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  • June LeBell
  • May 8, 2016
Review: 'Josephine'

The world-premiere musical explores the ups and downs of one of the most iconic entertainers in history.

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Ricardo Graziano and Danielle Brown perform the "Friday's Child" pas de deux in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Jazz Calendar." Photo: Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • May 2, 2016
Dance review: Final show features Wheeldon & Ashton

Sarasota Ballet performed Christopher Wheeldon's "The American" and Sir Frederick Ashton's "A Wedding Bouquet" and "Jazz Calendar" on April 29 and 30, at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Luckily for the three wives in "The Smell of the Kill," they don't have to plan their husbands' death. All they have to do is not save them from it.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 1, 2016
Six Degrees of Murder

Three wives plus three bad husbands equal one big moral dilemma in the Players' "The Smell of the Kill."

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Crime thriller 'Green Room' features an evil menace that will make you want to lock the doors.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 1, 2016
'Green Room' unsettles with its evil brand of action

The graphic horror movie avoids predictable pitfalls of the genre, making it one very scary flick.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 26, 2016
Theater Review: ‘Driving Miss Daisy’

Theater Review: ‘Driving Miss Daisy’

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Christopher Schnell. Courtesy image.
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  • June LeBell
  • April 24, 2016
Music review: 'Cello Time'

Sarasota Orchestra's 'Cello Time' spanned four centuries and more cellos than you can shake a bow at.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 24, 2016
Film review: 'Elvis and Nixon'

Brilliant performances by two unlikely actors bring to life an even more unlikely meeting.

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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 24, 2016
Theater review: 'The Drowning Girls'

Urbanite Theatre's new production is a haunting exploration of exploitation and manipulation.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 17, 2016
Music review: Curtis Institute of Music

A beautiful performance, but lacking in emotion.

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Rob Glauz and Jessie Taylor in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Nora." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 17, 2016
Theater review: 'Nora'

This dreamy production strips convention and boils storytelling down to its essence.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 17, 2016
Film review: 'Dough'

An unlikely friendship stirs the pot in this film about acceptance.

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Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 13, 2016
Theater review: 'Alabama Story'

“Alabama Story” pits free speech against racism at Florida Studio Theatre.

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The Sarasota Ballet in George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes." Photo: Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • April 11, 2016
Dance review: Patriotic pieces performed with passion

Marking its 25th anniversary, the Sarasota Ballet performed its pinnacle show of the season featuring Sir Frederick Ashton's "Enigma Variations" and George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes."

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  • April 11, 2016
Movie review: 'Demolition'

Jake Gyllenhaal explores the odd side of grief.

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Cecilia Ziano
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  • June LeBell
  • April 11, 2016
Music review: La Musica Program III

La Musica offers a satisfying afternoon of chamber music

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