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"Sweeney Todd" runs through June 1. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 7, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' cooks up biting musical comedy

This bloody story is over-the-top in the best way — all while reflecting dark realities about life.

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"Race" runs through May 12. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 6, 2019
David Mamet’s 'Race' fills the stage with fighting words and disturbing questions

The Venice Theatre production is smart, surprisingly funny and highly entertaining while also encouraging audiences to think.

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Alexandra Arrieche conducted Sarasota Orchestra in its final Great Escapes concert of the season, "Dance, Dance, Dance," May 1-4. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • May 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dances through final Great Escapes concert of the season

Alexandra Arrieche conducted this entertaining concert, which had its peaks and valleys, but still made for an enjoyable evening.

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Bear Grylls in "You vs. Wild." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Going deep

This week's picks, "You vs. Wild" and "The Silence of the Lambs," are an exploration of interactive TV and what makes a good villain.

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Carrie McQueen plays Beatrice and Lauren Jones plays Catherine in "A View from the Bridge." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 29, 2019
The Players Centre produces winning production of 'A View from the Bridge'

Doom comes to Brooklyn in Two Chairs production of Arthur Miller’s gritty tragedy at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Thomas Giugovaz and Kate Honea perform in The Sarasota Ballet’s production of Sir Peter Wright’s “Giselle.” Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • April 29, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet embodies romance in quintessential 'Giselle'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Peter Wright’s 'Giselle,' accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Co-Artistic Directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 24, 2019
'Working Notes' closes ensemblenewSRQ season on the right note

A world premiere and a red-nosed trombone player made this season closer especially notable.

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La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director Bruno Giuranna performs every year. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 22, 2019
Final La Musica concert offers a kaleidoscope of musical emotions

The 2019 La Musica International Chamber Music Festival ended on the right note.

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Constance Wu plays Rachel Chu in "Crazy Rich Asians." Photo courtesy of The Atlantic
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 19, 2019
Binge Blog: Feel good Friday

From "Crazy Rich Asians," the rom-com that saved the genre to "Queer Eye," the binge-worthy Netflix show, this week's picks are sure to make you feel your best this weekend.

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"Wednesday's Child" runs through May 24. Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 17, 2019
Mark St. Germain’s 'Wednesday’s Child' confronts mysteries big and small

This world-premiere production at Florida Studio Theatre mixes murder mystery with life's greatest mysteries.

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Jillian Cicalese, Brian Ritchie and Bonita Jackson act in "As You Like It." Photo by John Revisky
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 16, 2019
'As You Like It' puts audiences under a spell in Asolo Conservatory production

This Shakespeare-in-the-park show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens shows a younger, charmingly unrefined side of the Bard.

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Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds and John Krasinski in "A Quiet Place." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 16, 2019
Binge Blog: Laughing silently to myself

"Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid" (Netflix) and "A Quiet Place" (Amazon Prime Video) are this week's recommendations from the Sarasota Observer's Binge Blog.

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Photo courtesy Variety
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 16, 2019
Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentle, intimate new film 'Diane'

Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentile, intimate new film 'Diane' about a 70-year-old widow who spends her time doing good for others.

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Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 15, 2019
La Musica opening concerts show improved repertoire

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival's first three concerts proved the fest is on the upswing.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 11, 2019
'Making Montgomery Clift' dispels the myths of the beloved actor's past

The powerful documentary, screened at the 2019 Sarasota Film Festival, was directed by Clift's nephew, Robert A. Clift, and Hillary Demmon.

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