Asolo Repertory Theatre Reviews

Broadway-class productions all year! Wonderful plays, also great to go to a big musical and hear a live, professional orchestra! Highly recommended!

Got to experience the 2018 10-minute play finalists. Top prize was a $1000 scholarship, and runner up received $500. Actors, directors, and writers were all present in the smaller auditorium. Great scripts and production. Glad to know they re encouraging youth as both actors and playwrights, and appreciated the breadth of experience present in the actors bios.

Top notch theater. Not a bad seat in the house. If you like live theater this is the best.

I am so impressed with the set, the performers and the whole experience. Can't wait to go back.

These are not amateur actors. Have seen 2 plays so far this year and am very impressed. Cannot wait for the next one. I am definitely a fan!

One of the best Regional Theater Companies in the country. Has sent several productions to Broadway.

Watched the best musical ever. Evita. Perfect theater, very polite personnel, breathtaking setting.

Wonderfully quaint theater on the grounds of the Ringling Estate. They serve coffee,wine, small bites at great prices. Not a bad seat in the house.

Each production is outstanding..beautiful theater and very friendly and helpful staff

We have been coming to tho Asolo for over 20 years and have always enjoyed the shows and the staff. However today the sugar was rude and uninformed.

We attended the 2:00 show of Sound of Music. At 1:25 we went up to the Mezzanine level to wait for the doors to open. The usher promptly told me in no uncertain terms that they weren t open yet, which I knew but I was just queuing up. She then , in a rude manner said they wouldn t open up until 5 minutes until 2 and I couldn t stand there. Rather than argue with her my wife and I walked back down to the first level. No sooner did we get down the steps than the doors opened, promptly at 1:30 as we knew they would.

The attitude of this usher was not a nice way to start a day at the theater.

We saw Sweeny Todd, which I was originally skeptical about given its rather macabre theme. It was presented superbly with perfect excecution. The diction of the thespians was crystal clear even with the heavy affected British accents, the singing and the punch-lines very much on key. The production kept the audience on their toes without a single dull moment. This plebian often year's for the sweet relief of intermission. Such emotions were never even contemplated!

In a small town that already has the Van Wezel, the Asolo is a shockingly good theater. Every production I saw at the Asolo Repertory Theatre was well-made -- sometimes the production value was pretty sparse, but the acting was always top-notch.

Shows are always of the highest quality and the venue is excellent.

Fabulous production of "The Music Man" - as good or better than the many Broadway shows I've seen! Exceptional cast, wonderful scenic design and lighting/sound design - and the CHOREOGRAPHY - Branch Woodman said it right, "Why haven't we ALWAYS had tap dancing in this show?" So glad we had the chance to see this show in Sarasota!

Easy parking. Phenomenal theatre. Broadway quality.

Interesting place to visit i got to gp back stage because of work prerty kool.

Saw guys and dolls. One of the best shows I have seen in a long time.

I mean, it s a beautiful theater and all, but the graduating class of 2016 now THEY RE worth all the stars in the world!

Love the work that's done here, and love the support for student patrons with their student rush policy.

Went to the Cook Theatre tonight to see Oedipus. The new cast did an excellent job learning so very many lines and presenting their interpretation of this age old story. Nice job!

A beautiful, small theater. Perfect for a date or day out with the family.

Movies and television do not amuse me because I always end up falling asleep. Theater interests me, as live interplay stands right before my eyes. In this beautiful medium-sized theater, shows on shows on shows have been held and continue to do so, with never-ending entertainment. Believe it or not, Asolo, is one of the best regional theater companies, in the United States, as several productions have been sent to Broadway.

Ticket prices for goods like this are moderately fair for what you are placing your money towards as productions put on display are incredible. Purchase yourself and your date a ticket and just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Pledging to you, you will not be disappointed.

You will see Broadway pieces before their premiere!

Tedius repetition, minimal dance, negative messaging without expressed solution and degrading to both women and men. Very disappointed. Not any better than last year.

Great shows - always good quality shows with great performances!

Excellent performance, very accommodating friendly staff. All seats have great views. Good spacing of seats. Plenty of free parking.

What a great place to watch a show! I ve been to a few plays here, most recently Murder on the Orient Express . It was one of the better performances I have seen in Sarasota. The theater is beautiful and the staff are always friendly and helpful. GREAT place to see a show.

Cozy, intimate theater with a world class stage and sound. Saw "Sound of Music" there in 2019 - exceptional spot for a show.

"Roe" was an awesome performance. Many performers played several parts. Jade Turner is an actor to watch for future greatness!

Such a beautiful theater with affordable, professional productions.

Gorgeous, clean theatre. Incredible shows. Helpful, friendly staff - especially the knowledgable house managers!

A crown jewel of the arts not just in Sarasota. I have enjoyed the productions more than Broadway on many levels.

Wonderful theatre with great performances supported by the people of Sarasota.

Had a great time seeing a show; it was our first visit, and we look forward to many more.

Beautiful theatre, great theatre and dance company performances. The ticket prices are reasonable and the shows are completely worth it. On the smaller size, but upper row and concession stand are available.

Wonderful performances in a turn of the century posh decor. Love it.

Some of the best theater productions I've seen. Beautiful venue, not too large

Great theater, wonderful venue. Well laid out and small enough to be close to the stage. Really good repertoire theater. Great shows well done. It is surprising the quality of productions that are put on here.