Urbanite Theatre

Two shows open and two others close this week in Southwest Florida theaters while 10 others continue their runs.

Five shows open, there are previews for a world premiere and eight other shows continue their runs at area theaters during the week of January 13, 2025.

Theatergoers can celebrate New Year’s week with five theater entertainment choices, including the opening of "Spaceman" at Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota and "The Buddy Holly Story" at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.

Opening October 18 at Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota is the regional premiere of Morgan Gould’s dark comedy “Jennifer, Who Is Leaving.” Set in a lonely Dunkin Donuts on highway outside Boston, the play captures the demands placed on women, who are often thrust into the role of caregiver - like it or not.

Urbanite Theatre is entering its 11th season in Sarasota. According to Producing Artistic Director Summer Wallace, “Urbanite Theatre … is focused on new contemporary plays … that make you feel and make you think,” and Urbanite’s cozy confines especially lend themselves to intimate, immersive shows.