Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul

APRIL 17 - MAY 26, 2024

Sheldon Rhoden, one of Sarasota's favorite WBTT troupe members, reprises the role of Marvin Gaye in the most-requested WBTT show. This original musical begins in the 1950s at the start of Gaye's career with Motown and follows its twists and turns until his untimely death in the mid-1980s. A gifted and innovative talent, Gaye blazed the trail for the continued evolution of popular Black music.

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Charlie Melton

SUNDAY & MONDAY, MAY 19, 2024 7:30

Take a ride on a musical voyage with the super talented powerhouse Charlie “CJ” Melton as part of WBTT’s Young Artist Program. Let CJ take you on a journey from way back when to now. Be ready for a night filled with powerful, soul stirring performances as he presents some well-known favorites. Join CJ as he features special guests and sings a catalog of his favorite songs from church house rocks to deep felt R&B tunes.

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Coconut Cake

June 12 – 23, 2024

This comedy tells the story of four retirees who spend their days debating the mysteries of life over coffee and games of chess at a local McDonald’s. But when a mysterious woman moves to town, tempting Eddie Lee and his chess buddies to indulge in her melt-in-your-mouth coconut cake and medicine cabinet secrets, their lives are changed forever.

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