Here are four Fort Myers regional theatre offerings for the coming season. Contact these venues now for the best seats and pricing.
Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. The FL Rep is celebrating their 28th season as “one of America’s top repertory theatres” according to the Wall Street Journal. Check their website at https://www.floridarep.org for tickets for the following shows:
• The Rat Pack Lounge By James Hindman and Ray Roderick
October 3 – November 9, 2025; previews September 30 – October 2 ArtStage Studio Theatre
This fresh and funny musical revue celebrates the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr. In the magical story the famous “rat pack” trio, now in heaven, returns to earth for one special night to treat audiences to over 30 hit songs.
• Doubt, a Parable By John Patrick Shanley
October 31 – November 16, 2025; previews October 28 – 30
Historic Arcade Theatre
The fireworks begin as the exacting principal of a Bronx Catholic school—feared by students and colleagues alike—suspects improper relations between a charismatic priest and a student. She’s forced to wrestle with what’s fact, what’s fiction, and just how far she’ll go to expose what she sees as the truth.
• The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge By Mark Brown
December 5 – 21, 2025; previews December 2 – 4
Historic Arcade Theatre
This spirited twist on the classic holiday tale is set a year after Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. Now back to his old ways, Scrooge is suing Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future for breaking-and-entering, kidnapping, slander, pain and suffering, attempted murder, and the intentional infliction of emotional distress.
• Advice By Brent Askari
December 12 – January 11, 2026; previews December 9 – 11
ArtStage Studio Theatre
A hilarious new comedy follows a married couple, Joy and Ron, who on the eve of their wedding anniversary learn that their idiot friend Gary has written a self-help book … and it’s getting published! As they muse on the possible topic, Gary turns up, and invites them to try out some of his “couple exercises.”
• Always … Patsy Cline Created by Ted Swindley and based on a true story.
January 9 – 26, 2026; previews January 6 – 8
Historic Arcade Theatre
The heartfelt musical follows the powerful true story celebrating the most popular female country singer in recording history. Patsy Cline’s legendary voice and rise to stardom took America by storm, and this loving tribute is told through the eyes of her biggest fan and unlikely friend, Louise Seger.
• Tuesdays with Morrie By Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom
January 30 – March 1, 2026; previews January 27 – 29
ArtStage Studio Theatre
The best-selling book comes to life in this moving autobiographical story following Mitch Albom’s visits to his old professor, Morrie Schwartz, as he battles Lou Gehrig’s Disease. What begins as a simple visit by the career-driven journalist turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class on the meaning of life.
• The Play That Goes Wrong By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields
February 13 – March 6, 2026; previews February 10 – 12
Historic Arcade Theatre
This hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes follows a fictitious theatre company’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things quickly go from bad to utterly disastrous. Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hysterical consequences!
• Little Shop of Horrors By Howard Ashman and Alan Menken
March 20 – April 12, 2026; previews March 17 -19
Historic Arcade Theatre
The musical is based on the 1960s B-movie by Roger Corman and features book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. The story is packed with laughs, thrills, chills, and Motown and doo-wop-inspired hit songs and follows down-on-his-luck Seymour who pines for his beautiful co-worker at Mushnik’s Skid Row Florist.
• Denise Fennell’s The Bride: Or, Does This Dress Make Me Look Married? By Rick Pasqualone
April 10 – May 10, 2026; previews April 7 – 9
ArtStage Studio Theatre
Tour-de-force actress Denise Fennel, the scrappy Sister from last summer’s Late Nite Catechism, tackles the meaning of love, life, and the ritual of marriage. Drawing inspiration from her own life – and the advice of the audience – The Bride tackles the decision of a lifetime: Will she, or won’t she?
Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers (only about 20 minutes from HP!).
Started by FL Repertory Theatre founders Bob Cacioppo and Carrie Lund, Players Circle is in its eighth season. Check their website at https://www.playerscircle.org for tickets for the following shows:
• Rumors A Neil Simon farce.
October 24 – November 16; previews October 21 – 23
At a posh New York townhouse, the Deputy Mayor’s self-inflicted gunshot wound and his wife’s disappearance spark chaos. As four couples arrive for an anniversary party, secrets unravel and confusion reigns. Misunderstandings multiply in this fast-paced farce filled with cover-ups, rumors, and non-stop comedic twists.
• Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show Created by Robert Cacioppo
December 5 – 21, 2025; previews December 2 – 4
A favorite holiday tradition is back and better than ever! Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this original musical revue brimming with love, laughter, and all your favorite holiday songs.
• Little Women Based on Louisa May Alcott’s Classic Novel
January 9 – February 1; previews January 6 – 8
A story that swept the nation is brought to life in this epic musical! Full of showstopping melodies and uplifting spirit. This timeless tale about the enduring power of family is guaranteed to capture your heart and astonish!
• Over the Tavern By Tom Dudzick
February 13 – March 8; previews February 10 – 12
A beguiling family comedy set in Buffalo in the Eisenhower 1950s. The Pazinski family has a lot going on in their cramped apartment over Dad’s bar. But all hell breaks loose, when 12-year-old, wise-cracking Rudy questions being Catholic.
• 4,000 Miles By Amy Herzog
March 20 – April 5; previews March 17 – 19
A Pulitzer Prize Finalist! After a cross-country bike trip, young Leo makes an unplanned visit to his feisty 91-year-old grandmother Vera in her Greenwich Village apartment. Over the course of a single month these unlikely roommates, infuriate, bewilder, and ultimately reach each other in this charming dramedy.
• I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti By Giulia Melucci
April 17 – May 3; previews April 14 – 16
This tasty comedy invites you into Giulia’s kitchen as she recounts a string of botched romances and failed love affairs while preparing a home cooked meal.
The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers (239) 278-4422. Check their website at https://broadwaypalm.com/. for tickets for the following shows:
• Pretty Woman, the Musical
October 3 to November 15, 2025
• A Christmas Story, the Musical
November 21 to December 28, 2025
• Fiddler on the Roof, the Musical
January 3 to February 14, 2026
• Cats
February 20 to April 4, 2026
• All Shook Up – Featuring the Songs of Elvis Presley
April 10 to May 16, 2026
• The Sounds of 1967 – A Summer that Changed Everything
May 22 to June 20, 2026
• The Wizard Z
June 26 to August 8, 2025
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. For further info on their 2025-26 Broadway Series go to: https://www.bbmannpah.com.
• Some Like it Hot – January 13 to 18, 2026
• & Juliet – February 3 to 8, 2026
• Back to the Future, the Musical – February 17 to 22, 2026
• Mama Mia! – March 10 to 15, 2026
• Kimberly Akimbo – April 1 to 5, 2026
• Moulin Rouge, the Musical – April 7 to 12, 2026
