GUYS AND DOLLS
THE LITTLE FOXES
A Musical Fable of Broadway
Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Choreographed and Directed by Josh Rhodes
By Lillian Hellman
Directed by Frank Galati
NOVEMBER 18–JANUARY 1 • Previews begin November 15
When it comes to wit, style, and sheer exuberant joy, Guys and
Dolls is the odds-on favorite as the best musical comedy of
all time. Set under the bright lights of Broadway and bustling
with gamblers, gangsters, and sassy showgirls, Guys and
Dolls features one of the greatest scores ever written by the
legendary Frank Loesser, masterfully witty book and lyrics
by Joe Swerling and comedy legend Abe Burrows, and those
glorious Damon Runyon characters who have become classics
in the world of musical theatre.
MARCH 17-APRIL 15 • Previews begin March 15
Relevant, ruthless, and gripping, Lillian Hellman’s chronicle
of the dark side of the American Dream is a masterpiece of
20th century drama. In the turn of the century deep South,
Regina Hubbard and her two brothers are nouveau-riche
cotton growers who have a chance to become mega-riche by
investing in a new mill. But the siblings still need $75,000 to
seal the deal, and neither blood nor marriage are safe from
their diabolical plans to attain it.
BEATSVILLE
WORLD PREMIERE
MAY 6-28 • Previews begin April 27
THE GREAT SOCIETY
JANUARY 13–APRIL 2 • Previews begin January 11
By Robert Schenkkan
Directed by Nicole A. Watson
On the heels of Asolo Rep’s wildly successful production of
All the Way, The Great Society continues Robert Schenkkan’s
profound exploration of Lyndon Johnson’s turbulent years in
the White House. In his second term as president, Johnson
summons all his political wiles to try to push through Congress
some of the most important social programs in U.S. history. His
vision of a Great Society became the most ambitious effort ever
to test what American government is capable of achieving. And
in doing so, to discover what it is not.
THE ORIGINALIST
Book by Glenn Slater
Music and Lyrics by Wendy Leigh Wilf
Directed by Bill Berry
Dig this. One of the most highly anticipated new musicals from
one of the hottest writing teams on the planet, Beatsville has its
world premiere at Asolo Rep next spring. It’s Greenwich Village,
1959 – the world of subterranean coffee shops, goateed artists,
turtle-necked poets, and bongo-playing jazzbos. Tragically
square Walter Paisley wants nothing more than to be one of
the beatniks, but he has no artistic talent whatsoever. When
he accidentally kills a cat and hides it in a lump of clay, “Dead
Cat” is declared a masterpiece, and Walter a genius. More
“sculptures” bring more acclaim – but will the world discover
Walter’s secret? From the writers of Galavant, School of Rock,
and Tangled, comes this hip and hilarious new musical. Hang
onto your berets – we’re headed to Beatsville!
JANUARY 20–MARCH 5 • Previews begin January 18
By John Strand
Directed by Molly Smith
Justice Antonin Scalia’s unexpected death at age 79 has thrown
a wrench into the political arena, but has brought intense interest
in this daring new stage play that had its world premiere at Arena
Stage last spring. When a bright law school graduate embarks
on a nerve-wracking clerkship with Justice Scalia, she discovers
him to be both an infuriating sparring partner and unexpected
mentor. Written by Charles MacArthur Award-winner John Strand
and starring four-time Helen Hayes Award winner Edward Gero
(who bears an uncanny resemblance to Scalia), this powerful
work depicts passionate people risking heart and soul to defend
their interpretation of the truth.
BORN YESTERDAY
FEBRUARY 10-APRIL 15 • Previews begin February 8
By Garson Kanin
Directed by Peter Amster  
This deliciously witty comedy is also a biting commentary on
politics and the power of female persuasion. With his ex-showgirl
girlfriend Billie Dawn in tow, junkyard magnate Harry Brock
moves to Washington D.C. where he hopes to break into business
with an ethically-challenged senator. When Billie’s lack of social
graces embarrasses even him, Harry hires a young reporter to
give her the polish she needs to get ahead in D.C. society. But
Harry gets more than he bargained for when he discovers a little
bit of learning can be a dangerous thing.
ADDITIONAL 2016/2017 PRODUCTIONS:
THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE
OF CHAD DEITY
APRIL 7-30 • Previews begin April 5
By Kristoffer Diaz
IN THE COOK THEATRE
Winner of the Obie for Best New American Play, this Pulitzer
Prize finalist is as hilarious as it is relevant. Macedonia “Mace”
Guerra is a really good professional wrestler, but he’s not the
champion – that’s the impossibly charismatic Chad Deity.
When Mace discovers an Indian-American Brooklyn kid whose
charisma rivals that of the champ, he decides to recruit him as
the perfect foil. But when their rivalry is used to exploit racial
stereotypes to raise ratings, all three men find themselves
fighting for more than the title belt. This no-holds-barred
comedy masks a sly allegory about race, class, and power.
TWENTY THOUSAND
LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
JUNE 9-JULY 2 • Previews begin June 7
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