The Players Theater previews Funny Girl at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.
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Amelia Hanks
| 9:06 a.m. March 23, 2018
East County
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After two actors from The Players finished singing their number from the musical hit “Funny Girl,” John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain cheered both the performance and the knowledge a new $30 million theater complex is coming to Lakewood Ranch.
The Lakewood Ranch couple was in attendance March 22 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing for a special preview of The Players’ production of “Funny Girl,” which runs at its Sarasota theater through April 15.
The special event was another effort of The Players Centre for Performing Arts, which is building its complex at the future Waterside Place, to introduce itself to the community.
“Lakewood Ranch should be a hub of entertainment,” John Fain said. “East County deserves to have a hub like this.”
Christopher Kehoe and Vera Samuels from The Players Theater rehearse for their 'Funny Girl' performance.
Michelle Bianchi, the CEO of The Players, Angela Massaro-Fain, a board member at The Players and Susan Goldstein from Lakewood Ranch show their support for The Players.
Country Club's Lori and Bruce Abramson and Waterlefe's Shawna Hickscranston enjoy drinks before the show.
Country Club's Mel and Carol Nash with Mike and Linda McGrath grab some light snacks before they watch 'Funny Girl.'
Country Club's Bill and Judy Pierhoples, Greenbrook's Cathy Marzetta and Barb Broadbridge show excitement to see the preview.
Judy Patton and Chip Giardina from Country Club say that they heard about the show from a flier.
Michael and Susan Demeo stand in front of a large wall denoting all the alcohol served at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. They drove all the way from Venice to see the show.
Donna Donato and Lenoire Bredt from Country Club like the food being offered at before and after the show.
Walter and Jenny Carr from Miramar say they love 'Funny Girl' and are excited to see a few numbers.
Bradenton's Jonnie Buffaline with River Club's Margo Glover and Sandy Parent all having fun at a girls night out.
While Kathryn Gillia visits from Frisco, Texas, and her friend Yvonne Schloss from Osprey wanted to bring her to the show.
Sarasota's Christopher Staine and Breanca Niski from Brown & Brown Insurance talk as the show starts. Niski also organized the event.
Christopher Kehoe and Vera Samuels sing a song to each other during the event.
Vera Samuels belts out her solo from the play 'Funny Girl.'
