Review

Asolo Rep's 'Marie and Rosetta' Rocks and Reveals

George Brant's play introduces us to music legend Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her protégée, Marie Knight.

05/11/2026 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep Presents 'Fiddler on the Roof' for the First Time

And it's well worth the wait.

04/20/2026 By Kay Kipling

Curtain Up!

Asolo Rep Announces Its 2026-27 Season

And it's heavy on connections to the circus and the year 1927.

03/12/2026 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's 'Primary Trust' Tells a Touching Story About Finding Friendship and Hope

The Pulitzer Prize winner is mostly low-key, but it still has an impact.

01/11/2026 By Kay Kipling

Review

All Is Well in Asolo Rep's 'All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914'

A cast of nine delivers dozens of stories and songs from a unique moment in World War I.

12/08/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

'Come From Away' Opens the Asolo Rep Season with a Bang

Everyone's on their game with this musical about plane passengers and townsfolk on Sept. 11, 2001.

11/17/2025 By Kay Kipling

Rhythms & Roots

Where to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Sarasota and Manatee

Live music, dance, film and food mark a month of culture and community across the region. Plus, fun facts you didn't know.

09/15/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Review

Asolo Rep's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Closes Season in Often Stunning Fashion

The now classic rock opera makes its bow on the Asolo stage with a lot of drive.

06/09/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's 'Good Night, Oscar' Introduces the Talented, Troubled Oscar Levant

Doug Wright's play presents a critical moment in the life of the musician, raconteur and pianist.

04/07/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa' Is a Poignant Memory Play

Irish playwright Brian Friel's look back at his own history resonates decades later in a tender production.

03/24/2025 By Kay Kipling

Curtain Up!

Asolo Rep Announces 2025-2026 Season

Eight shows will include Asolo Rep's first production of "Fiddler on the Roof" and a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.

03/11/2025 By Staff

Women at War

In Ken Ludwig’s 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard,' Female Detectives Save the Day

An interview with the prolific playwright.

01/29/2025 By Kay Kipling

Britcom

Review: Saving the World at Asolo Rep with 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard'

Ken Ludwig's new play puts a comedy spin on England's fight against the Germans in World War II.

01/27/2025 By Kay Kipling

Bound for Stardom

Meet Three Young Performers Making a Name for Themselves on Local Stages

Nikolina Šupe, Finley MacBeth and Kayla Hayes' stars are shining bright.

12/01/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Review

Asolo Rep's 'Beautiful—The Carole King Musical' Has Hits Aplenty

The season opener looks at the ups and downs of prolific songwriter King's life.

11/18/2024 By Kay Kipling

Review

The Verdict Is in on Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men'

A new musical version of the Reginald Rose play still packs a wallop.

05/13/2024 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Here's What Will Be on Stage at Asolo Rep Next Season

The lineup includes a world premiere, a regional premiere and a salute to a beloved singer-songwriter.

03/27/2024 By Staff

Review

Asolo Rep Dials up Some Changes With Dial M for Murder

The classic thriller offers some new attitudes along with an elaborate plot.

03/25/2024 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's Intimate Apparel Wears Well

Lynn Nottage's play about a Black seamstress striving to find love touches the heart.

03/04/2024 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's Inherit the Wind Is, Unfortunately, as Timely as Ever

The Lawrence-Lee courtroom drama takes on the recurring subject of intellectual freedom.

01/22/2024 By Kay Kipling

Sarasota Magazine

Asolo Repertory Theatre

Asolo Rep's 'Marie and Rosetta' Rocks and Reveals

Asolo Rep Presents 'Fiddler on the Roof' for the First Time

Asolo Rep Announces Its 2026-27 Season

Asolo Rep's 'Primary Trust' Tells a Touching Story About Finding Friendship and Hope

All Is Well in Asolo Rep's 'All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914'

'Come From Away' Opens the Asolo Rep Season with a Bang

Where to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Sarasota and Manatee

Asolo Rep's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Closes Season in Often Stunning Fashion

Asolo Rep's 'Good Night, Oscar' Introduces the Talented, Troubled Oscar Levant

Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa' Is a Poignant Memory Play

Asolo Rep Announces 2025-2026 Season

In Ken Ludwig’s 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard,' Female Detectives Save the Day

Review: Saving the World at Asolo Rep with 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard'

Meet Three Young Performers Making a Name for Themselves on Local Stages

Asolo Rep's 'Beautiful—The Carole King Musical' Has Hits Aplenty

The Verdict Is in on Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men'

Here's What Will Be on Stage at Asolo Rep Next Season

Asolo Rep Dials up Some Changes With Dial M for Murder

Asolo Rep's Intimate Apparel Wears Well

Asolo Rep's Inherit the Wind Is, Unfortunately, as Timely as Ever

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