The area raises the curtain with thrilling shows, talented performers and diverse venues. Let your spirit soar and your heart sing. The Bradenton/Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key area is alive with a full calendar of entertainment - from gripping dramatic plays to colorful Broadway musicals to rousing blues music. Venues in the area are just as diverse as the performances themselves. In addition to storied stages and glittering halls, you can experience orchestras on island beaches, jazz musicians in a riverfront park or local musicians in a number of charming bars and restaurants. If you love it live, you'll love it here. Theater & Performing Arts