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The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida, has officially announced its much-anticipated 2025-2026 Broadway season, promising a diverse array of performances that cater to all theater enthusiasts. Following a previous season impacted by Hurricane Milton, the Hall is set to deliver a lineup that blends timeless classics with contemporary hits. Van Wezel Season […]
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The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a cherished cultural gem in Sarasota, Florida, has officially reopened its doors following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Milton. This iconic venue, affectionately nicknamed the “Purple Cow” for its unique architectural design and lavender hue, was severely damaged during the storm. However, thanks to the unwavering determination of the […]
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Prepare for an extraordinary lineup of events at the iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall! Save the dates for evenings packed with timeless music, uproarious laughter, and top-notch entertainment. Kicking off the series on April 27th is the legendary Johnny Mathis, serenading audiences with his timeless hits like “Chances Are,” “Too Much, Too Little, Too […]
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Singer, songwriter, actor and way underrated guitarist Rick Springfield fired up the Sarasota audience during a mid-week show at the Van Wezel. Rick has been busy of late performing on the Rock Legends Cruise XI and then played Epcot’s Garden Rocks Series at Walt Disney World before heading over to the SRQ! Crowds gathered in […]
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It was guitar heaven on Thursday night for the SOLD-OUT show in Sarasota’s Van Wezel Performing Arts Hal!. Blues rocker Kenny Wayne Shepherd came to town for the third show on his “Dirt On My Diamonds” tour. The tour is named after his latest album, released in November 2023, which is currently number six on […]
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Coming this Tuesday, December 12, to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is the annual Allman Betts Family Revival show! Devon Allman and Duane Betts are bringing the show to Sarasota, hometown to Duane and second home to Devon. Over the years they have cut their teeth playing various local gigs both individually and together […]
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John Waite has been around the rock scene since the 70s as lead vocalist of the British band The Babys. They charted on Billboard with “Every Time I Think of You” and “Back on My Feet Again.” One of his bandmates for a time was Jonathan Cain of Journey. John moved into the 80s and […]
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Sarasota came out in their best Rocky Horror costumes for the 48th Anniversary Spectacular tour of the 1975 film! Starting things off was a VIP Meet and Greet with the movie’s lead and veteran actor, Barry Bostwick. Bostwick played “Brad Majors” engaged to Susan Sarandon’s “Janet Weiss” in the movie’s storyline. Barry signed memorabilia and […]
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Executive Director, Mary Bensel, radiates anticipation for the 2023-24 season. With over twenty premieres on the roster, including the renowned musical “Hamilton” for two weeks, this season symbolizes a resurgence post-pandemic. Bensel’s enthusiasm is palpable, reminiscent of a child’s joy during the holiday season. This year is particularly special to […]
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We lost a treasure yesterday. Tony Bennett’s passing has brought in tributes from all over the world. In 2018, Vicky Sullivan did a write-up for “The Sarasota Post,” which is now “The Suncoast Post,” about Tony’s performance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center in Sarasota. It brought back some great memories. Here is the […]
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There was a full house at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on the eve of the British Coronation for a night of iconic Beatles music! The Rain tribute is a trip down memory lane of the historic decade of the 60’s, and 1970, that saw so much change in the world and The Beatles. […]