Carolann Sanita

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Naples Performing Arts Center has announced its next Mainstage production presented at the Community School of Naples. 

On March 7, 2022 Gulfshore Playhouse hosted its most successful fundraising event to date, raising $2.5 million. However, this record-breaking achievement did not come from any traditional fundraiser, but from producing a world-class theatrical performance as those produced in their home theatre.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Gulfshore Playhouse tells the story of a dying flower shop on skid row, Seymour, Audrey, and one blood-thirsty plant.

Gulfshore Playhouse Education's STAR Academy students bring to life the deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash-hit musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” for in-person performances May 14-16. Tickets are on sale now and are just $20.

Gulfshore Playhouse Education's STAR Academy students will bring to life the deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash-hit musical, 'Little Shop of Horrors,' for in-person performances May 14-16. Tickets are on sale now and are just $20.

Florida Repertory Theatre will present 'Into the Woods Jr.” as part of the Education Department’s Conservatory Program. Just like the older cast's version of 'Into the Woods,' the junior edition features a professional creative team and stars a cast of local young artists on the theatre’s outdoor stage. “Into the Woods Jr” runs April 28 – May 2.

Florida Repertory Theatre will present “Into the Woods” and Into the Woods Jr.” as part of the Education Department's popular Conservatory Program. Both productions feature a professional creative team and star local teens on the theatre's outdoor stage. “Into the Woods” plays April 14 – 24 and “Into the Woods Jr” is on the stage April 28 – May 2.

Currently running as part of Florida Repertory Theatre's Outdoor Series is BROADWAY'S BEST: A CONCERT ON THE CALOOSAHATCHEE, directed by Florida Rep's Artistic Director Greg Longenhagen, starring Carolann Sanita, Gerritt VanderMeer, and the Bay Street Band.

The concert is a mash-up of classic and contemporary Broadway hits from 'Showboat' and 'Kiss Me Kate' to 'Rent,' 'Frozen,' 'Phantom,' and more!

TheatreZone will present “Bravo Broadway!” January 7-17 as the second event of its Showstopper Series. The professional cast of Bravo Broadway! includes Larry Alexander (star of The Boy From Oz), Carolina Ordonez (star of Wonderful Town), Adolpho Blaire (star of Tonya & Nancy), Whitney Winfield (star of Tonya & Nancy), and more.

TheatreZone, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 professional theatre performing in-residence at the G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, today announced its 2020-21 Showstopper Series as part of its Sweet 16 Season. 

TheatreZone, a Naples-based professional equity theatre specializing in Broadway musicals and celebrating its 15th season, will present the Florida premiere of Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera February 6-16, 2020. Performances are scheduled for 7:30p.m. on Feb. 6-9 and 13-16; 2:00 p.m. matinee performances will be presented on Feb. 8-9 and 15-16.

TheatreZone, a Naples-based professional Equity theatre specializing in Broadway musicals, begins its 15th season with Home for the Holidays which will be presented at Dec. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 and 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Florida Repertory Theatre Education's production of MATILDA, directed by Christina DeCarlo, tells the story of a strong young girl who is determined to make things right.

Florida Repertory Theatre's Education Department presents a?oeMatilda,a?? inspired by the classic novel by Roald Dahl with a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin. The Tony-winning musical sensation runs October 10-13 and 17-19 in the Historic Arcade Theatre. Conservatory tickets are $25/$30 for adults and $10 for students.

TheatreZone will present its final "Broadway & Happy Hour" afternoon cabaret of this season featuring the cast of its current show, The World Goes 'Round, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 "outside the Zone" at the Moorings Park's auditorium, 120 Moorings Park Drive in Naples. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served prior to the performance. Tickets are $35 general admission and may be purchased at www.theatre.zone or by calling the TheatreZone Box Office at 888-966-3352 x1.

Fans of the musicals Cabaret, Chicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman will enjoy the musical The World Goes 'Round at TheatreZone in Naples on April 25 through May 5. The show is a stunning review from the songbook of the multiple Tony Award-winning team of composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb, who wrote these musicals and many others. The duo also scored several movies, including New York, New York, and wrote songs for Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera. And the World Goes 'Round won Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical Revue.