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Ringling College names new president to succeed Larry Thompson

Jan 25, 2026

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Ringling College names new president to succeed Larry Thompson

Lake Forest College administrator, professor and novelist to join art school in June as seventh president

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman
Theater Review: Mystery diluted in Agatha Christie’s 'Mirror Crack’d' at Asolo Rep

Jan 24, 2026

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Theater Review: Mystery diluted in Agatha Christie’s 'Mirror Crack’d' at Asolo Rep

Miss Marple is on the case in updated stage adaptation

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman
Welcome to ArtsBeat

Jan 22, 2026

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Welcome to ArtsBeat

Introducing you to a new way of covering the arts

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Theater Review: ‘Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground' at Florida Studio Theatre

Jan 16, 2026

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Theater Review: ‘Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground' at Florida Studio Theatre

One-man play makes a clear-eyed argument for elevating Eisenhower's status among former presidents.

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman
Theater Review: 'JOB' at Urbanite Theatre

Jan 16, 2026

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Theater Review: 'JOB' at Urbanite Theatre

An absorbing drama explores the dangers of the internet and how exposure to some content impacts people

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman
Theater Review: 'Primary Trust' at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Jan 13, 2026

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Theater Review: 'Primary Trust' at Asolo Repertory Theatre

A surprising protagonist fuels touching Pulitzer Prize-winning play

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman
Theater Review: ‘Paradise Blue’ at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Jan 12, 2026

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Theater Review: ‘Paradise Blue’ at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Florida premiere struggles to bring out a wide range of emotions.

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman
Notes on Broadway: 'Chess'

Jan 9, 2026

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Notes on Broadway: 'Chess'

Updated classic musical greeted by divided opinions

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman
Notes from Broadway: Bess Woh's ‘Liberation’

Jan 8, 2026

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Notes from Broadway: Bess Woh's ‘Liberation’

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman
Review: “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” at Asolo Repertory Theatre (Closed Dec. 19)

Jan 7, 2026

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Review: “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” at Asolo Repertory Theatre (Closed Dec. 19)

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman
Review: “A Tailor Near Me” at Florida Studio Theatre’s Keating Theatre through Feb. 15.

Jan 7, 2026

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Review: “A Tailor Near Me” at Florida Studio Theatre’s Keating Theatre through Feb. 15.

Jay Handelman
Jay Handelman

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