Ft. Myers/Naples Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Ft. Myers/Naples from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Carbonell Awards 2025: Tickets Now on Sale for South Florida’s Version of the Tony Awards
The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, will be hosting a glittery ceremony at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton on Monday, November 17, at 7:30 pm.
NAPLES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Begins October 23
The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) has announced the full lineup for its 17th edition, taking place October 23–26, 2025.
Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Broadway Palm's production of PRETTY WOMAN tells the well-known story of Vivian Ward, who goes from 'working' the streets of Hollywood to getting hired by Edward, a billionaire businessman looking for a date to bring to various social events.
Review: CARRIE THE MUSICAL at Arts Bonita
CARRIE THE MUSICAL at Arts Bonita, directed by Kody C.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft.
RIVERDANCE Will Launch US Tour in 2026
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026.
Gulfshore Playhouse Celebrates The Holidays With IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
Gulfshore Playhouse will bring holiday cheer to Naples with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, running November 11–December 21, 2025.
PRETTY WOMAN is Now Playing at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre has announced its upcoming mainstage production of Pretty Woman: The Musical, now playing.
Submissions Open For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
It's time to freshen up your book and warm up those pipes! Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, is officially back for Season 6, and this season will be bigger and better than ever! Submit a video to enter the competition!
BroadwayWorld My Shows Announces Badges & Points While Celebrating First 10K Reviews
BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch.
Photos: SUFFS North American Tour Marches On
Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025.
The Naples Players Receive Grand Aurora Award for Renovation Excellence
The Naples Players has been honored with the Grand Aurora Award for Best Rehabilitation Project for its $22 million campus renovation.
STOMP To Return To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall At FSW In February 2026
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will perform at Barbara B.
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Casting Announced at Gulfshore Playhouse
Gulfshore Playhouse will open its 2025–2026 season with Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, running October 23–November 23, 2025 in the Struthers Studio.
Larry Alexander and Adolpho Blaire Will Lead GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL at TheatreZone
TheatreZone has announced the casting of audience favorites Larry Alexander and Adolpho Blaire in its production of Gutenberg: The Musical! Learn more about the show here.
$1 Million Gift From Patty & Jay Baker to Launch TNPA Inaugural School Year
The launch of TNPA's full-time academic program has been made possible in large part by a generous $1 million pledge from longtime Naples philanthropists Patty and Jay Baker.
Carbonell Awards Announces Finalists for 2024-2025 Theater Season
Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, announced the top finalists in 20 competitive categories for the 2024-2025 theater season.
Megan Mullally With Judy Gold Return To Ptown For Halloween Weekend
Tony Nominated Producer Mark Cortale will present a Spooky Bear return engagement of Megan Mullally and Judy Gold at Provincetown Town Hall.
THE COMEDY ZONE Returns to Florida Repertory Theatre on Select Fridays in a New Performance Space
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.
DOUBT, A PARABLE Comes to Florida Rep Stage
Florida Repertory Theatre will present “Doubt: A Parable,” October 31 through November 16, 2025, in the Historic Arcade Theatre.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ft.
BroadwayWorld Launches Stage Mag 2.0, Adding Print-Ready Programs to Free Digital Platform
BroadwayWorld’s industry-leading, completely free digital show program service, Stage Mag, announced the launch of Stage Mag 2.
THE RAT PACK LOUNGE Extends at Florida Repertory Theatre
Florida Repertory Theatre has added an additional week of performances to its season opener, “The Rat Pack Lounge'.
BroadwayWorld Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
|
The Wizard of Oz Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (6/26-8/08) |
|
Chameleüns Arts Center Theatre (10/02-10/04) |
|
The Wedding Singer Belle Theatre (2/05-2/20) |
|
Stage 2 Improv Arts Center Theatre (8/15-8/15) |
|
Murder on Broadway Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (7/08-8/08) |
|
Ben Hur (a comedy) by Patrick Barlow Arts Center Theatre (4/01-4/18) |
|
Constellations The Naples Players (3/31-5/02) |
|
Election Day by Josh Tobiessen The Studio Players (10/02-10/18) |
|
Mean Girls Belle Theatre (10/02-10/17) |
|
Sandbag, Stage Left (or One Dead Dolly) Arts Center Theatre (3/04-3/21) |