Current news and information about the Asolo Repertory Theatre and its plays http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/BlogId/5/Default.aspx en-US info@asolo.org Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:54:32 GMT Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:54:32 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blog RSS Generator Version 3.3.0.16726 June 30, 2008 (Sarasota, Florida) – Asolo Repertory Theatre announces that Menopause The Musical ™, originally scheduled to close on July 13, has been extended through July 20. This widely successful production has taken Florida West Coast audiences by storm AGAIN and tickets to this hilarious musical comedy are in high demand. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/232/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=232 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:30:54 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=232 June 19, 2008 (Sarasota, FL) - Asolo Repertory Theatre is seeking actors, Equity and non-Equity, for its 2008-2009 season of plays, which performs in rotating repertory from October 2008 through June 2009. Season Information is posted on the website at www.asolo.org. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/163/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=163 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:48:46 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=163 June 19, 2008 (Sarasota, FL) - Asolo Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce that the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego will present the 2009 West Coast premiere of the newly revised version of the 1978 musical Working, with contributions by Tony Award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/162/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=162 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:39:32 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=162 May 30, 2008 (Sarasota, FL) Hot Flash...Menopause The Musical® Returns by Popular Demand to Asolo Repertory Theatre AND Tickets ARE on Sale NOW! The international hit show menopause the musical®, the hilarious celebration of women and the change!®, is returning by popular demand for a limited run at Asolo Rep from June 13 to July 13, 2008. This 90 minute laughter-filled celebration is beyond your ordinary light-hearted musical and is inspirational for all who attend! The ensemble production features four women at a department store‘s lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra and hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges, not enough sex, too much sex, and more. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/161/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=161 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:21:54 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=161 May 13, 2008 (Sarasota, FL) Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical IN THE HEIGHTS has taken the lead today for Tony nominations. Miranda’s nominations are for Best Actor in a Musical and Best Musical Score. The show earned a leading total of 13 nominations, including Best Musical. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/160/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=160 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:14:05 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=160 Sarasota, FL – Asolo Repertory Theatre presents LADY by Craig Wright, the award winning playwright know for his thought evoking scripts both on stage and screen. The play features popular Asolo Rep resident actors David Breitbarth, Douglas Jones and James Clarke. Hal Brooks directs Lady, which is presented in the Cook Theatre from May 9 to June 1, 2008. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/156/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=156 Tue, 06 May 2008 18:09:31 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=156 (Sarasota, Florida) – Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates the 2008 Gala, A STAR IS BORN, on March 29, 2008 at the RinglingMuseum in Sarasota. Asolo Rep’s anniversary season launch gala benefits the students of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Join Asolo Rep for a black-tie event that will feature a full orchestra, gourmet delicacies, dancing, and outstanding auctions. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/149/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=149 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:45:11 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=149 Sarasota, FL (MARCH 28, 2008) –Asolo Repertory Theatre announces the fourth annual induction for the Asolo Ambassadors Society and is inviting into membership individuals who have made significant financial, service and other contributions to Asolo Rep since its creation nearly 50 seasons ago. This year's inductees are Pat Huisking, Jody Kielbasa, Bruce Rodgers, Ulla R. Searing and Sharon Spelman. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/148/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=148 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:35:53 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=148 March 27, 2008 (SARASOTA, FL) – Stephen Schwartz, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Director Gordon Greenberg are collaborating on a re-imagined production of WORKING A Musical to be produced by Asolo Rep in Sarasota. Schwartz and Miranda are contributing new material to the show. Press Kit attached. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/147/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=147 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:20:04 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=147 March 5, 2008 (Sarasota, FL) - EQUUS, the play by Oscar award winning Peter Shaffer, was a worldwide sensation when it played at the National Theatre in 1973. Last year Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe performed to full houses as the play became one of the biggest hits ever seen in London’s West End. Now Florida audiences have the opportunity to experience this theatrical masterpiece presented and professionally performed by the acclaimed Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota. http://www.asolo.org/Pressroom/CurrentPressReleases/tabid/96/EntryID/145/Default.aspx http://www.asolo.org/Default.aspx?tabid=96&EntryID=145 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:03:57 GMT http://www.asolo.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=145