Conductor

Written by Peter Rothstein with vocal arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach, nine soldiers come together in harmony to tell this powerful story: the story of a German soldier stepping into No Man’s Land to sing “Stille Nacht (Silent Night).” This moment began an extraordinary and unprecedented night of music, acceptance, and peace. 

All Is Calm

Universal Orlando Foundation Theater

**All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at Asolo Repertory Theatre**

Join us for a special holiday event, "All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914," presented in partnership with The Ringling. This poignant production, directed by Peter Rothstein with vocal arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach, and music direction by Erick Lichte, is set to grace the historic Asolo Theater from December 6 to December 22, 2024, with previews on December 4 and 5.

Experience the extraordinary night of fellowship, music, and peace as told through the words and songs of the men who lived it. The story unfolds on the Western Front during Christmas when a German soldier steps into No Man’s Land, singing "Silent Night," sparking an unprecedented moment of camaraderie among foes. The New Yorker has praised the production as "a heartbreaking tribute to the men who, in defiance of their commanders, affirmed their common humanity."

This long-awaited Sarasota debut of Peter Rothstein’s salute to the heroes of The Great War promises an unforgettable evening of theatrical storytelling. Tickets will be available for 2024/2025 subscribers, with single tickets going on sale to the public on September 9.

Don't miss this remarkable holiday classic that captures the spirit of humanity and peace amidst the backdrop of war.

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All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

FSU Center for the Performing Arts

Set during World War I, All Is Calm tells the true story of the Christmas Truce of 1914, when enemy soldiers along the Western Front laid down their weapons and shared a brief, remarkable moment of peace. Drawn from soldiers’ letters, diaries, and songs, the work traces the daily realities of trench warfare while revealing the humanity that endured on both sides of the conflict. Intimate and deeply affecting, All Is Calm reflects on compassion, memory, and the fragile hope for peace in the midst of war.

Conductor

Erick Lichte

Events

Upcoming events

2 - 27 Dec, 2026

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 · Atlanta Opera

Past events

12 - 14 Dec, 2025

All Is Calm · Opera Orlando

4 - 22 Dec, 2024

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 · Asolo Repertory Theatre

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