The latest theatre news from Ft. Myers/Naples — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Florida Repertory Theatre announced directors and casts for its 2026 PLAYLAB Festival of New Works, featuring five new play readings by Dominic Finocchiaro, Kenneth Jones, Kelundra Smith, Stephen Spotswood, and Jenny Stafford at the Historic Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers.
The interactive comedy by Jeanne Michels and Phyllis Murphy is inspired by sketches from the old Carol Burnett Show.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre will present All Shook Up, a musical comedy featuring Elvis Presley classics including 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Can't Help Falling in Love,' at its Fort Myers venue.
What did our critic think of TITANIC: THE MUSICAL at Arts Bonita?
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
An all new video has been released from rehearsal for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Gulfshore Playhouse, featuring the four performers portraying The Drifters.
The set designed by Steven McLean for I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti at Players Circle Theater is that good.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is putting out a special casting call for a very important role in its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz—and this time, the star must be a terrier with four legs.
TheatreZone announced its 2026–2027 season featuring six musicals and four concerts, including a world premiere by Naples-based playwright Mike Ruffolo and one of the first regional productions of HARMONY following its Broadway run.
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1776 the Musical | April 18 & 19 at Barbara B.
What did our critic think of ALL SHOOK UP at Broadway Palm?
Gulfshore Playhouse has revealed the full cast, creative team, and live musicians for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, running on the Moran Mainstage at the Baker Theatre and Education Center.
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Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Florida Repertory Theatre announced five plays selected for its 2026 PlayLab Festival of New Works, running April 30–May 3 in Fort Myers.
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Florida Repertory Theatre raised $1,200,222 at its March 28 gala at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center, the highest total in the theatre's 28-year history, with over 300 guests attending.
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OH YEAH?! SHOW WITH DAVID DOWNING will film its second season at FloridaRAMA in St.
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Players Circle Theater invites audiences to grab a seat to a hilariously heartfelt and deliciously theatrical experience with I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, running April 14 through May 3—a perfect recipe for one of the most unique and memorable date nights in Southwest Florida.
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Play Reading- Ladies Night by Kristyn Estes Arts Center Theatre (8/23-8/23) |
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Death Trap by Ira Levin Arts Center Theatre (1/07-1/24) |
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Mean Girls Belle Theatre (10/02-10/17) |
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"Packing Up Polly" by Leslie Kimbell Arts Center Theatre (11/05-11/22) |
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Marvilla Marzán: Timeless Theatre Conspiracy (8/09-8/09) |
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The Wedding Singer Belle Theatre (2/05-2/20) |
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Murder on Broadway Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (7/08-8/08) |
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Glitter & Gold: A Celebration of Broadway Belle Theatre (9/04-9/12) PHOTOS |
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The Santa Switch Belle Theatre (12/16-12/20) |
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Chameleüns Arts Center Theatre (10/02-10/04) |
