The Long Intermission is Over
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e hope! It’s been a long wait for our performing arts community. The mass cancellations that besieged our beloved venues and the talented performers that grace their stages have been disappointing for them and their patrons. But so far, it looks like the 2021-2022 season is unfolding and we’re excited to be able to share what’s to look forward to as box offices open and curtains go up all over the Treasure Coast. Here’s what’s happening this fall and a preview of the 2022 openers.
Theatre Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce Sunrise opens its season in October with 12 performances booked through the end of September. These include national touring shows, dance and ballet performances, musical headliners, and rock & roll tributes. Standout performances include some big names like Sawyer Brown and The Marshall Tucker Band. In November, Grammy Award-Winning band America takes the stage for its 50th anniversary. In December, fans of one of the nation’s favorite television sitcoms of all time won’t want to miss Friends! The Musical Parody. And, just in time for the holidays, the prestigious State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will present The Nutcracker. The Sunrise Theatre has more than 40 performances currently
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scheduled and also features a variety of comedy shows in its swanky Black Box Theatre. Check the entire calendar at sunrisetheatre.com. Vero Beach Theatre Guild The Guild, one of the oldest and most respected community theatres on the Treasure Coast, heads into the month of October with a perfectly timed presentation of Bram Stoker’s classic, Dracula. To be directed by the talented Alex Martinez and, combined with the skilled set designers and makeup folks that have wowed audiences in recent years with their transformational dexterity, Dracula should be a solid bet for theatre lovers. In November, Anthony Schaffer’s Tony award-winning whodunnit thriller Sleuth will be directed by Beth Shestack. Next up in January will be Calendar Girls,
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