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The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW features the largest proscenium stage in Southwest Florida; and is a 1,874-seat facility that presents National Touring Broadway musicals such as: The Phantom of the Opera, Disney’s The Lion King, Les Misérables, WICKED, Jersey Boys, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes® and The Book of Mormon.News
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Unveil North American Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning duo Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo have announced they will be hitting the road this spring for a string of North American headlining tour dates.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning duo Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo have announced they will be hitting the road this spring for a string of North American headlining tour dates.
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Review Roundup: JAGGED LITTLE PILL on Tour; Read All of the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022
The National Tour of Jagged Little Pill is now underway! The tour opened in Las Vegas on September 6. Read all of the reviews for Jagged Little Pill on tour.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022
The National Tour of Jagged Little Pill is now underway! The tour opened in Las Vegas on September 6. Read all of the reviews for Jagged Little Pill on tour.
Review Roundup: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Kicks Off First National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
The First National Tour has officially begun for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
The First National Tour has officially begun for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Read the reviews here!
Review Roundup: AIN'T TOO PROUD on Tour; Read the Reviews
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022
The National Tour of Ain't Too Proud officially kicked off at the Kennedy Center, after cancelling 15 performances due to COVID-19. Performances began on December 28 and continued through January 16.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022
The National Tour of Ain't Too Proud officially kicked off at the Kennedy Center, after cancelling 15 performances due to COVID-19. Performances began on December 28 and continued through January 16.
Review Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Relaunches; Read the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021
The third year of the record-breaking North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen relaunched on December 7, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The tour will stop by more than 30 cities across the US and Canada in the 2021/2022 season.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021
The third year of the record-breaking North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen relaunched on December 7, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The tour will stop by more than 30 cities across the US and Canada in the 2021/2022 season.
Review Roundup: National Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Resumes; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021
Read reviews for the new 2022 tour of JESUS CHRIS SUPERSTAR and see what critics thought as Aaron LaVigne returns to his role as Jesus, joined by the return of James T. Justis as Judas and Jenna Rubaii as Mary. The tour also welcomes back Alvin Crawford as Caiphas, Tommy Sherlock as Pilate, and Tyce Green as Annas. Christian A. Guerrero joins the cast as standby for Jesus and Judas.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021
Read reviews for the new 2022 tour of JESUS CHRIS SUPERSTAR and see what critics thought as Aaron LaVigne returns to his role as Jesus, joined by the return of James T. Justis as Judas and Jenna Rubaii as Mary. The tour also welcomes back Alvin Crawford as Caiphas, Tommy Sherlock as Pilate, and Tyce Green as Annas. Christian A. Guerrero joins the cast as standby for Jesus and Judas.
Review Roundup: COME FROM AWAY National Tour Returns to the Stage; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021
The National Tour of Come From Away has returned to the stage! The production returned at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN earlier this month.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021
The National Tour of Come From Away has returned to the stage! The production returned at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN earlier this month.
Review Roundup: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Kicks Off its National Tour; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021
Read all the reviews for the National Tour of Pretty Woman, which is now on stage touring the country. See what the critics thought!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021
Read all the reviews for the National Tour of Pretty Woman, which is now on stage touring the country. See what the critics thought!
Review Roundup: HADESTOWN Tour Kicks Off; What Are The Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2021
Hadestown, the 2019 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, officially opened its North American Tour on October 15, at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Kicking off at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC, the tour will visit over 30 cities in its first year. Check out all the reviews...
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2021
Hadestown, the 2019 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, officially opened its North American Tour on October 15, at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Kicking off at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC, the tour will visit over 30 cities in its first year. Check out all the reviews...
Cast Announced For The National Tour Of ONCE Opening At Broadway Palm
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2019
Once, the musical that broke new ground on Broadway, will begin rehearsals in Fort Myers on August 6, 2019. Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. The musical is based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film of the same name which was written and directed by John Carney, and starred Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, with original music and lyrics by Mr. Hansard and Ms. Irglova.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2019
Once, the musical that broke new ground on Broadway, will begin rehearsals in Fort Myers on August 6, 2019. Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. The musical is based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film of the same name which was written and directed by John Carney, and starred Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, with original music and lyrics by Mr. Hansard and Ms. Irglova.
Sandy Hackett and Lisa Dawn Miller Launch SANDY HACKETT AND LISA DAWN MILLER: THE SHOW!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 5, 2019
Producers and stars of the critically acclaimed hit musical, 'Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show,' Sandy Hackett and Lisa Dawn Miller, have launched a new stage production, 'Sandy and Lisa: The Show!'
by Julie Musbach - Jun 5, 2019
Producers and stars of the critically acclaimed hit musical, 'Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show,' Sandy Hackett and Lisa Dawn Miller, have launched a new stage production, 'Sandy and Lisa: The Show!'
Lisa Dawn Miller Launches LDM Publishing Featuring Vast Catalogue of Original Music
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2018
Fast-rising producer/singer/songwriter Lisa Dawn Miller – daughter of famed Motown songwriter, Ron Miller, and producer and co-star of the critically acclaimed musical, “Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show” – announces the launch of her company, LDM Publishing. The new LDM Publishing website showcases the younger Miller's complete music catalogue and is now online at https://ldmpublishing.com.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2018
Fast-rising producer/singer/songwriter Lisa Dawn Miller – daughter of famed Motown songwriter, Ron Miller, and producer and co-star of the critically acclaimed musical, “Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show” – announces the launch of her company, LDM Publishing. The new LDM Publishing website showcases the younger Miller's complete music catalogue and is now online at https://ldmpublishing.com.
PAW Patrol Live!'s RACE TO THE RESCUE Tour to Hit Seven Florida Cities This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2017
PAW Patrol Live! 'Race to the Rescue' based on hit preschool series PAW Patrol, which airs on Nickelodeon and is produced by Spin Master Entertainment, will visit seven cities across Florida throughout June and July, including Orlando, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Ft. Myers, Ft. Lauderdale, Melbourne and Tampa.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2017
PAW Patrol Live! 'Race to the Rescue' based on hit preschool series PAW Patrol, which airs on Nickelodeon and is produced by Spin Master Entertainment, will visit seven cities across Florida throughout June and July, including Orlando, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Ft. Myers, Ft. Lauderdale, Melbourne and Tampa.
Josh Ritter Plays Prospect Park Bandshell Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2016
Josh Ritter will be performing songs off his latest album, Sermon On The Rocks, at Prospect Park Bandshell (Celebrate Brooklyn) tonight, July 8th.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2016
Josh Ritter will be performing songs off his latest album, Sermon On The Rocks, at Prospect Park Bandshell (Celebrate Brooklyn) tonight, July 8th.
Josh Ritter to Play Prospect Park Bandshell This July
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2016
Josh Ritter will be performing songs off his latest album, Sermon On The Rocks, at Prospect Park Bandshell (Celebrate Brooklyn) on Friday, July 8th.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2016
Josh Ritter will be performing songs off his latest album, Sermon On The Rocks, at Prospect Park Bandshell (Celebrate Brooklyn) on Friday, July 8th.
'White Christmas' Begins Tour at Fabulous Fox, Atlanta
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2007
White Christmas features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin with book by David Ives and Paul Blake begins a new holiday touring production, produced by Atlanta's Theater of the Stars.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2007
White Christmas features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin with book by David Ives and Paul Blake begins a new holiday touring production, produced by Atlanta's Theater of the Stars.
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