Jay Handelman

Theater Review: 'Crucible' stays potent in changing times at Sarasota Players. artsbeat.org/p/theater-revi…

Theater Review: Venice Theatre takes a 'Drive' through sensitive subjects with an engaging production of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. artsbeat.org/p/theater-revi…

It's time for Carrie Seidman and I to reveal this week's ArtsBeat Critics' Picks. There's a lot to choose from. What might you see? artsbeat.org/p/critics-pick…

@VanwezelPAH will hosts some current and recent Broadway musical hits in its new subscription series with "Hell's Kitchen" and "SIX" on the schedule. artsbeat.org/p/van-wezel-bo…

@VanwezelPAH books ‘Hell's Kitchen' and 'SIX' for new Broadway subscription season artsbeat.org/p/van-wezel-bo…

Janis Joplin had a brief, meteoric career before her death in 1970. But her music lives on, and you get a sense of her soul and love for blues music in the lively "A Night with Janis Joplin" at @FSTSarasota From ArtsBeat @Theatre_Critics artsbeat.org/p/theater-revi…

Art Center Sarasota celebrates its 100th anniversary this year by bringing back what was once one of Sarasota's most glamorous event, the Beaux Arts Ball. Our new ArtsBeat intern Sarah Goebel shares the history and what's coming on Saturday. artsbeat.org/p/beaux-arts-b…

Carrie Seidman and I offer suggestions of arts programs to experience in this week's ArtsBeat Critics' Picks artsbeat.org/p/critics-pick…

Review: An ancient tale in an unlikely setting. Carrie Seidman reviews the weekend production of "Naga-Mandala" at the Sailor Circus arena. artsbeat.org/p/review-an-an…

Tony-winning songwriters Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty talk about their careers before returning to Sarasota to receive an award from @AsoloRep @Theatre_Critics artsbeat.org/p/five-questio…

Had an inspiring time joining dozens of theater leaders from across the country and my colleagues in the American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association @theatre_critics for a conference hosted by @MilwaukeeRep Theater instagram.com/p/DVm1Qb7Dcla/…

@AsoloRep Theatre celebrates Sarasota's circus history with a world premiere as part of its 2026-27 season, which the theater boasts will be the "greatest season on earth." artsbeat.org/p/asolo-rep-re…

@AsoloRep promises 'greatest season on earth' with two world premieres, including one about Sarasota's circus heritage. artsbeat.org/p/asolo-rep-re…

A new sound is coming to the @sarasotaopera as Richard Russell starts planning for the future as general and artistic director. From ArtsBeat artsbeat.org/p/a-new-sound-…

Ahamefule J. Oluo's mix of musical improvisation and sit-down comedy leaves a lingering poignancy artsbeat.org/p/review-unusu…

Looking for things to see and do this week? Carrie Seidman and I have some suggestions in this week's ArtsBeat Critics' Picks artsbeat.org/p/critics-pick…

Dance Review: At 100, Martha Graham Company has never looked better artsbeat.org/p/dance-review…

You get a lot of thrills, some laughs and a vision of the future in "Epic," this year's Circus Sarasota winter production. artsbeat.org/p/review-darin…

@WBTTSarasota raises spirits with a new production of its original musical 'How I Got Over: A Gospel Revue. @Theatre_Critics artsbeat.org/p/theater-revi…

Looking for shows to see. ArtsBeat offers this week's suggestions in our Critics' Picks artsbeat.org/p/critics-pick…