Performing Arts & Entertainment on Sanibel & Captiva Islands
Theatre is alive and well here on Sanibel Island and
Fort Myers. The island's lively arts are made up of
one local playhouse on Periwinkle Way, a 414-seat
performing arts hall at BIG Arts and a
professional and amateur theater in downtown Fort
Myers.
BIG ARTS ONSTAGE (Barrier Island Group For the
Arts)
is the
theater/dramatic arts arm of BIG ARTS, a
non-profit cultural organization located at 900
Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Its mission is to promote
community enjoyment of the theater arts and to
provide live, enriching theatrical experiences of a
professional nature to the residents and visitors of
Sanibel and Captiva. The committee researches all
types of dramatic performances than tries to bring a
variety of productions to the island as special one
night shows. Mime and masks to comedy and drama it
is all at BIG ARTS ONSTAGE.
A small venue, BIG ARTS provides quality cultural experiences to Sanibel and Captiva’s residents and visitors. For more information:
(239) 395-0900, email to BIG ARTS or www.bigarts.org.
The
Florida Repertory Theatre
Florida Rep is an ensemble based
company that was established in 1998 as a
Not-for-Profit 501, when Producing Artistic Director
Robert Cacioppo was offered the historic Arcade
Theatre in downtown Fort Myers. Now, as the Florida
Repertory Theatre enters its sixth season, it is
pleased to boast a 66% increase in admissions, a
year-round season, and many education and outreach
programs which benefit both the theatre and the
community. Contact:
2267 1st St., Fort
Myers (239)
332-4488 Toll-Free: (877) 787-8053 or Boxoffice@floridarep.org
The
Schoolhouse Theater
Seasoned Director,
Victor Legarreta, a showman for the past 15 years, a
7 year performer at the original Old Schoolhouse
Theatre, and Director at the Off Broadway Palm Black
Box, brings his music back to the island with his
unique, stylish brand of musical comedy. The
Schoolhouse Theater lovingly named after our
original old schoolhouse building, is now located at
2200 Periwinkle Way. Our facility is larger, newer,
and beautiful. There are 160 seats and there isn't a
bad seat in the house. We offer group rates and
season subscriptions. Please join us for our
current season. Our Box Office number is (239)
472-6862. www.theschoolhousetheater.com
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, Florida
The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is now celebrating its 17th Spectacular Season. The theatre entertains over 170,000 guests annually. The facility has expanded a number of times and now includes an additional 90-seat “black-box” theatre called The Off Broadway Palm Theatre, and two banquet facilities - Café Cabaret and The Art Café. The theatre seats 448 and can be found on Florida’s sunny west coast between Tampa and Miami.
Call the box office at 239-278-4422
or www.broadwaypalm.com
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