The ‘70s: More Than A Decade

Get ready to get your groove on—we’re celebrating all things ‘70s, baby! With music made famous by The Who, Carole King, The Bee Gees, Marvin Gaye, and more, this dynamic new Cabaret traces a pivotal decade and some of the greatest music ever recorded. From the war in Vietnam to the rise of disco, this energetic Cabaret celebrates the musical hit parade that was the 1970s. Featuring such songs as “Joy to the World,” “Let It Be,” “Stayin’ Alive,” and more.

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The ‘70s: More Than A Decade, By Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah Durham with Musical Arrangements by Jim Prosser, played October 5, 2022 - February 12, 2023 in FST's John C. Court Cabaret. Due to popular demand, The '70s: More Than A Decade will play in FST's Keating Theatre for a limited return engagement March 8-26, 2023.

Run Time: 90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

CREATIVE

CAST

Brianna Barnes
Steven Grant Douglas
Jannie Jones
Eddie Weaver
Jim Prosser - Pianist

BRIANNA BARNES | Brianna's album, Hierophanies: Manifestations of the Sacred, made the first round on the Grammy Awards ballot and can be found on all streaming platforms. She is the Composer/Lyricist of Let There Be Light (Best Musical/Best Score, NY Theatre Festival); Rathskeller (Best Musical - BroadwayWorld’s Off-Off Broadway Awards); and Walking With Bubbles. She recently played Lucy in the national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas and has performed at Theatre Aspen, John W. Engeman Theater, and The Wick. brianna-barnes.com

STEVEN GRANT DOUGLAS s delighted to be making his FST debut alongside this groovy cast & crew! Previous Broadway National Tours include dancing to the disco as Bruce Sudano in SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical and sculpting pottery from beyond the grave as Sam Wheat in Ghost The Musical. He's also starred regionally in Once (Guy), All Shook Up (Chad), Cabaret (Cliff), and Rattlesnake Kate (Jack Slaughterback). Steven grew up 'listening to the music' and proudly holds a B.F.A. from the University of Minnesota Duluth. @stevengdouglas

JANNIE JONES revived the role she co-created in Ethel Waters at FST in 2019. Broadway/Off-Broadway/1st National Tours: The Full Monty (U/S Georgie), Hair (Dionne), Mama I Want to Sing (Sis. Carrie), and Faith Journey (Traci). Regional Theatre: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story “Marlena” (Tuacahn & FST), Caroline in Caroline or Change (WBTT), Lena Younger in Raisin (WBTT), Guitar Girls (FST), Blue Suede Shoes (FST), and Gathering Blue, where she created the role of Annabella (Mt. Gretna Theatre). TV: The Get Down (Cool Herc’s Mom). She has also performed at Carnegie Hall.

EDDIE WEAVER | This is Eddie’s second year at FST! Eddie recently completed FST’s Acting Apprenticeship Training Program. He participated in over six productions, ranging from Cinderella to The Wanderers. He studied performance at Columbus State University, where he earned his BA in Theatre. Favorite credits include: The Wiz (Lion), Once On This Island (Agwe), and Detroit 67 (Sly). Eddie is thrilled to be back at FST, and to be working with such a wonderful cast.

THE '70S: MORE THAN A DECADE IN THE NEWS

December 19, 2022 I Suncoast View I Remembering the old days with The '70s: More Than A Decade

November 22, 2022 I Suncoast Culture Club I Eddie Weaver, Cast Member of Florida Studio Theatre's The '70s: More Than a Decade, Joins the Club

October 6, 2022 I Sarasota Herald-Tribune I From Beatles to Bee Gees, Florida Studio Theatre cabaret sings hits of the 1970s

October 2022 Issue I SRQ Magazine I Florida Studio Theatre's Cabaret Series

REVIEWS

The Observer
"Smart yet fun"
"Sizzling"
"Amazingly clever"
"Vocal talents are first-rate"
"Rip-roaring"
"Smart, fast-paced, fun revue"

Total Theater
"A treat as much for the eyes as for the ears"
"Hits a new high"
"Rousing"
"Spirited"
"Superb"
"Clever"
"Compelling"

INTERVIEWS WITH ARTISTS

Sarasota Favorite, Jannie Jones, Returns to FST's Cabaret

Artist Spotlight - Get to Know Michael James Byrne

Jim Prosser's 30th Year at FST

ARTICLES BY FST

The '70s Are Back at FST

It's Time to Get Your Groove On!

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Get an overview of important moments in music during the 1970s | CLICK HERE

Five important Rock & Roll moments of the ‘70s | CLICK HERE

The 1970s were also a time of transformation and experimentation when it came to fashion. Check out some of the decade’s hottest trends via Harper’s Bazaar | CLICK HERE

There are plenty of parking options available when you visit Florida Studio Theatre, including two adjacent parking lots and three nearby parking garages, plus on-street parking.

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Getting Here:

FST's Court Cabaret is located on the corner of First Street and Cocoanut Avenue inside FST's Hegner Theatre Wing. For GPS purposes, use the address of 1265 First Street, Sarasota, FL 34236. For a map of FST buildings and venues, please see below. For more information, please call the FST Box Office at 941.366.9000.

Handicap Drop Off:

FST's Court Cabaret: Handicap drop off is at the corner of First Street and Cocoanut Avenue.

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