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Jenny Vallancourt, Katie Sah and Dylan Crow perform "The Rehearsal." Photo by Frank Atura
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  • 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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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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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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 19, 2018
'Happy End' is confrontational, confusing and thought-provoking

Fantine Harduin steals every scene in which she appears in this unhappy drama about a group of broken people.

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  • Reviews
Tenor Cody Austin plays Don José and mezzo soprano Lisa Chavez plays the title role of Bizet’s Carmen at Sarasota Opera. Photo by Herb Booth
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 19, 2018
Sarasota Opera’s 'Carmen' is a sold-out success

Lisa Chavez captivates as Carmen in the opera’s latest production with impressive stage direction.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jack Wetherall and Catherine Smitko star in Asolo Rep's production of "Morning After Grace." Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 14, 2018
Asolo Rep tackles heavy issues with light comedy in “Morning After Grace"

The clueless characters of Asolo Rep's production make the play feel like a sitcom on stage.

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The cast of Asolo Rep’s production of “Rhinoceros” will be dressed in ’30s attire and rhino heads that the director is keeping secret. Photo by John Revisky
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 13, 2018
Asolo Rep confronts the rhino in the room in timely production

"Rhinoceros" is Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classic set in the '30s — and Asolo Rep's version shows it's comically relevant today.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 13, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 15 Recap

This week was full of moments that made me want to bang my head against the wall, including the demise of Bradisson and Juliette's lack of basic college-level knowledge.

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Sandra Lopez plays the title role of Puccini’s Manon Lescaut in Sarasota Opera’s first production of the winter season. Photo by Rod Millingon
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 12, 2018
Opera opens Winter Festival with impressive 'Manon Lescaut'

A combination of an excellent cast, director, costume, light and set designers made for a stunning season opener.

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Carolyn Popp and Alicia Taylor Tomasko perform in "Native Gardens." Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 7, 2018
New FST production begs the question 'whose yard is it anyway?'

“Native Gardens” blossoms with conflict and comedy at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 6, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 14 Recap

On this week’s episode, Brandon gets lost in the sauce, Kelsey and Madisson head to the concrete jungle, Garrett is done being the nice guy, Pauly and Paige makes us puke and Chloe is MIA.

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