Tom Hall

Tonight, The Laboratory Theatre of Florida draws back the curtain on the creepy connection between the creative process and the paranormal with Christopher Balzano, host of the podcast “Tripping on Legends” and author of “Haunted Southwest Florida.” Balzano will share historically based tales of haunted Fort Myers theatres, a cursed author’s rooms in Daytona and other psychic phenomenon.

This week, five shows open, one closes, ten continue their runs at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters, plus the Sarasota Jewish Theatre presents a limited engagement of “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.”

Florida Studio Theatre is paying tribute to the crooners and audiences are –true to the title - “Feeling Good.”

'Pretty Woman the Musical' has it all. Terrific sets. Costumes as pretty as Vivian would want them to be. An ensemble that breathes life into the modern retelling of Cinde-freakin’-rella made famous by Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.

Gulfshore Opera is opening its season with a full-scale production of "Carmen" at the Barbara B. Mann on Dec. 2, the Charlotte Performing Art Center on Dec. 4 and Artist-Naples on Dec. 7.

Fans of Peter, Paul & Mary will love A Band Called Honalee. The contemporary folk era trio is making its Florida debut in Sarasota’s Goldstein Theatre.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings 'Purlie' to Donnelly Theatre stage. Raleigh Mosley plays Purlie Victorious with Jasmine Carson in the role of Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins.

On Saturday, October 18, the Alliance for the Arts will celebrate its own 50th anniversary as well as the Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th with a science fiction double feature.

Art Professor Andy Owen died this summer. He will be remembered on November 3 with an exhibition of his work in the Printmaking Studio and the release of a new book published by the FGCU Art Galleries, 'Ghost Horizons: Chanda Jamieson and Andy Owen.'

The main stage of the Venice Theatre suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ian. The theater is hosting a “Topping Out Ceremony” on Oct. 16 as it continues its campaign to rebuild it.