The Asolo Theater is currently showing Shakespeare Hamlet. It is the largest Equity theatre in…read moreFlorida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States. Asolo Rep is a resident regional theatre company which also invites in guest artists. It works in conjunction with Florida State University's MFA Acting program, the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. This is a horse-shoe shaped theatre with 4 tiers of boxes and was modeled after La Fenice. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries the building was the home theatre of the great Italian actress Eleonora Duse. In 1930, the Asolo Theatre was dismantled and put into storage. In 1949 the museum director of the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art learned of the theatre's existence and saw the theatre as an ideal acquisition for the museum. It's been in existence here for 67 years since 1958.

Stunning architecture, this building is from the 1500's in Oslo, Norway. It was transported to this…read morelocation & is truly remarkable how they are able to keep it up. There are very small parts of it that had to be reconfigured & restored that was damaged & didn't make the trip over, however about 85% of it is still in its original condition. It seats about 550 people & the acoustics are marvelous. My family & I went to see Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. As being someone who grew up going to broadway shows, this show transported me back to New York City! The friendliness of about half of the staff could be significantly better, nevertheless, everything else about this place was spectacular. Thanks Team Asolo Theater!

December 2025 - Been going here as annual supporters/members since 2021 when we moved. Had been at…read moreWalnut Street Theater in Philly for two decades and then in Long Island and on Broadway for 16 years. FST ------- WE LOVE IT!! Of course no pictures BUT we did get a little snake the other day and since I usually do only food reviews on Yelp....... here is one for the FST. Banana Ice Cream Sandwich (new) is fantastic!!! And the Pecan Pie with vanilla Ice cream is very good (in truth the pie is pecan covered on top but the pie filling is just a sugary gelatinous filling and could be improved....but it was slightly warmed and was very nice. (see pictures) We don't go here for the food, but a lite snack and drinks are awesome and convenient and fairly priced!!!

This little theater was fantastic. Very intimate. But don't let the size fool you! The sound…read moretranscends. It was a great space with not a bad seat in the house. The sound and lighting effects are phenomenal here. We popped in to visit a friend who had flown down from Broadway and we were treated to the sights and sounds of an amazing production: Lucky Stiff! Will be planning a trip back to the Sarasota area and will have to catch another show when we return. The prices were very reasonable for such an equity cast. Brava!

We are new to Florida ... a friend who we met referred me to Jump as her daughter has been enjoying…read moreboth the daycare and the dance classes. My daughter has only taken one class here so far but she keeps asking when she has dance again ! The whole staff has been wonderful to work with. I appreciate their help finding the right class for my daughter and feel that it's a great fit for my 5 year old !

This was the last email I sent. I'll leave it at that. It's been 8 days with no response…read more.. Thank you for the detailed explanation, but I have to be honest -- I find this situation unacceptable. Prior to signing up, I made multiple attempts to call and get information, but no one answered the phone. That lack of communication left me with very little guidance, yet I still chose to move forward and register, trusting your studio's reputation. Unfortunately, that trust has only been met with confusion and poor customer service. I wasn't given proper direction from the beginning, and now I'm being told I'm essentially locked into a credit for future classes -- when, based on my experience so far, I have no desire to return unless I choose to. I also want to be transparent that the person representing your studio showed little care or concern during my interactions. That reflects directly on your business, and I'll be sure to share my experience with any parent who may ask for my opinion moving forward. Additionally, I'm not sure why the message keeps being pushed that your summer classes are full or have waitlists and that's why you cannot refund . When you call the recording states your still taking summer students and I actually just went to your website and it still shows summer sign-ups as open and is allowing me to sign up as a new student to all of those classes my daughter was in?!!! With that said, I respectfully decline any credits and do not wish to be locked into your programs. I believe the fair thing would be a full refund, considering the circumstances. Please let me know how you plan to proceed.

We've been attending this Sarasota circus for years at UTC as we are blessed to have the Flying…read moreWallenda's Family here locally. They are amazing! The circus was even better this year because Nick Wallendas sister joined their act today, which is always fantastic, and they built a new Big Top with very comfy seats too! The acts were phenomenal! Very impressive. Must see!

Nik Wallenda's WONDERLAND CIRCUS, is family-friendly, fun, surprising, delightful and unique…read more.. each performer we saw was outstanding at what they did, from the tiny contortionist that "bent" and folded in ways you'd never think possible, to the "silks" flyer/gymnast who performed in ways that were breathtaking and unlike ANY we'd ever seen before...remarkable skills on display by every performer. Nik and his amazing family topped the show with their wire-walking abilities, and inspiring true story of overcoming adversity that lifted everyone's spirits. Our own "hometown superstars..."

What a great circus! It is intimate and small. The performers were excellent. After the show…read morethere was an opportunity to meet the performers - speak with them and get photos with them. I highly recommend this circus!

5 stars obviously! So fun! Johnny is sigma. Its a cool experience to have! But the bathrooms are…read morereally gross...

I'm a big fan of Cirque du Soleil, so it was hard to not compare. It definitely would not be fair…read moreto do so. With that said, this is a touring circus with decent acts. I enjoyed 3 or 4 of them. My seat was excellent, first tier, last row. But either section would have provided a great viewing of the show. No need to sit up close. Would I attend another tour? Maybe.

Very safe for young adults. A lot of profanity but sexual exploitation…read more This is a unique experience. It was a bit of Halloween mixed with Christmas that surprisingly works. Many amazing acts and a couple that will wow you. Think gymnasts and acrobats. The men and women are all gorgeous and have put in alot of time to perfect their act. I was highly impressed. They interact just enough with the audience that keeps you on your toes. I will say there is 1 or 2 acts that I find unnecessary. Ie- the main guy comes out in his undies. It was sexual or even humerous.

Loved it! Beautiful experience all around. Spectacular sunset. Beautiful people expressive dancing…read moreand rhythm. Look forward to experiencing this again.

The Nokomis Drum Circle was something we found on Facebook! They perform every Wednesday and…read moreSaturday evening, approximately 2 hours before sunset, rain or shine. What is the drum circle exactly? They are drummers, musicians, and dancers who invite you to join them in celebrating life on Nokomis Beach. We were visiting from Texas, looking for a unique experience, this was awesome! For outsiders like us, we didn't know "how" to find them. TIP: Use Google Maps and search Nokomis Beach public parking. When you reach Pelican Alley (intercoastal waterway) the Nokomis Beach public parking is at the end of this road. We went on a Wednesday, got there around 6pm -- the lot was full including the handicap spots. This parking area is tiny, I'd say it holds approximately 50 cars. However, there is more free public parking across the street, look for the marina storage in the distance. There was a lot of parking available when we arrive but an hour later around 7pm there were no parking spaces left. I have no idea where you can park after everything is full. After you park, of course, you listen for the drums and start walking in that direction. We watched an elderly couple struggle to walk the distance plus navigate several stairs. Once they got to the beach they realized it was too far to walk to the drum circle in the sand, they turned around and left. That literally broke our hearts. We didn't know how to help them. But once we accessed the beach and walked towards the drum circle we learned a very important trick for others who may have the same type of problems. TIP: If you walk towards the white shelter / pavilion on the North West corner of the Nokomis Beach parking lot, it's all ground level, you will be 3/4th of the way to the drum circle location. From the parking lot to this pavilion plus the sandy path to the drum circle is all flat ground to walk on (no stairs). The drum circle is set up right at the end of this sandy walkway, can't miss it! We stayed approximately two hours. Visitors range from age 2- 100. Some people come prepared with beach chairs and coolers others sit on towels. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable sitting out in the open, in the sun and sand, it does get hot. The drummers are passionate, focused, and love their audience. It was a lovely spiritual and positive experience. Our favorite part was the flowers and decorations set up in the center, in memory of members of their community, place there by the Tribe. We were lucky to witness the sage blessing and be a part of that ritual.

Saw the Boys of D63. Terrible show!. Advertised as 4 fantastic vocalists featuring the music of…read moreFrankie Valli,, Elton John, Earth, Wind and Fire and many more. It was three band members with three vocalists and they only played Four Seasons music . We should get a refund. What false advertising. Beautiful venue but absolutely horrible show.

We spent 400 dollars on tickets to Shen yun, to watch at a high school? Super upsetting,…read moreuncomfortable seats, not enough bathrooms. Not worth the price, and the show was like watching high schoolers performz