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Sarasota News Leader May 17, 2013 Page 95 ASOLO REP THEATRE TO WELCOME SONG AND DANCE OF PULSE "Extending this season's hot streak of produc- University Center for the Performing Arts at tions that make bold artistic statements, Asolo 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Repertory Theatre is thrilled to present Noah "I believe that Pulse is one of the most electriRacey's Pulse," the theatre has announced. fying projects to ever appear on the American "A song and dance celebration that harkens musical stage, and everyone at this theatre is back to the golden age of hoofing, Pulse is so incredibly excited to be having its world written, conceived and choreographed by premiere at Asolo Rep," said Michael Donald Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey Edwards, Asolo Repertory Theatre's producin collaboration with Broadway director and ing artistic director, in the release. two-time Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun," a news release notes. Pulse opens on Thurs- Not only is Racey an award-winning Broadday, May 23, with an 8 p.m. curtain. Opening way actor, singer and dancer, he also is a dinight will be preceded by two preview perfor- rector, choreographer, musician and songmances — on Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. writer, the release points out. His Broadway and May 22 at 8 p.m., the release notes. The career was launched in 2001 with a revival of show will run through June 16 in Asolo Rep's Follies, and his work as an associate choreogMertz Theatre, located in The Florida State rapher on Thoroughly Modern Millie led to a Pulse will open at the Asolo Repertory Theatre on May 23. Contributed photo