Live theater in SarasotaMusicals · Plays · Student Performers3501 S. Tamiami Trail
Season 11 · 2026–2027
Find your next night at the theater.
From unforgettable musicals to imaginative plays, explore what’s coming to the Rise Above stage. Choose a production for its story, cast, performance times, and ticket information.
Mainstage · Musical
Carrie
October 8-11 & 15-18, 2026
A powerful musical about belonging, bullying, and a teenager whose extraordinary abilities change everything.
Explore past Rise Above Performing Arts productions in Sarasota, organized by season. See the original cover artwork and revisit cast announcements where available.
Season 10
8 past productions
Alice by HeartA musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.View cast announcementBe More ChillA contemporary musical about fitting in and finding your own voice.View cast announcementFootlooseA musical about young people bringing dance back to their town.View cast announcementHadestown: Teen EditionThe teen edition of the musical inspired by Orpheus and Eurydice.View cast announcementSomething Rotten!A musical comedy about two brothers trying to outshine Shakespeare.View cast announcementTuck EverlastingA musical about a young girl and a family with the secret of everlasting life.View cast announcementMatildaA musical about an extraordinary girl who discovers the power of her imagination.View cast announcementThe PromA musical about acceptance, belonging, and a prom for everyone.View cast announcement
Season 9
6 past productions
Beauty and the BeastGreaseSpring AwakeningThe Diary of Anne FrankThe Lightning ThiefThe Wizard of Oz
Season 8
6 past productions
AnastasiaBring It OnNewsiesRentThe Sound of MusicThe SpongeBob Musical
Season 7
6 past productions
13FameLittle WomenNext to NormalPippinShrek
Season 6
6 past productions
CinderellaGodspellLegally BlondeSeussicalThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeUnpredictable Times
Season 5
3 past productions
All Shook UpCarrieLittle Mermaid
Season 4
3 past productions
Glory DaysSchool of RockWest Side Story
Season 3
3 past productions
13Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatThe Addams Family
Season 2
3 past productions
GreaseInto the WoodsNarnia
Season 1
2 past productions
Children’s Letter to GodThe Love Note
The next story could include you
There’s a place for you at Rise Above.
Come for a performance, explore our student programs, or find your next audition opportunity. We can’t wait to welcome you.
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