Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

This week, three shows open, three close, 11 continue their runs and there is one limited engagement at Southwest Florida theaters.

This week, four shows open, two close, ten continue their runs and there are two limited engagements at Southwest Florida theaters.

Who invented the telephone? Spoiler alert! It wasn’t Alexander Graham Bell.Amber McNew plays the man who should have gotten credit but filed his patent three hours after Bell. Playwright Jennifer Stafford tells the story of Elisha Gray in new play, "Ahoy-Hoy," making its rolling world premiere at Sarasota's Urbanite Theatre.

This week, five shows open, eight close, seven continue their runs and there is one limited engagement at Southwest Florida theaters.

This week, four shows open, two close, 11 continue their runs and there is one limited engagement at Southwest Florida theaters.

“Sophisticated Ladies” was originally a Broadway smash starring Gregory Hines and Phyllis Hyman. Garnering multiple Tony Award nominations, the revue became a benchmark for jazz-infused musical theater. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s production blends powerhouse vocals, sizzling choreography and more than two dozen of Ellington’s hits including “Take the A Train,” “Satin Doll” and the sultry title tune “Sophisticated Lady.” The revue opens Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 22.

This week, “Waiting for Godot” opens, five shows continue their runs and there are two limited engagements at Southwest Florida theaters.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe created its Young Artist Program to support, develop and showcase the talents of young, aspiring artists of color. On August 22, it will spotlight Charlotte Corporan, who has been a regular at the Troupe’s summer programs for several years.

This week, one show opens, four close, five continue their runs and there are seven limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

“Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue” features an ensemble honoring one of the greatest catalogs in music history. With Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe fan favorite Sheldon Rhoden returning in the title role, “Marvin” is filled with powerhouse vocals, dynamic performances, and hit after hit.