Theater

A conversation with director Ron Lagomarsino about Florida Repertory Theatre’s season-closing production of Kenneth Lonergan’s dark comedy “Lobby Hero.”

After producing such memorable shows as Rocky Horror, Young Frankenstein and The Full Monty over the past five years, New Phoenix Theatre in Fort Myers is closing. But it's going out with a flourish with a production of Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical Into the Woods. Here's why you'll want to see New Phoenix's final show.

Theatre Conspiracy at the Alliance for the Arts is mounting a production of August Wilson’s play “The Piano Lesson.” Ahead of opening night, we explore the play in a conversation with director Sonya McCarter and actor Renee Freeman.

Many people have preconceived notions about On Golden Pond simply because the 1981 movie is so iconic. But there are three good reasons you should forget the film and see the play, which is on stage at Florida Repertory Theatre through March 5th.

With a challenging score, lyrics second only to Shakespeare, and a grisly tale of vengeful murder, mayhem, and cannibalism, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" requires a very special cast and crew. In this week's Spotlight on the Arts, find out what makes this show so difficult but rewarding to produce, perform, and see.

Laboratory Theater of Florida in Fort Myers is currently performing the SWFL premiere production of the Tony-nominated production “SISTAS: The Musical.” WGCU’s Tom Hall has details in his latest “Spotlight on the Arts” segment.

The Studio Players in Naples are mounting a production of the multi-award winning family comedy drama play “Other Desert Cities” by playwright Jon Robin Baitz. WGCU's Tom Hall has details in this week's "spotlight on the arts," segmet.

Signs on the south Lee County theater's doors say “Regal Coconut Point is now closed. We invite you to visit Regal Gulf Coast.” Regal still has multiplexes in Naples, at Gulf Coast Town Center, Bell Tower Shops and Port Charlotte Town Center in Southwest Florida.

In late July, Artis-Naples announced its full plans for the coming season. The overarching theme is “Distance – Devotion.” We’ll have an encore presentation of our recent conversation all about the 2022-2023 season with Artis-Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen.

The Naples Performing Arts Center is bringing a production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” to area schools to help introduce children to the performing arts and as part of the Center’s mission to find and develop the next generation of theatrical talent.