Arts Calendar April

APRIL2013

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ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE | FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE | RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART SARASOTA BALLET | SARASOTA OPERA | SARASOTA ORCHESTRA

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APRIL2013 MONDAY Mixed Nuts Mondays, 8 p.m.

Monday Night Movie, Clerks, 7 p.m.

Florida Studio Theatre

TUESDAY

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22 Mixed Nuts Mondays, 8 p.m.

Monday Night Movie, As Good As It Gets, 7 p.m.

29 Mixed Nuts Mondays, 8 p.m.

Monday Night Movie, Good Will Hunting, 7 p.m.

Sarasota Orchestra

Sarasota Ballet

Urban Cowboys, 6 and 9 p.m.

By Gershwin, 7:30 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 2 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

(Preview)

In the Book of, 6 2 and 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 6 and 9 p.m.

Urban Cowboys, 6 and 9 p.m.

The Columnist, 5 and 8 p.m.

East Meets West, 8 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 2 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

In the Book of, 3 and 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

The Columnist, 3 and 8 p.m.

East Meets West, 2:30 p.m.

You Can't Take It With You, 2 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 2 p.m.

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By Gershwin, 6 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 7:30 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 7:30 p.m.

By Gershwin, 7:30 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 2 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 2 and 8 p.m.

You Can't Take It With You, 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 7:30 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 8 p.m.

Gallery Walk & Talk, Veronese, 6 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 2 p.m.

You Can't Take It With You, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 13 2 and 8 p.m.

In the Book of, 2 and 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 6 and 9 p.m.

Improv: April Fools, 8:30 p.m.

Ol’ Blue Eyes, 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 2 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 14 2 and 7:30 p.m.

In the Book of, 3 and 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 3 p.m.

Paolo Veronese: A Master and His Workshop in Renaissance Venice closes The Game's Afoot, 2 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 2 p.m.

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By Gershwin, 18 7:30 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

Ringling by the Bay, 5 to 8 p.m.

Vienna Classics, 5:30 p.m.

La Fille mal Gardeé (The Wayward Daughter), 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 2 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 2 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 6 and 9 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

Improv: April Fools, 8:30 p.m.

La Fille mal Gardeé (The Wayward Daughter), 2 and 8 p.m.

You Can't Take It With You, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

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By Gershwin, 6 and 9 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 2 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 2 and 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 8 p.m.

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SUNDAY

By Gershwin, 5 6 and 9 p.m.

Urban Cowboys, 6 and 9 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 8 p.m.

East Meets West, 8 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

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By Gershwin, 6 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

You Can't Take It With You, 7:30 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 7:30 p.m.

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Asolo Repertory Theatre

Urban Cowboys, 7:30 p.m.

By Gershwin, 7:30 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 8 p.m.

Ringling Underground, 8 to 11 p.m.

You Can't Take It With You, 2 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

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Mixed Nuts Mondays, 7 p.m.

Monday Night Movie, Scream, 7 p.m.

Ringling Museum

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

By Gershwin, 6 p.m.

Urban Cowboys, 6 and 9 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 8 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 7:30 p.m.

Mixed Nuts Mondays, 8 p.m.

Monday Night Movie, The Usual Suspects, 7 p.m.

Sarasota Opera

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By Gershwin, 6 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 7:30 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 7:30 p.m.

By Gershwin, 7:30 p.m.

In the Book of, 5 and 8 p.m.

By Popular Demand, 5:30 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 2 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 2 and 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 7:30 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

Gallery Walk & Talk, Herb Ritts, 6 p.m.

By Popular Demand, 7:30 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 2 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

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By Gershwin, 6 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 7:30 p.m.

By Gershwin, 6 and 9 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

The Columnist, 8 p.m.

Ol’ Blue Eyes, 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

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By Gershwin, 6 and 9 p.m.

In the Book of, 8 p.m.

Improv: April Fools, 8:30 p.m.

By Popular Demand, 5:30 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 20 6 and 9 p.m.

In the Book of, 5 and 8 p.m.

Improv: April Fools, 8:30 p.m.

Yoga on the Terrace, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

ViewPoint: Empire of Fun, 10:30 a.m.

You Can't Take It With You, 2 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 27 6 and 9 p.m.

In the Book of, 5 and 8 p.m.

Improv: April Fools, 8:30 p.m.

By Popular Demand, 8 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 2 p.m.

The Game's Afoot, 8 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 8 p.m.

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21 In the Book of, 3 and 8 p.m.

By Gershwin, 2 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 2 p.m.

Venus in Fur, 2 p.m.

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By Gershwin, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

In the Book of, 3 p.m.

Clybourne Park, 2 p.m Venus in Fur, 2 p.m.

ONGOING: Herb Ritts: L.A. Style photography exhibit

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Asolo Repertory Theatre You Can’t Take It With You Through April 20

By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman Meet the zany inhabitants of the Sycamore household — a joyous madhouse populated by lovable eccentrics, artists and anarchists. Enter granddaughter Alice … she’s in love with the son of a wealthy Wall Street banker. When the two families meet, madcap mayhem ensues as values and philosophies collide. It’s no surprise this 1937 Pulitzer Prize-winner is still one of the funniest and most endearing plays around.

Tickets start at $24.

is planning to tear down and rebuild the same property, much to the disapproval of the black residents of the soon-to-be-gentrified area.

Contains adult language and themes.

Tickets start at $24.

The Game’s Afoot Through May 12

by Ken Ludwig It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role playing Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry.

But when one of the guests is murdered, this comedy-mystery-thriller unfolds in glorious theatrical style. Don’t miss this regional premiere by master of comedy Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor).

Tickets start at $24.

FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE Call now for tickets! And make your reservations for mainstage show dining at The Green Room — FST’s new café and bar! Contact the FST box office at (941) 366-9000 or online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org

The Columnist Venus in Fur April 5 through April 28

By David Ives In the Historic Asolo Theater The sexiest, funniest, most acclaimed hit of the recent Broadway season, this seductive comedy blends love, lust and literature with the ultimate battle of the sexes. Set in a stark rehearsal studio, this fast-moving, 90-minute play is both an intellectual adventure and an often funny encounter between an actress and a playwright. Written by comic mastermind David Ives, this sizzling new play will keep you entranced until the very end. Contains adult themes.

Tickets start at $15.

Clybourne Park Through May 2

By Bruce Norris Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this excruciatingly funny satire presents a modern twist on race, class and community. In 1959, Russ and Bev are selling their desirable two bedroom at a bargain price, bringing the first black family into the neighborhood. Fifty years later, a white couple

April 2 through April 14 Keating Theatre Written by David Auburn Directed by Kate Alexander By the 1960s, Joseph Alsop was the most powerful political writer in America. Based on the true events of his life, this drama explores the profound personal cost of Alsop’s intense political involvement.

Tickets $18 to $36.

“Edge-of-your-seat intensity” — The Observer

Urban Cowboys April 2 through April 6 Court Cabaret Developed by Richard Hopkins and Rebecca Hopkins Directed by Russ Treyz Traces the evolution of country music into popular music. Featuring songs such as “The Gambler,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “Islands in the Stream.”

Tickets $27 to $32.

“Alternately rousing and touching numbers” — Sarasota Herald-Tribune

In the Book Of April 2 through May 19 Gompertz Theatre Written by John Walch Directed by Kate Alexander An immigration debate forces a community to examine the true meaning of family, friendship and the American way in this comedic drama.

Tickets $18 to $36.

“Great theater” — Montgomery Advertiser

Mixed Nuts Mondays Goldstein Cabaret FST offers a fun and exciting way to spend Monday night! These shows offer performances varying from improv events to spoken-word poetry.

Tickets $5.

FST Improv: April Fools Court Cabaret Returning for a special spring-fling run, each hilarious evening will feature a no-fools-barred smackdown, culminating in the crowning of the “fool of fools.”

Tickets $12.

By Gershwin: A Tribute to George and Ira April 2 through April 6 Goldstein Cabaret Developed by Richard Hopkins, Jim Prosser and Rebecca Hopkins Directed by Richard Hopkins A spirited and elegant tribute to one of the greatest songwriting teams of the 20th Century. Featuring classics such as “I’ve Got Rhythm,” “‘S Wonderful” and “Someone To Watch Over Me.” Tickets $27 to $32.

Maria Lyle Photography “Engaging … upbeat … vibrant” — The cast of By Gershwin: Stephen Hope, Liz Power, Jannie Sarasota Herald-Tribune Jones and Robert H. Fowler.

Ringling Museum of Art

Herb Ritts: L.A. Style

SARASOTA BALLET

On view through May 19 Museum of Art, Searing Wing

Ringling Underground

Herb Ritts (American, 1952-2002) was a Los Angeles-based photographer who established an international reputation for his distinctive photographs of fashion models, nudes and celebrities. From the late 1970s until his untimely death from AIDS in 2002, Ritts’ ability to create photographs that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce was not only a testament to the power of his imagination and technical skill but also marked the synergy between art, popular culture and business that followed in the wake of the Pop Art movement of the 1960s and 1970s. This exhibition features a selection of Ritts’ vintage prints and magazine covers.

This exhibition has been organized by the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.

Standard Museum admission applies.

Included with your Art After 5 discounted Museum admission on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m.

La Fille mal Gardée (The Wayward Daughter)

8 to 11 p.m. Thursday, April 4 Museum of Art Courtyard Join us for the final Ringling Underground of the spring season for live music, art and pop culture in a block-party atmosphere featuring music by: Brazos the Rat, Saskatchewan and Young Rapids.

Tickets free for college students with ID; adults: $10; included with Art After 5 admission

Gallery Walk & Talks Behind the Scenes of the Veronese Exhibition 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11 Museum of Art, Searing Wing Herb Ritts: A Distinctive Sense of Style 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25 Museum of Art, Searing Wing Tickets included with Art After 5 discounted Museum admission; adults: $10; children ages 6 to 17: $5; museum members: free

Yoga on the Terrace 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20 Cà d’Zan Terrace Join us on the Cà d’Zan Terrace for a complimentary early-morning yoga session. Bring your own mat or towel and water. Parking is available at the Ca’ d’Zan parking lot, accessible via the south Museum driveway.

This is a free event. After 10 a.m., standard museum admission applies.

Photo by Frank Atura

Kate Honea and Ricardo Graziano in Sir Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal Gardée (The Wayward Daughter)

Herb Ritts (American, 1952 - 2002) Versace Dress, Back View, El Mirage, 1990 Gelatin silver print The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Gift of Herb Ritts Foundation, 2012.23.22 © Herb Ritts Foundation

ViewPoint: Empire of Fun: A Global History of the American Circus 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20 Historic Asolo Theater This talk looks at how the circus was transformed in the United States from its modest European roots into the gigantic rolling spectacles that characterized the American circus during the late nineteenth century.

Tickets complimentary for members at Supporting Level and above; all other members and Florida college students with valid ID: $5; general public: $10

8 p.m. Thursday, April 18 2 and 8 p.m. Friday, April 19 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton Live music by the Sarasota Orchestra Celebrating the triumph of young love over the plotting of others, The Sarasota Ballet presents La Fille mal Gardée (The Wayward Daughter) on stage at the Van Wezel April 18th and 19th.

A romantic comedy, this heartwarming story ballet will make young and old laugh out loud.

Set to live music performed by the Sarasota Orchestra, John Lanchbery’s arrangement of Ferdinand Hérold’s score is lively and bright and brilliantly translates the story’s emotion, trials and tribulations.

With a clear narrative and engaging characters, this ballet follows the story of a young girl, Lise, who is in love with a young man named Colas.

Unfortunately Lise’s mother, Widow Simone, has other plans and intends for her daughter to marry the son of a wealthy vineyard owner.

Opening to a pastoral panoramic set, this ballet happily embraces classical ballet along with elements of folk dance, pantomime and romantic ballet. Originally choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, Ashton’s gifts for comedy and realizing character through dance and mime are highlighted in this light-hearted love story, which is perfect for the entire family.

Tickets start at $35.

Box office: (941) 359-0099, Ext. 101

SARASOTA OPERa

From “Come Fly With Me” to “I’ll Never Smile Again,” Andrew promises to do it his way as he brings us back to the big band numbers and touching love ballads that made Ol’ Blue Eyes famous.

Tickets: Start at $26.

East Meets West Photo by Stephen LeBlanc Studios

Sarasota Opera is proud to announce its lineup for the 2013-2014 Season:

Fall 2013 season Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, Jr. Nov. 1 through Nov. 15 Little Sweep by Benjamin Britten Nov. 9 and 10

Winter 2014 season Il trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi Feb. 8 through March 22 The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini Feb. 15 through March 21 The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner March 1 through March 23 Jérusalem by Giuseppe Verdi March 8 through March 22

8 p.m. Friday, April 5 Neel Performing Arts Center 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Guest Conductor: Peter Bay Soloist: Andrew Von Oeyen From the moment of its brass opening and powerful piano chords, you know you are hearing the majestic power of one of the most important piano concerti ever written. Tchaikovsky’s electrifying work will leave you breathless. Only 33 years old, Andrew von Oeyen already has a remarkable career playing many of the world’s great concert halls. Composer Aaron Copland is synonymous with American grandeur, thrilling folk inspiration and innovation. Copland’s Third Symphony describes Americana in all of its variety and possibilities.

Tickets start at $30.

Four opera and five opera subscriptions are now available by calling the Sarasota Opera Box Office at 941-328-1300. The subscription form is also available online at www.sarasotaopera.org.

"One of the finest venues for opera in America" — Musical America

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Call 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388 AsoloRep.org FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota Call 941-366-9000 FloridaStudioTheatre.org RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota Call 941-359-5700 Advanced ticketing: 941-358-3180 Ringling.org

SARASOTA OPERA 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota Box Office: 941-328-1300 SarasotaOpera.org

Vienna Classics

8 p.m. Friday, April 12 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Conductor: Andrew Lane Guest vocalist: Michael Andrew Jazz vocalist Michael Andrew performs with the Sarasota Orchestra in this salute to Frank Sinatra.

5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 8 p.m. Sunday, April 27 Conductor: Dirk Meyer This concert features audience favorites selected from our repertoire of the last several years. Who won? It could be “Somewhere over the Rainbow” or An American in Paris. Don't ask Evita, she's in Chicago.

Tickets: Start at $26.

SARASOTA BALLET 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Box Office: 941-359-0099, Ext. 101 SarasotaBallet.org

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA

Ol’ Blue Eyes

By Popular Demand

5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 Holley Hall Featuring: Sarasota String Quartet A feeling of awe will overtake you during this concert of two late works by two of classical music's greatest geniuses. Mozart's String Quartet No. 22 is the second to last of his string quartets. Although composed under the pressures of debt, depression and waning popularity, the work sparkles with a timeless elegance and sophistication. It is an apt complement to the first of Beethoven's late string quartets.

Tickets start at $27.

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Box Office: 941-953--3434 (Holley Hall) Check box office or website for performance venues.

SarasotaOrchestra.org

ON THE COVER: Clybourne Park runs through May 2, at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this excruciatingly funny satire presents a modern twist on race, class and community. Contains adult language and themes.

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