera, "Cosi fan tutte" has become a standard of the canon and an audience favorite...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:09pm on January 31, 2016☆⚑

REVIEW: A program worth waiting for by Carrie Seidman

Hometown fans at last get to see Ricardo Graziano's "In a State of Weightlessness"...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:09pm on January 31, 2016☆⚑

A new way of doing business by Carrie Seidman

Moving Ethos Dance Companies new model calls for rehearsals once a week, one production a year and financing through crowdsourcing...... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:09pm on January 31, 2016☆⚑

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☆⚑

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

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

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 5:47pm on January 29, 2016☆⚑

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☆⚑

Flutist, playwright at beach program Friday by Online Staff

Flutist James Nyoraku Schlefer and playwright Carson Kreitzer will present their work at a Hermitage Artist Retreat beach event Friday evening. Schlefer will play his... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 9:20pm on January 28, 2016☆⚑

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☆⚑

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☆⚑

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☆⚑

Behind the Scenes: Bette Midler and 'Dolly!' coming to Broadway by Jay Handelman

The third Broadway revival will be the first without Carol Channing... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 6:34pm on January 24, 2016☆⚑

Theater Review: A sweet and nostalgic 'Wilderness' at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

A charming and rare glimpse of Eugene O'Neill's only comedy ... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 1:01pm on January 23, 2016☆⚑

'Aida' sets love among the pyramids at Sarasota Opera by Jay Handelman

By the time the he lowers his baton and brings another Sarasota Opera season to a close in March, Maestro Victor DeRenzi will be the... Read more »

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