FOX 13's Chris Cato interviews Mary Bensel, the Executive Director of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, as the ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Mary Bensel, said the hall suffered extensive damages from the back-to-back hurricanes. She said they even had to ...

Philosophical differences emerge as members tasked to recommend repurposing the Van Wezel begin to share thoughts about its ...

Since its opening in 1970, the purple, shell-shaped Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall helped build Sarasota's reputation as an ...

Many in Sarasota have eyed a modern, larger performing arts center to replace the 1,700-seat Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as both an investment in the city’s 21st century and a way to become ...

Back in October, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota had to cancel shows through December because of damage from Hurricane Milton. Now, they’re getting ready to reopen.

SARASOTA, Fla. - Before Milton made landfall, staff at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall began preparing as they always do. Sandbags were placed outside and valuable items were secured.

The Broadway production of FUNNY GIRL began performances at the August Wilson Theatre on March 22, 2022, with the official ...

The city's Purple Ribbon Committee has until the end of June to complete its report on repurposing of the performing arts ...

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is becoming a popular stop for TV talent show tours. America's Got Talent" is coming to Van Wezel on Thursday. It's the first time the show's tour has come to ...