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Arts + Entertainment | Reviews

Ricardo Rhodes danced the role of Apollo in George Balanchine's "Apollo." Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • March 1, 2015
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet tributes Rudolf Nureyev

The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Apollo," Sir Frederick Ashton's "Jazz Calendar" and Rudolf Nureyev's "Raymonda Act III."

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"Leviathan" is now playing
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 1, 2015
Film Review: 'Leviathan'

"Leviathan" is now playing in theaters in Sarasota, FL.

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Dick Hyman
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 1, 2015
Music Review: Dick Hyman with Venice Symphony

The Venice Symphony premieres Hyman piano concerto in Venice, FL.

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Sarah Hund, Ben Mackel, Joey Barreiro, and Joe Casey in American Pie. Photo by Carla Varisco.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 24, 2015
Theater Review: 'American Pie'

“American Pie” serves up nostalgia and fun at Florida Studio Theatre, in Sarasota, FL.

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Marion Cotillard
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  • Pam Nadon
  • February 23, 2015
Film Review 'Two Days, One Night'

This is a film review of "Two Days, One Night" starring Marion Cotillard.

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“[title of show]” runs through March 8, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 22, 2015
Theater Review: '[title of show]'

FSU Conservatory's ‘[title of show]’ takes audiences on a funhouse ride in Sarasota, FL.

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Sarasota Opera will present Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" March 8-28 during its 2025 Winter Opera Festival.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 14, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: A Charming but Inconsistent 'Marriage of Figaro' at Sarasota Opera

Read June LeBell's review of 'Marriage of Figaro,' now playing at Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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"Violet" runs through Feb. 22, at the Players Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 12, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Violet' goes face-to-face with the truth

The Players' current musical, Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori's "Violet," concerns the unlikely pilgrimage of the title character.

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