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and restrictive laws on women’s bodies. 7:30 p.m. March 22-23, 5 p.m.
March 24. Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. $30-
$40. 941-360-7399; ringling.org

‘The Spitfire Grill’

Venice Theatre presents a musical version of the 1996 film about a woman
who gets hired at a small café after being released from prison and how her
spirit helps to change attitudes in the small town. Brad Wages directs a cast
led by Vera Samuels as Percy and Lynne Doyle as the café owner. March
22-April 21. Venice Theatre Raymond Center, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice.
$37, $22 for educators and college students, $15 for youth. 941-488-
1115; venicetheatre.org

‘Dial M for Murder’

The classic cat and mouse murder mystery created by Frederick Knott (and
turned into a hit film by Alfred Hitchcock) gets a contemporary update in a
new version by Jeffrey Hatcher at Asolo Repertory Theatre. It’s still a story
of blackmail and revenge, with lots of plot twists as a husband plots to
murder his wife in 1950s London when his plans go awry. March 20-April
25, FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
$29-$95. 941-351-8000; asolorep.org

‘Westminster’

Urbanite Theatre presents the second of three world premieres in its 10th
season with Brenda Withers' play, which won the company’s 2023 Modern
Works Festival. In “Westminster,” a woman gives her best friend a rescue
dog as a surprise, which raises issues of class and accountability between
two couples. Urbanite had a hit with an earlier Withers play called
“Northside Hollow.” March 22-April 28. 1487 Second St., Sarasota. $42,
$28 for under 40, $5 students. 941-321-1397; urbanitetheatre.com

Robin Spielberg

Pianist and composer Robin Spielberg has around two dozen recordings to
her credit, starting with her debut, “Heal of the Hand.” She will perform
works that include original pieces and American standards. 7:30 p.m.
March 23. Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota.
$22.50-$27.50. 941-552-5325; gpactix.com