Upcoming Events

BEAUTIFUL — THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation...

 William Waldrop, conductor Experience this new, authorized symphonic tribute to the Fab Four, featuring Grammy winner Jeff Tyzik's electrifying arrangements and powerful vocals based on the Beatles' original master recordings at Abbey Road. With Broadway conductor William Waldrop on the podium, Revolution will take audiences on a magical musical tour through the hits, from “Yesterday” to “Here Comes the Sun,...

German Cornejo’s TANGO FIRE encompasses and defines all that is Argentine Tango; dancing which sizzles with sensuality, accompanied by the unforgettable music of the great Tango masters including Piazzolla, Pugliese and Gardel. As one of the world’s most popular dance forms, this exhilarating show combines the rawness and sophistication, seductive and sultry side of Tango, evoking the intoxicating passion of late-night Buenos ...

They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their first note. While their harmonies were perfect on stage, it was a very different story off stage — a story that has made them an international sensation yet again. Go behind the unmistakable music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning true-life musical, JERSEY BOYS.   ...

HARRY CONNICK JR. has exemplified excellence across multiple platforms in the entertainment world — in music, film, television and Broadway — garnering Grammy® & Emmy® Awards and Tony® nominations. But music and live performances remain the foundation of his art, as he will showcase classics from his remarkable career. 2022 Van Wezel Foundation Inspiration Gala Featuring Harry Connick Jr. You are invited t...

With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 and has gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-platinum albums (Leftoverture,...

NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS - Acrobats of China will amaze you with their dazzling performances including acrobatics, dance, mystifying magic, and aerial feats of strength....

SARASOTA PREMIERE! The runaway international hit is coming to Sarasota! Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” THE CHOIR OF MAN offers up one hour of indisputable joy for all ages! It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s the best pub “lock-in” you’ve ever been to. Featuring pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway and pub tunes, The Choir of Man has something for everyone. A mult...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! ROMANCE! ADVENTURE! GERSHWIN! WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE! In post-war Paris, romance is in the air and youthful optimism reigns. Gershwin’s soaring melodies are matched by gravity-defying dance as the world rediscovers the power of love in this breathtaking production. Hoping to start a new life, World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as ...

Yaniv Dinur, conductor | Augustin Hadelich, violin Gabriella Smith – Field Guide Beethoven – Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4 Passion fuels this pairing of master composers. One of the world’s most sought-after soloists today, Grammy Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich performs Beethoven’s serene, yet astoundingly difficult Violin Concerto with conducting tour de force Yaniv Dinur on th...

Paul Nicklen is a Canadian photographer, filmmaker, and marine biologist who has documented the beauty and the plight of our planet for over twenty years. As an assignment photographer for National Geographic magazine, Nicklen captures the imagination of a global audience. Nicklen is uniquely qualified to create his brand of documentary photography, which informs and creates an emotional connection with wild subjects in extreme conditions. His...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! Musician, vocalist and composer Damien Sneed toured with Aretha Franklin, developing a strong mentee relationship with the soul legend. In A TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN: THE QUEEN OF SOUL, Sneed pays homage to the icon with fresh renditions of the beloved hits including “Respect,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Think,” “Until You Come Back To Me,” “Daydreaming,&rdquo...

AUDRA MCDONALD is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actor. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards®, two Grammy Awards®, and an Emmy Award®, she received a 2015 National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama and was also named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people that year. Tony®-winning performances include Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, A Rais...

The immersive, concert-style theater show chronicles the journey shared by the folk-rock duo, PAUL SIMON and ART GARFUNKEL. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with “The Concert in Central Park” in 1981 with over half a million fans. ...

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® ...

Seven-time Grammy® winner GLADYS KNIGHT has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance. Known for hits such as “You and I Ain’t Nothin’ No More,” “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” “If I Were Your Woman” and “That’s What Friends are For,” Knight has ...

VIP Packages available! Please scroll down to view options.  America’s favorite dance show is coming to your town with DANCING WITH THE STARS – LIVE TOUR 2022! Starring “Dancing with the Stars” Mirrorball Champions Katilyn Bristowe and Iman Shumpert! Your favorite dancers from this iconic television series hit the stage this winter with an ALL NEW SHOW. Starring Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, A...

With the release of his new album, Making Memories, a brand-new collection of reimagined classics and new recordings including duets with Olivia Newton-John, Michael Bublé, Andrea Bocelli and Il Divo, PAUL ANKA is not only excited about this new music — but getting back on the road to perform in concert for his fans! Paul Anka appeared on Entertainment Tonight recently to discuss his collaboration with Drake, his recent b...

Ronan Farrow is a contributing writer to The New Yorker, where his investigative reporting has won the Pulitzer Prize for public service.  His latest book, Catch and Kill is a New York Times bestseller with a companion podcast, which has topped the Apple Podcast charts. He previously worked as an anchor and investigative reporter at MSNBC and NBC News with his print commentary and reporting appearing in publications including the Wall Str...

The CELTIC THUNDER IRELAND live theatrical show embodies the essence of the public television stars, delivering a blend of lively, fast-paced and upbeat songs: “A Place in The Choir,” “The Galway Girl” and “Raggle Taggle Gypsy,” classic ballads “Mountains of Mourne” and “The Wild Rover” and renowned Irish love songs such as “She Moved Through The Fair” and “Danny Boy...

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,” ...

JoAnn Falletta, conductor | Aaron Diehl, piano Ravel – Mother Goose Suite Gershwin – Concerto in F Major Rachmaninoff – Symphonic Dances Pianist Aaron Diehl brings to life the infectious rhythms and melodies of Gershwin's unforgettable Concerto in F, a timeless favorite and one of three powerful works on this program. Grammy Award-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta returns to Sarasota leading Rachmaninoff's te...

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK has 64 gold albums, 35 platinum albums, four Grammy® nominations, a Golden Globe and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Las Vegas Walk of Fame, spanning a career of over five decades. He has recorded romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock and gospel, charming millions of fans around the globe. His first single in the charts was “Release Me,” which went into the Guinness Book of Record...

Returning to the Van Wezel, THE SWEET CAROLINE TOUR is a Neil Diamond Concert Celebration starring Jay White. White has performed over 10,000 concerts around the world over three decades, honoring the artistry of the American music legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon. Featuring the greatest hits and beloved gems that audiences know and love, the production is an authentic Neil Diamond concert experience not to be missed!...

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for 20 years! It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!&re...

Grammy®-nominated global music sensation CELTIC WOMAN returns to Sarasota with this all new show on the main stage, bringing the beauty of Ireland to life. POSTCARDS FROM IRELAND celebrates the rich musical and cultural heritage of Ireland — all while taking audiences on a journey of story and song from across the Emerald Isle. Embrace an evening of angelic voices, breathtaking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity as you’r...

Christopher Confessore, conductor Mamie Parris, Douglas LaBrecque & Lisa Vroman, vocalists Three of Broadway's best join Sarasota Orchestra, led by Christopher Confessore, in a concert of songs that garnered Grammys, Tonys and Oscars. Phantom of the Opera stars Lisa Vroman and Doug LaBrecque band together on our Pops stage with Mamie Parris, best-known for her one-of-a-kind Grizabella in Cats. The trio of spectacular artists will...

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES returns to the Van Wezel by popular demand, delivering a note-for-note experience that brings all the greatest Beatles hits to life. Don’t miss the mind-blowing theatrical event that takes you back in time and was hailed by the Associated Press as “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” Performing together longer than the Beatles themselves, RAIN delivers your favorite hits with the nuance ...

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, the hit CW television series and America’s largest touring magic show is coming to the Van Wezel! These cutting-edge illusionists perform sleight-of-hand, perplexing interactive mind magic, hilarious comedy, dangerous escapes and large-scale illusions. Audience members will be baffled by the astounding skills of these modern illusionists....

ITZHAK PERLMAN returns to Sarasota in recital with pianist Rohan De Silva! Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded to a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity, as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond to his remarkable artistry and irrepressible joy for making music....

Back by popular demand, NEIL BERG brings his company of extraordinary Broadway stars to Sarasota with an all new show to light up the night. It's an evening of "Broadway Heaven" not to be missed, featuring songs from your favorite stage productions. ...

Open your hearts to THE TEN TENORS, because love is in the air! The TEN Tenors will be singing some of the most popular feel-good love songs and wedding first dance songs of all time. They’ll cover many of your favorite romantic tunes, from pop songs with a twist to classic love songs, and even a few of the most famous and touching love arias in existence. For anyone with a soft spot for a tender tune, this is an experience not to be mis...

Thomas Wilkins, conductor | Simone Porter, violin Jim Beckel – Toccata for Orchestra Barber – Concerto for Violin Dvorák – Symphony No. 9 (New World Symphony) Unbound by classical tradition during his 1892 visit to America, Dvorák began his "New World" Symphony out of love and appreciation for the African-American spirituals that captivated him. This beloved work honoring diversity and inclus...

Karen Gordon Mills served as the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration from 2009 until August 2013. She is currently a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Business School and at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School focusing on U.S. Competitiveness, entrepreneurship and innovation. As SBA Administrator and a Cabinet member, Mills served on the President’s National Economic...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! With widespread comparison to the vocal expertise of the legendary Whitney Houston and the piano prowess of Alicia Keys, it’s no surprise that artist and actress, SHELÉA (pronounced shuh-lay-yuh), has garnered co-signs from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, David Foster, Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Quincy Jones and more. Blending traditional pop, jazz, R&B a...

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 nation’s largest-selling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one o...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is on a journey to Sarasota at last! From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer ...

STEVE SOLOMON'S award-winning show has been met with rave reviews and great audience acclaim throughout the country, becoming one of the longest-running one-man shows in Broadway history. Once again, we meet the people that we’re all too familiar with — the family members that make you remember why you left home in the first place. It’s a laugh-filled fest of everybody you know, have known, and some you’d want to fo...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner, brimming with Tina hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s & ‘90s. The powerful, raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence live on stage, plus band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers, making this the definitive tribute and a fabulous night out!...

Program 6 brings the World Premiere of A Comedy of Errors, a full-length balletic adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic comedy The Comedy of Errors, to the stage. Sir David Bintley, one of today’s most sought-after choreographers, puts his personal touch on this beloved story, with a score commissioned from renowned composer Matthew Hindson and sets and costumes by celebrated designer Dick Bird. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II ...

ABBA THE CONCERT continues to be one of the top ABBA tribute groups in the world, dazzling all audiences while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” Come dance, sing and have the time of your life at THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CELEB...

Tony Dungy retired in 2009 after a 31-year NFL career. In 13 seasons as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dungy amassed a 148-79 overall record and reached the postseason an unprecedented ten straight times. His teams averaged more wins in the regular season than those of any head coach in NFL history. On February 4, 2007, Dungy became the first African American coach to lead his team to a championship. As a player...

THE PRICE IS RIGHT™ is a sellout interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to "Come On Down" and play classic games made famous by the iconic network television show, The Price is Right™. Contestants can win cash, sought-after appliances, epic vacations and, of course, a brand-new car by playing favorites like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™ and the fantastic Showcase! Show...

Bramwell Tovey, conductor | Angelo Xiang Yu, violin R. Strauss – Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks Mendelssohn – Concerto for Violin Coleridge-Taylor – Ballade for Orchestra Ravel – Daphnis and Chloé Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Designate Bramwell Tovey takes you on a sensational adventure with four composers who fearlessly charted their own paths. Richard Strauss chose an unlikely rogue as ...

Grammy Award®-winning saxophonist KENNY G returns to the Van Wezel! In a recording career spanning three decades and 23 albums, he has woven elements of R&B, pop and Latin music into his signature, smooth sound. He has collaborated with superstars Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Natalie Cole, and has become a staple on adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio stations over the years....

SARASOTA PREMIERE! A SWEEPING ROMANCE THAT LIFTS YOU UP WHERE YOU BELONG! Based on the Oscar®-winning film, AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is the timeless love story that celebrates triumph over adversity. The new musical features an iconic score including the Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning #1 hit “Up Where We Belong”(Joe Cocker/Jennifer Warnes), and your favorite ‘80s hits including: “Higher Love&rdqu...

Sean O’Loughlin, conductor Nick Ziobro & Julia Goodwin, vocalists Nick Ziobro and Julia Goodwin serenade you with the tunes Nat King Cole was talking about when he crooned "Unforgettable." Celebrated pops conductor Sean O'Loughlin leads this program of romantic anthems and cherished jazz standards from the early 20th century, including Frank Sinatra's "Come Fly with Me" and Etta James’ “A...

SARASOTA PREMIERE! TERRY FATOR is the most gifted and accomplished ventriloquist/singer on the planet, whose repertoire includes more than 200 celebrity voices, many of whom we see on stage. Being onstage is Terry’s lifeblood, and he is wildly excited to return to the stage to share his talents with his fans. Who’s the Dummy Now? is a comedic and musical “origin story,” in which we explore what makes Terry ti...

This is a journey never to be forgotten. MANSION OF DREAMS is the crowning achievement of the multi-award-winning Master Illusionist, Rick Thomas. He has the unique ability to transport his entire audience to a mystical and riveting world unlike their own, and it is all found within the walls of his Mansion of Dreams. Stunning magic, extreme comedy, exquisite dancers and an inspiring story are woven into one of the most amazing production...

Legendary singer JOHNNY MATHIS is The Voice of Romance. A sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends, Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories — from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits and holiday music, all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history. Best-known f...

Love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love affairs. Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein classic features some of the most beautiful music ever composed woven into an inspiring story cherished the world over. Winner of ten Tony Awards®, the beloved score’s songs include “Some Enchante...

Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF resumes a North American tour direct from Broadway. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.  To love! To life! ...

This performance has been rescheduled to April 22, 2022. It was previously scheduled for January 6, 2021. SARASOTA PREMIERE!  Making their Sarasota debut, members David Miller, Sébastien Izambard and Urs Bühler of the iconic group IL DIVO will continue their tour in tribute to Carlos Marín. The tour, previously called the For Once in My Life Tour, will go on as a Greatest Hits Tour, and include special guest v...

At the specific request of the tour organizer, the following COVID-19 protocols will apply to this performance: Ticketholders, including children under the age of 12, are required to provide printed proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the show before entering the theater. All patrons are required to wear a mask over their mouth and nose while inside the theater. Ticketholders may also voluntarily provide proof of vaccina...

Are you ready for a brand-new beat? Don’t miss MOTOWN WITH A TWIST — a new twist on classic Motown! It's a sparkling, electrifying night of the Motor City's most famous hit songs, featuring celebrity pros from Dancing with the Stars performing with finalists from So You Think You Can Dance, as well as vocals by finalists from American Idol, The Voice and America's Got Talent. This family-friendly night features songs fr...

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 ...

For generations, Disney’s Princesses have enchanted us with their courage and kindness. Their music has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, that beloved music will be celebrated in DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT. “Be our guest” as Broadway’s Belle, Jasmine, Anna and Anastasia celebrate all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of songs, animation and stories! Drama Desk®-...