Theater in Southwest Florida

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Some Like It Hot – The Broadway Tour Production presents Some Like It Hot from Dec. 24-29, with multiple showtimes in Hayes Hall. Turn back the time to Prohibition in Chicago when everyone is waiting for some excitement to happen, but be careful what you wish for, or you will be the one on the run. Tickets start at $124. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900 or www.artisnaples.org.

 

Florida Repertory Theatre’s run of Fully Committed continues this weekend, Dec 27-29 at the Artstage Studio Theatre. One man tackles 40 separate characters in the madcap comedy performance, which follows an unemployed actor named Sam who works the reservation line at a busy New York City restaurant where everyone is desperate for a seat at the table.

 

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Barbara B. Mann | Dec 28 – 29, 2024 – dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. As the longest running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts.

 

Straight No Chaser “Top Shelf” at Barbara B. Mann | Monday, Dec 30

7:30 PM – If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch.

 

Buddy – At Broadway Palm from Dec. 31-Feb. 15. This musical tribute to Buddy Holly brings his legendary hits to life, featuring over 20 classic songs and a journey through his rise to fame. Matinee, evening, and twilight showings available. Tickets are $65-$85. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-278-4422 or www.broadwaypalm.com.

 

Once – TheatreZone presents Once Jan. 9-19 for multiple showtimes. An award-winning story about Irish musician John Carney and his love of music, heartbreaks he suffered, and concerns of his future. Tickets start at $50. TheatreZone 13275 Livingston Road, Naples. 888-966-3352 or theatre.zone/.