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Great venue with comfortable seating and a large variety of entertainment and education. Earlier…read moretoday wife and I did an impromptu trip to Arts Bonita and had a great time watching the Titanic musical. Very friendly staff. In addition to plays they offer live music and even classes for both kids and adults. Everything is very affordable. We will definitely be back.

Great time with Blake at our Supercuts awards dinner. Great combinations of magic, comedy and…read morecustomer service skills.

Fun show. Fully recommend for almost any sort of event.read more

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.

The venue is very nice for Ft Myers, be aware if you have any handicap at all or have trouble…read morewalking or with stairs do NOT buy balcony seats. I didn't buy my ticket so I don't know if they warn you of this, maybe they do. There is no elevator from the 2nd floor to the balcony & there's a lot of stairs & no restrooms up there also, you have to go back down the stairs for that. I just came out of a boot & can walk but I really had trouble with so many stairs. Outside that the show Mama Mia was great, the sound is amazing; they sell drinks & nuts, not sure what else in the food line. Valet parking is $20 (wow) which I had to do as I can't walk a mile to the far lot, I think they fill up fast if you don't get there super early.

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!

Just saw the Sinatra show on Thursday night 8/20/26…read more It was fabulous hearing over 70 Sinatra tunes. The evening ended up with NY NY and my Way A great show

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!

It is so fun that there is a murder mystery train here in Fort Myers! It seems a bit expensive…read morethough you are getting a train ride, dinner, and show. I felt the train ride itself was a bit unnecessary. There was one nice section of the train ride over water, otherwise there wasn't much to look at. Also the train was swaying back and forth causing me to get a bit nauseous. The food itself was all pretty good! The cheese and fruit plate, potato and leek soup, pretzel roll, and salad were all great starters. I was satisfied with the meal before my entree even arrived! My family and I tried all of the different options (prime rib, salmon, and chicken) and thought they all tasted good. Though I could have done without cranberries in my rice... The dessert was small and light for a cheesecake. Food was surprisingly better than we thought. As for the show, I definitely didn't get how we were supposed to deduce the killer. But the actors did a great job and it was overall a fun night.

My friends and I wanted to try the murder mystery train after seeing some of their billboard…read moreadvertisements along 75. We were able to get individual tickets online but still make note that we wanted to sit together, and that all worked out really well. The tickets are expensive (makes sense...you're getting a show, a 5-course meal, and riding a train) and being able to buy separately was really helpful for us. Everything the night of the event ran like clockwork. Boarding the train was easy and fun. We had a table in the Gasparilla train car with lovely servers who took care of us all night. Drinks are pretty reasonable (ice tea and water are included, but you can purchase soda, beer, wine, cocktails) and you can even get a full bottle of wine for your table which you can take home if you don't finish onboard. The meal was better than I expected. It started with a fruit and cheese plate, then we had hot pretzel rolls an butter, a delicious potato leek soup, a salad, and then the appetizer. Our choices were prime rib (friends said it was delicious), chicken francese (I loved it) and salmon. Dessert was a cheesecake. The performers were very animated and enthusiastic. These murder mystery shows are always hard for me to actually follow and figure out. I appreciate all that goes into it, but I wish I was a better sleuth. My only issue is that the train ride itself is VERY long at 3 - 3.5 hours. I love a nice train ride, but I wonder if they could shave a little time off the ride.

They are so welcoming and extremely well I organized. The classes are selected by the director who…read moredoes a great job with variety of one night; one day; 3-4 day; and demos to accommodate any level of experience.

I have attended at least 5 youth plays at Center for the Arts in Bonita and have never been…read moredisappointed!! They always exceed my expectations! A step above any of the local school productions I have seen (and I have seen many)! For a non-profit community theater with a limited budget, these plays are really awesome!! It is so neat to see the talent and passion for theater in our local youth, and it's obvious they are given top-notch acting and singing training at CFABS to develop their talents! Craig Price does an amazing job directing these plays and making it a fun and positive atmosphere for all the youth involved! I've also attended a couple of the "Improv Tonight!" shows the first Saturday of every month, and have enjoyed these a lot as well! If you're looking for some fun, reasonably priced entertainment which showcases some very talented local people volunteering their time because they love theater and enjoy entertaining you, you WON'T be disappointed!!

The cutest play of Winnie the Pooh! There was so much singing and dancing. We enjoyed seeing our…read moregrandson Ezra who was Winnie's Tummy lol! really enjoying himself! I think he found his niche in this wonderful theatre! Thank You Tyler and Staff for all your hard work. The kids are getting better and better every year!

This is our 2nd experience at the Belle Theater. My great nephew enjoys being part of their…read moreproductions. It is a good place for aspiring artists. They provide a learning space for up and coming actors, singers, dancers and behind the scenes people. Both productions I have seen have been both pretty professional and very entertaining! The two things they need improvement in are, first and most important, their sound system is terrible! At times you can barely hear the actors and other times it seems so loud, you can't understand what is being said. Second is that they make people wait in the lobby until the last second before opening the doors to the seating. You have a lot of grandparents and older audience members. It is frustrating to have to stand around in a cramped lobby until show time.

The Cirque Italia Water Circus is entertaining, but just about every act made an error. One of the…read moreperformers actually fell off the stage during their performance and landed on a guest. And another performer looked like he was hurting on his error, but did go on with the show. This show is a bit misleading on what it is all about. And the water aspect only makes the stage slippery for the performers. It is pretty, but I would think again about calling it a water circus. Lots of circus foods and fresh squeezed lemonade were in abundance. No adult beverages. Their price point is a bit too high. They have a funny guy who comes out intermittently for soft humor, gets the audience involved, etc. and he is entertaining, but he is used too many times. By the end, it just isn't funny anymore. Overall, the performers really need to tighten up their acts or tone them down. I have never seen a live show with so many errors. And we did feel sorry for those performers, because they do everything...sell concessions and seat people before the show and during intermission. It is a good concept, but in reality, they have a hard time pulling it off. As Gordon Ramsey says..."What a shame."

Lovely restaurant and service by Madison…read more The lobby and quaint bar are great fun but the lobby and expanded area have intense synthetic plug-in scents auto expelling so I got a terrible migraine- if you are not allergic you will be fine but if you get olfactory migraines like I do and if you do not have asthma like my friend- then you will be sick and the unfortunate thing is scent affects the taste of the beautifully prepared food. Darn! For wine lovers who like CA wines you can enjoy a variety but if you like other options they are not available- I am excited to see Italian or French reds soon and Willamette Valley, OR too- if that is true -per a manager with whom I spoke a couple months ago- I will be thrilled- except for the plug-ins hmm- Still recovering unfortunately Tasty great options for appetizers too love the decor You will love it

Enjoyed that Tango themed operas presented this weekend. Next year I'll try to see more…read moreperformances when I'm in Naples. I've copied something from their website so that you can learn more about them. UR MISSION To enrich the Southwest Florida community by presenting opera performances and educational programs which engage internationally renowned performers and directors while nurturing regionally-based talent through the creation of a permanent local opera company. MISSION GOAL To create a professional, self-producing Regional Opera Company in Southwest Florida to engage the nation's finest professional singing actors, stage directors and guest conductors for principal roles while encouraging and supporting talented performers from our region. To produce at least three productions per season in a variety of styles, including Classic Grand Opera, American Opera, contemporary or lesser-known works and Operetta. To create first-class Opera Theater by placing equal emphasis on theatrical elements and musical values. To be an integral part of the community, further enriching local artistic culture, drawing from the community in order to give back to it. To establish a Young Artists Program and a Student Apprentice program, promoting an artistically challenging environment for young American singers entering the opera field by providing training and performance opportunities in the community. To place great emphasis on community outreach, nurturing new opera audiences through educational in-school programs, special matinees for students, public lecture-demonstrations and a range of affordable prices.