Ft. Myers/Naples Theatre Newsroom

Anthony and Beverly Petullo announced a $1.5 million gift to support Gulfshore Playhouse's educational programs, enhancing opportunities for students and the community.

Players Circle’s season kicks off in October with a hilarious farce that will set the tone for the entire season, BEDROOM FARCE (October 22, 2024 – November 17, 2024) written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Robert Cacioppo. This wickedly funny play about marriage takes place in three bedrooms. On one endless night, Trevor & Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest, including Trevor’s parents.

Neil Simon's RUMORS opens the fall theatre season at The Naples Players, running from September 15 to October 7, 2024. The comedy promises an entertaining start to the season.

Comedian Kathleen Madigan will bring The Day Drinking Tour to BBMann in February. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Players Circle Theater has announced that comedian RC Smith and jazz musician Danny Sinoff are back by popular demand!

What did our critic think of 13 THE MUSICAL at Players Circle Theater?

Florida Repertory Theatre announced a dance masterclass with Broadway's Lily Kren, where students will learn choreography from THE WHO'S TOMMY. The event offers a unique opportunity for aspiring dancers.

Florida Repertory Theatre is inviting the community to an Open House & Tour Event featuring behind-the-scenes tours, a happy hour, and exclusive ticket discounts. Learn how to attend.

Fringe Fort Myers is bringing back a 'Best of Venue' Award-winning hit from their recent Festival with edgy comedy Stabilized Not Controlled.

Players Circle Theater is proud to announce the launch of Players Circle Studio, a year-round theatrical institute dedicated to arts education for all ages and levels of experience, including customizable master classes and live full-scale performance opportunities for working professionals, pre-professionals, and aspiring stars of tomorrow.

Florida Repertory Theatre's education program will showcase Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY - A NEW MUSICAL, featuring conservatory students in a classic mother-daughter body-swapping story.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is launching its 32nd Season with Agatha Christie’s renowned thriller, The Mousetrap. Learn how to purchase tickets.

AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS returns to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in December. Learn how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of THE MOUSETRAP at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?

Having seen Victor Legarreta act in a number of shows at Broadway Palm, I was not surprised at anything I saw in The Mousetrap which he directed. Everything and everybody are bigger than life.

Blackberry Smoke's Be Right Here Tour 2024 is coming to BBMann on November 9, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16 at 10AM.

Chris Botti will perform at BBMan in February 2025. Learn more about Botti and see how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA at Players Circle Theater?

Resident Costume Designer, Dot Auchmoody, has announced her retirement after a 22-year tenure with The Naples Players.

The longest running show ever in Southwest Florida is celebrating its final performance at Arts Bonita's The Moe Theatre. The curtain will ring down on A Cracker at The Ritz after the 7:00 performance on Tuesday, August 20.

Join LARRY THE CABLE GUY for an evening of comedy at BBMann on March 13, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 9 at 10AM.

The Belle Theatre is presenting RENT, running now through August 11th. Loosely based on Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out.

Frankie Valli will bring his new show Last Encores Tour to BBMann. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Since Ron DeSantis obliterated arts funding for the State of Florida, organizations have been scrambling to fill the gaps while making torturous programming decisions. Artists are non-to-happy about it either.