The San Luis Obispo Little Theatre has rebranded as the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (SLO REP). While honoring a rich 70 year history as the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, the company will begin its seventy-first year as SLO REP; building its future as the only nonprofit, professional, theatre in San Luis Obispo County.
Season Tickets are now on sale for the 2017-2018 Season, featuring an exciting season of six Mainstage Shows, six Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Readings, two Academy of Creative Theatre Children’s Shows, the annual Holiday Show and a special Gala musical production of The Producers, running February 16 through March 11, 2018. SLO REP will stage all 16 of these shows at their 97 seat theatre at 888 Morro Street in downtown San Luis Obispo. Due to high demand, Wednesday and Sunday night performances have been added to the run of each show for the 2017-2018 Season. Between July 21, 2017 and July 1, 2018, SLO REP will stage 215 performances, five days a week (Wednesday-Sunday,) on 45 out of 52 weeks. Detailed information can be found at slorep.org and in the 2017-2018.
All dates, shows and prices are listed below. (not in consecutive order.) Tickets may be purchased online at slorep.org or by calling the box office at (805) 786-2440.
Six Mainstage Season Shows
Season Tickets: $149-$189 / Individual Show Prices: $20-$38
SLO REP presents “The All Night Strut,” a delightful, musical revue paying homage to the music of the 1930’s and 1940’s, featuring a live band! “The All Night Strut” runs August 25-September 17, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
SLO REP presents “Rabbit Hole,” a Pulitzer Prize Winning drama by David Lindsay-Abaire about love, loss and family. “Rabbit Hole” runs October 6-22, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
SLO REP presents “Rounding Third” by Richard Dresser. In this new comedy, two Little League coaches face the facts of fatherhood, sports and life. “Rounding Third” runs November 3-19, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
SLO REP presents “The 39 Steps,” a comedy/thriller mixing a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel and a dash of Monty Python. “The 39 Steps” runs March 30-April 15, 2018, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
SLO REP presents “Lost In Yonkers,” Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize winning comedy-drama about a family in 1940’s Yonkers, NY. “Lost In Yonkers” runs May 4-20, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
SLO REP presents “Annie,” the Tony Award winning family musical featuring that show-stopping anthem of optimism. “Annie” runs June 8-July 1, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
One Blockbuster Gala Musical
Tickets: $40-$100
SLO REP presents “The Producers,” the hilarious musical from Mel Brooks about producing an epic Broadway flop that doesn’t flop! “The Producers” runs February 16-March 11, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
One Special Holiday Show
Tickets: $20-$38
SLO REP presents “A Christmas Story,” the holiday classic back by popular demand for the fourth year in a row, running December 2-23, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Two ACT Children & Family Shows
Tickets: $17-$25
SLO REP’s Academy of Creative Theatre presents “Into the Woods,” JR., a young performers’ version of the Tony Award winning musical by Stephen Sondheim. “Into the Woods,” JR. runs July 21-August 6, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
SLO REP’s Academy of Creative Theatre presents “A Little Princess,” a heartfelt and faithful adaptation of the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. “A Little Princess” runs January 12-28, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Six Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Readings
Season Tickets: $72 / Individual Show Prices: $15
SLO REP’s Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Reading series presents a staged reading of “Taking Sides,” by Ronald Harwood, running August 11-12, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
SLO REP’s Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Reading series presents a staged reading of “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker, running Sepember 22-23, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
SLO REP’s Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Reading series presents a staged reading of “New Jerusalem” by David Ives, running Febuary 2-3, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
SLO REP’s Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Reading series presents a staged reading of “The Other Place” by Sharr White, running March 16-17, Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
SLO REP’s Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Reading series presents a staged reading of “Life X3” by Yasmina Reza, running April 20-21, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
SLO REP’s Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Reading series presents a staged reading of “The How and the Why” by Sarah Treem, running May 25-26, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Welcome to the new SLO REP! The mission of the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre is to present professional theatrical productions for the entertainment and enrichment of the public, and to provide theatre education opportunities for children and adults.