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Michelle’s final show is tonight at 8 p.m.
From Florida Weekly: Charlotte’s Michelle Kasanofsky to play at Venice Cabaret Festival “Ms. Kasanofsky has performed as a pianist in Europe, Japan and Korea, and has been tapped as the musical director of numerous shows in New York, including the off-Broadway production of ‘Always…Patsy Cline,’ as well as numerous productions at VT, where she currently serves as a musical director. She was handpicked by director and Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Ben Vereen to be music director for the theater’s production of ‘Hair’ last year.”
Tonight & tomorrow at 11 p.m.
From The Observer Group: Siren Song: Meet Sarasota’s New Burlesque Troupe“The troupe consists of four main performers, a live band, emcees, a host of other guest characters, as well as ‘stage kittens,’ who help the show run and transition smoothly. Most important, they say, is conveying the artistry behind burlesque.”
See Lyn Sat. at 8 p.m. & Sun. at 2 p.m.
From The Herald-Tribune: This week in the Arts puts the spotlight on Jazz singer Lyn Purmort. “Best known as a founder of the Vocal Vixens, she joins … Bob Constantinto … for ‘Music from Around the World’ at 8 p.m. July 23 and 2 p.m. July 24.”
Peter Pan
runs thru Sun. Aug. 7
From The Observer Group: Learning to Fly: “Peter Pan” takes flight at Venice Theatre “Ah, who hasn’t dreamed of flying? Along with perpetual youth, it’s probably one of humanity’s oldest fantasies. Both dreams are at the heart of ‘Peter Pan,’ opening this week at Venice Theatre.”
From The Herald-Tribune: Westcoast Troupe stages rousing gospel show: “Jacobs has brought together an impressive cast of singers and dancers who give life and emotion to every song, no matter how quiet or loud. The singers are lead by Westcoast regulars Tarra Conner jones, Neyce Pierre and Ariel Blue.”