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Arts + Entertainment | Reviews

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  • Anna Dearing
  • December 19, 2016
Ballet review: Balanchine's 'Jewels'

Sarasota Ballet reprised all three of Balanchine’s masterpieces, with each reaching breathtaking levels.

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Kristin Mazzitelli, Mark Shoemaker and Diana Shoemaker. Photo by Brian Craft.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Inventive stage adaptation captures the magic of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'Legally Blonde'

'Legally Blonde: The Musical' explores the law and bad hair days at The Players.

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Brian Walters. Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'Piano Men'

Don’t Shoot the Piano Players. Please.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 12, 2016
Film review: 'Manchester by the Sea'

Casey Affleck's haunting, heartbreakign performance might be his best yet.

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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 11, 2016
Music review: 'Too Hot to Handel'

Gloria Musicae and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's sold-out performance erupted with soul.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • December 6, 2016
Critic's Holiday Film picks

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Six Women with Brain Death'

'Six Women with Brain Death' takes audiences on a wild ride at Venice Theatre.

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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 4, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 2

Every section of the orchestra was showcased throughout the charming concert.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 29, 2016
Film review: 'Christine'

The tragic story of a Sarasota news reporter's on-air suicide — and the motives behind it — comes to life in this sympathetic portrayal.

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Photo by Ryan Finzelber
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'My Barking Dog'

“My Barking Dog” takes a bite out of civilization at Urbanite Theatre.

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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'Guys and Dolls'

Asolo Rep bets its season opener on a Broadway classic.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 23, 2016
Film review: 'Moonlight'

The relentlessly intense coming-of-age drama aches with authenticity.

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Ricardo Rhodes in George Balanchine's "Apollo." Photo Credit: Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota Ballet sets the stage for season

The Sarasota Ballet’s performance of “Apollo,” “Sinfonietta” and “Gala Performance” showcased the company’s strengths, setting expectations high for Director Iain’s Webb’s 10th anniversary season.

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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 22, 2016
Music review: 'Guys and Dolls'

Asolo Rep's production was authentic and musically faithful in every way.

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