Event Calender

April 22, 2026


Birthday Candles

From 7:00PM to 8:30PM

Southeastern Premiere. Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century.

Location: Florida Studio Theatre - Gompertz Theatre

Website: https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/events-and-tickets/2025-26-winter-mainstage-series/birthday-candles

Phone: (941) 366-9000

The Music Man

From 7:00PM to 9:30PM

Get ready for toe-tapping tunes, heartfelt moments, and a whole lot of trouble—with a capital “T”! This beloved Broadway classic tells the story of fast-talking salesman Harold Hill, who arrives in River City, Iowa, with a plan to con the townspeople into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he has no intention of organizing. But things get complicated when he falls for the town’s sharp-witted librarian, Marian. Packed with unforgettable songs like “76 Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble,” and “Till There Was You,” this charming and high-energy musical is fun for the whole family! ========April 22 @ 7:00 PM | April 23 @ 7:00 PM | April 24 @ 7:00 PM | April 25 @ 2:00 PM | April 25 @ 7:00 PM ========Seating is reserved for this performance, and tickets are assigned. We strongly encourage purchasing tickets in advance to ensure the best available seating. To reserve your seats, please visit our online ticketing page: https://sarasotahighschooltheatre.ludus.com/Remaining tickets will be sold at the box office on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning 1 hour before each show----------------------------------------------------------We are offering special group rates for the Saturday Matinee to nursing homes, residential care homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities. -- Please reach out for more information----------------------------------------------------------Thank you for supporting the Arts in our schools! This program is not funded by SHS or the Sarasota County School Board, so we rely on the generosity of supporters like you to keep this meaningful program thriving and accessible for our students.

Location: Sarasota High School Theatre

Website: https://shstheater.com/

Winnie-the-Pooh

From 7:30PM to 9:30PM

In this charming adaptation, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends—Piglet, Eeyore, and Rabbit—navigate misadventures fueled by honey, friendship, and laughs. A heartwarming tale filled with A.A. Milne’s wit, perfect for all ages.Ticket Prices: $30-$18Sunday Matinees begin @ 2pmPLEASE NOTE: THE APRIL 19TH PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT

Location: Venice Theatre - Pinkerton

Website: http:www.venicetheatre.org

Phone: 9414881115

One Hit Wonders

From 7:30PM to 9:00PM

Step into the spotlight with One Hit Wonders, a toe-tapping celebration of those unforgettable songs that lit up the charts and became part of our lives. From the epic storytelling of “American Pie” to the carefree whistle of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” this show celebrates the artists who gave us a single great hit. Quirky, charming, and packed with guilty pleasures, One Hit Wonders proves that sometimes one hit is all you need.

Location: Florida Studio Theatre - Court Cabaret

Website: https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/events-and-tickets/2025-26-winter-cabaret-series/one-hit-wonders

Phone: (941) 366-9000