Three powerhouse female vocalists deliver four decades of hits by some of music’s most influential women. With songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Carole King, and more, this original revue pays tribute to the artists whose musical impact has earned them the coveted title of “Diva.” Featuring hits from the ‘60s, Read More >
From the heart of NYC comes a group of four friends who embark on a musical journey through the songbook of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Featuring hit songs like “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?,” this rousing revue celebrates music’s pioneers of country rock.
Hop on board our Murder Mystery Trolley to solve the Circus Queen’s murder in a fun and interactive theatrical performance. This 90-minute fantasy murder-solving tour visits many circus locations in Sarasota on a rolling adventure, where colorful characters jump aboard to add clues and hilarity for the guests. Upon booking, guests can choose to be cast in a Read More >
We’ll light up the room with the campy, over-the-top musical Reefer Madness, last seen at VT in 2008. Reefer Madness pokes hilarious fun at the 1936 cult film. Don’t eat the brownie, and don’t smoke the demon weed. Inhale at your peril or America’s wholesome way of life will be destroyed! Matinees start at 2:00.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Modern Marimba are collaborating to present an incredible evening of jazz featuring the Jalen Baker Quartet, with Jalen Baker on vibraphone, Paul Cornish on the piano, Gavin Moolchan on the drums, and Gabriel Godoy on bass. The concert takes place on Saturday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. in The Donelly Read More >
Hop on board our Murder Mystery Trolley to solve the Circus Queen’s murder in a fun and interactive theatrical performance. This 90-minute fantasy murder-solving tour visits many circus locations in Sarasota on a rolling adventure, where colorful characters jump aboard to add clues and hilarity for the guests. Upon booking, guests can choose to be cast in a Read More >
Enjoy an evening of Brazilian Bossa and Samba jazz with Patrick Bettison and Phill Fest. Bettison, a jazz bassist, chromatic harmonica player and pianist has performed in jazz clubs and festivals throughout Europe and the United States. Guitarist and vocalist, Fest, son of the outstanding Brazilian pianist, Manfredo Fest, was exposed to Brazilian and American Read More >
The Soul Men of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will bring nonstop excitement to Lakewood Ranch with a concert featuring the music of the most electrifying soul men of the '60s. The concert will feature hits like "Knock on Wood," "Twisting the Night Away" and "Another Saturday Night" from artists like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, BB Read More >
Hop on board our Murder Mystery Trolley to solve the Circus Queen’s murder in a fun and interactive theatrical performance. This 90-minute fantasy murder-solving tour visits many circus locations in Sarasota on a rolling adventure, where colorful characters jump aboard to add clues and hilarity for the guests. Upon booking, guests can choose to be cast in a Read More >
Billboard Top 10 Duo Ben & Winnie join Key Chorale to celebrate the passion and sizzle of the Argentine Tango. Bandoneonist Ben Bogart, pianist Winnie Cheung, and 4 traditional tango dancers take you to the streets of Buenos Aires. Together they present Martín Palmeri’s Misatango, a Latin mass incorporating the harmonies, rhythms and sensual qualities of Read More >
Hop on board our Murder Mystery Trolley to solve the Circus Queen’s murder in a fun and interactive theatrical performance. This 90-minute fantasy murder-solving tour visits many circus locations in Sarasota on a rolling adventure, where colorful characters jump aboard to add clues and hilarity for the guests. Upon booking, guests can choose to be cast in a Read More >
WSLR+Fogartyville welcome the community for a complimentary evening of live music, studio tours, socializing with your favorite programmers, and so much more! Celebrate 18 years of community radio here in Sarasota!!! The party gets started with music from DJ Grati-dude, host of “Attitude of Gratitude” on WSLR, followed by performances from Sarasota favorites Me Umbra Read More >
In the 1950s and ‘60s, chart-topping songs burst out of Midtown Manhattan. The Brill Building stood at the center of it all. The iconic ‘Brill Sound’ produced legendary songwriting teams like Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, as well as Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who churned out hit after hit. Read More >
In the 1950s and ‘60s, chart-topping songs burst out of Midtown Manhattan. The Brill Building stood at the center of it all. The iconic ‘Brill Sound’ produced legendary songwriting teams like Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, as well as Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who churned out hit after hit. Read More >
In the 1950s and ‘60s, chart-topping songs burst out of Midtown Manhattan. The Brill Building stood at the center of it all. The iconic ‘Brill Sound’ produced legendary songwriting teams like Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, as well as Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who churned out hit after hit. Read More >
In the 1950s and ‘60s, chart-topping songs burst out of Midtown Manhattan. The Brill Building stood at the center of it all. The iconic ‘Brill Sound’ produced legendary songwriting teams like Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, as well as Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who churned out hit after hit. Read More >
In the 1950s and ‘60s, chart-topping songs burst out of Midtown Manhattan. The Brill Building stood at the center of it all. The iconic ‘Brill Sound’ produced legendary songwriting teams like Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, as well as Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who churned out hit after hit. Read More >
Hop on board our Murder Mystery Trolley to solve the Circus Queen’s murder in a fun and interactive theatrical performance. This 90-minute fantasy murder-solving tour visits many circus locations in Sarasota on a rolling adventure, where colorful characters jump aboard to add clues and hilarity for the guests. Upon booking, guests can choose to be cast in a Read More >
The Jose Ramirez Band will return to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe with its passionate and soul-infused brand of the blues on September 30. The group has previously played at WBTT – to enthusiastic crowds – in 2021 and 2022. At 35 years old, Jose Ramirez has become the number one Latino blues artist in the Read More >
Rod MacDonald was a 20-year headliner in Greenwich Village clubs and concerts, with 21 songs in the Smithsonian collection of American Music and is a co-founder of the Greenwich Village Folk Festival. His 12 CDs include such songs as “American Jerusalem”, “A Sailor’s Prayer” “White Buffalo” and “Every Living Thing,” recorded by Shawn Colvin, Dave Read More >
In the 1950s and ‘60s, chart-topping songs burst out of Midtown Manhattan. The Brill Building stood at the center of it all. The iconic ‘Brill Sound’ produced legendary songwriting teams like Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, as well as Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who churned out hit after hit. Read More >
In the 1950s and ‘60s, chart-topping songs burst out of Midtown Manhattan. The Brill Building stood at the center of it all. The iconic ‘Brill Sound’ produced legendary songwriting teams like Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, as well as Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who churned out hit after hit. Read More >
NEXUS Chamber Music Stephanie Zyzak, violin; Alexander Hersh, cello; Evren Ozel, piano Featured Emerging Artists Sunday, October 1, 2023, 4:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 Following their enormously successful Artist Series Concerts debut in 2022, NEXUS Chamber Music returns to open our 28th season. This Chicago-based chamber music collective’s mission Read More >