Jay Handelman, Herald-Tribune

Jay Handelman

Herald-Tribune

Sarasota, FL, United States

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Past articles by Jay:

You said what about sex? Asolo Rep cast gets in 1970’s spirit for comical ‘Incident’

Katie Forgette looks back at a family in 1973 dealing with lessons in puberty that get misinterpreted and cause problems with a parish priest. → Read More

Majesty and romance blend in Sarasota Orchestra’s ‘Emperor’ concert

A Masterworks series concert features pianist Behzod Abduraimov playing Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ concerto and a Prokofiev suite from ‘Romeo & Juliet.’ → Read More

Long-delayed premiere and past favorites fill Westcoast Black Theatre’s 24th season

The long-delayed premiere of the musical “Ruby” based on a true Florida murder case will be produced along with favorites from seasons past. → Read More

Meet the Broadway stars coming to Sarasota for the Hermitage 20th anniversary benefit concert

Stars from ‘Legally Blonde,” “Hair,” “Hairspray,” “Something Rotten” and more help CEO Andy Sandberg celebrate 20 years of Hermitage Artist Retreat. → Read More

Choral Artists mark a landmark civil rights ‘Children’s March’ in Florida premiere

Choral Artists of Sarasota presents the Florida premiere of Philadelphia composer Andrew Bleckner's oratorio about a 1963 march in Birmingham, Ala. → Read More

Tennis stars battle through life issues for a tournament win in FST’s ‘Last Match’

Anna Ziegler’s play explores the pressures faced by professional tennis players and their families during a battle for a major championship. → Read More

Manatee Players stand ‘Side by Side’ for Stephen Sondheim’s musical ‘Company’

The Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical follows a bachelor named Bobby on his 35th birthday and his married friends urging him to settle down. → Read More

For its 65th season of familiar and rare works, Sarasota Opera cuts fall production

The 2023 Sarasota Opera winter season is just getting underway with two of its four productions now running, but the company has already announced plans for its 65th season, which will have a familiar look alongside major changes. For the first time in 16 years (aside from a one-year COVID break) there will not be a full fall production. The fall season was launched in 2008 with the reopening of… → Read More

Before Venice concert, Broadway star Norm Lewis talks ‘Phantom’ and ‘A Soldier’s Play’

Broadway star Norm Lewis takes a break from touring in “A Soldier’s Play” to perform a concert of Broadway favorites and more for Venice Theatre. → Read More

Tennis stars battle pressures and each other in FST’s ‘The Last Match’

Regional premiere of Anna Ziegler’s play about the pressures placed on professional athletes by themselves, coaches and families. → Read More

Sarasota Opera singer gets to the wicked heart of Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni

Sarasota Opera presents Mozart's opera about a man who claims to be the world's greatest lover and pays a steep price for how he treats others. → Read More

Comical funeral earns some laughs and heart in Asolo Rep’s ‘Chicken & Biscuits’

Douglas Lyons’ Broadway comedy is set at a Black family funeral where tensions are high as siblings and cousins have an of an often tense reunion. → Read More

Hagar the Horrible cartoonist dies at age 70 on strip’s 50th anniversary

Chris Browne, who lived in Sarasota for more than 30 years, took over the Hagar strip created by his father, Dik. → Read More

Dance Theatre of Harlem prepares for changes after Sarasota performances

Virginia Johnson, a founding member of Dance Theatre of Harlem, became artistic director lead a revival of the company after a nine-year hiatus. → Read More

‘Dreamgirls’ inspires a new generation in Westcoast Black Theatre production

Director Nate Jacobs oversees his third production of this Tony Award-winning classic reminiscent of the story of Diana Ross and the Supremes. → Read More

Sarasota Orchestra concerts take on a wide range of American music

Three Sarasota Orchestra programs feature diverse style of American music by Irving Berlin. George Gershwin, Aaron Copland and Disney hits. → Read More

You might not be using a cell phone without this film star and inventor

Hedy Lamarr was a film star in the 1930s and 1940s, but she was also an inventor who developed technology that led to the creation of cell phones. → Read More

Circus Sarasota acts create new thrills in 25th anniversary big top show

Circus Sarasota brings together aerialists, animal acts, clowns and more to celebrate 25 years of continuing the community's circus heritage. → Read More

FST celebrates songs from the movies in cabaret show ‘Reel Music’

FST presents an updated version of its 2012 cabaret hit “Reel Music,” which surveys a century of movie songs that became a soundtrack to our lives. → Read More

‘Madame Butterfly’ blossoms again to open new Sarasota Opera season

The Sarasota Opera opens its new season with ‘Madame Butterfly’ and includes Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,’ Verdi’s ‘Ernani’ and Massenet’s ‘Thérèse.’ → Read More