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THE DAY THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Dates: 3/21/2027 - 4/24/2027

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The Day the Circus Came to Town is a world premiere musical celebrating the centennial of John Ringling moving his circus to Sarasota. Created by Peter Rothstein, Carla Noack, and David Darrow, the show draws inspiration from real-life stories of circus legends who captured the nation’s imagination. With music and lyrics by David Darrow, it features a cast of actors, acrobats, and aerialists, along with a singing Ringmaster, offering a nostalgic look at the circus community's vibrant history. Directed by Peter Rothstein, this production not only highlights the spirit of Sarasota but also provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life under the big top.

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What shows are coming up next at Asolo Repertory Theatre?

Fiddler on the Roof (4/11/26-5/24/26)
Marie and Rosetta (5/6/26-5/31/26)
Lady Disdain (6/6/26-6/27/26)
THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION (7/8/26-8/2/26)
SHAKESPEARE 45: ROM-COM (9/1/26-12/31/26)
BEANSTALK: THE ADVENTURES OF JACK AND THE GIANT (9/1/26-12/31/26)
SHAKESPEARE45: ROM-COM (9/1/26-12/31/26)
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (11/18/26-1/2/27)
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (12/2/26-1/3/27)
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (1/13/27-2/4/27)
August Wilson’s MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (1/13/27-2/4/27)
THE ROYAL FAMILY (2/10/27-3/4/27)
PROVENANCE (2/24/27-3/21/27)
BOOTLEG: AMERICA SINGS 1927 (4/21/27-5/16/27)
BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY (5/5/27-5/30/27)
Ken Ludwig’s BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY (5/5/27-5/30/27)

What shows have played recently at Asolo Repertory Theatre?

The Unfriend (2/18/26-3/22/26)
The Unfriend (2/18/26-3/22/26)
Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d (1/21/26-3/14/26)
Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd (1/21/26-3/14/26)
Primary Trust (1/7/26-2/11/26)
Primary Trust (1/7/26-2/11/26)
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 (12/3/25-12/19/25)
Come From Away (11/12/25-12/28/25)

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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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