Lady Disdain at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Dates: 6/6/2026 - 6/27/2026
📍 Theatre: Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo Repertory Theatre
5555 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, Florida 34243
Sarasota, FL 34243
Phone: (800) 361-8388
Tickets: Tickets Starting at $35.00
There’s much ado about something in this whip-smart, laugh-out-loud new romantic comedy from Lauren Gunderson. Lady Disdain is a fast-paced, razor-sharp riff on the deliciously dramatic world of Fantasy Romance novels (yes, those ones—you know them, you love them). Beatrice and Benedict, rival audiobook narrators with voices made for swooning and tempers made for sparring, are locked in a battle of wits, words, and wildly inconvenient attraction. Asolo Rep proudly presents this rolling world premiere from one of America’s most celebrated and funny playwrights.
“Shakespeare always reminds me to raise the stakes in my plays – bigger risks, bolder actions, grander scenarios, characters at the edge.” - Lauren Gunderson
News About Lady Disdain at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Review: LADY DISDAIN at Asolo Repertory Theatre
June 15, 2026 'LADY DISDAIN', the Rolling World Premiere, by Lauren Gunderson is a romantic comedy play that cleverly infuses a modern and feminist twist into Shakespeare's classic 'Much Ado About Nothing.' The setting is a vibrant audio book recording studio, where the delightful drama unfolds between the feuding narrators Bea and Ben. What starts as a clash of egos slowly evolves into a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers story full of witty banter.
Enemies. Lovers. Narrators. Chaos- LADY DISDAIN at Asolo Rep
June 15, 2026 Lady Disdain at Asolo Rep Enemies. Lovers. Narrators. Chaos. Step into the wildly addictive world of Lady Disdain — a sharp, sexy, laugh-out-loud new romantic comedy from acclaimed playwright Lauren M. Gunderson. Beatrice and Benedict are rival audiobook narrators with undeniable chemistry, oversized egos, and absolutely no interest in admitting they might be falling for each other.
Photos: LADY DISDAIN Now Playing at Asolo Repertory Theatre
June 12, 2026 All new photos have been released from Asolo Repertory Theatre's Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels. Performances will continue through June. Check out the photos here!
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Rolling World Premiere of LADY DISDAIN by Lauren Gunderson is Coming to Asolo Rep
May 12, 2026 Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, a new romantic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Sean Daniels, running in Sarasota, FL.
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Asolo Rep Awarded Strategic Partnership Grant From Community Foundation
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Asolo Repertory Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
BEANSTALK: THE ADVENTURES OF JACK AND THE GIANT (09/01/26-12/31/26)
SHAKESPEARE45: ROM-COM (09/01/26-12/31/26)
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (11/18/26-01/02/27)
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (12/02/26-01/03/27)
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (01/13/27-02/04/27)
August Wilson’s MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (01/13/27-02/04/27)
THE ROYAL FAMILY (02/10/27-03/04/27)
PROVENANCE (02/24/27-03/21/27)
THE DAY THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN (03/21/27-04/24/27)
BOOTLEG: AMERICA SINGS 1927 (04/21/27-05/16/27)
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY (05/05/27-05/30/27)
Ken Ludwig’s BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY (05/05/27-05/30/27)
Where is Asolo Repertory Theatre located?
What shows have played recently at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
Marie and Rosetta (05/06/26-05/31/26)
Fiddler on the Roof (04/11/26-05/24/26)
The Unfriend (02/18/26-03/22/26)
Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d (01/21/26-03/14/26)
Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd (01/21/26-03/14/26)
What is the history of Asolo Repertory Theatre ?
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida’s premier professional theatre, is one of the most important cultural forces in the Southeastern United States. A center for theatrical excellence, Asolo Rep stages up to fifteen productions every season, spanning a diverse repertoire of newly commissioned plays, bold reinterpretations of contemporary and classical works, and provocative new musical theatre experiences.
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Dog Mom Florida Studio Theatre (6/24-8/02) |
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BEEHIVE – The 60s Musical Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (3/03-4/11) |
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Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford Urbanite Theatre (10/29-11/29) |
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ShaToby: Tributes to Shania Twain and Toby Keith Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/09-3/09) |
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Larger Than Life: The Definitive Boy Band Tribute Manatee Performing Arts Center (1/26-1/26) |
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"Woodstock 69" Richey Suncoast Theatre (8/15-8/15) |
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Roofing Contractors in Clearwater Professional Roofers Clearwater (5/27-10/27) |
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Songbirds of the Seventies Florida Studio Theatre (7/07-9/13) |
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A Motown Christmas Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (12/02-1/03) |
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Paddy O'Furniture Manatee Performing Arts Center (3/16-3/16) |