Venice Theatre, Venice Pride team up for 4PRIDE@VT

This partnership will showcase a 2022-2023 season of groundbreaking, nationally recognized and socially relevant shows by making an impact locally through the performing arts.

“4PRIDE@VT will consist of four special shows that will bring a message of inclusion and community for all,” Geddie said.

The 4PRIDE@VT lineup consists of four Wednesday evening shows all beginning at 7:30 p.m. and a pre-party with light snacks before each performance.

Sept. 28, 2022 — “The Revolutionists” By Lauren Gunderson

Four bodacious women lose their heads (literally) in this irreverent, women-centered tragicomedy set during the French Revolution. This witty, thought-provoking, raucously funny adventure was inventively conceived by one of today’s most-produced American playwrights.

Nov. 2, 2022 — “Kinky Boots” By Harvey Fierstein with score by Cindy Lauper

Based on a British film, this sweet, sexy, fiery musical will blow your mind! It won six Tony Awards in 2013, including Best Score for 1980s pop music icon Cyndi Lauper.

Jan. 25, 2023 — “Up on the Roof” Conceived by Scott Keys and Michelle Kasanofsky

Once the details are announced, you’ll come running to hear a tapestry of songs that will make the earth move under your feet! If you’re down and troubled, inject your soul with some sweet rock ‘n’ roll and brighten up even your darkest night.

Keys created the book and lyrics for Venice Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol,” which had original music by the late Susan Ott. Keys later added some additional music to the show.

Mar. 8, 2023 — “Gypsy: A Musical Fable” with Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Arthur Laurents; Based on “Gypsy: A Memoir” by Gypsy Rose Lee

Speculated by many (including New York Times critic Ben Brantley) to be the greatest of all American musicals, Gypsy tells the story of one woman’s efforts to get her daughters into show business.

Featuring musical theatre standards like “Some People,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and the show-stopping “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Gypsy” helped launch Stephen Sondheim’s career and earned Mama Rose a place in the theatrical canon as the quintessential Stage Mother.

“Don’t miss this moment,” Hanas said. “We recognize the diversity of our community, which is represented in the vast array of theatrical presentations being offered in this amazing program. The opportunity for Venice Pride, Inc. to join in this partnership is historic.”

The subscription price for the four shows is $116. 4PRIDE@VT subscriptions are available online at venicetheatre.org or by calling Venice Theatre directly at 1-941-488-1115.