Theater & Performing Arts
Performing arts of all kinds thrive in Sarasota, from the Sarasota Opera (now in its 52nd season -- staged in an intimate art deco opera house in downtown Sarasota) -- to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation-designed Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, which hosts travelling shows ranging from musical acts to Broadway revivals.
The Sarasota Orchestra is the oldest continuing orchestra in the state, while the Sarasota Ballet has featured several world premieres under the direction of internationally famed Iain Webb. A half-dozen different theater companies perform comedies and dramas on a variety of stages in Sarasota and Venice, improv groups and stand-up comedians tickle audiences, and live music rings from pubs and clubs across town on any given night.
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A new 100-room hotel located in the Pinecraft community, the heart of Sarasota's Amish settlement. Stay in peace and comfort, just minutes...
The Jazz Club of Sarasota, one of the largest and most active jazz societies in the United States, is dedicated to preserving,...
![Cabaret - Florida Studio Theatre's Cabaret Series has seen more than 65 original FST musical revues. Terence Fugate, arts writer for SCENE Magazine says, "If you have never attended a show at [FST's] Cabaret Theatre, you really don't know what you've been missing.](https://www.visitsarasota.com/sites/default/files/styles/listing_node_teaser/public/mmg_lfef_images/florida-studio-theatre-110-b610415d36b4971b716aadd22de2d8e4.png?itok=z5NMXu_a "Cabaret - Florida Studio Theatre's Cabaret Series has seen more than 65 original FST musical revues. Terence Fugate, arts writer for SCENE Magazine says, \"If you have never attended a show at [FST's] Cabaret Theatre, you really don't know what you've been missing.")
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is Sarasota’s contemporary theatre. Founded in 1973, FST has grown to a village of five theatres located in...
Providing some of the most anticipated events in our area, The Circus Arts Conservatory leads the way in cultivating and enriching circus...
Beautiful, historic downtown Venice dates back to the 1920s and captures the charm of old Florida, with its moss-covered oaks and swaying palms...
Nationally acclaimed community theatre offers shows year 'round in two stages. Broadway musicals, classic and contemporary dramas, comedic plays, family theatre, cabarets...
Choral Artists of Sarasota, the region’s premier professional vocal ensemble, celebrates the excellence of choral music through innovative, stimulating performances and educational...
Come as you are. Leave different.
Since 1949, Sarasota Orchestra has inspired and entertained music-lovers across the region and visitors from around...
Broadway is Back in Sarasota! Check out our 2021-2022 Subscription Season here:
https://www.vanwezel.org/subscriptions
Check the Van Wezel website for additional show announcements and up-to-date information!...