First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Gulfshore Playhouse to Present the Inaugural NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL: A Celebration of New Voices in American Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
Gulfshore Playhouse will launch of the Next Wave Festival, a dynamic new play festival showcasing cutting-edge theatrical voices from across the country. Taking place January 31 - February 1, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
Gulfshore Playhouse will launch of the Next Wave Festival, a dynamic new play festival showcasing cutting-edge theatrical voices from across the country. Taking place January 31 - February 1, 2026.
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Elizabeth James - November 30, 2025
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS STORY at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?
by Elizabeth James - November 30, 2025
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS STORY at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?
Review: ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME at Southwest Florida Theatre Company
by Fran Thomas - November 29, 2025
What did our critic think of ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME at Southwest Florida Theatre Company?
by Fran Thomas - November 29, 2025
What did our critic think of ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME at Southwest Florida Theatre Company?
Florida Repertory Theatre Calls for Submissions for Spring 2026 PlayLab Festival of New Works
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Florida Repertory Theatre, an Associate Member of the National New Play Network, is seeking submissions for its 2026 PlayLab Festival. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Florida Repertory Theatre, an Associate Member of the National New Play Network, is seeking submissions for its 2026 PlayLab Festival. Learn more here!
A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL to be Presented at Broadway Palm
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Broadway Palm is spreading holiday cheer with the timeless family favorite A Christmas Story. Based on the beloved 1983 film, this musical captures all the warmth, nostalgia, and hilarity of Ralphie Parker's unforgettable childhood Christmas.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Broadway Palm is spreading holiday cheer with the timeless family favorite A Christmas Story. Based on the beloved 1983 film, this musical captures all the warmth, nostalgia, and hilarity of Ralphie Parker's unforgettable childhood Christmas.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Broadway Palm
by Fran Thomas - November 22, 2025
As a writer, I am filled with admiration for the authors of A Christmas Story, now playing at Broadway Palm. They created an entire movie/play based solely on one boy’s quest for the perfect present.
by Fran Thomas - November 22, 2025
As a writer, I am filled with admiration for the authors of A Christmas Story, now playing at Broadway Palm. They created an entire movie/play based solely on one boy’s quest for the perfect present.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Florida Rep Will Host Children's Holiday Cabaret in December
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Florida Repertory Theatre will present “Jingle & Mingle,” a children's holiday cabaret. The event features holiday and seasonal-inspired songs performed by forty Florida Rep education students ages five to sixteen.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Florida Repertory Theatre will present “Jingle & Mingle,” a children's holiday cabaret. The event features holiday and seasonal-inspired songs performed by forty Florida Rep education students ages five to sixteen.
Arts Bonita to Present Yearly Theatre Fundraiser BROADWAY HOLIDAY
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Broadway Holiday, created and directed by Kody. C Jones, is Arts Bonita's Annual Broadway Today fundraiser. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to the youth theatre program.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Broadway Holiday, created and directed by Kody. C Jones, is Arts Bonita's Annual Broadway Today fundraiser. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to the youth theatre program.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards
by BWW Awards - November 20, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - November 20, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL Comes to TheatreZone
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
TheatreZone will launch its 2026 season of musicals on Jan. 8, with Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, the hysterically funny story about forgiveness, friendship, second chances, and the joy of rediscovering love.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
TheatreZone will launch its 2026 season of musicals on Jan. 8, with Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, the hysterically funny story about forgiveness, friendship, second chances, and the joy of rediscovering love.
Jim Breuer to Bring FIND THE FUNNY Tour to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in May 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Comedian Jim Breuer will bring his Find the Funny tour to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on May 21, 2026. Tickets will go on sale November 21.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Comedian Jim Breuer will bring his Find the Funny tour to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on May 21, 2026. Tickets will go on sale November 21.
Juanita Lolita, Stephen Henry and More to Perform Stand-Up at Florida Rep
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Florida Rep's stand-up comedy nights return with comedian headliners from The Comedy Zone performing from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on select Fridays in Florida Rep's intimate Bunch Performance Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Florida Rep's stand-up comedy nights return with comedian headliners from The Comedy Zone performing from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on select Fridays in Florida Rep's intimate Bunch Performance Hall.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Appoints Drew Scott as its New Musical Director
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre has appointed Drew Scott as its new Musical Director. An award-winning music director, pianist, and producer, Drew brings over two decades of global experience.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre has appointed Drew Scott as its new Musical Director. An award-winning music director, pianist, and producer, Drew brings over two decades of global experience.
THE TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE Comes to Florida Rep
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Florida Repertory Theatre will present “The Trial of Ebeneezer Scrooge,” in the Historic Arcade Theatre. The holiday comedy by the author of “Around the World in 80 Days” takes place a year after Ebeneezer Scrooge's miraculous transformation.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Florida Repertory Theatre will present “The Trial of Ebeneezer Scrooge,” in the Historic Arcade Theatre. The holiday comedy by the author of “Around the World in 80 Days” takes place a year after Ebeneezer Scrooge's miraculous transformation.
The Naples Players' Education Benefit Raises Over $300,000 to Support Theatre Education Initiatives
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
The Naples Players celebrated a landmark evening at its recent Education Benefit, raising more than $300,000 in support of The Naples Players Academy — including the innovative Baker Day School.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
The Naples Players celebrated a landmark evening at its recent Education Benefit, raising more than $300,000 in support of The Naples Players Academy — including the innovative Baker Day School.
Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Gulfshore Playhouse
by Elizabeth James - November 05, 2025
What did our critic think of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Gulfshore Playhouse?
by Elizabeth James - November 05, 2025
What did our critic think of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Gulfshore Playhouse?
Marco Island Academy To Premiere New Christmas One Act O CHRISTMAS TREES
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Marco Island Academy's theatre program will premiere a brand new one act play, O Christmas Trees. On the morning of the first day of season, four Christmas trees - Ginny, Doug, Fraser, and Colorado - wake up on the tree lot and prepare for the big day.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Marco Island Academy's theatre program will premiere a brand new one act play, O Christmas Trees. On the morning of the first day of season, four Christmas trees - Ginny, Doug, Fraser, and Colorado - wake up on the tree lot and prepare for the big day.
Florida Rep to Offer Tap, Jazz and Acting Classes For Ages 11-18 Beginnning In January
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Florida Rep is providing arts experiences to youth through quality classes taught by theatre professionals. Students ages 11 to 18 are invited to participate in 6-week theatre education programs focused on dance and acting.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Florida Rep is providing arts experiences to youth through quality classes taught by theatre professionals. Students ages 11 to 18 are invited to participate in 6-week theatre education programs focused on dance and acting.
The Carbonell Awards Add Special Watch Party for Sold Out Ceremony
by Team BWW - October 31, 2025
The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, announced that the glittery annual ceremony and after-party at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton is SOLD OUT. The fun, festive, entertainment-packed event is scheduled for Monday November 17, at 7:30 pm.
by Team BWW - October 31, 2025
The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, announced that the glittery annual ceremony and after-party at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton is SOLD OUT. The fun, festive, entertainment-packed event is scheduled for Monday November 17, at 7:30 pm.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: RUMORS at Players Circle Theater
by Fran Thomas - October 23, 2025
Attention, local actors. Think twice before you take a part in a production in which Frank Blocker has been cast. Chances are good that he will steal the play right out from under you.
by Fran Thomas - October 23, 2025
Attention, local actors. Think twice before you take a part in a production in which Frank Blocker has been cast. Chances are good that he will steal the play right out from under you.
& JULIET, KIMBERLY AKIMBO and More Single Tickets On Sale At Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW has announced that single tickets for all productions in the 2025-2026 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series are now on sale.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW has announced that single tickets for all productions in the 2025-2026 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series are now on sale.
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