Ft. Myers/Naples Newsroom Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 12/14 - HAMILTON, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, LITTLE WOMEN, and More!
by BWW Special on December 14, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature HAMILTON, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, LITTLE WOMEN, and More! (more...)  Florida Rep Salutes Rosemary Clooney in TENDERLY
by BWW News Desk on December 13, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of 'Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical' by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, a personal and poignant portrait of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend! Playing December 21- February 24 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre, the run includes four nearly sold out preview performances December 18-20. (more...)  Annual 'Snow Me Away Cabaret' To Benefit Local Students!
by BWW News Desk on December 13, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Florida Repertory Theatre's Education Department is proud to present 'Snow Me Away Cabaret' an annual Christmas Concert that showcases its current students, alumni, and its current acting interns. Proceeds benefit the newly founded College Theatre Scholarship Fund, which is awarded annually to students with ambitions to continue their theatre education in college. The one-night-only festive family event is set for Thursday, December 20th at 7 PM in the Historic Arcade Theatre. (more...)  The Naples Players Announce Cast of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Outdoor Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples The Naples Players (TNP) announce the cast for their Shakespearean production, A Midsummer Night's Dream, which runs Saturdays and Sundays, February 16 - March 10, 2019 outside on the Baker Stage in The Naples Players Sugden Plaza. (more...)  Frank Bang And The Secret Stash to Tour Florida
by BWW News Desk on December 10, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Blinkal started recording and touring with his residency band in 2005 at Alive One in Chicago. The Results from those weekly Blues Rock Jams session led to 4 disc on The Sacred Lily and Blue Hoss Label and 14 different songs which all are currently in rotation on B.B. Kings Bluesville. Frank Bang & The Secret Stash toured for the next 10 years opening for Johnny Winter, Little Feat, Elton John, and Umphrey's McGee among others. (more...)  Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards!
by BWW Staff on December 10, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018. (more...) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 12/7
by BWW Special on December 07, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature COME FROM AWAY, ANNIE, MAMMA MIA and More! (more...)  BWW Feature: THE NUTCRACKER at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Emily Yorgey on December 06, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples THE NUTCRACKER at Broadway Palm holds Christmas joy for all ages in a fun, musical story based on the traditional tale everyone knows and loves. (more...)  The Naples Players Present AN EVENING OF NEW PLAYS January 20
by BWW News Desk on December 05, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples The Naples Players (TNP) ETC Readers Theatre Program present 'An Evening of New Plays', on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the Tobye Studio Theater. 'An Evening of New Plays' is an experimental showcase of four original works, which the ETC Volunteer Committee selected through their annual new plays competition to be read aloud onstage in the Tobye Studio Theatre. (more...) The Naples Players Hold Auditions For GUYS & DOLLS
by BWW News Desk on December 05, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples The Naples Players (TNP) announce open auditions for the musical, Guys & Dolls on Saturday, December 15, 2018 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at The Naples Players Sugden Community Theatre at 701 5th Avenue South. (more...)  BWW Exclusive: What Makes A CHRISTMAS CAROL the Story of the Holiday Season? Theatres Around the Country Explain!
by Julie Musbach on December 07, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples By the time December hits (and oftentimes well before), it's impossible to browse theatre listings without running across half a dozen productions of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. But what makes it so long lasting? We reached out to companies across the US and more to find out just what makes A Christmas Carol the anthem for the holiday season. (more...) Vote For The 2018 BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; CABARET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff on December 03, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018. (more...)  Gulfshore Playhouse's SCAPINO to Hold Staged Reading in NYC Today, Dec 3
by BWW News Desk on December 03, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Following a record-breaking World Premiere at Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, Fla., the hit play Scapino is headed to New York for the show's first commercial reading on Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at The Davenport Theater located at 354 W. 45th Street. (more...)  BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Florida Rep is Spirited and Superb!
by Emily Yorgey on December 01, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Florida Repertory Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE TALE OF EBENEZER SCROOGE puts a fresh spin on a classic, much-loved Christmas tale. This world premiere, adapted from the Charles Dickens classic by Mark Shanahan, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge in a new, captivating way. (more...) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 11/30 - THE MUSIC MAN, HAMILTON, GUYS AND DOLLS, and More!
by BWW Special on November 30, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE MUSIC MAN, HAMILTON, GUYS AND DOLLS, and More! (more...)  BWW Review: WINTER WONDERETTES at The Off Broadway Palm is Marvelously Merry!
by Emily Yorgey on November 29, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples WINTER WONDERETTES at Broadway Palm's Off Broadway Palm Theatre is a lighthearted, festive musical featuring some of your favorite holiday songs and a simple but entertaining storyline about the entertainers (the Marvelous Wonderettes) at Harper's Hardware Holiday Happening. (more...)  BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Gulfshore Playhouse is Hilarious and Fresh!
by Emily Yorgey on November 28, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Gulfshore Playhouse brings a fresh twist to a beloved musical comedy. Gulfshore Playhouse brought this show to life by gender-swapping several of the actors with their characters in the show, and they also had a smaller cast than what is typical for FORUM, which resulted in an even funnier production. (more...) TheatreZone Founder Receives Alumni Achievement Award
by BWW News Desk on November 27, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Mark Danni, founding artistic director of TheatreZone, recently was honored with the 2018 Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory of Music Alumni Achievement Award. (more...)  ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to Broadway Palm
by BWW News Desk on November 27, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples This holiday season, Broadway Palm brings you the most magical gift of all; the smash hit ELF The Musical playing now through December 25, 2018. Based on the popular film, this charming and whimsical musical comedy will spread holiday cheer for all to hear! The New York Times says ELF The Musical is "Splashy, Peppy, Sugar-Sprinkled Holiday Entertainment!" (more...)  The Naples Philharmonic Welcomes Jim Brickman
by BWW News Desk on November 27, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Be part of the holiday concert tradition of the season with Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas at the Artis-Naples with The Naples Philharmonic. (more...)  Broadway Musician & Guest Conductor To Lead The Naples Players IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Orchestra
by BWW News Desk on November 26, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Broadway's Wicked and Annie pianist, Garrett Taylor, will join The Naples Players December 1-9, 2018 as a Special Guest Artist Conductor to lead the orchestra of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. (more...) Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Award; Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Leads Theatre of the Year!
by BWW Staff on November 26, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018. (more...)  BWW Review: ELF at Broadway Palm is Fun and Festive!
by Emily Yorgey on November 25, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Broadway Palm's musical production of ELF brings to life an iconic Christmas story that many people know and love in a very fun and charismatic way. This show has all the aspects from the story of ELF that you could ever want in a musical version, and so much more. (more...)  Now Playing Onstage in Ft. Myers/Naples - Week of 11/20/2018
by BWW on November 20, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Upcoming Shows - Week of 11/20/2018 for Ft. Myers/Naples (more...)  BWW Review: BOXES ARE FOR WHAT WE KEEP by Ghostbird Theatre Company
by Emily Yorgey on November 20, 2018 in Ft. Myers/Naples Ghostbird Theatre Company's latest show, BOXES ARE FOR WHAT WE KEEP by Barry Cavin, tells the tale of two fish through three short plays. Though these three plays all tell the same story in some capacity, the audience's perspective shifts through each one, encouraging you to question your own 'boxes' and what you hold onto. Ghostbird's productions are always incredibly intricate and layered, and this show was no different. (more...) |
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