Sarasota's 5 Things To Know: Van Wezel Finishes With Strong Year

1. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has just completed one of the most successful seasons in the theater’s 42-year history, surpassing last season’s sales. This year’s sales were $6,207,790 and 108,737 tickets sold, while last year’s sales were $5,559,227 and 99,946 tickets sold, according to Van Wezel. That's a 10 percent increase in revenue.
This amount consists of Van Wezel presented Main Stage performances only, and does not take into account local companies, event rentals, and Van Wezel Schooltime performances.
“It was simply a phenomenal year for us all. I have so many memories, starting with the multi-talented Dolly Parton, Audra McDonald who went directly from enchanting our audience to Broadway to star in Porgy and Bess, the Alvin Ailey company’s exquisite dancing, and Diana Krall—who came to us from

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