Theater

The Brits love “The Da Vinci Code,” so the only surprise was that they waited until 2022 to adapt the 2003 novel for the stage. The drama jumped the pond in August of 2023, and Producing Artistic Director Tyler Young was first in line for the rights to produce the play in Florida.

Arts Center Theatre on Marco Island is presenting Neil Simon this season, starting with “Last of the Red Hot Lovers.” There’s an abundance of physical comedy, amplified by the cozy confines of the 82-seat theater, where the front row is a mere 4 feet from the stage.

Five shows open around Southwest Florida this week, another offers a sneak peek preview, two continue their run and one show closes. Read on for play dates, times and a synopsis of each show.

TheatreZone Artistic Director Mark Danni says “Once the Musical” is a unique theatrical experience that will move you to laughter, to tears, and to a deep understanding of the particular joy of joining together in song.

Theatergoers can celebrate New Year’s week with five theater entertainment choices, including the opening of "Spaceman" at Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota and "The Buddy Holly Story" at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.

Luminary Hotel needs help solving "The Case of the Maltese Crow Murder," a captivating dinner theater event that will be performed February 1st and 2nd by the GibsonHouse Mystery Performers.

During Christmas week, theatergoers have six choices for their theater entertainment, including four shows on Christmas Day at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.

“Annie the Musical” requires a large cast of child actors, but most youngsters and their parents have busy schedules during the holidays. Rather than ask anyone to choose between family and performing, Director Robin Dawn Ryan decided to field two different casts for the musical.

Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers is currently performing Tom Dudzick’s holiday play, “Greetings,” through Dec. 22. We explore the show in a conversation with director Ted Wioncek III, and cast members Carrie Lund Cacioppo and Douglas Rees.

“Clown Bar 2” is the most immersive theater experience Southwest Florida audiences will ever experience, bar none, and while it's not a musical, the show's songs really advance the action in the clown noir whodunit.