Kristen Coury News

Gulfshore Playhouse has announced its 2021-2022 season. On the heels of successful live performances and sold-out shows this spring, Gulfshore Playhouse is forging ahead with five new world-class professional productions slated for November 2021 to May 2022.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional theater, continues to garner support for its state-of-the-art Cultural Campus with numerous new multimillion gifts for the Capital Campaign.

Gulfshore Playhouse is continuing to garner support for its state-of-the-art Cultural Campus with numerous new multimillion gifts for the Capital Campaign. The new Baker Theatre and Education Center on the Gulfshore Playhouse Cultural Campus will feature two new state-of-the-art theaters.

From lively horse races, to emotional tributes from donors, and even a show-stopping performance by the stars of the 2016 Gulfshore Playhouse production of 'My Fair Lady,' The Loverly Gala was an evening of memorable moments, and confirmation of the importance of live, in-person performing arts throughout Southwest Florida.

Gulfshore Playhouse will bring audiences to the Deep South this spring with its production of “Maytag Virgin.” Gulfshore Playhouse’s second equity-approved production this spring, a preview of the show will take place March 18 and 19, followed by regular performances March 20 through April 3.

There's a new way for patrons to show their support for Gulfshore Playhouse in 2021. The theater's entirely virtual Loverly Auction will take place online from Feb. 7 to 21, where supporters will have the chance to bid on several exclusive auction items from their own computers, tablets or mobile devices.

There's a new way for patrons to show their support for Gulfshore Playhouse in 2021. The theater's entirely virtual Loverly Auction will take place online from Feb. 7 to 21, where supporters will have the chance to bid on several exclusive auction items from their own computers, tablets or mobile devices.

Gulfshore Playhouse is welcoming Lindsay Cook as the new production manager. A native of Michigan, she has worked for a number of notable arts organizations across the country over the course of her career.

Broadway may still be dark, but Gulfshore Playhouse is bringing a little bit of the Great White Way to Naples in February. Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples’ premier professional theater, will showcase three bright stars from the theater world during its special Broadway Cabaret Series.

Following nearly 10 months of upended performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gulfshore Playhouse will officially celebrate the grand reopening of its live performance season with the acclaimed “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney.

Following nearly 10 months of upended performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gulfshore Playhouse will officially celebrate the grand reopening of its live performance season with the acclaimed 'Love Letters' by A.R. Gurney.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional theater, is excited to announce “Higher,” its first show of the 2020-21 season, will go global. This new one-man show created right here in Naples will stream everywhere, allowing audiences all over the world to enjoy the world premiere production. The filmed production will be available for viewing Dec. 15, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021. Pre-sale tickets are $50 and can be purchased today.

Gulfshore Playhouse has announced 'Higher,' its first show of the 2020-21 season, will go global. This new one-man show created right here in Naples will stream everywhere, allowing audiences all over the world to enjoy the world premiere production.

Bring the whole family to Gulfshore Playhouse this holiday season for two spirited productions from the theater's STAR (Student Theatre Artists in Residence) Academy. Student actors participating in the academy's after-school theater education program will first stage 'Little Women' Dec. 4 through 6, followed by a production of 'Ebenezer Junior' Dec. 17 through 19, 2020.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premiere professional theater has announced the formation of its Planned Giving Council.

Over the last 16 years, Gulfshore Playhouse has expanded immensely, engaging hundreds of thousands of people through world-class professional theater, and impacting tens of thousands of children through innovative education programming and community partnerships.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional theater, will open its 2020-21 season with the world premiere of 'Higher,' written by and starring Jeffrey Binder, associate artistic director of Gulfshore Playhouse, and directed by Kristen Coury, founder and producing artistic director of Gulfshore Playhouse.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional theater, was recently awarded a $7,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County. The grant will help support general operations, which have been greatly impacted by COVID-19, due to show cancellations and a shortened 2020-21 season.

Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples' premier professional theater, has announced Ashley Dewji has joined the board of directors.