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.

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!

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.

Great arena to watch a Basketball game. Came here for the City of Palms Classic. Some of the top…read moreten high school teams participated in the tournament. The games were like watching a College Game. Got to see Flagg the top rated player in the country who is going to Duke. Had a fun evening with my son and grandson.

First of all, what a great venue. It's a modern space with great accessibility in front for entry…read more I was there for a concert. They ran out of beer before the headlining act even began. The lines for concessions are terrible. Whoever hold the special events director position might be fired tomorrow. There is SO much missed opportunity. Small colleges like this are always trying to raise money and they were missing the mark all night in so many ways. A little beer kiosk at the entrance would help. I just think this place could be run more efficiently and benefit the fan and also the venue/college.

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.

Great evening great talent will definitely go again the venue was beautiful with hundreds of…read morecandles surrounding the string group

Heard the performance on Saturday night at Barbara Mannn and the repeat concert at Shellpoint on…read moreTuesday. Now I am living with Beethovans 5th play in my head as I do my life things. What a wonderful world. Both performances were great but I enjoyed the one at shellpoint more. Don't know why.. Thank you to all the nice people who play for us. xxx

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!