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This high energy homage to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time as you visit the very best of “Hitsville, USA!” The show has received rave reviews and sold out theaters throughout its highly acclaimed tour. A highlight of the show includes an extensive set of all your favorite “Temptations” choreography and songs. Accompanied by a five -piece band, their songbook delivers all of your favorite hits like,...
Friday Fest, the free, outdoor summertime concert series returns this year with an exciting lineup of bands who will bring the audience to their feet! The events run from 5-9 p.m. and are located on the lawn of the Van Wezel. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset, and enjoy food and beverage from local vendors! Note: Bringing in food, beverages and coolers from outside Friday Fest is prohibited. Amidst t...
From studio to stage, comedian Kat Timpf is taking her I USED TO LIKE YOU TOUR on the road in a hilarious live show experience that will leave you wanting more. Ripped from the pages of her new book, Kat takes the audience on a deep dive through her notoriously whacky stories, outrageous misadventures, and the colorful cast of characters she’s met along the way. Despite the trials and tribulations that life throws at her, Kat share...
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash-hit DreamWorks animated film. This Tony Award®-winning fairy tale musical advent...
Taught by nine-time Broadway veteran and Director of Education Justin Gomlak. $30 per class or 4 for $100. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gomlak with questions about these classes geared toward adults, teens and children at (941) 263-6754. To make your reservation today, please click here. About Justin JUSTIN GOMLAK is a veteran of nine Broadway shows, originating companies, understudying major roles, and se...
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash-hit DreamWorks animated film. This Tony Award®-winning fairy tale musical advent...
Comedian John Crist announces his John Crist: Jokes For Humans Comedy Tour, kicking off on September 26th in Sarasota, FL, with 22 dates across the U.S. Ranked No. 5 on Pollstar's Live 75 list in 2023 due to his nearly sold-out Emotional Support Tour, Crist aims to continue his success. With over 7 million social media fans and more than 1 billion video views, his relatable and candid comedy has made him a viral sensation. ...
Friday Fest, the free, outdoor summertime concert series returns this year with an exciting lineup of bands who will bring the audience to their feet! The events run from 5-9 p.m. and are located on the lawn of the Van Wezel. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset, and enjoy food and beverage from local vendors! Note: Bringing in food, beverages and coolers from outside Friday Fest is prohibited. Closing ...
Billy Ocean, the most prominent black recording star to emerge from Britain, boasts a remarkable career spanning over 30 million records sold globally. With a string of Gold and Platinum records adorning his portfolio, he has dominated pop charts worldwide. His breakthrough came with hits like "Love Really Hurts Without You" and "Red Light Spells Danger," marking the onset of a trajectory that saw him winning a Grammy and p...
The Life and Music of George Michael will take fans on a captivating journey through his incredible legacy, featuring all the beloved songs. This show celebrates the sound and performance of one of the biggest international stars, with hits like "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go," "Freedom," "Faith," "Careless Whisper," "Father Figure," and more. Michael, who sold over 115 million albums and rose to...
SARASOTA PREMIERE! Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media - filled lives. Evan Hansen is a high schoo...
.event__info > .row > *:first-child { display:flex;flex-direction:column; }.disclaimer { order: 999;margin-top: 50px;opacity:.85;text-align: center; } Wheel of Fortune LIVE! - America’s Game® comes to your hometown! Contestants are randomly selected from the audience to join our host onstage for a chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel, solve puzzles, and WIN incredible prizes like trips to Paris and Hawaii or BIG MONEY up t...
One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Commodores have influenced artists both young and old, and in all genres with their classic songs. With a brand that is bigger than ever, The Commodores continue to blaze trails all over the world. One of the most successful vocal groups of all time, The Commodores continue to thrill audiences with their Greatest Hits Tour – Live!...
Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock met in 1975 during rehearsals for "Jesus Christ Superstar" in Sydney. They became instant friends and recorded a single in an afternoon, and it shot to #1 on the national charts. Air Supply was born! Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles' run of consecutive top five singles. The albums “Lost in Love,” “The One That You Love,...
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers accompanied by an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, breath-catching acrobatics, and much more. An original music score includes new twists on seasonal favorites such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Carol of the Bells.” Singers, dancers, penguins, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams ...
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin, the duo that has captivated global audiences by harmoniously merging classical melodies with hip-hop rhythms. Witness the evolution of Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste from humble beginnings to widespread acclaim, accompanied by Nat Stokes on drums, DJ SPS on turntables, and Liston Gregory on keys. Their performance promises to leave you inspired, energized, and ...
Leslie Jones is a three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee as well as a Writer’s Guild Award and NAACP Award nominee for her work on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. She has also been honored as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. Jones recently wrapped production on season two of the HBO Max series OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH. The week of January 17th, 2023, Jones kicked off a new era of THE DAILY SHOW as the program's first guest...
In Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play presented by Walmart, Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends&rdq...
Two-time Grammy-winning comedian Lewis Black's trademark comedic style exposes life's absurdities, garnering laughs globally. His latest stand-up special, "Tragically, I Need You," explores pandemic coping and societal frustrations. On his podcast, Rant Cast, he delivers audience-written rants. A fixture on Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW, his stand-up specials air on major networks. Notable film roles include ...
SARASOTA PREMIERE! Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best...
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to create memories of a lifetime.&nbs...
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Mark the New Year with timeless music, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking dancing! European singers, dancers, and the Strauss Symphony of America return for Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. Updated each year with a new cast and musical program, the exuberant music of Johann Strauss will spring to life in a joyful spectacle. Ring in 2025 with this unforget...
SARASOTA PREMIERE! Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! The uproarious new play based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing un...
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of ...
VAN WEZEL PREMIERE! Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. WELCOME TO MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has t...
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. This early satirical sendup helped Gilbert and Sullivan chart a new course for modern musical theatre. The captain’s daughter has caught the eye—and the heart—of two men at once: a lowly sailor and the pompous Sir Joseph Porter. Only a bumbling baby-farmer named Little Buttercup can unravel this mess of mistaken identities and mismatched marriages....
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, The Addams Family is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And i...
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Created and directed by Luis Bravo, Forever Tango features fourteen world-class tango dancers in an evening that celebrates the passionate music and dance of Argentina. FOREVER TANGO tells the story of the birth of the tango in 19th century Argentina. Born in the brothels and bordellos of Buenos Aires, the tango may be Argentina’s best known export. The t...
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Broadway’s Come From Away is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the nigh...
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Neil Berg’s 115 Years of Broadway is back for its annual celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows! This dazzling show features some of Broadway’s finest stars performing songs from the best and most beloved Broadway musicals....
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated “Diabelli Variations,” set to Beethoven’s masterpiece of the same name, and a new dance to a reimagining of Philip Glass’s iconic Aguas da Amazonia, arranged by Third Coast Percussion. Showcasing Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music ...
Get The Led Out (GTLO), a Philadelphia-based group comprising six seasoned musicians, skillfully recreates Led Zeppelin's music from bombastic epics to folky mysticism on the concert stage. With a focus on authenticity, they bring Zeppelin's recorded essence to life, employing multi-instrumentalists to replicate studio overdubs and deliver the songs with unprecedented depth and glory. Eschewing gimmicks, GTLO offers a high-energy exper...
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his talent, charm, and humanitarian efforts, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world. With an irrepressible joy for making music, the violin virtuoso is one of the most in-demand artists in music. Classical music’s most prominent ambassador, Perlman has been gran...
SARASOTA PREMIERE! Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luh...
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is a band leader, composer, featured classical soloist, and an award-winning artist with three GRAMMY Awards, Tony and Emmy Award nominations, and a citation as a NEA Jazz Master. After more than three decades of existence, with minimal personnel changes, the Branford Marsalis Quartet is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of ...
Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL! Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), &ldq...
SARASOTA PREMIERE! Single tickets will go on sale at a later date. Click here to subscribe. He earned his stripes on Broadway . . . now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Sarasota! It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for ...