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Asolo Theatre History
The word ‘Asolo’ originated in Asolo, Italy with a lovely 18th-century theater acquired by the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art for its collection more than 50 years ago. In this little jewel of a theatre, a fledgling acting company, founded by faculty of Florida State University (FSU), began performing a summer series of plays first as the Asolo Theatre Festival and later as the Asolo Theatre Company. Later, the company grew to become the respected first State Theatre of Florida, eventually evolving into a year-round professional theatre, a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres (LORT). In 1973, the theatre officially partnered with the FSU School of Theatre to mentor the actors in its MFA program – a relationship which became the highly acclaimed FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. The acting company and its audiences eventually outgrew the Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater, and the company moved into its current home within the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, where it has enjoyed notable success.
Shows at the Asolo Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 4/3/2020 - 4/25/2020 Knoxville (2020) 11/12/2010 - 12/19/2010 Bonnie & Clyde (2010) 4/6/1985 - 4/6/1985 Dames at Sea (1985)
News
Photos: CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre have released production photos for ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914. Presented as a special holiday event in partnership with the Ringling at the Historic Asolo Theatre,
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre have released production photos for ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914. Presented as a special holiday event in partnership with the Ringling at the Historic Asolo Theatre,
COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Florida's Top Holiday Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Dec 2, 2025
Orlando Picks for December 2025 IncludeFlorida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our Holiday Season 2025 top picks!
by Team BWW - Dec 2, 2025
Orlando Picks for December 2025 IncludeFlorida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our Holiday Season 2025 top picks!
ALL IS CALM Returns to Asolo Rep
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida’s premier professional theatre, has announced the cast for ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida’s premier professional theatre, has announced the cast for ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914. Learn more about the show here!
Troupe Will Bring Centenary Reimagining of THE RAT TRAP Noël Coward's at The Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Following its critically acclaimed production of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 and 2, Troupe returns to Park Theatre in 2026 with Bill Rosenfield's reimagining of Noël Coward's The Rat Trap.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Following its critically acclaimed production of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 and 2, Troupe returns to Park Theatre in 2026 with Bill Rosenfield's reimagining of Noël Coward's The Rat Trap.
SoloFest 2025 To Present HELP! I'M TRAPPED IN A ONE-WOMAN SHOW! with Kate Skinner
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Kate Skinner finds herself ‘trapped in a one-woman show' in a new ‘one-woman show' called “Help! I'm Trapped in a One-Woman Show!”, receiving its world premiere March14-16 as Show #Two in Bridge Street Theatre's SoloFest 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Kate Skinner finds herself ‘trapped in a one-woman show' in a new ‘one-woman show' called “Help! I'm Trapped in a One-Woman Show!”, receiving its world premiere March14-16 as Show #Two in Bridge Street Theatre's SoloFest 2025.
Bay Street Theater Unveils Lineup of Winter/Spring Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has revealed the Winter/Spring 2025 line-up of classes and workshops offering something for everyone in the community ages 7-87+. Learn how to apply.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has revealed the Winter/Spring 2025 line-up of classes and workshops offering something for everyone in the community ages 7-87+. Learn how to apply.
Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.
BWW Q&A: Peter Rothstein on Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2024/2025 Season Announcement
by Joshua Wright - Jun 17, 2024
We spoke with Peter Rothstein about Asolo Rep's upcoming season lineup! The season includes Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (November 13, 2024 – January 5, 2025), Ken Ludwig’s Lady Molly of Scotland Yard (January 17 – February 8, 2025), Anna in the Tropics (February 19 – March 13, 2025), Dancing in Lughnasa (March 19 – April 29, 2025), Good Night, Oscar (April 2 – April 27, 2025), Jesus Christ Superstar (May 14 – June 15, 2025) and All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 (December 4 – 25, 2024).
by Joshua Wright - Jun 17, 2024
We spoke with Peter Rothstein about Asolo Rep's upcoming season lineup! The season includes Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (November 13, 2024 – January 5, 2025), Ken Ludwig’s Lady Molly of Scotland Yard (January 17 – February 8, 2025), Anna in the Tropics (February 19 – March 13, 2025), Dancing in Lughnasa (March 19 – April 29, 2025), Good Night, Oscar (April 2 – April 27, 2025), Jesus Christ Superstar (May 14 – June 15, 2025) and All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 (December 4 – 25, 2024).
Review: TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti M. Kennedy - May 16, 2024
What did our critic think of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
by Shanti M. Kennedy - May 16, 2024
What did our critic think of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
Patrick Page & More to Star in TITUS ANDRONICUS at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024
Red Bull Theater has revealed details for the next presentation of its 20th Anniversary Festival: Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS, directed by Jesse Berger. Learn more bout the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024
Red Bull Theater has revealed details for the next presentation of its 20th Anniversary Festival: Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS, directed by Jesse Berger. Learn more bout the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Opens 2023-2024 Season With WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) opens its 38th year with the Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck. Called “endearingly funny” and “deeply affecting” by The Washington Post, this boundary-breaking dramedy breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) opens its 38th year with the Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck. Called “endearingly funny” and “deeply affecting” by The Washington Post, this boundary-breaking dramedy breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans.
MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES to be Presented at Yale Repertory Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023
Yale Repertory Theatre will start the second half of its 2022–23 season with Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles by Luis Alfaro, directed by Laurie Woolery, March 10–April 1 at the University Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023
Yale Repertory Theatre will start the second half of its 2022–23 season with Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles by Luis Alfaro, directed by Laurie Woolery, March 10–April 1 at the University Theatre.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati to Present Regional Premiere of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2021-2022 Season with the regional premiere drama Tiny Beautiful Things. Based on the acclaimed book by Cheryl Strayed (author of the best-selling book Wild), this story was brilliantly adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, the Academy Award-nominated writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2021-2022 Season with the regional premiere drama Tiny Beautiful Things. Based on the acclaimed book by Cheryl Strayed (author of the best-selling book Wild), this story was brilliantly adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, the Academy Award-nominated writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
Casting Director Meghan Rafferty Returns For A Six-Week Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2022
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present a six-week on-camera acting workshop with professional New York casting director Meghan Rafferty starting Saturday, March 19, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2022
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present a six-week on-camera acting workshop with professional New York casting director Meghan Rafferty starting Saturday, March 19, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.
BWW Review: Some of the Most Memorable Moments & Local Performances of the Year
by Peter Nason - Dec 30, 2021
These are the things that helped get us through a tough year.
by Peter Nason - Dec 30, 2021
These are the things that helped get us through a tough year.
Summer Circus Spectacular Returns to Thrill Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2021
Circus fans of all ages will be able to enjoy world-class entertainment – in person – during the Summer Circus Spectacular. Families can beat the heat at reasonable prices while experiencing the best of the circus arts at the Historic Asolo Theater on the grounds of The Ringling. Some of the circus world's most exciting acts have signed on for the annual show, with performances presented for just two weeks this summer.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2021
Circus fans of all ages will be able to enjoy world-class entertainment – in person – during the Summer Circus Spectacular. Families can beat the heat at reasonable prices while experiencing the best of the circus arts at the Historic Asolo Theater on the grounds of The Ringling. Some of the circus world's most exciting acts have signed on for the annual show, with performances presented for just two weeks this summer.
Casting Director Meghan Rafferty Will Lead an On-Camera Workshop at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2021
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced an in-person On-Camera Audition Workshop with casting director Meghan Rafferty on Saturday, May 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2021
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced an in-person On-Camera Audition Workshop with casting director Meghan Rafferty on Saturday, May 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.
Choral Artists Presents YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE, LOVE IS IN THE AIR and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021
Choral Artists of Sarasota’s 42nd season, entitled “Rise Up!” continues with “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” which features” uplifting songs from Broadway musicals. Through adversity, many characters of the Broadway musical “rise up” and successfully confront life challenges, inspiring and ennobling us by their courage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021
Choral Artists of Sarasota’s 42nd season, entitled “Rise Up!” continues with “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” which features” uplifting songs from Broadway musicals. Through adversity, many characters of the Broadway musical “rise up” and successfully confront life challenges, inspiring and ennobling us by their courage.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Announces On-Camera Audition Workshop with Meghan Rafferty
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced an in-person On-Camera Audition Workshop with Meghan Rafferty, on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LTV Studios in Wainscott.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced an in-person On-Camera Audition Workshop with Meghan Rafferty, on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LTV Studios in Wainscott.
Manoa Valley Theatre Features Loretta Ables Sayre and Jody Bill On This Week's MVT LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2020
This week's episode of Manoa Valley Theatre's new live streaming video series called MVT Live, features two heavy hitters in the entertainment world.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2020
This week's episode of Manoa Valley Theatre's new live streaming video series called MVT Live, features two heavy hitters in the entertainment world.
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