In a statement Asolo Rep producing artistic director Michael Donald Edwards said, "The cast is simply stunning; it's an extraordinary blend of Broadway performers, the gifted Sarasota Ballet dancers, and our resident company. Then of course Contact is to be directed by Tome’ Cousin, who was personally selected by the brilliant creator of this piece–Susan Stroman. The energy and sheer talent of this combination guarantees an end result that audiences will never forget."

Created by Susan Stroman and John Weidman, Contact, according to press notes, "tells a trilogy of tales – 'Swinging,' 'Did You Move?' and 'Contact!' – told through a bold fusion of dance, dialogue and music as the characters struggle to connect with one another. The piece was inspired by the real-life woman in the yellow dress, who Stroman witnessed mesmerizing a string of suitors at an after-hours Manhattan dance club."

The creative team also includes assistant choreographer Leeanna Smith, set designer Michael Essad, costume designer William Ivey Long, lighting designer Andrew Ostrowski, sound designer Matthew Parker (based on the Broadway sound design by Scott Stauffer), costume coordinator Paula Ninestein, wig/hair designer Michelle Hart, stage manager Marian Wallace and assistant stage manager Libby Mickle.

For tickets call (941) 351-8000 or (800) 361-8388 or visit www.asolo.org.