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The latest news on live theatre in Ft. Myers/Naples.

The Off Broadway Palm Theatre Presents PERFECT WEDDING Now Through May 19
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024


The Off Broadway Palm Theatre presents PERFECT WEDDING playing now through May 19, 2024.

Review: GODSPELL at Players Circle Theater
by Fran Thomas - April 25, 2024


Musical theater performers must do it all and make it look easy. The actors appearing in Godspell at Players Circle Theater more than meet the challenge with exuberance. They act, sing, and dance and then add pantomime, funny accents, and playing musical instruments to the mix.  And get up close and personal with the audience, making eye contact without missing a beat.

Cast & Directors Set For PlayLab Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


Florida Repertory Theatre has announced the casts, directors, and stage managers for its 2024 PlayLab Festival. Creative teams and casts, including Florida Rep ensemble members and returning guest artists, alongside others many making their Florida Rep debuts, join five playwrights from New York and Los Angeles, and around the country.

ONE VISION OF QUEEN Featuring Marc Martel Returns to BBMann in December
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2024


One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel returns to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW.

Doral Contemporary Art Museum Will Host New Exhibition EARTHBOUND
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2024


To commemorate Earth Day, Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM) at CityPlace Doral is pleased to present the exhibition, “Earthbound” curated by Angela Chaine. Debuting Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m., “Earthbound” will be on view at CityPlace Doral in Suite 115 until Saturday, May 18. DORCAM will celebrate the “Earthbound” exhibition with a VIP Preview on Thursday, April 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

FALSETTOS Comes to Empire Stage This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2024


ArtBuzz Theatrics, in cooperation with Empire Stage, will present the Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos. The production will run from April 26th through May 19th at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Elizabeth James - April 16, 2024


What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?

The Fab Four Brings USA MEETS THE BEATLES! A 60th Anniversary Concert to BBMann
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024


The Fab Four will perform USA MEETS THE BEATLES! A 60th Anniversary Concert Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30PM.

Photos: First Look at Broadway Palm's THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Blair Ingenthron - April 13, 2024


Broadway Palm has released production photos for The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy playing now through May 25, 2024. See them here!

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Broadway Palm
by Fran Thomas - April 13, 2024


What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Broadway Palm?

GODSPELL Comes to Players Circle Theater April 16th
by Fran Thomas - April 10, 2024


Players Circle Theater is ready to raise the roof with their largest production to date, GODSPELL, running April 16th – May 12th, 2024. 

JUSTIN WILLMAN: THE ILLUSIONATI TOUR Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In July
by A.A. Cristi - April 09, 2024


Join magician JUSTIN WILLMAN for his brand new live show, THE ILLUSIONATI TOUR, at the BARBARA B. MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL on July 20. Tickets available from April 12.

CHICAGO, WAITRESS & More Set for Broadway Palm 32nd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 09, 2024


Broadway Palm has revealed its 32nd Season which includes eight main stage productions and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Student Blog: Catch Me If You Can; Double Duty
by Student Blogger: Grace Johnson - April 08, 2024


Sometimes you do a show, and it seems like there is a little bit of magic packed into it. It feels like a family came together on stage and step-clapped their way into each other's hearts.  Catch Me If You Can had that magic! I was fortunate enough to be not only a cast member in Toronto Metropolitan Theatre Company’s production but also the Head of Wardrobe for this dazzling and wonderful production!

Stand-up Comedy Continues This Month At Florida Rep
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024


 Florida Rep's stand-up comedy nights continue with comedian headliners from The Comedy Zone performing in the Historic Arcade Theatre from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on select Fridays. The next event will be held on April 12 and features headliner John Carfi with an opening act by Bob Lauver.

Avery Sommers Returns To Cafe Centro This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024


Following her recent sold-out concert at Café Centro, Broadway and Cabaret Star Avery Sommers will return for another solo performance in April, once again produced by legendary pianist Copeland Davis.

Florida Rep Launches Summer Theatre Camps
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024


This summer, young artists are invited to discover the world of theatre through musical-intensive camps offered from June through August through Florida Rep's education program.

NUTCRACKER! is Coming to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2024


NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet's international ensemble will return this holiday season at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: THE MUSIC MAN by Gulf Coast Symphony
by Elizabeth James - March 29, 2024


What did our critic think of THE MUSIC MAN by Gulf Coast Symphony?

CARRIE THE MUSICAL Comes To TheatreZone in April
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2024


Carrie: The Musical, the thriller based on Stephen King's first published novel, is coming to TheatreZone Thursday, April 25. Set in the present in the small New England town of Chamberlain, Maine, Carrie is a multi-layered coming-of-age story dealing with feelings of isolation, bullying and religious fanaticism.

Angie Radosh Will Lead HELLO DOLLY! at LPAC
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2024


Hello Dolly! will close out the 2024 Broadway at LPAC season.  The production, which will star three-time Carbonell Award-winning actress Angie Radosh as the irrepressible Dolly Gallagher Levi, will run from April 4th through April 21st at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.  

GROUNDED to Play The Belle Theatre Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - March 17, 2024


The Belle Theatre will present Grounded from March 29th - April 7th, 2024. Learn more about the production here!

National Premiere of CROCODILE FEVER to Open at The Laboratory Theater of Florida in April
by Blair Ingenthron - March 16, 2024


The national premiere of Crocodile Fever, Meghan Tyler's dark, bloody comedy about two sisters facing off against their tyrannical father, opens April 12th at The Laboratory Theater of Florida.

Florida Rep Ends The Season With OLEANNA By David Mamet
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024


Florida Repertory Theatre's 2023-2024 season will close in the ArtStage Studio Theatre with David Mamet's riveting drama, “Oleanna,” playing April 19 through May 19, 2024.

Review: SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS at Players Circle Theater
by Fran Thomas - March 14, 2024


What did our critic think of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS at Players Circle Theater? Players Circle Theater has chosen a play that I’m guessing hit close to home for many in the audience. In Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, a lonely older woman hires a younger male ballroom dance teacher to come to her St. Petersburg condo for lessons.


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