Sarasota's Van Wezel adds seven shows

   Tickets are on sale now for seven shows that have just been added to the 2014-15 season schedule at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.

Wanda Sykes

   Three of the just-announced shows are comedy acts The Capitol Steps (Nov. 1), Wanda Sykes (Nov. 16) and Kathy Griffin (April 26).

   There's also a lot of music on tap. Mannheim Steamroller bring its annual Christmas tour to Van Wezel Nov. 19, and Dave Koz will offer an easy-listening holiday show, with guests including Christopher Cross, on Nov. 28. Country legend Kenny Rogers with guest Linda Davis comes to the hall the next night.
   If you prefer music and comedy rolled into one, "Evil Dead: The Musical," the Broadway hit horror spoof, is set for Nov. 18. 
 For ticket and information, call 941-953-3368 or go to vanwezel.org.