Jay Handelman

Co-Editor and Co-Founder of Previously theater critic and arts editor for Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Past chair American Theatre Critics Assoc.

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Dance Review: The Sarasota Ballet's ‘Foundations of Royalty’ by Carrie Seidman for ArtsBeat. https://t.co/X5juzJeySW

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@srqorchestra music director Giancarlo Guerrero looks back at his first season in Sarasota and what's coming in 2026-17 https://t.co/WRddjhXl9r

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Music Review: Steve Reich's 'Music for 18 Musicians' from ArtsBeat music critic Emma Jo Patten https://t.co/42rIvNAsOk

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Theater Review: 'Big Fish' spins tall tales at Manatee Players. @Theatre_critics https://t.co/T40i1RP0h3

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Tenth Giving Challenge gives Sarasota area arts organizations a welcome boost https://t.co/jXYnW8HQQT

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A lot is happening at the @ManateePAC, where a four-story addition is under construction and a new season has been announced for the Manatee Players community theater. See our ArtsBeat story. https://t.co/6kCvz44R67

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Here are this week's ArtsBeat Critics' Picks https://t.co/jB3f3ghOrW

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Theater Review: 'Fiddler' brings warm spirit to @AsoloRep with inventive approach as actors double as musicians. @Theatre_Critics https://t.co/wyjXfMKAdi

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Theater Review: Lively but long new musical puts spirit into traditions at @WBTTsrq @Theatre_Critics https://t.co/iLtWCVkZjd

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Theater Review: FSU/Asolo Conservatory casts a spell with ‘Midsummer Night's Dream’ to close season. @theater_critics https://t.co/nn83iuqBBH

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@SarasotaBallet celebrates two decades under Iain Webb’s leadership with a season that includes 8 company premieres https://t.co/umUBOzCZm1

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Theater Review: Disturbing 'Cherry Docs' digs into racism and hatred at Sarasota Jewish Theatre. @theatre_critics https://t.co/dhJeO5zQOL

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The Sarasota Opera House turns 100 this month, and the Sarasota Opera is having a centennial celebration concert, and a documentary screening to mark the occasion. ArtsBeat takes a look at some of the history that makes the building memorable. https://t.co/Y5WTQEQT1s

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Sarasota Jewish Theatre explores antisemitism, hatred and the law in "Cherry Docs." An actor interviews the playwright in The danger of listening https://t.co/kAlb2RQ9kF

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Prizes and new additions help
@HermitageArts (Hermitage Artist Retreat)expand its reach https://t.co/LNAwSd3Evn

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Theater Review: 'Crucible' stays potent in changing times at Sarasota Players. https://t.co/isNkW7SQOU

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Theater Review: Venice Theatre takes a 'Drive' through sensitive subjects with an engaging production of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. https://t.co/EKL8Scsw4b

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It's time for Carrie Seidman and I to reveal this week's ArtsBeat Critics' Picks. There's a lot to choose from. What might you see?
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@VanwezelPAH will hosts some current and recent Broadway musical hits in its new subscription series with "Hell's Kitchen" and "SIX" on the schedule.
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@VanwezelPAH books ‘Hell's Kitchen' and 'SIX' for new Broadway subscription season https://t.co/SXqbpcJyNL