Name: Birthday Candles
Start: 2026-04-01T13:00:00
End: 2026-05-17T13:00:00
Location: Gompertz Theatre

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Southeastern Premiere By Noah Haidle

April 01 - May 17, 2026 Gompertz Theatre

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April 01 - May 17, 2026 Gompertz Theatre

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Southeastern Premiere By Noah Haidle

April 01 - May 17, 2026 Gompertz Theatre

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Southeastern Premiere

Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century.

Running Time

90 minutes with no intermission

Tremendous humor and energy

- New York Post

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1265 First Street Sarasota, FL 34236

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