With a Tony-nominated score by Dolly Parton, three women take control of their lives in a man's world and stand up for friendship and what's right.
A ballroom dancing romance set in 1911 NYC. The passion for dance and a search for a more meaningful life brings two unlikely souls together who tango and foxtrot their way to new possibilities.
Greggie and The Jets is a National Touring Elton John tribute band, based in Central Florida. Their performances create the music, the energy, and the dazzling feeling of being at a classic-era Elton John concert.
Stand-up comedians from our local community offer a series of fun-filled laughfests, including Hanukkah and Jewish-themed humor.
We are counting our blessings as Venice Theatre’s musical version of A Christmas Carol returns with the joyous spirit of the year-end holidays. Intergenerational veterans from past productions (including Brad Wages as Scrooge) join with new cast members to tell Charles Dickens' story of redemption and rebirth.
Uptown is a group of men from New York City who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today. The perfect mix of Bruno Mars-caliber stage presence with the vocals of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.
A fast-moving, nostalgic musical of hit show theme songs from television’s bygone golden age, presented as an audience participatory trivia contest. Test your memory and win a prize.
A lively afternoon of song and dance with 100% of the proceeds going to help rebuild Venice Theatre. Singers from The Sarasota Players and Venice Theatre, along with the Showtime Dancers and Silver Foxes Dancers, will delight and entertain. Get your tickets early as this show will sell out!
Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz light up the stage as they belt out the iconic hits of Linda Ronstadt from up-tempo hits such as "When Will I Be Loved" to the tender "What's New."
Professor Henry Higgins’ effort to teach young Cockney accent-speaking flower seller Eliza Doolittle how to speak like a proper lady to upgrade her station in life develops into an unlikely friendship. Widely considered one of the greatest musicals of all time - Winner of six Tony Awards®.
An extraordinary musical celebration of Beatles Music. From "She Loves You" to "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Tax Man" to "Let It Be" these phenomenal artists recreate the music, high energy, and excitement of the Fab 4 in this modern Rock 'n' Roll experience.
The Everly Set, starring Sean Altman (founder Rockapella) and Jack Skuller (Songwriters Hall of Fame Holly Prize) takes your audience back to 1957 when teens Phil and Don Everly first supercharged the vocal sound of Rock’n’Roll with sparkling harmonies that influenced The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Hollies, and the Bee Gees.
Created by the performers and co-writer from the Capitol Steps, Capitol Fools hold up a mirror to our political culture, providing hilarious song parodies and foolish reflections that inspire belly laughter. Hear the beloved bits you remember with all-new creations reflecting the day’s news.
This action-packed pop-rock musical follows teen demi-god Percy Jackson’s quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods.
This Los Angeles-based high-energy party band is a campy yet highly professional revue that re-creates all the Yacht Rock favorites in a fun environment that has everyone singing along and dancing to their favorite Yacht Rock hits.
The “youngest” cast in town will once again regale you with song, dance, and ribald humor in their new variety show. Being “mature” never looked and sounded so good.
Norm sings Broadway favorites and timeless classics in a special production brought to you by The Venice Institute for Performing Arts in partnership with The Venice Theatre. Don’t miss the chance to see one of the greatest performers of our generation!
Dwight Icenhower is back with his ULTIMATE Tribute to the KING! Considered one of the best Elvis tribute artists in the country today, Dwight has mastered the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s eras of Elvis’ career and has won a myriad of national Elvis awards.
Alice’s rabbit-hole adventures into a fantasy world of unusual creatures and riddles comes to life in this Family Friendly production featuring young performers.
Moliere’s witty classical verse comedy skewers the haughty pretensions of a women’s self-educating salon amid love triangles that scandalize the household.
This tribute to The Eagles includes all their greatest songs, from their earliest classics like "Take It Easy," "Desperado," and "One of These Nights" to huge hits like "Heartache Tonight" and "Hotel California."
A journey through the incredible career of "Guitar God" Eric Clapton. From his early days with John Mayall's The Blues Breakers, the groundbreaking music of Cream, through Derek & The Dominos and his solo years from 1973 to the present, Simply Clapton has been winning fans all over Florida.
This group of 10 seasoned entertainers is preserving the music and style of the iconic group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Respectfully paying tribute to all the classic "Seasons" details, Let's Hang On! also pays tribute to the Broadway show, The Jersey Boys.
Delight once again in the inspiring performances of Pinky’s Players, Venice Theatre’s Community Engagement Program that partners with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop and share their artistic talents.
Dedicated to recreating the true essence and the spirit of Motown super group The Temptations, five specially chosen artists perform the early classics such as "My Girl" and "The Way You Do The Things You Do" right through the later gems like "Cloud Nine" and "Just My Imagination."
Acclaimed as "the best tribute artist," Owens takes you on a journey through the Streisand years -- '60s Broadway, '70s Disco, and '80s films. You'll laugh, cry, and chuckle at Sharon's precise interpretation of the iconic Streisand, and be amazed as their personas intertwine. You'll feel as though you've spent an enchanted evening with Barbra, and made a new friend named Sharon, a talented entertainer and star in her own right.