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  • 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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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