We have been to two recent performances, including Paul Anka. i was blown away how good Anka was…read more He is 85 and sounded 35. Very engaged with audience . We absolutely loved the performance and his 12 piece band. We love the venue. Very upscale and comfortable . Maybe a little challenging for patrons with ambulatory limitations

Aside from their parking, which is rather far to walk if you have a difficult time, and some not so…read moregreat sightlines depending where you are seated, I enjoyed this venue a lot! The staff here was very friendly once it came to the inside workers. The staff working security looked like they didn't want to be here whatsoever. It was easy finding where I was sitting for the evening because there were many signs and ushers to help point the way. The box that I was staying in was amazing, only consisting of about six people. The three in the front were a little lower so I didn't have any of my view blocked. I noticed if you are higher up in regular seats, you may need to shift around the people in front of where you are sitting. The theater had a great sound system and the place was very clean and up to date. Prices for food and drink was crazy, going from a start of $15 and up from there for a glass of wine or mixed drink. I felt safe the entire time I was here from the security they had, including police.

We went to see A Christmas Story at Broadway Palm and honestly, it felt like being dropped right…read moreinto the movie--minus getting my tongue stuck to a pole (thank you, science and good parenting). The food was delicious -- classic comfort dishes that would make even the Old Man put down his lamp prize and dig in. And I cannot say enough about the terrific staff, especially our server Dee, who was absolutely outstanding. Friendly, fast, and knew exactly when we needed refills... and dessert... and maybe more dessert. The show was hilarious, nostalgic, and full of heart. The cast nailed the humor, and the set took me right back to childhood Christmas chaos. Highly recommend if you want a night of good food, lots of laughs, and zero BB-gun accidents. (You'll shoot your eye out... with JOY.)

Went to the recent performance of Legally Blonde for the Saturday night dinner showing and it was a…read moregreat experience. The Palm is located in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking and it is easy to find. Dinner seating was a 5:30pm, with the show starting at 7:30. When you arrive, you are seated at a table and then drink orders are taken. Alcohol and soft drinks are not included in the ticket price. For Saturday dinner, you have the choice between the hot food buffet or 3 plates meals. Both options include access to the salad bars, soups and dessert buffets. Our party all opted for the plated meals and I got a seafood pasta that exceeded expectations. Portions are also large and they will wrap leftovers. The salad bars and soups were pretty standard, but the desserts had a lot of variety. The staff does a good job at making sure meal service is done in advance of the show and the buffet area does close before the show begins, with servers bringing bills and taking drink orders during intermission. The show itself was amazing with a talented cast that would inspire me to check out other performances at the Broadway Palm!

Charming little theater in the heart of McGregor corridor. Conveniently located in the plaza with…read moreNorman love cafe and a few other options to eat if you're there during the matinee performances. You're also next to two plazas with nice dinner options if you're coming for the evening show. Love the intimate size of the theater which really means there's no bad seat in the house and I love the seats on three sides of the stage. We have seen two shows there so far - one a play and one a musical - and both have been great! Highly recommend checking out this little local gem with reasonably priced tickets and amazing membership options and supporting amazing talent!

Growing up in NYC I was an avid fan of Broadway, Lincoln Center, and a myriad of concert halls,…read moredance troupes, museums, and independent movie theaters. Since moving out of state, I keep my eyes open for cultural events that my husband and I might enjoy. I haven't struck out yet. Players Circle is a theater in the round. Actually, the square. Uncertain about where to sit, we bought tickets in the east section. Since productions are staged for the venue, I don't think anybody loses out, but take note of the different price points, which is likely a gauge. Our seats, while not the most expensive, were great. I was impressed with the two-person production of "Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks." Funny, sad and poignant, the show bravely touched upon topical subjects like the tragic outcome of backroom abortions, religious hypocrisy and more. The performers were perfectly cast, with acts cleverly separated by vintage film clips. (Amazing how the actors were able to change costume so quickly!) If Saturday's performance is typical of Players Circle, they're now on my radar. In fact, before writing this, I went online and purchased tix for Godspell, which artistic director Robert Cacioppo said is their most ambitious musical yet!

Over the past two weekends I've attended live performances in three different regional theaters…read more Of the lot, Fort Myers Theater ranked lowest. Here's my take: They have stadium seating, which is good. But some rows aren't properly staggered. When a tall kid with a long neck sat in front of me, my view was obstructed. Luckily, I snagged a vacant seat down the aisle. Performers make good use of the floor and a small stage. If possible, sit towards the front, preferably in the middle. Several rows up there are seats to the side, with the stage visible at an angle. You'll likely get a crick in your neck after a two hour show. What you face with those side seats is one of two restrooms. They're both singles, so be sure to do your business before the show starts! If there's something going on at a neighboring business, parking could be tricky. My husband drove around before finding a spot in a different strip mall. We were there to see "Gypsy," an ambitious musical for local theater. Unfair to compare with the Tyne Daly production I saw on Broadway, they did a pretty good job, with one exception. The singing! Acting was fine, singing -- an important component of a musical -- was weak. The two performances I saw last week were both musicals; I commented that there's indeed talent in Ft Myers / Cape Coral. Having grown up with off-off B'way and makeshift theaters, I realize productions like this operate on shoestring budgets, reliant on donations and volunteers. With that said, Fort Myers Theater did a pretty good job, and patrons appeared pleased with the production.

I went to this theater to be in High School Musical 2 jr. and Beetlejuice and both the performances…read morewere not great. Confusing choreo didn't let you sing in your range only in what it says in the script and kids there were rude to me and brother when this was our first show!

Cute little place. Free parking across the street in parking lot if going to the theatre. Didn't…read moreknow til after we parked. Nice theatre seats that recline back. As soon as you walk in, an area to grab drinks and snacks. Little crowded with the tickets/will call being as soon as you walk in and people had a hard time getting through. In the end didn't need the physical tickets, just took our name. $8 beers, $14 cocktails. Standard prices. Would def come again.

Watched our first show at the Florida Repertory Theatre last night and greatly enjoyed the…read moreexperience. We saw "The Trial of Ebeneezer Scrooge" and did not know what to expect, as we had not heard of this show before. The cast was hilarious and showed off their excellent acting skills, even the children's ensemble. The Historic Arcade Theatre is beautiful inside and has seats that recline while you watch the show. The stage is just large enough to give everyone a good view and cozy vibe. They offer a full bar and snacks in the lobby. The theater also has convenient free parking for theater goers in a lot right next to the theater. We are glad we tried this theater group out and are excited to attend future shows. It looks like the Florida Repertory Theatre keeps a busy schedule with many shows throughout the year, most of which I have never heard of. Pro tip: the front left side of the theater by the door can be a little loud when traffic drives by outside. I would avoid sitting right by the door if possible.

Intimate venue for theater or film. Wine , beer and snacks are available and the staff is amazing…read more I saw interesting documentary tonight with Q and A with the directors after. And I learned something. Pretty perfect experience.

We went to the Lab Theater last night to see the show "The Birds". Traffic was very heavy with all…read morethe rain so we arrived at 7:52p for the 8:00p show. There were no more parking spots in front of the theater so I ran inside to inquire about additional parking. I was told there was parking behind the theater. We dove around but never could find the parking spots. We ended up missing the show and wasted the money we pre-paid. I wish there was clear signage for additional parking. Ended up a total waste of the evening.

We attended the Music for Life Fest, at Mango Rita's. It was the first time we saw a performance…read morefrom School of Rock. These kids were AWESOME!!! They were as good or better than most of the adult groups! So memorable were their versions of CRAZY TRAIN and WHOLE LOTTA LOVE and INTO THE FIRE!!! All the band members were fantastic. But a special shout out to the girl guitarists!! They were amazing. School of Rock should be SO proud of their students!!!

Nathan Ross is a fantastic instructor. He has taught my…read moregranddaughter 10 times more, in a few lessons, about playing piano than she had been taught previously over the last two years. Quality people are far and few between and he one of the top.

Lovely Arts Center in downtown Fort Meyers!…read more This building has so much history and beauty! One of a kind! It used to be a Post Office, then a federal building, it used to be a location for Romero's "Day of the Dead" that's why we checked it out, then discovered a cool place. They have events, art exhibits, concerts, summer camps, many events. They have a ArtWalk. If you live in the area, you probably know that. I would have liked to explore it more. But I hope to be back! Check their site for site and updates!

There are so many reasons to go here. They hold all kinds of events. I've been to a few of the art…read moregalleries they hold.