A hapless flower shop assistant, Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant, which he names ‘Audrey II’ after his coworker crush. The saucy, R&B-singing carnivore promises Seymour unending fame and fortune with one condition: he must keep feeding it BLOOD. Seymour soon discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and its man-eating appetite for global domination.
Sarasota Premiere! PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde). Brought to the stage by lead producer Paula Wagner, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features Read More >
Get ready to relive the hits of Motown and beyond, as this exciting, high-energy group unleashes superior vocals and slick dance moves powered by pure soul!
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 >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks 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 >
Join DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS for a special holiday treat! In a recording career that spans nearly three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an impressive array of achievements: nine Grammy® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, 13 sold-out Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises, performances for U.S. presidents, Read More >
Artist Series Concerts: Sang Yoon Kim, clarinet and Christine Kim, oboe with Joseph Holt, piano Thursday, November 30, 2023, 11:00 am performance followed by luncheon Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236 Sang Yoon Kim is the principal clarinet of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and has been heard as soloist with Read More >
November 30 - December 3, 2023 Producing Sponsors: Shane and Monique Chalke Kicking off SCD’s 18th Season, SCD aligns with Sarasota’s beloved and talented arts organization, Westcoast Black Theater Troupe, in SCD + WBTT. This collaboration will release a spirit-filled song and dance experience for our audiences, opening the season with the expectation to ELEVATE Read More >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks 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 >
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 >
We are counting our blessings as Venice Theatre's musical version of A Christmas Carol returns with the joyous spirit of the year-end holidays. Intergenerational veterans from past productions (including Brad Wages as Scrooge) join with new cast members to tell Charles' Dickens' story of redemption and rebirth. Matinees begin at 2:00
On December 1, enjoy a Sarasota and Jazz Club favorite, Eddie Tobin. One of the most entertaining and versatile performers in the area, Tobin has opened for Kenny Rogers and performed extensively with Brenda Lee. For almost eight years, Eddie toured with Englebert Humperdinck, as music director, conductor and pianist. A Florida native, Tobin joined 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 >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks Read More >
November 30 - December 3, 2023 Producing Sponsors: Shane and Monique Chalke Kicking off SCD’s 18th Season, SCD aligns with Sarasota’s beloved and talented arts organization, Westcoast Black Theater Troupe, in SCD + WBTT. This collaboration will release a spirit-filled song and dance experience for our audiences, opening the season with the expectation to ELEVATE Read More >
VIRTUAL: December 1 - 3, 2023 Producing Sponsors: Shane and Monique Chalke Kicking off SCD’s 18th Season, SCD aligns with Sarasota’s beloved and talented arts organization, Westcoast Black Theater Troupe, in a virtual viewing of SCD + WBTT. This collaboration will release a spirit-filled song and dance experience for our audiences, opening the season with Read More >
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the Read More >
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the 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 >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks Read More >
November 30 - December 3, 2023 Producing Sponsors: Shane and Monique Chalke Kicking off SCD’s 18th Season, SCD aligns with Sarasota’s beloved and talented arts organization, Westcoast Black Theater Troupe, in SCD + WBTT. This collaboration will release a spirit-filled song and dance experience for our audiences, opening the season with the expectation to ELEVATE Read More >
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the Read More >
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the Read More >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks 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 >
VIRTUAL: December 1 - 3, 2023 Producing Sponsors: Shane and Monique Chalke Kicking off SCD’s 18th Season, SCD aligns with Sarasota’s beloved and talented arts organization, Westcoast Black Theater Troupe, in a virtual viewing of SCD + WBTT. This collaboration will release a spirit-filled song and dance experience for our audiences, opening the season with Read More >
The band will get your holiday season started with some joyous sounds as they present old classics as well as new arrangements to fill your hearts with the Hanukkah and Christmas spirits. Performance is at 7 PM at the Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Avenue, Venice FL 34285. Tickets are $14 and will be Read More >
Celebrating 50 years of Making Spirits Bright! The world's most famous brass quintet performs festive holiday favorites, from Carol of the Bells, to A Charlie Brown Christmas, swinging Glenn Miller tunes, and more. Join us for an unforgettable evening showcasing their virtuosic talent, humor and yuletide spirit!
Monday Night Jazz at the Cabaret presents an exciting evening of jazz with top entertainment in an intimate cabaret setting in downtown Sarasota at the John C. Court Cabaret at FST. On December 4, enjoy music by the Rick Costa Quartet. A transplant from Boston MA, drummer/percussionist Rick Costa quickly became a fixture in the Read More >
The Sweet Caroline Tour, led by Jay White, the world's foremost Neil Diamond performer, offers an unparalleled concert experience that faithfully recreates the energy and artistry of Neil Diamond's music following his retirement from live performances. With over three decades and 10,000 concerts worldwide, Jay White embodies the stage persona of the Rock N' Roll Read More >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks 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 >
Our seventh season opens with the Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota's annual holiday concert with music by Debussy, Vivaldi, Mahler, and Tchaikovsky, plus holidays favorites. Featured soloists include harpist Giuseppina Ciarla and mandolinist Rafael Ramirez.
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks 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 >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks 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 >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks Read More >
A yearly holiday tradition gets even better as two local choirs team up with the folk band The Lubben Brothers to present A Celtic Christmas. Steven Phillips, who has directed the event for seven seasons, predicts this to be the best one yet. The concert features a 50-voice choir comprised of the combined forces of Read More >
Don Soledad and Pablo Arencibia perform a homage to jazz pianist Michel Camilo and flamenco guitarist Tomatito and their albums: “Spain,” “Spain Again” and “Spain Forever.” About the musicians: Inspired by the guitar of flamenco legend Paco de Lucia, Don Soledad cultivated his sophisticated, soulful sounds in northern California, beginning with his early guitar studies 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 >
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the Read More >
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the 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 >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks Read More >
Poets Unplugged Featuring Myles Optimystic | Saturday, Dec. 9| Doors open at 7:30 p.m. |Featured poet at 8 p.m. | Open Mic at 9 p.m. Tickets: $5 Myles Optimystic is a hip hop and indie pop traveling performance artist with roots in Florida. Their subject matter explores themes like mindfulness and meditation, as well as Read More >
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the Read More >
A brand-new rendition of everything that makes Christmas and Hanukkah in Sarasota special. With all-new songs and sketches, Deck the Halls gets audiences ready to celebrate the holidays, Florida style! Get excited for palm trees with decorations, swimming in the sea, sand snowmen, and more. An annual Sarasota holiday tradition, Deck the Halls invites families to get into the Read More >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks 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 >
Will McLean Foundation Audible Art Series at Fogartyville presents the finest of Florida’s acoustic artists — artists who share a vision of saving Florida through music. In Good Company brings you both original acoustic songs celebrating Florida, and familiar tunes creatively crafted. This four-piece band blends skillful musicianship and delicious harmonies sure to please a Read More >
Ben Lougheed is a classical guitarist known for his powerful and lyrically beautiful performances. Critics have repeatedly referred to Ben as an emerging force in the classical guitar world, “with beautiful” and “extremely precise” playing. Additionally, he is a sought-after teacher and the only guitarist with a doctorate and all nine Suzuki book certifications. Ben’s Read More >
Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, soul vocalist and entertainer Chris Burke joins the Pops to sing all of your Michael Bublé holiday hits including, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “White Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” and many more. If crooning, jazz renditions, and swinging Santa is your jam, this Read More >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks 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 >
GIBSON introduces The Allman Betts Family Revival, the revamped version of the Allman Family Revival. Featuring a stellar lineup of artists like Anders Osborne, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickenson, Jimmy Hall, and more, the show promises two sets: one dedicated to Gregg Allman and another to Dickey Betts' songs. With the Allman Brothers catalog's classic hits Read More >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks 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 >
MARIE OSMOND has spent more than six iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. Her debut single "Paper Roses" reached the #1 spot on two Billboard charts, a feat that not only placed her among an elite class of Read More >
Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring The Barker Project Holiday Show, and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP! Sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy small bites in the Bistro. Each second Thursday of the month features a different style of jazz–from straight-ahead to free Read More >
Award-winning pianist, educator and composer Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his trio will entertain you with an interactive and informative concert of everybody’s favorite holiday music, featuring the compositions and arrangements of jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi. In addition to enjoying a world-class musical performance, audiences will learn more about Guaraldi’s music, life and musical involvement with Read More >
A tribute to the music of the 1970s Rock & Roll rebels, who skillfully fused folk, country, and R&B to create a fresh, new sound. With hits by iconic musicians like The Allman Brothers Band, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Fleetwood Mac, this guitar musical revue tells the story of lessons learned from hard knocks Read More >