Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

When West Side Story premiered in September of 1957, theater critic Walter Kerr wrote, “The radioactive fallout from ‘West Side Story’ must still be descending on Broadway this morning.” Against a backdrop of midnight arrests and deportation flights, the musical’s portrayal of the immigrant experience promises to be just as explosive. But Gulf Coast Symphony’s production of “West Side Story” this weekend will also remind audiences of the role great theater plays in telling and retelling timeless stories filled with iconic characters and music.

Lewis Black’s voice has become synonymous to comedy after 30 years in the business. Before he leaves the stage, shares what fans can expect from his final shows in Florida.

Live theater lovers have two dozen productions to choose from this week, including ten new shows, a holiday tradition and two different performances of the Nutcracker ballet.

Gulf Coast Symphony and Gulfshore Ballet are making The Nutcracker a Southwest Florida holiday tradition. But this year's production at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on December 16th is different from prior years.

Three-time Grammy Award winning country, rock and folk musician Lucinda Williams comes to Southwest Florida for a concert Feb. 4 at the Barbara B. Mann…