The Players Centre Opens its 93rd Season

August 24, 2022 – Sarasota

The Players Centre for Performing Arts opens its 93rd Season with a celebration of Stephen Sondheim, the late musical theatre genius that gave us Into the Woods, Company and Sweeney Todd. Side by Side by Sondheim runs from Sept.8 to 18, 2022 at Studio 1130 located in the Crossings at Siesta Key mall (3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239).

Featuring music from Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Anyone Can Whistle, not to mention the classics written with musical theatre giants, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers, this dazzling array of some of Sondheim’s best-known songs demonstrates his masterful craft and astounding creativity.

Presented in the round, this production is the first to showcase the new audience configuration. The Players is thrilled to provide a unique audience experience to the Sarasota community.

Synopsis
Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with lyrics that are heartbreakingly true and music that captures the soaring emotions of a modern generation with Side by Side by Sondheim. Simple and unpretentious, this Tony Award-winning musical is a perfect introduction to the work of this contemporary master and a must for diehard fans.

Performances
Sept. 8-10 &13-17 at 7:30pm
Sept. 11 & 17-18 at 2pm
at Crossing at Siesta Key – Studio 1130
3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
Patrons are asked to park and enter the mall by Connors Steak and Seafood