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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Florida Studio Theatre presents the finest in contemporary theatre. A beacon of the Sarasota arts and culture scene since 1973, FST currently...
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THE 2017–18 SARASOTA OPERA SEASON
Sarasota has become one of the most vibrant Florida communities....
Sarasota's Leading Presenter of world renowned classical musicians, offering two distinctive series: - Great Performers Series - Celebrating Our 74th Year with...
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida, Inc. (WBTT) was founded December 1999, by Nate Jacobs. It is the only professional black...
For 33 years, La Musica has brought together outstanding chamber musicians from around the world to present concerts of superior quality. Among...
The 2018-2019 Season 'roars' into Sarasota's Bayfront Van Wezel with Disney's THE LION KING! The Hall will also be filled with cherished...
Key Chorale is dedicated to performing and promoting choral music of the highest quality. Founded in 1985, the Chorale has a history...
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida's premier professional theatre, is one of the most important cultural forces in the Southeastern United States. A center...
The Players Centre for Performing Arts is Sarasota’s community theatre, dedicated to delivering quality productions of mainstage classics. We also offer classes...