Ft. Myers/Naples Theater Reviews
View the latest BroadwayWorld reviews of live + streaming theatre in Ft. Myers/Naples.
BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Florida Repertory Theatre
by Emily Yorgey - December 05, 2020
Florida Repertory Theatre's outdoor production of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY brings a holiday classic to life in a very fun way. ...
BWW Review: GOLDEN: A TRIBUTE TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE at Florida Repertory Theatre
by Emily Yorgey - November 21, 2020
Florida Repertory Theatre's first in-person production since March (though it is outdoors and socially distanced), GOLDEN: A TRIBUTE TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE, brings joyful magic to Downtown Fort Myers that even a little rain can't stop....
BWW Review: CLUE: STAY-AT-HOME VERSION by Florida Repertory Theatre
by Emily Yorgey - October 30, 2020
Although gathering at Florida Repertory Theatre to see a play in person is still some time away, they have found a new, creative way to bring theatre to their audiences: a virtual performance of CLUE, recorded via Zoom. ...
BWW Review: Have The Time of Your Life with MAMMA MIA! at Broadway Palm
by Emily Yorgey - October 04, 2020
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre's production of MAMMA MIA! brings the classic, fun-filled, musical story of Donna Sheridan, her daughter, Sophie, and Sophie's dream to find out who her father is before her wedding to life on stage once again. It is Broadway Palm's number one show of all time, and it wa...
BWW Review: DEAN MARTIN VARIETY HOUR at Broadway Palm Brings Live Theatre Carefully Back to Southwest Florida
by Emily Yorgey - August 24, 2020
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre recently opened their first Main Theatre production since the COVID-19 pandemic began, DEAN MARTIN VARIETY HOUR, which was created, written, directed, and choreographed by Victor Legarreta....
BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 via Florida Repertory Theatre (Online Stream)
by Emily Yorgey - April 06, 2020
Florida Repertory Theatre's production of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2, directed by Chris Clavelli, unfortunately never got to open. However, they did film the show and have the video stream of it available to purchase online for your entertainment during this quarantine! ...
BWW Review: ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID at The Off Broadway Palm
by Emily Yorgey - March 15, 2020
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID in Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre's Off Broadway Palm Theatre is the story about four friends who made a commitment to be in each other's weddings, no matter how many they have or how old they are....
BWW Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Florida Repertory Theatre
by Emily Yorgey - March 02, 2020
EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Florida Repertory Theatre, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, is a beautiful show about mental health, love, loss, and what makes life brilliant. ...
BWW Review: THE LADY DEMANDS SATISFACTION at Gulfshore Playhouse is Sidesplittingly Sharp!
by Emily Yorgey - February 23, 2020
THE LADY DEMANDS SATISFACTION at Gulfshore Playhouse, directed by Jeffrey Binder, is a fun tale about dueling and deception. ...
BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Will 'Raise You Up!'
by Emily Yorgey - February 18, 2020
KINKY BOOTS at Broadway Palm, directed by Amy Marie McCleary and choreographed by Chris Kane, tells the story of Charlie Price, his new friend, Lola, and 'The Most Beautiful Thing' in the world, AKA shoes. ...
BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Florida Rep is Delightfully Deadly
by Emily Yorgey - February 15, 2020
Florida Repertory Theatre's production of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, directed by Jason Parrish, tells the story of Monty Navarro, a young man who learns he is part of the D'Ysquith family and is in line to become the Earl of Highhurst; the only problem is, there are 8 other D'Ysquiths i...
BWW Review: NATIVE GARDENS at Gulfshore Playhouse is Full of Flowers and Fun
by Emily Yorgey - January 21, 2020
NATIVE GARDENS at Gulfshore Playhouse, directed by Kristen Coury, tells the story of the two couples at war over a property line, a party, and peonies. ...
BWW Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Florida Repertory Theatre is Charmingly Comical!
by Emily Yorgey - January 13, 2020
Florida Repertory Theatre's production of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, directed by Florida Rep's Artistic Director, Greg Longenhagen, is a fun rom-com that tells the story of a newlywed couple moving into a new apartment and all the ups and downs of their first couple weeks of marriage....
BWW Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN Brings A Heartwarming 'Heat Wave' to Broadway Palm!
by Emily Yorgey - January 06, 2020
GRUMPY OLD MEN at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre tells the story of old rivals, love lost and found, and an abundance of opportunity. ...
BWW Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN at Broadway Palm
by Fran Thomas - January 04, 2020
Going to see Broadway Palm's latest production, Grumpy Old Men, did this baby boomer's heart good. This show demonstrates that senior citizens can still fall in love and are still-gasp!-interested in sex. The seasoned performers belt out the songs and deliver the somewhat bawdy lines and gestures wi...
BWW Review: ALABASTER at Florida Repertory Theatre is Powerful and Poignant
by Emily Yorgey - December 21, 2019
Florida Repertory Theatre's World Premiere production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly brings to life a story that is inspiring and funny, but also quite dark and tragic. ...
BWW Review: NEWSIES at Naples Performing Arts Center Will Give You 'Something to Believe In!'
by Emily Yorgey - December 15, 2019
Naples Performing Arts Center's production of NEWSIES, directed by Lori Oliver, brings this inspiring and energetic Disney musical to stage in a fantastic and fun way. ...
BWW Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS at Florida Repertory Theatre is Meaningful and Mysterious!
by Emily Yorgey - December 11, 2019
Florida Repertory Theatre's production of AN INSPECTOR CALLS, directed by Michael Marotta, brings a mysterious and chilling twist to a story about morality and the lessons one must learn about kindness....
