Sarasota News Leader
December 6, 2013
Page 125
ASOLO REP TO HOST A HOT TIME IN THE OLD TOWN TONIGHT
The Asolo Repertory Theatre is inviting the
public to attend "an intimate cabaret evening
that will explore the intersection of racial
identity and American music," the theatre has
announced.
artists sharing the unique sounds, history and
converging influences that make our music,"
the release continues.
Updated casting information will be posted
on Asolo Rep's website, www.asolorep.org.
Beginning with Show Boat, traveling through The performance will take the place of the
the Harlem Renaissance, Jazz and Motown Carefully Taught Cabaret originally schederas and continuing through contemporary uled for Nov. 24, the release adds.
pop music and modern musical theatre productions such as Hairspray and Memphis, The production will be in Asolo Rep's Cook
"this insightful event will illuminate how Theatre, located at 555 N. Tamiami Trail in
African-American musical traditions origi- Sarasota.
nally came to prominence on stage and in Tickets for A Hot Time in the Old Town
popular culture" and how they have sparked
Tonight are $18 and are available at Asolo
"a flame that has burned ever since," a news
Repertory Theatre's box office, located in the
release says.
lobby of the theatre. Tickets are also availOn Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., a cabaret will feature able by calling the box office at 351-8000 or
"passionate performances by Show Boat by visiting www.asolorep.org. %
The Asolo Repertory Theatre is located in The Ringling complex on North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
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