Justin Gomlak Greer Guest Hosts Suncoast View

The Van Wezel director brought his extensive Broadway background to the Sarasota talk show.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Cultural

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Justin Gomlak Greer, director of education at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, recently appeared as a guest host on Sarasota's Suncoast View talk show. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Justin Gomlak Greer served as a guest host for Suncoast View. He currently works as the director of education and community engagement at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Why it matters

The appearance highlights the connection between regional performing arts leadership and local Sarasota media outlets.

Greer brings a resume spanning 15 years in Broadway productions and past faculty roles at New York institutions like the Dalton School. His performance credits include the 2012 revival of Annie and original productions such as Shrek the Musical.

The players

Justin Gomlak Greer

He is the director of education and community engagement at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and a veteran of multiple Broadway productions.

Suncoast View

This is a local talk show based in Sarasota, Florida.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Located in Sarasota, this venue hosts a variety of performances and educational community programs.

The details

During his turn as guest host, Greer shared insights from his extensive career in theater, including his roles in revivals of The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Anything Goes. He holds a bachelor of fine arts from Carnegie Mellon University and a master of arts from New York University.

Timeline

  1. Justin Gomlak Greer guest hosted Suncoast View on October 29, 2026.

  2. Greer performed in the Broadway revival of Annie in 2012.

  3. He is scheduled to perform in A Very Broadway Christmas on December 21, 2026.

Industry Dynamics

This appearance mirrors a trend of regional performing arts leaders engaging with local broadcast media to bolster institutional visibility. It positions the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as a central hub within the Sarasota arts ecosystem.

Local viewers can catch Greer's future performances at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall starting with his December holiday event. The appearance provides residents with greater insight into the professional background of the leaders managing regional arts programming.

The takeaway

Engaging with local media allows arts professionals to bridge the gap between niche theater expertise and the broader community. Residents interested in performing arts can support local institutions by attending upcoming holiday programming.

What happens next

Justin Gomlak Greer is scheduled to perform in A Very Broadway Christmas on December 21, 2026.

Further reading

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