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The Players Centre's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" keeps the biblical story moving with pace and pizazz.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 20, 2019
'Dreamcoat' exudes smart storytelling fun

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' delivers parody — not mockery — and a sweet story at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Joanna Kulig in "Cold War." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2019
Binge Blog: More human than human

A sci-fi thriller and a black-and-white romance await you.

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  • September 18, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 19

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

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  • September 18, 2019
A final letter from the editor

I’d say ‘Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,’ but I promise I’m not that conceited.

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Veronica Swift performs at 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 18, 2019
Glenridge Performing Arts Center unveils 2019-2020 season

From a jazz guitarist to ‘America’s funniest piano player,’ the lineup of Glenridge Performing Arts Center's upcoming season includes something for everyone.

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"Gay Chorus Deep South'' chronicles the tour of The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir through the Southern states.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota film festival independently fabulous

The 2019 Fabulous Independent Film Festival puts the contemporary LGBTQ experience in focus from Sept. 25-29.

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  • Edward Alley
  • September 18, 2019
Critic's picks for the 2019-2020 music season.

From new collaborations to renowned conductors, there's a great deal to look forward to this music season.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 17, 2019
In 'Official Secrets,' the air of suspense is thick

Like you don't want to know about most chilling thrillers, the film is based on a true story.

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  • September 16, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra's 'Mélange' launches new season

Concert showcases new musicians' varied talents.

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Robert Redford in "The Old Man & the Gun." Photo source: HBO Now.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 13, 2019
Binge Blog: Blues run the game

The Oscar Isaac and Robert Redford deal with time passing characters by.

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"In Plain Sight" runs through Sept. 28 at GAZE Modern. Courtesy photo
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  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

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“Five Palms” was recently rented via NonStop Staging for a house on the market in Lakewood Ranch Country Club under Realtor Holly Pascarella. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • September 11, 2019
Painter Christina Cook Lee works on the principle that home is where the art is

Unlike most artists, painter Christina Cook Lee often sells her work to temporary decorate homes.

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  • September 9, 2019
'David Crosby: Remember My Name' is a fascinating look at a true icon

The main subject narrates the documentary with brutal (and entertaining) honesty.

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"Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond" runs through Oct. 13. Photo by Sarah Haley
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  • September 9, 2019
'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond' hits a high note

Oh, what a night at Florida Studio Theatre's latest production: 'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond.'

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Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire." Photo source: IMDb TV.
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  • September 6, 2019
Binge Blog: I'm glad we had this talk

The Tom Cruise vehicle and the ensemble FX comedy still hold up in 2019.

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