About the 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.
Upcoming Shows
Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d
Jan 21 – Mar 14, 2026
A Hollywood film star and her entourage descend upon a quaint English village to film an epic period drama. But when the glamorous opening reception...
The Unfriend
Feb 18 – Mar 22, 2026
The Unfriend, written by Steven Moffat, is set to make its U.S. premiere at Asolo Repertory Theatre. The play follows Peter and Debbie, a couple...
The Unfriend
Feb 18 – Mar 22, 2026
From the writer of television’s Dr. Who, Sherlock, and Dracula comes a hilarious new play about an unwanted house guest. After twenty years of marriage, Peter and Debbie...
Fiddler on the Roof
Apr 11 – May 24, 2026
This beloved classic has delighted audiences across the globe for over six decades. Tevye, the village milkman, is trying to provide his wife and their...
Marie and Rosetta
May 6 – May 31, 2026
A huge influence on Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash and Jimi Hendrix, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a legend in her time, adding fierce guitar...
Lady Disdain
Jun 6 – Jun 27, 2026
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...
Review: TINA at Van Wezel
by Shanti - February 22, 2026
“TINA–The Tina Turner Musical” is not just a regular musical; it's a high-voltage journey celebrating the iconic Queen of Rock 'n Roll. Darilyn Burtley's portrayal of Tina Turner is truly phenomenal! Her extraordinary voice and impeccable Tina-like moves clearly demonstrate the dedication she ...
Review: THE UNFRIEND at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti - February 21, 2026
What did our critic think of THE UNFRIEND at Asolo Repertory Theatre?...
Review: GRANDMA GATEWOOD TOOK A WALK at Florida Studio Theatre
by Shanti - February 21, 2026
This is a heartwarming and truly inspiring tale that showcases the remarkable journey of a woman. With just a few wooden crates and simple props, the story unfolds to reveal the incredible hardships she faced with unwavering determination. Her resilience and strength in the face of challenges are no...
Review: GIPSY KINGS FEATURING NICOLAS REYES at Van Wezel
by Shanti - February 19, 2026
The opening act was the breakout group without Nicolas Reyes, a classic Gipsy Kings move, warming up the room with the raw power of the ensemble before the legend himself emerged. It also gave notice of the incredible talent of a young soloist....
Review: MJ Brings the King of Pop to Van Wezel
by Shanti - February 04, 2026
This exclusive glimpse into the workings of the man dubbed 'The King of Pop' unveils the top-notch creative squad and sheer explosiveness that fueled his artistic process, serving as a spectacular tribute to his unparalleled legacy....
Review: THE MIRROR CRACK'D at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti - January 29, 2026
Meeting our favorite celebrities is the stuff dreams are made of and this is exactly what happens in the intriguing story of 'The Mirror Crack'd'. As a fan finally meets their idol, the mystery unfolds. Picture this: the glamorous Marina Gregg, a renowned celebrity, has just settled into a massive m...
Review: RIVERDANCE 30 - THE NEW GENERATION at Van Wezel
by Jacob Ruscoe - January 28, 2026
Marking the 30th anniversary of the phenomenon’s genesis, this production feels especially timely, and its subtitle is entirely apt: the original show began before most—if not all—of the extraordinarily talented cast now carrying the torch were even born....
Review: THE BLUE SKY BOYS at Florida Studio Theatre
by Shanti - January 26, 2026
What did our critic think of THE BLUE SKY BOYS at Florida Studio Theatre?...
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Van Wezel
by Shanti - January 26, 2026
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Van Wezel?...
Review: PARADISE BLUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti - January 17, 2026
What did our critic think of PARADISE BLUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?...
Past Shows
Primary Trust
Jan 7 – Feb 11, 2026
One of the most awarded off-Broadway premieres of 2024, Eboni Booth’s absorbing, funny, and ultimately profound new play is about a middle-aged man scraping by...
Primary Trust
Jan 7 – Feb 11, 2026
Primary Trust, written by Eboni Booth and directed by Chari Arespacochaga, will premiere at the Asolo Repertory Theatre from January 7 to February 11, 2026....
Primary Trust
Jan 7 – Feb 11, 2026
One of the most awarded off-Broadway premieres of 2024, Eboni Booth’s absorbing, funny, and ultimately profound new play is about a middle-aged man scraping by...
Come From Away
Nov 12 – Dec 28, 2025
Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Original Broadway Production produced by Junkyard Dog Productions Directed by Peter Rothstein Choreography by Kelli Foster Warder Music...
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Dec 3 – Dec 19, 2025
The Western Front. Christmas. A German soldier sets down his rifle and steps into No Man’s Land, singing “Silent Night”. Thus begins an extraordinary night...
A Year with Frog and Toad
Jul 16 – Aug 3, 2025
A Year with Frog and Toad brings the beloved characters from Arnold Lobel's books to life in this engaging musical. Directed by Scott Keys and...
Frog and Toad
Jul 16 – Aug 3, 2025
Step into the charming world of A Year with Frog and Toad, a Tony-nominated musical that brings Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters to life through delightful songs...
Jesus Christ Superstar
May 17 – Jun 15, 2025
Love. Betrayal. And Redemption. Under the hot Judean sun, tempers fray and a rogue apostle questions his Messiah, who in turn questions his God. The...
Jesus Christ Superstar
May 14 – Jun 15, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre will present a production of Jesus Christ Superstar from May 14 to June 15, 2025. This iconic rock opera explores the tumultuous...
Good Night, Oscar
Apr 2 – Apr 27, 2025
Good Night, Oscar is set to run at Asolo Repertory Theatre from April 2 to April 27, 2025. This production promises an engaging exploration of...
Good Night, Oscar
Apr 4 – Apr 26, 2025
There's a fine line between genius and insanity, and Oscar Levant erased it. A multi-hyphenate talent famous for his film appearances in An American in...
Dancing at Lughnasa
Mar 21 – Apr 19, 2025
Music and memory draw you back to the 1930's in this lyrical, effervescent portrait of five fierce sisters holding onto each other through the joys...
Dancing in Lughnasa
Mar 19 – Apr 19, 2025
Set against the backdrop of 1930s Ireland, Dancing in Lughnasa tells the poignant story of the five Mundy sisters as they navigate love, loss, and...
Anna in the Tropics
Feb 19 – Mar 13, 2025
Anna in the Tropics is set to grace the stage at Asolo Repertory Theatre from February 19 to March 13, 2025. This evocative play explores...
Anna in the Tropics
Feb 21 – Mar 13, 2025
Nilo Cruz's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece has been hailed by The New York Times as "a hymn to the transforming and potentially dangerous powers of art."...
Ken Ludwig's Lady Molly of Scotland Yard
Jan 24 – Feb 8, 2025
Based on a series of short stories by Baroness Orczy, Asolo Repertory Theatre launches a world premiere from prolific master of stage comedy Ken Ludwig,...
Ken Ludwig’s Lady Molly of Scotland Yard
Jan 17 – Feb 8, 2025
Ken Ludwig’s Lady Molly of Scotland Yard opens at Asolo Repertory Theatre on January 17, 2025, and runs through February 8, 2025. This comedic play...
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Nov 13 – Jan 5, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring story of the legendary singer-songwriter's rise to fame, showcasing her journey from a Brooklyn teenager to a...
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Dec 4 – Dec 25, 2024
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 depicts the extraordinary events of Christmas 1914 during World War I, when soldiers on opposing sides laid...
TWELVE ANGRY MEN: A New Musical
May 11 – Jun 9, 2024
Intimate Apparel
Mar 1 – Apr 18, 2024
Born With Teeth
Feb 9 – Mar 29, 2024
An aging authoritarian ruler, a violent police state and a restless, polarized people seething with paranoia: It’s a dangerous time for poets. Two of them...
Inherit the Wind
Jan 19 – Feb 24, 2024
CRAZY FOR YOU
Nov 18 – Jan 4, 2024
Dial M for Murder
Mar 22 – Apr 25, 2023
The classic suspense story of an unfaithful English wife, her American lover, and her vengeful husband. Lonely and unloved, Margot falls for American mystery writer...
Hood
Jun 3 – Jun 26, 2022
Book by Douglas Carter Beane Music and Lyrics by Lewis FlinnDirected by Mark BrokawChoreographed by Ellenore ScottPresented by arrangement with Hunter Arnold and Tom KirdahyThe...
Knoxville
Apr 3 – Apr 25, 2020
Based on James Agee's autobiographical Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, A Death in the Family, the story begins as James Agee struggles to write his greatest novel...
The Sound of Music
Nov 16 – Dec 28, 2019
Based on an inspiring true story, “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” is one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musicals. Set in Austria on the brink...
Around the World in 80 Days
Jun 6 – Jun 23, 2019
By JULES VERNE Adapted by LAURA EASON Directed by THERESA HESKINS Kenny Wax Family Entertainment and Simon Friend present the New Vic Theatre production in...
SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
May 1 – Jun 1, 2019
The rare instance of a musical thriller, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime tells the infamous...
Sweeney Todd
May 1 – May 26, 2019
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by HUGH WHEELER From and adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND Directed by PETER ROTHSTEIN...
A Doll's House, Part 2
Jan 16 – Mar 31, 2019
In the final scene of Ibsen's 1879 ground-breaking masterwork, Nora Helmer makes the shocking decision to leave her husband and children, and begin a life...
The Music Man
Nov 13 – Dec 29, 2018
Book, Music and Lyrics by MEREDITH WILLSON Based on a story by MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY Directed by JEFF CALHOUN...
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