Aaron Cassette

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It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Next to Normal is a 2008 Rock Musical written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt. The plot tells the story of a mother (Diana) who struggles with progressive Bipolar Disorder and how managing the disease and its effects take a toll on her family. The award-winning musical covers such topics as depression, grief, suicide, drug abuse, and ethics of modern psychiatry all set against the backdrop of a suburban lifestyle.

The Manatee Performing Arts Center presents Manatee Players' production of PHANTOM, running now through May 8th in Stone Hall. Directed by Steve Dawson, choreographed by Vanessa Russo, and musically directed by Aaron Cassette, this musical is a must-see. Watch as the Phantom reveals himself only by the strength of his love through beautiful music. Below, BroadwayWorld has an inside look at last night's opening reception!

The Manatee Performing Arts Center presents Manatee Players' production of Phantom: April 21st - May 8th in Stone Hall. Directed by Steve Dawson, choreographed by Vanessa Russo, and musically directed by Aaron Cassette, this musical is a must-see. Watch as the Phantom reveals himself only by the strength of his love through beautiful music. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Manatee Performing Arts Center recently held a reception in honor of the opening of their production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Check out photos from the event below!

The Manatee Performing Arts Center presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a hilarious and fast-paced musical, on October 29th - November 15th in Stone Hall. This musical will be directed by Steven Flaa and musically directed by Aaron Cassette.

The Manatee Players, Inc.'s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, March 19 and plays through Sunday April 5, 2015.

The Manatee Players, Inc.'s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday March 19 and plays through Sunday April 5, 2015.

The George and Ira Gershwin show MY ONE AND ONLY will be tapping its way onto the Stone Hall stage at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on May 1 and running through May 18!

The triple Tony Award-winning musical THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is coming to the Manatee Performing Arts Center! The Manatee Players will present the show opening today, January 9 and running through January 26.

The triple Tony Award-winning musical THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is coming to the Manatee Performing Arts Center! The Manatee Players will present the show opening January 9 and running through January 26.

The Manatee Players, Inc. will open their first full season in the new Manatee Performing Arts Center with the internationally acclaimed musical LES MISERABLES. The production will open tonight, August 8 and run through August 25.

The Manatee Players, Inc. will open their first full season in the new Manatee Performing Arts Center with the internationally acclaimed musical LES MISERABLES. The production will open on August 8 and run through August 25.

MISS SAIGON opens at the Manatee Players on March 28 and runs through April 14! This will be the first show performed in the new Manatee Performing Arts Center.