Florida Studio Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre Sarasota's Contemporary Theatre Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is Sarasota’s contemporary theatre.
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Founded in 1973, FST has grown to a village of five theatres located in the heart of Downtown, Sarasota. Each theatre is small in size and large in impact — providing intimate and engaging settings for high-quality, professional performances. Today, FST has established itself as a major force in American Theatre. FST is the largest subscription theatre in the state of Florida and among the largest

in the country, serving more than 230,000 live attendees each year across its six core programs: Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage III, Children’s Theatre, Education, and New Play Development. Even with its growth, Florida Studio Theatre remains firmly committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins, FST develops theatre that speaks to our living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. Hip and historical, entertaining and challenging, we are the theatre where the street meets the elite — where everyone is welcome to engage in the art of theatre.

08/28/2026

Behind the scenes of Legacy: Motown & More! 👀

Audiences can't get enough of this show, and now you have until October 11 to experience it...and even go back again, and again, and again!

🎟 Tickets available at FloridaStudioTheatre.org
Pictured: Nigel Richards, Bryce Valle, and Justin Reynolds.

08/27/2026

🏗 McGillicuddy Arts Plaza Update

Things are looking up at FST. 😎

Every day, the McGillicuddy Arts Plaza grows higher and higher...it's hard to imagine that one day it will reach eight stories tall!

❤ Help us build the future of theatre in Sarasota. Donate today at FloridaStudioTheatre.org

08/25/2026

WOWWWW! Songbirds of the Seventies is blowing us away.

Now extended through September 20!

🎟 Grab your tickets before they fly away:
FloridaStudioTheatre.org
Pictured: Madalyn McHugh.

"If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached." 🌊✨-Jimmy BuffettSet sail with the smooth sounds of the ’...
08/24/2026

"If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached." 🌊✨
-Jimmy Buffett

Set sail with the smooth sounds of the ’70s and ’80s in Sailing: Yacht Rock and Beyond!

From “Sailing” to “Margaritaville,” this breezy musical journey celebrates the songs of romance, adventure, heartbreak, and endless summer nights.

🎟 Buy tickets or subscribe & save:
https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/events-and-tickets/2026-27-winter-cabaret-series/sailing

"There’s more hope in this season and more direction. These are the kind of plays you will enjoy going to."-Richard Hopk...
08/24/2026

"There’s more hope in this season and more direction. These are the kind of plays you will enjoy going to."
-Richard Hopkins, FST Executive Producer

Jay Handelman from ArtsBeat sat down with Richard Hopkins & Rebecca Hopkins to discuss the ideas and inspiration behind this year's season lineup.

🎭 Get an exclusive peek into their thought process!

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08/24/2026

"Powerfully alive." ⚡️
-Andrea Martone, Sarasota Events Calendar

Critics can't get enough of Legacy: Motown & More!

🎶 Read the latest review:

08/21/2026

INTRODUCING our 2026-27 Winter Season!!! 🎭❤🎉

From Tony Award-winning Broadway favorites to original musical revues, this season celebrates extraordinary stories and the connections that bring us together.

Plus...subscribers see these shows for as little as half the price of single tickets. That's like getting buy-one-get-one tickets all season long. 👀

Here's to a winter filled with amazing songs and timeless stories!

🎟 Tickets & subscriptions now available at FloridaStudioTheatre.org

Address

1241 N Palm Ave
Sarasota, FL
34236

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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+19413669000

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