Longtime Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer – and daughter of Founder Nate Jacobs – to present ‘Legends: My Favorite Songs' Nov. 3-4
Professional, student shows to include Sailor Circus 75th anniversary show, Circus Sarasota, and continued holiday collab with Nik Wallenda
Original musical revue features Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's most popular male artists singing the biggest soul hits of the 1970s
Sold-out crowd enjoys film exploring the rich history of influential African American theater company and panel discussion
Former Manatee and Sarasota Pride events merge for free celebration featuring a street market, parade, drag show, live music and more
Two new trustees join the volunteer leadership of popular area arts organization
Grants awarded by Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Shubert Foundation and The Exchange
Local arts organization makes sixth appearance at International Black Theatre Festival, performing three shows for over 2,200 patrons
Five students involved with WBTT programs have earned funds toward artistic education and training
Three concerts by popular local soul/R&B band on June 28-30 to benefit Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Member musicians and Music Compound instructors will perform entirety of ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ during two shows on June 29
Matt Boldin is benefiting from a life-changing experience as a filmmaking major and student employee at SCF.
Four SCF Music program students won scholarship awards and invitations to perform at the solo artist recital.
Award-winning comedy ‘Coconut Cake’ will run at WBTT from June 12-23
Country artists Lou Ridley and Brady Riley will be featured performers during Pride Month gala event
Young WBTT performer Charlie ‘CJ’ Melton will present ‘I Sing Because I’m Happy; I Sing Because I’m Free’ on May 19, 2024
Popular collaboration of Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling brings world-class circus talent to the beautiful Historic Asolo Theater
Kids and kids at heart are invited to explore the world of STEM with SCF’s Coding Academy.
The Red Troupe of the Circus Arts Conservatory’s youth training program to present four performances of spring show
Popular WBTT performer Ariel Blue will present ‘On Love’s Boulevard’ on April 21-22, 2024
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Theatre will present Laurel Ollstein’s “They Promised Her The Moon”
‘Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul’ features WBTT fan favorite Sheldon Rhoden, who takes a fourth turn in the show’s lead role
Free, family-friendly event at Nathan Benderson Park to feature food trucks, local vendors and live music by Music Compound bands
The inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival will take place Dec. 7 at Waterside Park, reports said.
The Manatee Music Series and Music in the Park, two free outdoor concert series, are scheduled in Bradenton this spring.
Patrons who might not otherwise be able to experience the joy of a live circus treated to a special performance of Circus Sarasota
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s annual spring fundraiser, benefiting education programs, will have ‘Calypso Carnival’ theme
Arts organization plans to ‘electrify the night’ to ‘amplify the impact’ for CAC Youth Education with second installment of EDM concert
Member musicians and instructors will tackle renowned album by Fleetwood Mac, with two shows on March 2
Gulf Coast New Horizons Concert Band program, for ages 50+, is gearing up for several upcoming public performances
After 12 years, the Bradenton Blues Festival has been permanently canceled, Realize Bradenton, the organization that hosted the event, said.
Shows include ‘Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition,’ ‘Fences,’ ‘Five Guys Named Moe,’ and ‘Syncopated Avenue,’ plus 'A Motown Christmas'
Proceeds from CAC’s annual gala will support signature youth training, education and outreach programs
A showcase of upcycled guitar art in Bradenton pays tribute to the late artist Lee Firestone, a Waste Pro worker killed on the job.
Circus Arts Conservatory gathers an international cast of world-class circus artists for 26th year of one-ring circus extravaganza
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s resident director – and U.S. Marine Corps veteran – Chuck Smith returns to Sarasota to direct
Annual celebration of Civil Rights icon on January 14 to feature re-enactments of Dr. King’s speeches, song and dance
Renowned youth circus arts program shares the joy of the holidays during seven performances of ‘Candyland’ from December 27-31, 2023
Dinner benefiting youth emotional literacy & mental health research to feature keynote by Tom Arnold, personal stories from local notables
Arts Appreciation Grant of $40,000 will support Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s operations and 2023-2024 season of shows