Urbanite Theatre

06/13/2026

🚨 ALL BUT 4 remaining showtimes are SOLD OUT! 🚨
Probably because of all the rave reviews like this one: “It all seems natural, unaffected, honest and sometimes heartbreaking... Wheeler is so compelling she could just sit and talk and audiences would be captivated,” writes Jay Handelman for ArtsBeat | Catch WHO IS EARTHA MAE? before it ends June 21! Tickets: bit.ly/Eartha-tix

🧑‍💻 Read the full review: https://www.artsbeat.org/p/theater-review-eartha-kitt-purrs-to-life-in-one-woman-urbanite-theatre-show

📸 Photo by Sorcha Augustine

06/12/2026

Those reviews tho! 🤩 👇
“Enveloped in luxurious red velvet curtains, the stage comes alive with the vibrant persona of Eartha Mae Kitt, expertly portrayed by Jade Wheeler. Wheeler effortlessly seizes the spotlight and dazzles the audience with her impeccable intonation and soulful singing.” (Shanti M Kennedy, BroadwayWorld Sarasota)

“Jade Wheeler... fully embodies Kitt's unique style, from her distinctive voice to each vamp and vogue, in a manner so convincing that the experience feels like being transported to a bygone era of the jazz supper club scene.” (Mitch Maley, TheBradentonTimes.com)

Remaining tickets are extremely limited and some shows are SOLD OUT! Get tickets now: bit.ly/Eartha-tix

📸 Photo by Sorcha Augustine Photography

06/11/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Enveloped in luxurious red velvet curtains, the stage comes alive with the vibrant persona of Eartha Mae Kitt, expertly portrayed by Jade Wheeler. Wheeler effortlessly seizes the spotlight and dazzles the audience with her impeccable intonation and soulful singing,” raves Shanti M Kennedy of BroadwayWorld Sarasota | WHO IS EARTHA MAE? Now - June 21 | Get your tickets before they're gone! bit.ly/Eartha-tix

🧑‍💻 Read the full review: https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Review-WHO-IS-EARTHA-MAE-at-Urbanite-Theatre-20260530

📸 Photo by Sorcha Augustine

06/10/2026

"Bringing her captivating story to the Urbanite stage presented some challenges.

Wallace said that her team learned a great deal about sound, technology and musical support needed to bring the show to life. 'It’s been really fun developing, and we’ve created a different world.'

'I hope folks laugh, lean into the music and enjoy the incredibly intimate experience that Urbanite’s space provides,'" says director, Livy Scanlon.

To some, she’s the unforgettable voice of Yzma in “The Emperor’s New Groove” (2000). But Eartha Kitt was so much more than a Disney villain. Sharp, glamorous and unapologetically herself, she was a groundbreaking singer, actress, activist, and icon whose influence still resonates today. She ...

06/09/2026

👀 Have you seen the Season 13 brochure? If you're on our mailing list you can expect one in your mailbox soon! 📬 In the meantime, flip through the digital version here: heyzine.com/flip-book/40cf1e93d6.html

06/09/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Pianist and musical director Catherine Stornetta provides excellent accompaniment. Kathleen Doyle's costumes are period perfect, capturing the ritz and glamour of both Kitt and the era itself. Frank Chavez's lavish set is perfectly lit by Ethan Vail,” says Dennis Maley of TheBradentonTimes.com | WHO IS EARTHA MAE? Now - June 21 | Tickets are limited, get yours now! bit.ly/Eartha-tix

🧑‍💻 Read the full review: https://thebradentontimes.com/stories/review-who-is-eartha-mae,199414

📸 Photo by Sorcha Augustine

06/08/2026

WHO IS EARTHA MAE? is "top drawer" :) Audiences are saying great things about the show. Get tickets and see for yourself! bit.ly/Eartha-tix - now through June 21!

Written by and starring Jade Wheeler | Directed by Livy Scanlon | Musical Direction by Catherine Stornetta

06/04/2026

Season 13 is here! Learn more about the shows and SUBSCRIBE! 🌟 Subscriptions act as a literal investment in the creative resources needed to bring these ambitious stories to life. You make the art happen!

06/04/2026

SEASON 13 IS HERE! We are so excited to announce the lineup for the 2026-27 theatre year! Watch this season sizzle reel and get more information at urbanitetheatre.com | SUBSCRIBE & SAVE | Watch the full-screen version: youtu.be/n22pl8jVmL8

06/03/2026

Who wants to know our
Season 13 lineup? 🙃