Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe continues to heat up the arts scene this summer with a return performance of the original musical revue, “Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue.” Back by popular demand, the show runs from August 22 through September 7, 2025 in The Donelly Theatre at WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota). The show enjoyed a hit run during its world premiere in the spring of 2023. In an amazing turn of fortune, all of the artists who performed in the show two years ago will return for this two-week run. Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller was an American jazz pianist, composer, singer and comedic entertainer. "Big Sexy," WBTT's tribute to this irrepressible artist, features Waller’s signature songs, including “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Your Feet’s Too Big,” “The Joint is Jumpin’” and many more—as well as some lesser-known musical gems. Showtimes are Tuesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $52/adults, and $22/students (ages 25 and under) and active duty military. Call the Box Office (941-366-1505) or visit westcoastblacktheatre.org.