Two Fort Myers regional theatres have announced their robust 2026-27 offerings! Contact these venues now for the best seats and pricing.
FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE, 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. The FL Rep is celebrating their 29th 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:
• FOREVER EVERLY: The Everly Brothers Rockumentary
September 18 – October 25, 2026; previews September 15 – 17 ArtStage Studio Theatre
A glorious blend of live music and film, Forever Everly is like no other show you’ve seen before. Get to know the ins and outs of the famous duo in a beautifully crafted documentary, while Jared Mancuso and Nick Gallardo perform the unforgettable music of The Everly Brothers, Paul Simon, The Beatles and more…right along with the movie!
• Neil Simon’s THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL
October 23 – November 8, 2026; previews October 20 – 22 Historic Arcade Theatre
This fast-moving, hilarious comedy follows two earnest young men struggling to put out a “protest” magazine in 1960s San Francisco but the all-American girl – and former Olympic swimmer – who moves in next door sends the boys into a romantic tailspin. Love and politics clash delightfully in this masterful romantic comedy from the mind of America’s most beloved comedy writer!
• WAIT UNTIL DARK
By Frederick Knott | Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
November 27 – December 13, 2026; previews November 24 – 26 Historic Arcade Theatre
The classic thriller comes to vivid new life in this chilling new adaptation. Set in 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan and Sam Hendrix’s unassuming apartment conceals a prize for which thieves and con men would kill. Using deception and disguise, a trio of desperate crooks hatch a devious plot to make a heist – but they must wait until dark.
• PLAID TIDINGS: A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid
By Stuart Ross
December 4, 2026 – January 3, 2027; previews December 1 – 3 ArtStage Studio Theatre
The Plaids are back! This time the legendary 1950s singing group comes back to Earth to spread yuletide joy with the greatest holiday hits of all time! At first, Frankie, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky aren’t sure why they’re back on earth – but a phone call from Rosemary Clooney explains the Plaids are needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world.
• DAMES AT SEA
Lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller; Music by Jim Wise
January 8 – 24, 2027;
previews January 5 – 7 Historic Arcade Theatre
This charming and hilarious musical will tap its way into your heart! It’s the 1930s and Ruby, a hopeful chorus girl from Utah, arrives in New York with big Broadway dreams! With help from an innocent young sailor (and aspiring songwriter), she lands a role in a low-budget show. When the big-budget star quits in a fit of ego-driven rage, Ruby gets her big break – until the theatre gets demolished!
• SEXY LAUNDRY
By Michele Riml
January 29 – March 7, 2027; previews January 26 – 28 ArtStage Studio Theatre
After 25 years of marriage, the appearance of love handles, and the disappearance of hairlines, Alice and Henry have hit a plateau. With a Sex for Dummies guidebook in hand, Alice convinces Henry to join her on spicy a weekend retreat – in hopes of awakening her inner vixen. Together they explore every fantasy from leather to lace.
• OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
By Joe DiPietro
February 12 – 28, 2027;
previews February 9 – 11 Historic Arcade Theatre
A hilarious and warm-hearted family fiasco from the author of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and the Tony-Winning Broadway sensation, Memphis! See what happens when 29-year-old Nick tells both pairs of his doting Italian American grandparents he’s leaving New Jersey to take a dream job across the country. His grandparents are stunned! Chaos ensues as they plot and scheme to keep him in Hoboken.
• NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: The 70s Beehive Musical
Book by Fred Stuart | Arrangements and additional music by George Luton
March 19 – April 4, 2027;
previews March 16 – 18 Historic Arcade Theatre
Don’t miss the regional premiere of Never Can Say Goodbye, a brand-new celebration of the iconic female voices and unforgettable music of the 1970s! A follow-up to the recent Florida Rep hit, Beehive: the 60s Musical, this sequel bursts onto the stage with the empowering spirit, cultural revolution, and bold fashion of the 70s – all underscored by a soundtrack of classics made famous by Gloria Gaynor, Roberta Flack, The Jackson 5, Linda Ronstadt, B.J. Thomas, Three Dog Night, Diana Ross, and more!
• Noël Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES
April 9 – May 9, 2027;
previews April 6 – 8 ArtStage Studio Theatre
Private Lives is one of the most sophisticated, entertaining plays ever written. Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance, reignite the old spark and impulsively elope. After days of being reunited, they again find their fiery romance alternating between passions of love and anger. When their aggrieved spouses appear to win them back, chaos erupts as allegiances shift and unlikely alliances form.
PLAYERS CIRCLE THEATER, 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers (only about 20 minutes from Heritage Palms!). Started by FL Repertory Theatre founders Bob Cacioppo and Carrie Lund, Players Circle is in its nineth season. Check their website at https://www.playerscircle.org. for tickets for the following shows:
• SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE By Rupert Holmes
Continues through July 5, 2026
Fall in love again with the hilarious and heartfelt true story of comedy legend George Burns, tracing his rise, his partnership with Gracie Allen, and the enduring love that fueled a lifetime of laughter and show business magic.
• SOUTH PACIFIC: IN CONCERT
July 16 – 19, 2026
A breathtaking concert event featuring Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic music, bringing to life a sweeping story of romance, courage, and discovery set against World War II, where love and prejudice collide in a powerful theatrical experience.
• INTO THE WOODS – A Student Production
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
July 30 – August 9, 2026
Your favorite fairy tales collide in this thrilling musical about what happens after wishes come true, weaving beloved characters into an enchanting journey that explores consequence, responsibility, and the cost of getting everything you dreamed of.
• MY WAY – A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA
By David Grapes & Todd Olson
August 14 – 30, 2026
Take a stroll down memory lane as the theatre transforms into an intimate nightclub with a jazz trio and table seating, where four performers celebrate the legendary songs of Frank Sinatra in a stylish, swinging evening of music.
• THE NERD By Larry Shue
October 23 – November 15, 2026; previews October 20 – 22
An unassuming young architect’s life is thrown into comic chaos when an outrageously awkward houseguest – who once saved his life in Vietnam – arrives unexpectedly. Polite society quickly unravels in a whirlwind of sharp wit, big laughs, and a twist ending that will leave you smiling.
• IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A LIVE RADIO PLAY
By Joe Landry
December 4 – 23, 2026;
previews December 1 – 3
This inventive stage adaptation brings the beloved holiday movie to life as a 1940s radio broadcast. Nostalgic, clever, and full of live sound effects, it radiates holiday spirit and reminds us that every life matters. A magical treat for the whole family.
• SOCIAL SECURITY ByAndrew Bergman
January 8 – January 31, 2027; previews January 5 – 7
Sophisticated Manhattan art dealers Barbara and David see their chic world turned upside down when her outspoken, tell-it-like-it-is mother comes to live with them. A smart, stylish comedy filled with laughs, witty dialogue, and the hilarious clash of generations.
• MARJORIE PRIME
By Jordan Harrison
February 13 – March 8, 2027; previews February 10 – 12
In the near future, technology preserves memories. An elderly woman reconnects with her past through a lifelike companion programmed by Artificial Intelligence to look like her long-deceased husband. Poignant and thought-provoking, this play explores love, loss, and what it means to be human.
• BRIGHT STAR By Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
March 19 – April 11, 2027;
previews March 16 – 18
Sweeping romance meets foot-stomping music in this uplifting story inspired by real events. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it follows a journey of love, resilience, and redemption, featuring soaring harmonies and irresistible charm that will leave you humming long after the curtain falls.
• EISENHAUER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND
By Richard Hellesen
April 23 – May 9, 2027;
previews April 20 – 22
At Gettysburg, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower reflects on leadership, war, and the weight of history. This gripping and intimate portrait reveals the man behind the office in a stirring exploration of duty, legacy, and personal reflection.
• SYLVIA By A.R. Gurney
May 21 – June 6, 2027;
previews May 18 – 20
Get ready for surprises in this charming laugh-out-loud comedy about a middle-aged man whose life is upended when a spirited, clever, dog enters his world, sparks unexpected love, friendship, and hilarious chaotic adventures.
