Sarasota Theatre Newsroom

Change to Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 5: Announcement of a change of soloist and programming for this week’s Masterworks concerts. Photography for Philippe Quint is available. Contact Emma Solloway for more information.

Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's 2024 'Global Issues' series continues this week with experts exploring topical issues at locations in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch.

The Lehman Trilogy is a three-act play written by Italian playwright Stephano Massini. The story follows the lives of the Lehman immigrant brothers, from their arrival in America to the famous collapse of their company in 2008, after being in business for 158 years. At the time, this was the largest commercial bank collapse in history.

Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for Florida in February 2024!

Asolo Repertory Theatre's Education & Engagement team has announced a lineup of creative camps tailored for ages 6 to 14, set to captivate the summer season. Running from June 24-August 9., these weeklong sessions promise an immersive and dynamic experience for aspiring young artists.

 Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that UK-based playwright and Olivier Award-winning lyricist Chris Bush has been selected as the fourth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

Sarasota Orchestra celebrates its 75th Anniversary season with a one-night-only program on February 15 entitled Celebrate 75.

I have seen over 90 shows either on Broadway or as part of a Broadway Tour. I have a database where I have ranked them in order that I like the show. Obviously with 90 shows to get in the top ten is quite a feat. I would see a show in my top 10 ANY time I could. Now to make it in the top 5, well that has to be a show beyond compare. Hadestown is one such show!

Meet the young performers of Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of the riveting American classic INHERIT THE WIND by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced the third annual concert in the Ruby E. Crosby Alumni Music Series at the Hermitage, featuring award-winning composer and pianist Conrad Tao.

 More than 4,000 people attended Embracing Our Differences’ 21st anniversary exhibition’s grand opening on Sunday, January 21, in Sarasota’s downtown Bayfront Park.

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training will present its Spring 2024 repertory, a compelling double feature, consisting of August Strindberg’s MISS JULIE and Lynn Nottage’s CLYDE'S on stage at the Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts this February and March.

Go inside the meet and greets for Asolo Rep's productions of Born With Teeth and Intimate Apparel!

Asolo Repertory Theatre is set to unfurl the intricate tapestry of forbidden romance in INTIMATE APPAREL, a searing, sensual, and powerful story, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Austene Van.

Longtime friends Chef Charles Amherst of Chaz 51 Steakhouse in Venice and Barbara Gerdeman, co-founder of Creative Liberties Artist Studios in Sarasota, have joined forces to create a series of interactive live art dinner showcases called 'A Taste of Art.'