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Marty Fugate
May 19, 2025

Asolo Rep stages a stirring 'come to Jesus' moment

Josh Rhodes' "Jesus Christ Superstar" delivers a fast, punchy rendition of the greatest story ever told.

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Marty Fugate
May 6, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre's 'Jersey Boys' moves from streetlights to spotlights

The character-driven musical tells the true-life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

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Marty Fugate
April 11, 2025

'Good Night, Oscar' captures a tortured celebrity caught in a harsh spotlight

Asolo Rep's gripping production takes audiences back to Oscar Levant's soul-baring appearance on Jack Paar's talk show.

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Gayle Williams
April 6, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra parades artistry in Masterworks concert

The Grand Treasures program was conducted by Sarasota Music Festival alum Earl Lee.

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Marty Fugate
April 2, 2025

Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa' looks back at a magical summer

The Mundy sisters don't know it, but their lives are about to be upended.

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Marty Fugate
March 28, 2025

Defying cruel captivity with loving solidarity

Urbanite Theatre's "No One is Forgotten" puts the audience into a pressure-cooker environment.

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Marty Fugate
March 23, 2025

'Lost in Yonkers' is a family affair

Sarasota Jewish Theatre's production of the classic Neil Simon play finds laughter and tears.

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Gayle Williams
March 16, 2025

Sarasota Opera's 'Stiffelio' is a timeless tale that shouldn't be missed

The opera's power lies in its still relevant story and Verdi’s masterful score using full ensemble and chorus.

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Gayle Williams
March 9, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra's musical powers shine brightly in 'The Planets'

Every section and nearly every principal was highlighted in Holst's ode to seven planets.

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Marty Fugate
March 6, 2025

Dreams go up in smoke in Asolo Rep's 'Anna in the Tropics'

Life imitates art in Nilo Cruz’ elegiac play set in 1920s-era Ybor City.

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Gayle Williams
February 24, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra's 'Melting Pot of Music' delivered melange of flavors

Conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the concert featured a haunting performance by sax soloist Steven Banks.

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Marty Fugate
February 22, 2025

'The Chinese Lady' sheds light on a dark chapter of American history

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of Lloyd Suh’s play, "The Chinese Lady," depicts a living curiosity trapped in a box.

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Gayle Williams
February 17, 2025

Sarasota Opera performs a double bill that withstands the test of time

A revival of "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "Pagliacci" from 2005 demonstrates fresh potency.

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Marty Fugate
February 7, 2025

When the crucible comes to campus

"The Cancellation of Lauren Fein" shows that witch hunts don't discriminate.

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Marty Fugate
February 2, 2025

Lady Molly is on the case at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Ken Ludwig’s "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" cracks the code for a World War II farce on the Asolo Rep stage.

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