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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

'Red' paints a portrait of artist Mark Rothko at American Stage by Jay Handelman

John Logan's Tony Award-winning play looks at a tense period in the life of Rothko... Read more » The post 'Red' paints a portrait of artist Mark Rothko at American Stage appeared first…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:20PM[SHARE]
Monday, May 25, 2015

Events take on Broadway tone by Jay Handelman

This holiday season is taking on a Broadway tone in Sarasota with two concerts featuring a host of Broadway veterans.

SOURCE: www.heraldtribune.com at 05:58PM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 24, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Rediscovering the magical power of live theater by Jay Handelman

When it works, theater can take you away from your world and into another... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Rediscovering the magical power of live theater appeared first on Ti…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:09AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 22, 2015

The world according to 'Woody' Guthrie at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

"Woody Sez" presents a musical biography of the legendary folk singer and songwriter... Read more » The post The world according to 'Woody' Guthrie at Asolo Rep appeared first on Ticket…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:03PM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 21, 2015

There's room for 'Murder' at Island Players by Jay Handelman

James thaggard directs a "zany thriller"... Read more » The post There's room for 'Murder' at Island Players appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:26AM[SHARE]

Magic with a twist in 'The Illusionists' by Jay Handelman

A varied group of illusionists bring different styles to their magic tricks at Straz Center... Read more » The post Magic with a twist in 'The Illusionists' appeared first on Ticket Sar…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:47AM[SHARE]

Actor whips up a storm in new one-man 'The Tempest' by Jay Handelman

freeFall's artistic director creators a new version of Shakespeare with modern elements... Read more » The post Actor whips up a storm in new one-man 'The Tempest' appeared first on Tic…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:40AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Stagecraft teacher's next act: Retirement by Jay Handelman

Ken Wiegers says farewell to a 30-year career as technical director of Booker High School's Visual and Performing Arts Center... Read more » The post Stagecraft teacher's next act: Reti…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 03:15PM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 17, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Roberta MacDonald leaves us memories by Jay Handelman

Remembering a brave fighter who savored every moment.... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Roberta MacDonald leaves us memories appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:30AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 15, 2015

Sarasota Opera building new apartment complex by Jay Handelman

New building in Rosemary District will nearly double company's seasonal capacity.... Read more » The post Sarasota Opera building new apartment complex appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:49AM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 10, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Players Theatre hopes to avert parking shortage by Jay Handelman

Theater will lose access to two parking lots once construction begins on a new housing development... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Players Theatre hopes to avert parking shor…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 06:47AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 8, 2015

Actors let their 'Hair' down for Ben Vereen at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

A hair-throwing audition process for a new production of the tribal love-rock musical... Read more » The post Actors let their 'Hair' down for Ben Vereen at Venice Theatre appeared firs…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 12:58PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Theater Review: 'Miracle Worker' still inspires at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Alexia King and Corinne Woodland draw us in to the battles between Helen Keller and her teacher.... Read more » The post Theater Review: 'Miracle Worker' still inspires at Venice Theatr…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:50AM[SHARE]
Monday, May 4, 2015

Emily Mann leads Hermitage artist advisory committee by Jay Handelman

Mann is the Tony-winning artistic director of the McCarter Theatre at Princeton University.... Read more » The post Emily Mann leads Hermitage artist advisory committee appeared first o…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:27PM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 3, 2015

Theatre Review: Theatre Odyssey takes a short look at life in 10-Minute Play Festival by Jay Handelman

Sarasota area writers take only a few minutes to tell some intriguing and curious stories... Read more » The post Theatre Review: Theatre Odyssey takes a short look at life in 10-Minute…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 01:30PM[SHARE]

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 06:19AM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 2, 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 01:23PM[SHARE]
Friday, May 1, 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[SHARE]
Thursday, April 30, 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 06:24AM[SHARE]

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 06:13AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 29, 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 03:00PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 28, 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 02:46PM[SHARE]

'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[SHARE]
Sunday, April 26, 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 01:06PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 25, 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 06:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 24, 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 03:33PM[SHARE]

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 01:49PM[SHARE]

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 01:18PM[SHARE]

'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[SHARE]
Thursday, April 23, 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[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 22, 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[SHARE]

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