Musical Comedy – “A Cracker at The Ritz,” a satirical roasting of all things Florida in song and sketch comedy, is on stage from 7-9 p.m. April 16 in the Moe Auditorium at Arts Bonita’s Center for Performing Arts. The show stars Betsy Bennett and Rick Compton. $30. Additional dates: Sept 12 & 26; Oct 10 & 24; and Nov 7. Arts Bonita, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org.
A Source Of Innocent Merriment – By The Naples Players at 7:30 p.m. April 28 in Kizzie Theater as part of its 23-24 Readers Theatre Season. It’s all about the words when actors bring to life one-act plays, dramas, and classic works performed without props or costumes and with scripts in hand. $20. 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. naplesplayers.org/ on-stage/readers-theatre/.
The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy | America’s darkest family comes to life in this comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family and features an original story about love, family, honesty and growing up. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. April 12- May 25 2024 | SHOW TIMES: MATINEE 11:30 LUNCH, 1:00 SHOW | EVENING 5:30 DINNER, 7:30 SHOW | TWILIGHT 5:30 DINNER, 7:00 SHOW at The Broadway Palm, Fort Myers.
The Original Broadway Swing! – Jump and jive with over 30 songs from the Big Band Era! Swing exploded out of Harlem and shattered cultural and ethnic barriers and now you can relive the dance phenomenon that swept the world. This all singing, all dancing extravaganza features It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got that Swing, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, In The Mood, Sing Sing Sing, Stompin’ at the Savoy, Cry Me A River, Bounce Me Brother and more. May 31- June 22 2024 | SHOW TIMES: MATINEE 11:30 LUNCH, 1:00 SHOW | EVENING 5:30 DINNER, 7:30 SHOW | TWILIGHT 5:30 DINNER, 7:00 SHOW at The Broadway Palm, Fort Myers.
Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical – Everyone’s favorite nanny is back! Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she helps teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of an irresistible story, breathtaking dance numbers and unforgettable songs such as Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. June 28- August 10 2024 | SHOW TIMES: MATINEE 11:30 LUNCH, 1:00 SHOW | EVENING 5:30 DINNER, 7:30 SHOW | TWILIGHT 5:30 DINNER, 7:00 SHOW at The Broadway Palm, Fort Myers.
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird – The Broadway Production of Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book is on stage through April 14 in Hayes Hall at Artis—Naples. Tickets start at $109. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org .
Love Letters by A.R. Gurney – The Marco Island Center for the Arts production is on stage through April 21 at Arts Center Theatre Marco Island Town Center. It’s a timeless tale of lifelong love between two captivating characters, played by five casts: Jay Terzis with Hyla Crane; Vic and Patti Caroli; Casey Cobb with Gregg Birr; Patrick Huey with Louise K. Cornetta and Christi Luek-Sadiq with Keith Gahagan. 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. $40. marcoislandart.org or 239-394-4221.
Carrie: The Musical – Based on Stephen King’s story, TheatreZone’s production runs April 25-28 and May 2-5. In a small New England town, Carrie is a timid, isolated and bullied high school student whose religious fanatic mother doesn’t help. The pop-rock musical delivers powerful music and a flood of emotions, directed by Mark Danni. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 25-28 and May 2-5. $50-$85. 888-966-3352 or theatre.zone/.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Based on the Bible’s book of Genesis and originating from a cantata written for a school choir, this beloved classic comes to the Performing Arts Center April 26-May 5. This family production was written in 1968, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Arts Bonita, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org.
A Source of Innocent Merriment – By The Naples Players at 7:30 p.m. April 28 in Kizzie Theater as part of its 23-24 Readers Theatre Season. It’s all about the words when actors bring to life one-act plays, dramas and classic works performed without props or costumes and with scripts in hand. $20. 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. naplesplayers.org/on-stage/readers-theatre/.
Clue: On Stage – The Naples Players bring their production to the stage May 1-19 in McSpadden Hall at United Church of Christ. Much like the board game, this is pure sleuthing fun. On a dark and stormy night, six unique guests, a butler and a maid, race to find the killer before they’re killed. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. Sunday. $49 or $39 for season ticket holders at www.NaplesPlayers.org or 239-263-7990.
HAMILTON returns to Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers from April 23 – May 5, 2024!
Til Death Do Us Part…You First! – The Marco Island Center for the Arts brings Peter Fogel’s tragic-comedy to the stage for shows at 2 and 6 p.m. April 24 at the Arts Center Theatre. Fogel’s personal journey to find love and acceptance is a love story about a commitment-phobe at its core. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Chazz Palminteri. 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Naples. $35 and $40. 239-394-4221 or www.marcoislandart.org/live-entertainment/.
Southern Gothic Novel – The Marco Island Center for the Arts brings the Razmus production of Frank Blocker’s play to the stage at 3 p.m. April 27 at the Marco Town Center Theater. Crime, love and dark comedy come alive through a solo portrayal of 17 different characters including the protagonist, love-starved virgin Viola Haygood. $35 and $40. 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Naples. 239-394-4221 or www.marcoislandart.org.
Carl Granieri Orchestra’s “Voyces” – At the Marco Town Center Theatre at 3 p.m. April 28. Five vocalists singing in tight harmony perform intricate Manhattan-style vocal arrangements of songs from every era, backed by Carl Granieri on keyboard. The vocalists were selected from the CGO Stars of Tomorrow Educational Program and the program features renditions of “In the Still of the Night” by the Crests, “Windy” by the Association, “Route 66” by Manhattan Transfer, “Mr. Sandman” by the Chordettes, Frankie Valli’s Jersey Boys and jazz hits like Chick Corea’s “Spain.” 1089 Collier Blvd., #432. $35 for members; $40 non-members. 239-394-4221 or https:// www.marcoislandart.org.