Upcoming Events

Friday Fest, the free, outdoor summertime concert series returns this year with an exciting lineup of bands who will bring the audience to their feet! The events run from 5-9 p.m. and are located on the lawn of the Van Wezel. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset, and enjoy food and beverage from local vendors! Note: Bringing in food, beverages and coolers from outside Friday Fest is prohibited. Septembe...

Please note: You must be 18+ for this performance. Contains adult themes, language, and sexual content. THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, celebrates its 48th Anniversary kicking-off its 30-city national tour. Join the original 'Brad Majors' - BARRY BOSTWICK - for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast Hell On Heels, host Larry Viezel, and a...

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most beautiful yet tragic love stories of all time. Through young love, dramatic sword fights, and tragedy you will stay on the edge of your seat as you are swept away to the village of Verona. Set to the moving score by Sergei Prokofiev, this dramatic ballet by choreographer Vadim Fedotov will keep you enthralled to the very end. For over 10 years, the International Ballet of Florida’s reputation for ...

The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world, BORED TEACHERS, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they're all joining comic forces on the stage for a night of laughter you do not want to miss. Put that red pen down, pause that Netflix series you've been binging, throw on your comfiest teacher tee...

Sparking his career at the age of 12 years old, NICK CARTER became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Carter’s 30-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold-out arenas, with an array of projects in television and film, as well as a philanthropist and author. To date, the Backstreet Boys are the best-selling boy band in history and are one of the world&r...

BOTH SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT! SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO is the undisputed king of physical comedy, hailed by The New York Times as the "hottest comic in America." During his latest tour, he conquered New York City by selling out Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, UBS Arena, and Prudential Center. With his two shows at Chicago's United Center, Maniscalco is now the highest-grossing comedian in the venue's three-decade hi...

In ODYSSEY, CELTIC THUNDER invites audiences on a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original arrangements that are emblematic of the ensemble’s unique sound. The shared musical chemistry of Celtic Thunder’s lead vocalists Ryan Kelly, Damian McGinty, Neil Byrne, and Emmet Cahill, gives the show its compelling power, while each singer ...

JOHN WAITE will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as a solo artist, with The Baby’s and Bad English. Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit ‘Missing You’, The Baby’s ‘Isn't It Time’ and Bad English ‘When I See You Smile’ rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are stil...

Celebrate 25 years of Spirit Trail with Bruce Hornsby. Each ticket will include a copy of the Spirit Trail: 25th Anniversary Edition 3-CD box set to be picked up at the show. Based out of Williamsburg, VA, BRUCE HORNSBY first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur’s timeless song...

With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often-unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, up until MTV in the early '80s, NEIL BERG'S 50 YEARS OF ROCK & ROLL&nb...

Set your phasers to stun and prepare to be beamed up for an unforgettable night with the original "Captain James T. Kirk," award-winning actor WILLIAM SHATNER, live on stage! Following a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Shatner, one of Hollywood’s most recognizable and beloved figures, will take to the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his seven decades-long car...

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses...think again. STRAIGHT NO CHASER are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million...

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE AND TIME. The original Jersey boy himself, FRANKIE VALLI is a true American legend. His incredible career with The Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” and of course, “Grease.” Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have sold over 100 million records worldwide, and their success led ...

The Ultimate Holiday Tradition! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years!   Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive ...

For a quarter of a century, MICHAEL FLATLEY'S LORD OF THE DANCE has been dazzling audiences across the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. Since its premiere 25 years ago, it has become one of the most successful touring productions in entertainment history, having been seen by over 60 million people. The show will go to the next level in 2023 for its 25t...

Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time. Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups....

Bringing songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. With video of Johnny from episodes of The Johnny Cash TV Show projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect sync. This concert experience will showcase iconic performances from the TV show and highlight the spirit of the legend by revisiting some of his memorable ...

Taught by nine-time Broadway veteran and Director of Education Justin Gomlak. $30 per class or 4 for $100. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gomlak with questions about these classes geared toward adults, teens and children at (941) 263-6754. To make your reservation today, please contact Margaret Lindsey at (941) 263-6750. About Justin JUSTIN GOMLAK is a veteran of nine Broadway shows, originating companies, u...

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 an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and J...

Featuring Jonathan Butler, with Special Guests Rebecca Jade and Marcus Anderson, and Introducing Justin-Lee Schultz 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 s...

JOE BONAMASSA is one of today's top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world's biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Back...

THE SWEET CAROLINE TOUR is a Neil Diamond Concert Celebration starring the #1 Diamond performer in the world - Jay White. It is without question the most authentic Neil Diamond Concert Experience on the planet. Conceived in response to Mr. Diamond’s retirement from the concert stage and the huge demand from audiences worldwide to enjoy the music of the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame icon in a live music setting, Jay and the dynamic...

Enjoy an unforgettable evening with Florida’s most savagely funny, riotous, and cathartic storyteller Carl Hiaasen, with emcee Craig Pittman and local storytellers. It’s an irreverent evening of Florida Stories recounting Floridians’ relationship with our enchantingly wild lands, waters, and creatures. A Florida native, Carl Hiaasen has authored thirteen books and nine national bestsellers. Upgrade to the VIP Experience t...

Don’t miss this popular two-day experience of lively, solutions-oriented environmental lectures, panel discussions, storytelling, and music. We’ll explore the powerful idea that to preserve quality of life, we must find a new balance with nature. Dozens of national, regional, and local experts will share fascinating insights and future-forward innovations for recharging our environment and reducing our impacts – crucial to su...

From the EMMY® award winning mind of DEREK HOUGH, the live dance show is the first-national tour for the performing dynamo in four years. The show features all new high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence.  Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and ev...

  GIBSON presents . . . The Allman Betts Family Revival! This year we are especially excited to announce the official rebranding of the Allman Family Revival to the ALLMAN BETTS FAMILY REVIVAL. We have programmed and array of guests who will perform two sets - one featuring songs by Gregg Allman and one featuring songs by Dickey Betts.  Enjoy listening to the hits along with the deep cuts from their legendary Allman Brother&r...

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 musical royalty, but instantly catapulted her into international superstardom. Sh...

Now an annual tradition, and in celebration of the most wonderful time of year, the world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist SARAH BRIGHTMAN returns with her A Christmas Symphony tour! Accompanied by orchestra, choir and special guests, this magical holiday show will feature Sarah performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits. Sarah Brightman Winter Wonderland VIP packages are available...

DANIEL O’DONNELL’s remarkable career has moved on to a new level with his success as a TV presenter, just another facet to his ever-expanding list of entertainment achievements. The Donegal based singer, who is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists in the UK charts, is the only artist in the world to score a hit in the UK album charts every year since 1988, an unprecedented and unbroken 35-year span, and in ...

THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS showcases the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.  ...

WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE! brings America’s Game® to your hometown! One of the greatest game shows of all time has been adapted into a stage show to give more fans access and more chances to win. Guests can audition to go on stage and feel like they stepped into the game show itself. The live stage show is the only way you can have the chance to spin a full-sized replica of the iconic Wheel. At Wheel of Fortune LIVE!, contestants ar...

Multi-platinum classical crossover group, IL DIVO, will embark on their U.S. “A New Day Holiday Tour” this fall. The tour will feature the group performing holiday classics that include “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas,” “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and more, in addition to songs from their vast catalog. Il Divo is t...

CELTIC ANGELS CHRISTMAS is a joyous celebration from start to finish, encompassing vocal and instrumental Holiday and Irish favorites. Paired with show stopping world class champion Irish dancing and a fully live band, Celtic Angels Christmas is sure to awe and entertain. Starring the quintessential vocals of Louise Barry, Chloe Haven, Olivia Bradley, Michaela Groth and Katie Sweeney, these dynamic divas enthrall and delight with thei...

CIRQUE MUSICA: HOLIDAY WONDERLAND is a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of the season. Igniting joy and wonder to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on December 23, “Wonderland” is an all-new musical journey that will transport audiences to a magical land far away for a fun-filled, unforgettable holiday-themed show experience. Featuring the talented cast of Cirque Musica, spectators will be dazzled by the acrobats, ...

The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’...

Strauss Symphony of America András Deák (Budapest) – Conductor Katarzyna Dondalska (Berlin-Warsaw) – Soprano Franz Gürtelschmied (Vienna) – Tenor Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami Mark the New Year with timeless music, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking dancing! European singers, dancers, and the Strauss Symphony of America return for SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR'S CONCERT. Join us at the ...

Taught by nine-time Broadway veteran and Director of Education Justin Gomlak. $30 per class or 4 for $100. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gomlak with questions about these classes geared toward adults, teens and children at (941) 263-6754. To make your reservation today, please contact Margaret Lindsey at (941) 263-6750. About Justin JUSTIN GOMLAK is a veteran of nine Broadway shows, originating companies, u...

Sarasota Premiere! Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the ic...

Imagine five of the world’s most talented 4-legged performers in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes the highest jumping dog in the universe, a hilarious six-pound Pomeranian Pikachu mix, and a host of previously discarded dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart. Deemed “A must see!” by The Washin...

PLEASE NOTE: You must be 18+ for this performance. LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, brings its internationally beloved troupe of dancers to Sarasota as part of its landmark 50th anniversary season.  Founded in New York City in 1974, the company, affectionately known as the Trocks, has grown from its roots in late-late shows in off-off Broadway lofts to a global touring se...

Nayden Todorov, Conductor Liya Petrova, Violin Praised as “Bulgaria’s most illustrious musical institution” by Gramophone Magazine, the acclaimed Sofia Philharmonic makes its Sarasota debut to open the Sarasota Concert Association’s Great Performers Series. General director Nayden Todorov leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s beloved Symphony No. 7 and Brahms’ romantic Violin Concerto featuring violinist ...

Liz Cheney served as the U.S. representative for Wyoming’s at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023. She chaired the House Republican Conference, the third-highest position in the House Republican leadership, from 2019 to 2021, and served as the Vice Chair of the Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. She was also a member of the House Armed Services Committee, China Task Force, Natural Resources Committee, a...

An extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more, THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT brings together four Phantoms from the Tony Award®-winning The Phantom of the Opera for an unforgettable night of entertainment. The Four Phantoms features an extraordinary quartet of performers, including Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio and Ciarán Sheehan under the music supervision of two-time Grammy Award® ...

Ever wish Jesus would come back as a stand-up comedian? Well, your prayers have been answered. The second coming is no longer coming, it’s here! And it’s called STAND-UP JESUS!  Blessed be the punchlines! Yes, our lord and savior is back and this time he’s no longer a carpenter. He’s a stand-up comedian hell-bent on preaching what he created on the 8th day. Comedy! Come bear witness to a truth that hurt...

HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv) is coming to you straight from a 70-show run Off-Broadway in New York City!! HYPROV is "hilarious and fascinating'' (says Time Out New York) and is "catnip for those who relish spontaneity and informality," (The Wall Street Journal). The New Yorker says, "say yes to HYPROV,"! Your evening begins with Hypnotist Extraordinaire, Asad Mecci welcoming 20 volunteers* on stage to be hy...

What is left for YACHT ROCK REVUE to prove? This top-notch group of musicians has already rocked onstage with John Oates, Eddie Money (RIP), and both versions of the band Player. They’ve trademarked the term “yacht rock,” both metaphorically and literally (U.S. Registration Number 3834195). From humble beginnings in a basement, touring in partnership with Live Nation and Sirius XM, they now headline sold-out shows across the ...

THE GUESS WHO is a legendary Canadian band who enjoyed chart topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s with an impressive catalogue of songs including "American Woman," "These Eyes," and "No Time." During the course of its career, the band has released 11 studio albums, and charted 14 Top 40 hit singles, 2 of which went to number one in the United States. The most recent and up-to-date version of the band has mas...

Sarasota Premiere! COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. ...

Taught by nine-time Broadway veteran and Director of Education Justin Gomlak. $30 per class or 4 for $100. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gomlak with questions about these classes geared toward adults, teens and children at (941) 263-6754. To make your reservation today, please contact Margaret Lindsey at (941) 263-6750. About Justin JUSTIN GOMLAK is a veteran of nine Broadway shows, originating companies, u...

Sarasota Premiere! COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. ...

The former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and bestselling author of the memoir Lessons from the Edge shares insights on the region and the current crisis as well as experiences from her 33-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service. Marie Yovanovitch served three times as U.S. Ambassador, most recently in Kyiv as the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. Previously, she served as U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic (2005-2008) and the Republic of Armeni...

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY is touring North America again this year! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. ‘‘Fantastic’’ – Elaine Paige, BBC Radio and “Authentic and Exciting” &nd...

Utter the phrase "young blues rock guitarist" within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they are most likely to respond with will be KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD. He has sold millions of albums while throwing singles into the Top 10. In a 20-year recording career that began when he was just 16, Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular recording artist, a consisten...

THE GIPSY KINGS FT. NICOLAS REYES have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide in the past three decades. Their ninth studio album, Savor Flamenco, was awarded the Grammy for Best World Music Album in 2013. Theirs is a music that extends through generations, to the sounds of their ancestors—Spanish Romani people who fled the Catalonia region during the Spanish Civil War—and reflects the ...

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHARINE MCPHEE is just that: an intimate evening with one of the biggest musical forces of our time. The 16-time Grammy award winning writer/producer performs songs that he wrote or produced from his four decades of hits and includes fascinating storytelling about the songs, artists and moments of his life.  Some of the songs David and Katharine perform include Celine Dion’s “Th...

For over two decades, Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer CHRIS BOTTI has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the largest selling instrumental artist in The United States. There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He’s the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop to rock, a brilliant bandleader who lets his players shin...

Jader Bignamini, Conductor With Cellist Alisa Weilerstein World-renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein, described as “a new generation’s cello superstar,” joins the Detroit Symphony in Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The fourth-oldest orchestra in the country, the Detroit Symphony is led by Music Director Jader Bignamini, who conducts the orchestra in Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels’ Emerge as well as Rims...

Sarasota Premiere! Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Nominated for 12 ...

Taught by nine-time Broadway veteran and Director of Education Justin Gomlak. $30 per class or 4 for $100. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gomlak with questions about these classes geared toward adults, teens and children at (941) 263-6754. To make your reservation today, please contact Margaret Lindsey at (941) 263-6750. About Justin JUSTIN GOMLAK is a veteran of nine Broadway shows, originating companies, u...

Sarasota Premiere! Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Nominated for 12 ...

Taught by nine-time Broadway veteran and Director of Education Justin Gomlak. $30 per class or 4 for $100. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gomlak with questions about these classes geared toward adults, teens and children at (941) 263-6754. To make your reservation today, please contact Margaret Lindsey at (941) 263-6750. About Justin JUSTIN GOMLAK is a veteran of nine Broadway shows, originating companies, u...

Stanley Tucci is an Academy Award nominated actor known for his versatility as an actor, writer, director and producer. He has appeared in over 90 films, countless television shows, and more than a dozen plays, on and off Broadway. Tucci reached his widest audience yet in the role of Caesar Flickerman in The Hunger Games franchise. A box office sensation and critical success, the fourth and final installment of the series (Mocking Jay) was...

Sarasota Premiere! SOME SHOWS YOU SEE. THIS SHOW YOU FEEL. Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show— is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music. “Redemptive, rousing and real, JAGGED LITTLE PILL stands alongside the original musicals that have sustained the best hopes of Broadwa...

On the heels of the successful “Postcards From Ireland,” CELTIC WOMAN will carry on its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity. The Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour will be delighting audiences with its fresh blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music that echoes Ireland's rich musical and cultural heritage, while reflecting the vibrant spirit of moder...

Lahav Shani, Conductor With Pianist Daniil Trifonov Celebrated as one of Europe's finest orchestras, the Rotterdam Philharmonic is led by Lahav Shani, the youngest Chief Conductor in the orchestra's 100-year history.  Described by The Times of London as "the most astounding pianist of our age," Daniil Trifonov joins the orchestra for Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2. The program also includes Arvo Pärt&rsq...

STAYIN ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin’,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You Should Be Dancing,” “Nights on Broadway,” and “Stayin’ Alive.” In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke,” “Massachusetts,” &ldq...

Blue-eyed soul pioneers THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS are back! With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield topped the charts in four decades. After Bobby’s death in 2003, Bill Medley continued to perform to sold-out crowds around the world, but fans and friends pleaded with him to keep The R...

THE MIDTOWN MEN Tenth Anniversary Tour reunites stars from the Original Broadway Cast of the smash hit musical, Jersey Boys. Launched in 2010 from their three-year rocket ride together bringing to life the sound story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Broadway’s breakout vocal sensation is widely celebrated for their signature renditions of the iconic hits of the 1960s. Together, they have played over 850 concerts across North Ameri...

Taught by nine-time Broadway veteran and Director of Education Justin Gomlak. $30 per class or 4 for $100. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gomlak with questions about these classes geared toward adults, teens and children at (941) 263-6754. To make your reservation today, please contact Margaret Lindsey at (941) 263-6750. About Justin JUSTIN GOMLAK is a veteran of nine Broadway shows, originating companies, u...

Van Wezel Premiere! Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in bringing the timeless, captivating story to vivid musical life on stage. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March, each determined to live life on her own terms. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, leaving audiences filled wi...

What began in Corsicana, Texas when 10-year-old boy named TERRY FATOR read a book about ventriloquism has led him to heights he could never have imagined: winning America’s Got Talent…becoming a Las Vegas headliner for the past 14 years…and his ongoing nationwide tour which is taking him to concert stages, casino theaters and performing arts centers across the country. Terry’s show is the perfect combination of co...

One of the most successful singer/songwriters in music, with over 100 million albums sold, PAUL ANKA has the distinction of being the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard charts during seven consecutive decades. This concert features his instantly recognizable hits from the last seven decades including “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “My Way,” “Puppy Love” and "Lon...

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Bloomberg Businessweek wrote, &...

Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC – an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. Described by the press as ‘The Avengers of magic’ catch the only team of magicians in the world as they present their original, phenomenal ensemble illusions. They’ve sold out shows across the globe, been featured on every major US TV network and...

NEIL BERG’S 114 YEARS OF BROADWAY is back for its annual celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows! This dazzling all-new show, which sells out every year, features some of Broadway’s finest stars performing songs from the best and most beloved Broadway musicals. Each musician is an accomplished performer in their own right. It’s an evening of “Broadway Heaven” not to be missed....

The PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY, celebrating its 70th Anniversary in 2024, is thrilled to return to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Anchoring the program is Taylor's iconic Promethean Fire, appearing in Sarasota for the first time. Choreographed after 9/11 and hailed by The New York Times as "quite simply one of the best dance works choreographed by Paul Taylor," Promethean Fire epitomizes the Company's thrilling athleticis...

THE DOO WOP PROJECT, the dynamic, rave-reviewed celebration of a beloved music genre, has a brand new “DOO!” Starring the 5 engaging, charismatic and dashing Broadway stars from smash hits like JERSEY BOYS, A BRONX TALE, BEAUTIFUL, and MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL with their all star band, this exciting new show (with a brand new setlist) features fresh renditions of classic Doo Wop hits (remember “16 candles” and “In the ...

Kristin Chenoweth is performing as part of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Inspiration Gala! Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer KRISTIN CHENOWETH’s career spans film, television, voiceover, and stage. In 2015, Chenoweth received a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has performed to sold-out audiences across the world, including performances at Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall. Chenoweth is a passio...

THE ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS (ASMF) is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. Formed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians, the ASMF gave its first performance in its namesake church in November 1959. Through unrivalled live performances and a vast recording output – highlights of wh...

Single Tickets for HAMILTON will be on sale at a later date. Subscription packages are available now for the following dates: March 26-March 31. You can find out more about our subscription series HERE. Sarasota Premiere! A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a leg...

Taught by nine-time Broadway veteran and Director of Education Justin Gomlak. $30 per class or 4 for $100. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gomlak with questions about these classes geared toward adults, teens and children at (941) 263-6754. To make your reservation today, please contact Margaret Lindsey at (941) 263-6750. About Justin JUSTIN GOMLAK is a veteran of nine Broadway shows, originating companies, u...

ALWAYS OLIVIA is a tribute to one of the most celebrated and beloved pop culture icons of all time, the late Olivia Newton-John. In a career spanning more than five decades, Olivia Newton-John sold over 100 million records worldwide. Her successes include four Grammys; numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard, and People’s Choice Awards; an Emmy Award; ten #1 hits; and more than fifteen top-10 singles. Always Olivia authenticall...

Born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in San Pedro, California, Misty Copeland began her ballet studies at the late age of thirteen. At fifteen, she won first place in the Music Center Spotlight Awards. She studied at the San Francisco Ballet School and American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive on full scholarship and was declared ABT’s National Coca-Cola Scholar in 2000. Misty joined ABT’s Studio Company in September 200...

Taught by nine-time Broadway veteran and Director of Education Justin Gomlak. $30 per class or 4 for $100. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gomlak with questions about these classes geared toward adults, teens and children at (941) 263-6754. To make your reservation today, please contact Margaret Lindsey at (941) 263-6750. About Justin JUSTIN GOMLAK is a veteran of nine Broadway shows, originating companies, u...

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named SHREK . . . " And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, DreamWorks animated film. This Tony Award®-winning fairy tale musical adventure features song...

This is Elton! Crash land into your seat with THE ROCKET MAN SHOW, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson – Elton John’s official 70’s body double as featured in the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour. Chosen by the man himself, Rus’ performance pilots a night of greatest hits, gorgeous costumes and fierce piano playing. Currently featured on E!’s ‘Clash of the Cover Bands’, Rus’ portray...

“There are a number of good singers, a smaller handful of truly great singers, and then there’s Johnny Mathis.”  - Barbra Streisand Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are," "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" and "Misty,” JOHNNY MATHIS has recorded 80 albums, including 7 Christmas albums, and has sold millions of records worldwide.  During his extensive seven dec...

THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA* continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.”  *The Concert: A Tribute to ABB...

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of the iconic rock band! In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes “Live Grand Final.” Gary began touring, and in 2002, formed “The Works” to pay tribute to Queen. Since 2002, Gary Mullen and the Works have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand. They’ve also twice rocke...