Van Wezel Box Office Opens Today

November 18, 2024 | Sarasota

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is pleased to announce many shows have been rescheduled to 2025 and 2026 following cancellations due to Hurricane Milton. Shows initially scheduled for 2024 that have been rescheduled include:

• Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll, now scheduled for January 30, 2025
• Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road – The Final Tour, now scheduled for March 11, 2025
• The Commodores, now scheduled for April 17, 2025
• John Crist: Jokes for Humans, now scheduled for May 1, 2025
• Air Supply, now scheduled for May 4, 2025
• Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, now scheduled for December 21, 2025
• TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, now scheduled for February 20-22, 2026

Tickets have been automatically moved to these new dates, and ticket buyers have been informed of the changes. Ticket buyers who cannot attend the rescheduled performance can contact the Box Office at 941-263-6799 to discuss their ticketing options.

Additionally, Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays and Allman Betts Family Revival have been relocated to Ruth Eckerd Hall, and Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert has been moved to the Sarasota Opera House. Patrons can purchase tickets to those shows at each venues’ box office.

Repairs to the building are progressing nicely, with improvements being made every day. The Box Office is now open and taking new ticket orders. Patrons planning to buy tickets in person at the Box Office are asked to drive up Van Wezel Way and park in the circle near the Box Office. The parking lot adjacent to the Hall is still going through cleanup from Hurricane Milton. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.VanWezel.org or by calling the Box Office at 941-263-6799.

The Van Wezel administrative staff members are returning to the Hall this week on a rolling basis. The Hall is still on track to reopen for public performances beginning January 2, 2025.

“I’m so thankful for my hardworking staff who have worked tirelessly to repair and restore the Van Wezel,” shares Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. “Their swift action to begin restoration immediately after the storm passed is why we are able to reopen. I’m thrilled to welcome our patrons back for the incredible Broadway productions of Funny Girl and Moulin Rouge! The Musical, along with our rescheduled shows like The Commodores and Air Supply. Having the community back in the theater will be a wonderful moment.”

Patrons can purchase tickets to the 2025 lineup of shows at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the Box Office at 941-263-6799, or by visiting the Box Office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726.