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Arts + Entertainment | Reviews

Rob Glauz and Jessie Taylor in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Nora." Photo by Frank Atura.
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  • 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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  • Pam Nadon
  • 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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Photo by Laurie Colton
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 7, 2016
Theater review: 'Venus in Fur'

You Always Love the One You Hurt

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 6, 2016
Film review: 'Eye in the Sky'

'Eye in the Sky' is an intense morality drama that will have you on pins and needles.

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Bianca LaVerne Jones and Jordan Ben Sobel in Asolo Rep's production of "Disgraced." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Disgraced'

'Disgraced' confronts issues of culture and identity at Asolo Rep.

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Antti Siirala. Courtesy image.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 3, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 7: 'Legends'

Sarasota Orchestra closes its season with a legendary performance.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 29, 2016
Film review: 'Hello, My Name is Doris"

A seriously cute comedy

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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'La Cage aux Folles'

A down-and-dirty comedy with a sense of high life in low places.

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“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'Yesterday'

“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 22, 2016
Film review: "A War'

The battle lines are not simply drawn in this exploration of human conflict.

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Maestro Victor DeRenzi
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 21, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Opera Verdi Cycle Grand Finale Concert

Sarasota Opera closes historic Verdi Cycle with an impassioned performance.

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