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Best Shows from September 14 - November 14

in Sarasota

Dear Evan Hansen at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Dear Evan Hansen

Following its hugely successful run at Broadway's Music Box Theater, this darkly comic musical is touring across the country once more. The six-time Tony-winning, poignant and thought-provoking production has received rave reviews from critics for its unexpectedly touching portrayal of misunderstood youth, young love, and the search for acceptance, with a score from the composing team behind 2017's Academy Award-winning La-La Land, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul.

Shrek - The Musical at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Shrek - The Musical

Join Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in this magical musical theatre version of the Oscar-winning Dreamworks animation. Following the same story beats as the movie, this Tony-winning show features original songs from Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), and a book by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole).

John Crist at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

John Crist

The hotly anticipated John Crist is hitting the road, witness the viral video funnyman return with his wheeze-inducing stand-up routine and colorful characterisations, as well as fresh new material and never-before-seen-sketches. Heralded as the next big thing in comedy and a forerunner of Christian humour, Crist has amassed over 300 million views with his insightful sketches about the quirks and nuances of the modern Christian faith, drawing big laughs with videos like 'Millenial Missionaries', 'Road Rage In the Church Parking Lot' and 'Lady Who Has A Bible Verse For Every Situation'.

Andrew Dice Clay at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Andrew Dice Clay

One of the most controversial comics of all time, Andrew Dice Clay is experiencing a bit of a career resurgence of late. With recent appearances in TV shows like Entourage and his much heralded dramatic turn in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine, the x-rated comic is back in the spotlight after years out of the public eye.

T.J. Miller at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

T.J. Miller

Also known as Erlich Bachman in HBO sitcom Silicon Valley and Wade Wilson's wise-cracking friend in Deadpool, Miller is an accomplished comedian and actor. Known for his deadpan zingers and semi-stoner persona, he's not afraid of controversy (that Uber ride, and the gig in Puerto Rica), often stirring the pot with absurdist observational standup act for over 10 years. In addition, he has also lent his raspy voice to animated hits How To Train Your Dragon 1 and 2 and Big Hero 6.

Wheel of Fortune at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Wheel of Fortune

For the first time ever, everyone's favorite game show Wheel Of Fortune is touring theaters nationwide, offering would-be-winners the chance to take a shot at winning big right in your home city! Hosted by Mark L. Wahlberg and Clay Aiken, it's not just participants in with an opportunity to win, with audience members selected at random to also win prizes!

Billy Ocean at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Billy Ocean

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, but raised in England, pop music superstar Leslie Sebastian Charles grew up listening to calypso, soul and rock, and it wasn't long before he was making his own stamp on the contemporary R&B genre. After adopting the moniker Billy Ocean in 1975, the iconic performer cemented his place on the musical landscape with a string of international hits in the 80s including Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run), Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car, and Suddenly.

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