The Sarasota Players Announces 96th Season

April 2, 2025 | Sarasota

On March 31, The Sarasota Players announced their 96th Season lineup of shows for the 2025-26 season at their Crossings at Siesta Key theatre. The season is titled Rebels & Dreamers: a season of bold voices, with five electrifying productions filled with passion, perseverance, and the undeniable power of a strong voice. From dreamers chasing love and success to rebels challenging society’s rules, each show in our 96th Season is a story of resilience, ambition, and the fight to be heard.

The Wedding Singerrunning Sept. 24-Oct. 5 kicks off the season with a high-energy celebration of love and second chances, proving that sometimes, the biggest dreamers come from the unlikeliest places. This is a Sarasota premiere. 

“A curly-haired orphan that remains optimistic despite dealing with the Great Depression” runs from Dec. 3-14 (we can’t announce the name until August due to licensing, but we are confident you get the gist.) This musical reminds us that optimism can change the world, as a fearless young girl holds onto hope and defies the odds in a story that has inspired generations.

Rent running Jan. 7-18, takes us to the heart of New York City’s bohemian underground, where artists, outcasts, and lovers fight for survival, self-expression, and the right to live without fear.

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible running March 25-April 5 is a gripping, cautionary tale of mass hysteria and the power of speaking truth to fear—proving that some voices, no matter how persecuted, cannot be silenced.

Assassins running April 29-May10 closes the season with a haunting, darkly satirical look at those who sought infamy instead of glory—challenging the idea of the American Dream and who gets to define it.

Together, these productions create a season that is bold, thought-provoking, and undeniably powerful. Whether they’re fighting for love, justice, survival, or recognition, these rebels and dreamers demand to be heard. Will you listen? 

Renewals start April 9, subscriptions go on sale May 1, and single tickets go on sale July 1. Go to our website theplayers.org for more information or call 941.365.2494.