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Broadway and Beyond in Fort Myers

Published: 08/20/2024  |  Updated: 08/14/2025

From a sunny day on the beach to the bright lights of Broadway, discover how coastal charm meets world-class theater in Fort Myers. You’ll experience the best of all worlds as you start your day paddling through mangroves or strolling seashell-lined beaches and ending up at a Broadway show, a renowned symphony orchestra or other live plays from Southwest Florida’s premier performing arts venues. See what’s coming up this season and beyond.

Enjoy Broadway hits including "Some Like It Hot" and "& Juliet" at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, a 1,874-seat theater that’s home to some of the most prominent performances in Southwest Florida. Other upcoming Broadway productions include “Moulin Rouge” and “Mama Mia,” while other exciting nights feature top-tier comics, performances from the Gulf Coast Symphony and nostalgic tribute bands.

Florida Repertory Theatre

In the heart of the historic River District, members of the Florida Repertory Theatre have been impressing theatergoers since 1998. The Arcade Theatre was once a classic vaudeville house and movie theater and has since been revitalized into the stunning home of Florida Rep. The more intimate ArtStage Studio Theatre is a perfect companion for smaller productions. Look forward to the “Tuesdays with Morrie” and "Little Shop of Horrors," to name just two of the Rep's entertaining lineup for the 2025-26 season.

At Players Circle Theater. you'll discover an intimate theater that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub after dark. From professional theater productions and musicals to cabaret specialty acts, a night of inspiration awaits. Don't miss Jed and Harry's Bar for libations and a look at its impressive collection of framed Broadway playbills.

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There’s always something to look forward to at Cultural Park Theatre, known as the largest community theater in Southwest Florida. Since its inception in 1963, locals have grown this Cape Coral theater into a beloved landmark, where you can check out premier productions such as  “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” coming this winter.

Prepare to be dazzled on stage and at the table at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, named a top 10 theater in America by USA Today 10Best. Dine inside the main stage theater as you enjoy professional performances of such hits as “Fiddler on the Roof” and "Cats.” You can also check out plays in the more intimate Off Broadway Palm Theatre and the dedicated Children’s Theatre, along with a series of tribute bands.

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You won’t miss a moment while you’re on vacation. If you've marked each of these theaters off your list, get your Broadway fix or expand your cultural repertoire in Fort Myers with even more theaters to enjoy: 

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