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"Spectropia," when live, is a performed film piece by Toni Dove. Courtesy image
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 16, 2018
'Spectropia' entrances audiences with post-modern ghost story at The Ringling

The film was performed live with technology that we have absolutely no understanding of.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 12, 2018
'The Party' treats audiences to unexpected twists and turns

This British comedy-drama is surprising, witty and captivating.

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Tenor Ben Gulley as Pedro and soprano Kara Shay Thomson as Marta performing in Sarasota Opera’s production of Tiefland by Eugen d’Albert. Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 12, 2018
Sarasota Opera opens last exquisite production of the season

"Tiefland" is a little-known opera with music so beautiful, it's easy to forget how savage (and relevant) the storyline is.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 18 Recap

From Friendsgiving to another BG performance, the season finale brought us more relationship problems than we ever needed and little to no resolution.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 5, 2018
'The Insult' makes for a frightened yet compassionate audience

Moviegoers will be pulled in many directions during this emotional tale of racial tensions in the Middle East.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 5, 2018
FST's "Constellations" tells a love story through multiverse theory

Florida Studio Theatre's latest Stage III production is paradoxically spoiler-proof.

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The Sarasota Ballet performs David Bintley’s “‘Still Life’ at the Penguin Café.” Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • March 5, 2018
Dreams come true with Sarasota Ballet's 'Dreams of Nature'

Sarasota Ballet gifts dance fans with two unique ballets in latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Joanna Parisi makes her role debut in the title role of Bellini’s Norma at Sarasota Opera. Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 5, 2018
Bellini’s “Norma” is a rewarding evening at the opera

"Norma" opened the second half of the Sarasota Opera's 2018 Winter Festival Season March 3.

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Jenny Vallancourt, Katie Sah and Dylan Crow perform "The Rehearsal." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 1, 2018
Asolo Conservatory delivers biting, black comedy in 'The Rehearsal'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production is sharp, witty and a wild ride of distorted reality.

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"Bullets Over Broadway" runs through March 11. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 27, 2018
Woody Allen spoof proves musical theater can be murder at Players Centre

"Bullets Over Broadway" celebrates life in theater at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 27, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 17 Recap

Old flames return and new sparks continue to fly this week — all while Juliette and Alex appear to be burning out.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Sarasota Orchestra performed Masterworks 5 with violin soloist Midori and conductor Michael Balke. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 26, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra gives classics a fresh take in Masterworks 5

“Midori Honors Bernstein” celebrated the would-be 100th birthday of the acclaimed composer.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 21, 2018
Critic's Picks: The Oscars

The 90th Academy Awards airs March 4. We offer our picks in all the major categories.

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Galen Murphy-Hoffman, Samantha Joy Pearlman, William Selby and Dane Becker perform in "Shakespeare's Greatest Hits." Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 20, 2018
'Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits' proves the point at FST cabaret

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret show is a fun a revue of Shakespeare-inspired tunes with a loose narrative.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 16 Recap

On this week's episode we learn Brandon is a fool, Garrett is now Mr. Cool and Alex is probably skipping school.

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