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Tickets to go on Sale This Week for SIX National Tour at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 27, 2026

Tickets for the Tony Award-Winning SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss at Barbara B.

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… Will Come to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in November

by Stephi Wild — July 20, 2026

Cirque du Soleil will debut its celebrated holiday theatrical, 'Twas the Night Before…, in Fort Myers this holiday season.

Q&A with Director Kody C Jones and Actors Shennan Nelson, Mia Zottolo of FROZEN at Arts Bonita

by Elizabeth James — July 17, 2026

FROZEN is opening TONIGHT at Arts Bonita, presented by the Arts Bonita Actors Theatre.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

by Elizabeth James — July 15, 2026

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?

Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams and More to Lead DEATH BECOMES HER Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 15, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.

MURDER ON BROADWAY to Open at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers

by A.A. Cristi — July 8, 2026

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers announced MURDER ON BROADWAY, an upcoming production at its Colonial Blvd location.

Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour

by Stephi Wild — July 7, 2026

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026

by Team BWW — July 6, 2026

In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic

Photos: WIZARD OF OZ to Open at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers

by A.A. Cristi — June 30, 2026

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, FL announced a production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, bringing the classic story to its Colonial Boulevard stage.

Full Cast Set For DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tour

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Broadway Palm

by Fran Thomas — June 27, 2026

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Broadway Palm?

Alyssa Edwards, RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE GLOBAL ALL STARS Champion, to Play Provincetown Town Hall

by A.A. Cristi — June 24, 2026

Alyssa Edwards, the reigning champion of RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars, will perform a one-night-only stand-up comedy show at Provincetown Town Hall, with proceeds benefiting Sandy Hook Promise.

BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps

by BWW Staff — June 24, 2026

Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.

WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2026

The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.

LES MISÉRABLES to Open 73rd Season at The Naples Players

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2026

The Naples Players will open its 73rd season with LES MISÉRABLES, featuring a 38-member cast and a live 14-piece orchestra in the Kizzie Theater in Naples, FL.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour

by A.A. Cristi — June 16, 2026

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.

JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER Tour to Stop at Suncoast Credit Union Arena

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 15, 2026

Four-time Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney will bring his Mister Whatever tour to Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers in December 2026.

The Carbonell Awards is Seeking Nominations for Eight Special Awards to be Presented this November

by Team BWW — June 9, 2026

Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, announced that “South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors” is seeking nominations for up to eight additional Special Awards that will be presented at the 49th annual Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 16, at 7:30 p.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026

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Ft. Myers/Naples SHOWS

	The Wedding Singer Belle Theatre (2/05-2/20)
	Marvilla Marzán: Timeless Theatre Conspiracy (8/09-8/09)
	Come From Away The Naples Players (11/18-12/20)
	The Book of Will The Naples Players (5/05-5/23)
	Ben Hur (a comedy) by Patrick Barlow Arts Center Theatre (4/01-4/18)
	The Wizard of Oz Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (6/26-8/08)
	Murder On The Orient Express The Naples Players (1/13-2/14)
	Little Bear Ridge Road by Samuel D Hunter The Studio Players (3/05-3/21)
	Death Trap by Ira Levin Arts Center Theatre (1/07-1/24)
	Seussical Belle Theatre (4/02-4/17)
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