Theater and Arts Events & Things to Do
Near Bradenton & Sarasota
Ebenezer the Musical LIVE in Sarasota FL
at Sarasota One80
Experience the unforgettable twist on The Christmas Carol, don't miss Ebenezer the Musical! See the classic story retold through Hip Hop!
The Nutcracker In Venice
at Venice Performing Arts Center
A chance to experience the timeless story of Clara and her adventures with The Nutcracker! Join us for four performances of The Nutcracker.
Movies For Heroes: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
at Burns Court Cinemas
Sarasota Film Society is proud to present "Movies For Heroes", a year long Salute to our Military.
Pictures From Home
at Keating Theatre
A moving and comedic portrait of a mother, a father, and the son who photographed their lives. Drawing inspiration from Larry Sultan’s celebrated photo memoir.
The Sarasota Ballet - Moments of Meaning
at Sarasota Opera
The Sarasota Ballet Program Three, Moments of Meaning. Featuring Balanchine’s Theme and Variations and Tharp’s In the Upper Room.
The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by Dance Theatre of Bradenton
at Davis Theatre at Manatee High School
The magic of the season returns with Bradenton's favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. Experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, King of the Mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and so much more.
The Nutcracker In Sarasota
at Sarasota Opera
A chance to experience the timeless story of Clara and her adventures with The Nutcracker! Join us for four performances of The Nutcracker.
FST Improv Presents: It's A Blunderful Life
at Florida Studio Theatre
With no scripts, no musical score, and absolutely no idea what will happen next, our ensemble of improvisers delivers full-blown musical numbers, drama, and spontaneous choreography in this musical improv show.
FST Improv Presents: Resolution Rewind
at Florida Studio Theatre
Be ready to shout out your highlights of the last year and join us for a champagne toast to bring in the new year.

The Lehman Trilogy
at Gompertz Theatre
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play, The Lehman Trilogy is the story of a family and a company that changed the world. In 1844, a Bavarian youth stands upon a New York dock, envisioning a fresh start in the unfamiliar land of opportunity.
Red Riding Hood
at Florida Studio Theatre
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!
FST Improv Presents: To Die For
at Florida Studio Theatre
A Comedic Whodunit with a New Culprit Every Night! FST Improv’s popular murder mystery returns—this time with a fun, film-noir spin.
The Sarasota Ballet - Graziano Celebrated
at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
The Sarasota Ballet Program Four, Graziano Celebrated. Featuring Graziano’s Sonatina, World Premiere, and In a State of Weightlessness.
Take it to the Limit
at Florida Studio Theatre
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. Featuring songs such as “When Will I Be Loved,” “Ramblin’ Man,” “Landslide,” and “Hotel California.”
The Flip Side
at Florida Studio Theatre
Sardonic, ironic, and even histrionic, these witty tunes are full of moronic characters and sophisticated lyrics that reveal the present state of our world—the good, the bad, and the funny. Featuring songs like “I’m My Own Grandpa” and “Still Gonna Die."
The Sarasota Ballet - Ballet Hispánico
at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
The Sarasota Ballet Program Five Ballet Hispánico. Based in Manhattan, Ballet Hispánico explores the diversity of Latino culture through a fusion of Classical, Latin, and Contemporary dance.
Deck the Halls
at Florida Studio Theatre
A celebration of what makes the holidays special, Florida style!
The Power of Peanut Butter and Other Winning Plays
at Florida Studio Theatre
Wise, heartfelt, and often comical, this anthology of award-winning short plays celebrates creativity and imagination! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world.
Troubadour
at Gompertz Theatre
It’s 1951 in Nashville. Country music legend Billy Mason is on the eve of his retirement. Can his soft-spoken son, Joe, step into the spotlight and carry on his legacy?
The Sarasota Ballet - Portraits of Expression
at Sarasota Opera
The Sarasota Ballet Program Six, Portraits of Expression. Featuring Balanchine’s Emeralds and Who Cares?, and MacMillan’s Las Hermanas.
The Sarasota Ballet - Inspirations
at Sarasota Opera
The Sarasota Ballet Program Seven, Inspirations. Featuring Wheeldon’s The American, Lang’s Lyric Pieces, and Ashton’s Sinfonietta.
Little Shop of Horrors
at Gompertz Theatre
A hapless flower shop assistant, Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant, which he names ‘Audrey II’ after his coworker crush.
Pottery on the Wheel (Kids & Beginners welcome!)
at The Artful Giraffe
Unleash your inner potter at the Artful Giraffe in Sarasota! Learn the art of throwing on the wheel with our expert instructors. Private classes are available every day by appointment for ages 6+, and you can bring up to 4 people per class!
