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Arts + Entertainment | Reviews

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 14, 2017
Film review: 'The Salesman'

An act of violence puts a marriage to the test in this year's Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 14, 2017
Theater review: 'God of Carnage'

'God of Carnage' explores the fine print in the social contract at The Players.

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Marcelo Gomes and Victoria Hulland in Sir Frederick Ashton' s "The Two Pigeons." Photo Credit Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • March 13, 2017
‘A Tribute to Ashton’ is a shining moment for ballet

Sir Frederick Ashton’s ‘Scènes de ballet’ and ‘The Two Pigeons’ showcased Sarasota Ballet’s artistry.

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Avito (Matthew Vickers) pleads to his former fiancée Fiora (Elizabeth Tredent) to not turn her back on the love they share. Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 12, 2017
Opera review: 'The Love of Three Kings'

With 'The Love of Three Kings,' Sarasota Opera beautifully revives a rarity.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 8, 2017
Film review: 'The Red Turtle'

A visually stunning animated fairytale speaks volumes — without dialogue.

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Sandra Lopez and Lisa Chavez. Photo by Millington
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 5, 2017
In 'Dialogues of the Carmelites,' impassioned singing and acting prevail

Sarasota Opera showcases its best, most cohesive cast of the season with strong singing and dramatic, believable acting.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 3, 2017
Theater review: 'Older than Dirt'

'Older than Dirt' explores the lighter side of the aging process at FST.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 1, 2017
Film review: 'I Am Not Your Negro'

James Baldwin's posthumously finished manuscript is a powerful, heartbreaking story of African American life.

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Soloist soprano Purem Jo had a beautiful, rich sound.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 26, 2017
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks: Estonian Voices

Estonian voices bring two centuries of music to Sarasota.

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Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 24, 2017
Theater review: 'The Drunken City'

“The Drunken City” serves up intoxicating comedy at the Asolo Conservatory.

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"Big Fish" runs through March 5, at the Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 24, 2017
Theater review: 'Big Fish'

“Big Fish” tells a whale of a tale at “The Players”

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Kate Hampton. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 22, 2017
Theater review: 'Gidion's Knot'

“Gidion’s Knot” untangles the fate of a transgressive prodigy in a Florida Studio Theatre Stage III production.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • February 22, 2017
Film review: 'Neruda'

'Neruda' is a deliciously ambiguous cat-and-mouse political caper.

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With "The Italian Girl in Algiers," Sarasota Opera delivers hilarity in true Rossini fashion.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 19, 2017
Opera review: 'The Italian Girl in Algiers'

Sarasota Opera delivers hilarity in true Rossini fashion.

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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 17, 2017
Theater review: 'Born Yesterday'

Stupidity and democracy don’t mix in Garson Kanin’s 'Born Yesterday' at the Asolo Rep.

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