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Luke Doyle plays Dovidl, a young Polish Jew separated from his family during World War II in "The Song of Names."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 9, 2020
'Song of Names' mysterious, moving

Tim Roth, Clive Own play boyhood friends, each haunted in adulthood

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Sarasota Opera Music Advisor Jeffrey Kahane gave a satisfying, well-constructed presentation on Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 before leading the orchestra in a spirited performance.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 8, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra sets 'Beethoven's Eroica' in a worthy frame

Jefrey Kahane excels as presenter and conductor in 2-part lecture/concert event

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The jury is in session at “12 Angry Jurors” at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. (Courtesy: The Players Centre)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 7, 2020
“12 Angry Jurors” paints film noir portrait of American justice

Players Centre production upholds convictions set forth in Reginald Rose's 1957 original

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Tony Revolori and Saoirse Ronan in "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2020
Hinge Blog: Keep your hands off my lobby boy!

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Wedding Crashers" are this week's picks.

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Sarasota Ballet depicts a celebration of life in Italy in Dominic Walsh's "I Napoletani." (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota Ballet's 'Redefined Steps' points dancers in 3 directions

Company demonstrates its versatility through entertainingly eclectic program

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Guest conductor Ludovic Morlot led what, on paper, seemed to be a curious lineup of pieces that proved to be an intriguing combination. Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 2, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 4 reveals itself in a satisfying way

Guest conductor Morlot brings together a curious trio of pieces.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 2, 2020
“The Rhythm Section” is a bit flat and a little off-key

Blake Lively's performance rescues film from derivative directing and a convoluted script

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Timothy Olyphant in "Justified". Photo source: Hulu.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2020
Binge Blog: Go back to poaching gators, it's safer

"Justified" and "The Aeronauts" are this week's picks.

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Tracy Michelle Arnold plays an editor caught in a battle of wills and journalistic standards between a meticulous fact-checker (Derek Speedy, left) and a celebrated narrative journalist (Gene Weygandt). Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 29, 2020
“The Lifespan of a Fact” wages war of the words at Asolo Rep.

Play questions the relationship between style and substance in news

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Estranged but united, Rod Brogan and Almeria Campbell live out a parent's nightmare together but experience it differently.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 29, 2020
'American Son' reverberates with pent-up tensions

Parents' nightmare made worse by societal issues in Christopher Demos-Brown drama

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Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Rodriguez in "Widows." Photo source: HBO.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 24, 2020
Binge Blog: Music, music everywhere

"John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch" and "Widows" are this week's picks.

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EnsembleNEWSRQ co-founders Samantha Bennett and George Nickson continue to carve their unique niche with their sincere, playful creative style.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 23, 2020
ensembleNEWSRQ 's 'Fire and Light' burns bright with innovative sounds

Guest violist Jessica Meyer contributes a fascinating trio of compositions

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    By
  • Emma Burke
  • January 22, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 3

You are cordially invited to the January 21, 2020 edition of Key Notes.

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Guest conductor Steven Sloane's handling of Mahler's First Symphony was dynamic yet precise. Photo by Jarle Vine.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 19, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 3 remarkable in its precision

Guests conductor Steven Sloane, pianist Shai Wosner demonstrate skill guided by instinct

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Eric Gilde and Leah Greene have a moment in "The Nether," but when nothing and no one are what they seem, it's hard to know what's really happening in the moment. (Photos by Matthew Holler)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 18, 2020
'The Nether' is an awfully good play about an awful, bad place

In Jennifer Haley's dark sci-fi drama, escapism is worse than reality

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