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Center Stage: ‘Maytag Virgin’ is hopeful, uplifting escape for audiences
May 25, 2022By MARSHA WAGNER - | May 17, 2022 “Maytag Virgin,” the season’s final show for the Florida Repertory Theatre that is playing till May 29, is exactly what Artistic Director Greg Longenhagen hoped it would be: a hopeful, uplifting escape for the audience... …
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2’s Review: “The SpongeBob Musical”
May 23, 2022by Dave Elias 12:29 PM EDT, Mon May 23, 2022 Joe Dafeldecker / Florida Repertory Theatre FORT MYERS, Fla. — A lot of energy and enthusiasm is gracing the stage at Florida Rep as Theatre Conservatory Presents “The SpongeBob Musical.” The vibrant... …
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Florida Rep’s SpongeBob musical brings joy, optimism to Bikini Bottom — and the pandemic
May 12, 2022Charles Runnells Fort Myers News-Press Nothing gets SpongeBob SquarePants down. If the cartoon character is anything, he’s a warm ray of sunshine radiating hope, joy and optimism. That’s what people love about the character — including actor Landon Maas, who plays SpongeBob... …
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“Maytag Virgin”: Death and loving in Alabama
May 11, 2022ARTS COMMENTARY May 11, 2022 Nancy STETSON [email protected] Tyler Layton and Duke Lafoon star in “Maytag Virgin” playing at Florida Rep through May 29. COURTESY PHOTOS Love isn’t just for the young — teens, and those in their 20’s —... …
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Maytag Virgin at the Florida Rep
May 06, 2022By Edward A Kliszus May 5, 2022 Rating 4.6/5 The play’s title seems a bit odd, with two words conjoined to infer a new meaning. Maybe it’s a type of oxymoron, humorous at least, and one wonders what connection there might... …
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BWW Review: MAYTAG VIRGIN at Florida Repertory Theatre
May 04, 2022Playing now through May 29! by Elizabeth James May. 3, 2022 MAYTAG VIRGIN by Audrey Cefaly, now playing at Florida Repertory Theatre, is a sweet, southern romantic comedy focused on neighbors Jack and Lizzy. Jack moves into the house next to... …
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2’s Review: ‘Maytag Virgin’
May 02, 2022by Dave Elias 5:57 AM EDT, Mon May 02, 2022 FORT MYERS, Fla. – If you’re among those who may be feeling as though love has passed you by then make plans to attend “Maytag Virgin” playing at Florida Rep. Don’t... …
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Gulfshore Life Magazine’s THE BEST OF THE GULFSHORE
April 27, 2022Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to be recognized in Gulfshore Life Magazine’s THE BEST OF THE GULFSHORE 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Florida Rep was named a finalist in the BEST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER in Lee County. The list of honorees... …
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Florida Repertory Theatre names Monique Caldwell its next Education Director.
April 13, 2022Relocating from the Washington, D.C. metro area, Caldwell comes to Florida Rep with an extensive background as a theatre educator and regional theatre professional. FORT MYERS, FL – After a months-long national search, Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to name... …
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The Buddy Holly Story at Florida Rep openingnight.online
April 11, 2022By Edward A. Kliszus April 7, 2022 Apollo Theater, Edward A Kliszus, Florida Repertory Theatre, Fort Myers, Music Review Rating 4.7/5 The Florida Rep stage was packed with rock n’ roll talent for their fabulous portrayal of The Buddy Holly Story and his songs... …
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BWW Review: BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Florida Repertory Theatre
April 01, 2022Now playing in the Historic Arcade Theatre! by Elizabeth James Mar. 29, 2022 Directed by Florida Rep's Associate Artistic Director, Jason Parrish, Florida Repertory Theatre's production of BUDDY: THE Buddy Holly STORY tells the story of the iconic rock 'n' roll sensation, Buddy Holly,... …
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Announcing Florida Repertory Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Season
March 30, 2022Press Ready Images: https://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/W1eCX-cgM-QDc Announcing Florida Repertory Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season The 2022-2023 lineup features nine comedies, dramas, new works, a world classic, and two musicals in the theatre’s two unique performance venues. Subscriptions are now available to renewing season... …
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2’s Review: Buddy Holly roars back to life at Florida Rep
March 23, 2022by Dave Elias 12:01 PM EDT, Wed March 23, 2022 FORT MYERS, Fla. — Buddy Holly had an all too short musical career but those of us who missed it are getting a second chance to see his musical talents brought... …
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“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” at Florida Repertory Theatre”
March 23, 2022ARTS COMMENTARY March 23, 2022 Nancy STETSON [email protected] “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” plays at Florida Rep through April 13." Wow! I’ve seen other productions of “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” before, but none like the one playing at the... …
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The Florida Rep presents A Doll’s House – Part 2 by Lucas Knath
March 09, 2022Posted by Edward Kliszus | Feb 28, 2022 | Reviews RATING 98%RATING 98% Review by Edward Kliszus The notion of crafting a sequel in 2017 set in 1894, based on Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 work A Doll’s House, with anachronistic verbal colloquialisms is fascinating. Anne Marie... …
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Victorious ‘Doll’s House, Part 2’ at Florida Rep: Nora returns
March 09, 2022ARTS COMMENTARY March 09, 2022 Nancy STETSON [email protected] “A Dolls House, Part 2” plays through March 27 at Florida Rep. COURTESY PHOTOS “It’s just so hard — all of this, being with people,” wails Torvald during “A Doll’s House, Part... …
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BWW Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 at Florida Repertory Theatre
March 03, 2022Playing now in Florida Rep's ArtStage Studio Theatre! by Elizabeth James Mar. 3, 2022 Florida Repertory Theatre's reimagined production of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 tells the story of Nora, a woman who left walked out and left her family 15... …
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BWW Review: INTO THE BREECHES! at Florida Repertory Theatre
February 18, 2022Playing now in the Historic Arcade Theatre by Elizabeth James Feb. 17, 2022 INTO THE BREECHES! at Florida Repertory Theatre tells the story of a group of women who band together during World War II to take on and perform Shakespeare... …
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Into the breeches wearing britches
February 16, 2022ARTS COMMENTARY February 16, 2022 Nancy STETSON [email protected] The other night, I was reminded of a classmate of mine from junior high — Glenn Zarr. I haven’t seen Glenn in decades, as we wound up attending different high schools. But... …
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Driving Miss Daisy at the Florida Rep Theatre
February 14, 2022Edward Kliszus February 11, 2022 Courtesy of Florida Rep Theatre Rating 4.7/5 This fantastic sold-out event warmed the heart and charmed the soul. The characters were delightfully conceived and presented by Mujahid Abdul-Rashid (Hoke Coleburn), Sara Morsey (Daisy Werthan), and... …
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BWW Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Florida Repertory Theatre
January 31, 2022by Elizabeth James Jan. 31, 2022 Florida Repertory Theatre's production of DRIVING MISS DAISY is playing now in their ArtStage Studio Theatre. The show tells the heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship forged during Civil Rights-era Atlanta. Daisy Werthan is played... …
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Florida Rep Mourns the Loss of Terry Teachout
January 14, 2022Today the theatre industry mourns the loss of Terry Teachout, the longtime drama critic for The Wall Street Journal, who died suddenly on Tuesday at the age of 65. He was an acclaimed biographer, librettist, and playwright. In his... …
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Morning After Grace at the Florida Rep Arcade Theatre
January 10, 2022The curtain of darkness and anticipation lifts, and against a faintly portentous quasi-mariachi soundscape and sensitively designed lighting, we see an amazing stage set with Angus (Martin LaPlatney) and Abigail (Katrina Ferguson) dozing, wrapped in bedsheets on the sofa. There... …
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BWW Review: MORNING AFTER GRACE at Florida Repertory Theatre
January 10, 2022MORNING AFTER GRACE at Florida Repertory Theatre tells the story of retirees Angus and Abigail, who have just hooked up after meeting at a funeral, and Ollie, Angus's next-door neighbor. The show is full of (literal) highs and lows, and... …
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BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Florida Repertory Theatre
December 06, 2021WEST SIDE STORY at Florida Repertory Theatre, directed by Kody C Jones, tells the classic musical story of the Jets, Sharks, Tony, and Maria. WEST SIDE STORY is a 1950s New York take on Romeo and Juliet, and it is an... …
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Review from Openingnight.online
November 29, 2021By Edward Kliszus and Elizabeth Ann Foster, November 26, 2021 An excited full house eagerly anticipated this Opening Night of West Side Story, its pathos intensified by today’s passing of our beloved bard Stephen Sondheim. As such, we were honored... …
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2’s Review: ‘West Side Story’
November 29, 2021FORT MYERS, Fla. – The cast of West Side Story commanded a packed audience to jump to their feet in a thundering standing ovation deserving of a worthy performance in the historic Florida Repertory Theatre. This production of the 1957... …
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Florida Repertory Theatre’s Board of Directors names a new chair and welcomes three new members as it kicks off its 24th Season.
November 12, 2021Fort Myers, FL - On September 23, 2021, Florida Repertory Theatre’s Board of Directors named Janice Danzig its new Board Chair and welcomed three new members, Shavon Chester, Marc Collins, and Dr. Marlene Moulton. They join other Florida Rep Board... …
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Old-fashioned ghost tale reopens Florida Rep’s main stage
November 11, 2021November 10, 2021 Nancy STETSON [email protected] “The Woman in Black” is playing at Florida Repertory Theatre. “The Woman in Black” is a roller coaster ride of spookiness. While watching it, I found myself reacting physically: I shrank in my seat,... …
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EVAN TYRONE MARTIN AT THE FLORIDA REP THEATER IN “LET’S FALL IN LOVE”
November 05, 2021Rating 4.6/5 How delightful that the seaso How delightful that the season was extended! Perhaps it will be extended even more! In this, the 24th season of the Florida Rep theater, singer-actor Evan Tyrone Martin stars in a romantic, sentimental musical... …
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BWW Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Florida Repertory Theatre is Superbly Spooky
November 02, 2021Playing through November 14! by Elizabeth James Nov. 2, 2021 THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Florida Repertory Theatre, directed by Steve Pacek, tells the story of Arthur Kipps, who has been haunted by a dark past and is desperate to rid... …
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openingnight review of “The Woman in Black”
November 02, 2021The Woman in Black BY ELIZABETH ANN FOSTER ON OCTOBER 31, 2021 IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA EVENTS, THEATRE RATING ★★★★ 4.6/5 Opening Night Friday, October 29, 2021. The excitement was palpable. Many theatergoers were catching up with people they had not seen at... …
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2’s Review: “The Woman in Black”
November 02, 2021by Dave Elias 5:55 AM EDT, Mon November 01, 2021 FORT MYERS, Fla. – Get ready to jump and shriek inside the Historic Arcade Theatre as the 2021-22 season continues with “The Woman in Black” based on the 1983 novel by... …
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Florida Rep’s season-opener, “Let’s Fall in Love,” is now extended to Nov. 21!
October 22, 2021The world-premiere cabaret event salutes Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Bing Crosby, and Tony Bennett. FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce an extension for its season-opener, “Let’s Fall in Love: A World... …
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Florida Rep’s 2021-2022 Season continues with the chilling ghost story, “The Woman in Black.”
October 22, 2021Professional live theatre is back in the Historic Arcade Theatre. Previews begin Oct. 26th. Based on the classic novel by Susan Hill, “The Woman in Black” by Stephen Mallatratt, takes the stage just in time for Halloween in the... …
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2’s Review: You’ll fall for “Let’s Fall in Love” at Florida Rep
October 04, 2021The Florida Repertory Theatre is returning to the indoor stage with a world premier event, “Let’s Fall in Love.” This show allows you to take a break from our hustle and bustle life as it will no doubt transport you back... …
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BWW Review: LET’S FALL IN LOVE at Florida Repertory Theatre
October 04, 2021LET'S FALL IN LOVE at Florida Repertory Theatre is a World-Premiere Cabaret event, created by Evan Tyrone Martin, Jason Parrish, and Victoria Casella, celebrating the music of several well-known golden-age musicians. Evan Tyrone Martin stars in the show, and he is wonderful. It... …
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2’s Review: “Bulletproof Backpack” delivers stark portrayal of school shootings
August 12, 2021FORT MYERS, Fla. — Impactful, spine tingling, and significant are feelings that Bulletproof Backpack leave you with as the stage goes dark at the end of the performance. I can’t think of the last show I’ve seen that left the... …
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BWW Review: BULLETPROOF BACKPACK at Florida Repertory Theatre is Intensely Impactful
August 11, 2021The world-premiere production of BULLETPROOF BACKPACK opens at Florida Repertory Theatre today, August 11. It is an intense and important piece about school shootings and the question of "what would you do?" Education Director Kody C Jones conceived and directed this show,... …
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Florida Repertory Theatre announces its re-imagined 2021-2022 Season. Subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now.
May 21, 2021Public performances begin Sept. 28, 2021 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre and Oct. 26 in the Historic Arcade Theatre. The 9-show season includes new titles, a remount of “A Doll’s House Part 2,” and hopeful, uplifting stories for theatergoers coming... …
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BWW Review: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Florida Repertory Theatre
December 08, 2020Florida Repertory Theatre's outdoor production of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY brings a holiday classic to life in a very fun way. Co-directed by Education Director Kody C Jones and Assistant Education Director Christina DeCarlo, this show tells the... …
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NEWS-PRESS No show: Florida Rep cancels 2020-21 season because of coronavirus pandemic
September 23, 2020Dave Osborn Sept. 23, 2020 | 10:00 AM Sometimes the show doesn't go on, especially during a global pandemic. Florida Repertory Theatre in Fort Myers announced Wednesday that it will postpone its nine-show 2020-21 season for a year because of COVID-19. “To... …
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Florida Repertory Theatre Postpones 2020-2021 Season
September 22, 2020FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Repertory Theatre will postpone its 2020-2021 Season for one calendar year. Announced in February, the nine-show professional season includes plays, musicals, and new works in the theatre’s two downtown Fort Myers venues, the Historic Arcade... …
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Florida Rep Update!
June 05, 2020When Florida Rep acquired the Arcade Theatre and Bradford Block in downtown Fort Myers, it took control of a significant amount of office space, and while the longer-term plan was to make renovations in the 100-year-old Bradford Building, the COVID-19 closures meant... …
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‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’ Review: Small Screen, Small Stage, Big Impact
April 16, 2020Florida Repertory Theatre’s production of Lucas Hnath’s play rises where the original Broadway production stumbled. By Terry Teachout April 16, 2020 Read the Review at WSJ.com When I first started covering regional theater 16 years ago, I was astonished to discover that... …
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Florida Rep Launches Virtual Series: [email protected]
April 15, 2020Florida Rep has launched a FREE Virtual Series: Florida Rep [email protected] The Weekly Series ran for 12 weeks from April through June. The past episodes are replaying weekly on Florida Rep's Facebook Page on Fridays at 3:30 PM, or you... …
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BWW Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 via Florida Repertory Theatre (Online Stream)
April 09, 2020by Emily Yorgey Apr. 6, 2020 Florida Repertory Theatre's production of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2, directed by Chris Clavelli, unfortunately never got to open. However, they did film the show and have the video stream of it available... …
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The show must go online: Fort Myers’ Florida Rep puts canceled plays on web
April 09, 2020Audiences never got to see “A Doll’s House, Part 2” at Florida Repertory Theatre. Not live, anyway. And it’s a shame, says co-star Rachel Burttram Powers. “It’s unlike anything I’ve ever done at Florida Rep, certainly,” Powers says. “It’s so... …
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Important Announcement about Florida Rep’s Programming
March 16, 2020Dear Florida Rep Supporters & Patrons, Florida Repertory Theatre’s priority is the health and safety of our patrons, artists, and staff, and we appreciate your support during these difficult times as we monitor the ongoing and fluid situation surrounding the... …
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UPDATE FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 3/14
March 15, 2020An update from your Artistic Director Dear Florida Rep Friends and Family, After much consideration, we’ve made the difficult but necessary decision to suspend performances at Florida Repertory Theatre. This coming Friday, March 20th the theatre’s two performance spaces will go... …
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Update From Artistic Director 3/13
March 13, 2020Dear Florida Rep Fans and Family, I had hoped at this time of the year to be writing to you about our great productions thus far and our plans for an exciting future. Instead, we need to discuss the current... …
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“Every Brilliant Thing” reminds you of what makes life worth living
March 11, 2020¦ A kitten sneezing for the first time ¦ A dog’s head resting on your thigh ¦ A phone call from an old friend ¦ A giggling baby ¦ Rubbing a dog’s tummy ¦ An unexpected joke ¦ A perfect... …
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An Update From Florida Rep’s Artistic Director
March 10, 2020Hello to our cherished Florida Rep Patrons and Donors, I know that some of you may have concerns about the existing coronavirus situation and what Florida Rep is doing to keep you safe. First, let me say we are grateful... …
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2’s Review: ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ reminds us to embrace our lives
March 10, 2020Actor Michael Satow is charismatic and does a wonderful job narrating this story. Monday, March 9th 2020, 12:54 PM EDT by Dave Elias Updated: Monday, March 9th 2020, 1:23 PM EDT 'Every Brilliant Thing' is giving Southwest Florida audiences more than a... …
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BWW Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Florida Repertory Theatre
March 02, 2020EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Florida Repertory Theatre, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, is a beautiful show about mental health, love, loss, and what makes life brilliant. The story follows the narrator as he reflects on his life from his childhood to the... …
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Review: How to knock off family members and become an earl
February 19, 2020ARTS COMMENTARY | February 19, 2020 Nancy STETSON [email protected] FacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkFacebook MessengerPrintFriendlyShare Was murder ever so much fun … or so funny? Every time someone died onstage at the Florida Repertory Theatre, the audience gleefully laughed and applauded. The more gruesome... …
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BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Florida Rep is Delightfully Deadly
February 17, 2020Florida Repertory Theatre's production of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, directed by Jason Parrish, tells the story of Monty Navarro, a young man who learns he is part of the D'Ysquith family and is in line to become the... …
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Review: Yes, Florida Rep’s ‘Alabaster’ is terrific. You can stop texting me now.
January 17, 2020First, someone messaged me on Facebook. Then a text from a friend. Then a phone call. Then another message. And another. They all said the same thing: You HAVE to see ‘Alabaster’ at Florida Repertory Theatre. It’s amazing! I wasn’t planning on... …
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BWW Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Florida Repertory Theatre is Charmingly Comical!
January 14, 2020by Emily Yorgey Jan. 13, 2020 Florida Repertory Theatre's production of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, directed by Florida Rep's Artistic Director, Greg Longenhagen, is a fun rom-com that tells the story of a newlywed couple moving into a new apartment and all... …
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BWW Review: ALABASTER, “Incredibly Special”
January 02, 2020BWW Review: ALABASTER at Florida Repertory Theatre is Powerful and Poignant by Emily Yorgey Dec. 21, 2019 Florida Repertory Theatre's World Premiere production of ALABASTER by Audrey Cefaly, directed by Jason Parrish, brings to life a story that is inspiring... …
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NBC2 Review: “A true work of art that should not be missed!”
January 02, 20202's Review: 'Alabaster' makes premiere at Florida Rep This is a story that asks each one of us what we ache for. Wednesday, December 25th 2019, 9:28 AM EST by Dave Elias A tornado rips through the small town of... …
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Florida Weekly Review: ALABASTER is “tender, heartbreaking, yet humorous”
January 02, 2020Florida Rep’s ‘Alabaster’ moving, engaging, quirky in the best way ARTS COMMENTARY January 01, 2020 nancySTETSON No one gets through this life unscathed. We all endure bumps and bruises and acquire scars, seen and unseen. We all experience loss. “Alabaster,”... …
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Thrilling, enjoyable ‘An Inspector Calls’ at Florida Rep
December 11, 2019ARTS COMMENTARY | December 11, 2019 Nancy STETSON [email protected] A psychological thriller? A “Downton Abbey”-esque period piece? A morality tale? “An Inspector Calls,” playing at the Florida Repertory Theatre’s mainstage is all that and more. Not only does it combine all... …
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BWW Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS at Florida Repertory Theatre is Meaningful and Mysterious!
December 11, 2019Florida Repertory Theatre's production of AN INSPECTOR CALLS, directed by Michael Marotta, brings a mysterious and chilling twist to a story about morality and the lessons one must learn about kindness. The plot revolves around an inspector who pays a visit... …
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2’s Review: ‘An Inspector Calls’ sends a powerful message
December 11, 2019It shines a light on the need for social justice, class inequality, and tolerance that should leave all who see it questioning their own morality at a time our own social and political climate is center stage. Monday, December 9th 2019,... …
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BWW Review: A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY at Florida Rep is Fun and Farcical!
November 05, 2019Florida Repertory Theatre's production of Ken Ludwig's A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY is a fun farce about a high-stakes golf tournament between rival country clubs, a new engagement, love affairs that were a long time coming, and a fancy vase. I... …
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BWW Review: ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE at Florida Rep is Entertaining and Exuberant!
October 09, 2019ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE at Florida Repertory Theatre, directed by Maureen Heffernan, tells the true story of Patsy Cline's rise to fame through the account of a loyal fan who just so happened to become a close friend of Patsy's, Louise Seger.... …
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‘Always … Patsy Cline’ at Florida Rep is a knockout
October 03, 2019ARTS COMMENTARY | October 02, 2019 Nancy STETSON [email protected] Over the years, I estimate I’ve seen close to half a dozen productions of “Always … Patsy Cline” at various local venues. Theaters love to produce it, because it’s basically a two-hander... …
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2’s Review: Audience crazy about ‘Always… Patsy Cline’
October 02, 2019The musical is based on a true story and follows the friendship between country music legend Patsy Cline and a Texas divorcee Louise Seger. Monday, September 30th, 2019, 11:26 AM EDT by Dave Elias The Sunday matinee for 'Always... Patsy Cline' at... …
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Florida Rep to donate $5 of every ticket sold this week to the Red Cross for Hurricane Dorian relief.
September 12, 2019In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian last month in the Bahamas, Florida Repertory Theatre will donate $5 from every Arcade Theatre ticket sold directly to the Bahamas Red Cross to help in their relief efforts. “As Floridians, we know firsthand... …
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Florida Rep’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Controversial musical explores teen sex, self-discovery
August 16, 2019Isaac Kueber and Katie Means star in Florida Rep's Conservatory production of "Spring Awakening." (Photo: Joe Dafeldecker) Teen sex. Suicide. Rape. Masturbation. Abortion. Child abuse. No wonder Florida Rep slapped a parental advisory on “Spring Awakening,” the Tony Award-winning musical opening Friday in Fort Myers.... …
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BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Florida Rep is Powerfully Provocative!
August 12, 2019Florida Repertory Theatre Education's conservatory production of SPRING AWAKENING brings topics that are often considered "taboo" for youth to life on stage, showcasing the dangers of a lack of education, discussion, and sympathy. This production of SPRING AWAKENING is especially... …
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Florida Rep’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Controversial musical explores teen sex, self-discovery
August 08, 2019Charles Runnells, Fort Myers News-PressPublished 9:00 a.m. ET Aug. 7, 2019 CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Teen sex. Suicide. Rape. Masturbation. Abortion. Child abuse. No wonder Florida Rep slapped a parental advisory on “Spring Awakening,” the Tony Award-winning musical opening Friday in Fort Myers. “They don’t sugarcoat... …
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Florida Repertory Theatre Purchases Historic Arcade Theatre, Bradford Block, And Adjacent Parking Lot
June 27, 2019by BWW News Desk Jun. 26, 2019 Florida Repertory Theatre's leadership and Board of Directors are pleased to announce it has purchased the Bradford block in downtown Fort Myers, which contains the Historic Arcade Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, and other Florida Rep facilities,... …
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Florida Rep buys Arcade Theatre, ‘Bradford block’ for $15 million in downtown Fort Myers
June 26, 2019David Dorsey, Fort Myers News-PressPublished 11:38 a.m. ET June 26, 2019 One of the most storied pieces of property in downtown Fort Myers sold this week for $15 million, changing hands from the legacy of a pioneering city business leader... …
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Florida Repertory Theatre purchases Historic Arcade Theatre, Bradford block, and adjacent parking lot in downtown Fort Myers.
June 26, 2019Fort Myers. FL – Florida Repertory Theatre’s leadership and Board of Directors are pleased to announce it has purchased the Bradford block in downtown Fort Myers, which contains the Historic Arcade Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, and other Florida Rep facilities,... …
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BWW Review: Now Is The Time to Seize The Day with NEWSIES at Florida Rep!
May 21, 2019Florida Rep Education’s production of NEWSIES, directed by Kody C Jones, brings the inspirational, high-energy Disney musical to life on Florida Rep’s stage in a tremendous way. Sawyer True plays Jack Kelly, and I was thoroughly impressed with his performance. Not... …
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BWW Review: NATIVE GARDENS at Florida Rep is Hilarious and Heartfelt!
April 08, 2019Florida Repertory Theatre's production of NATIVE GARDENS closes out their 2018/19 season with a comedy that is not only very hilarious, but also quite heartfelt. The cast of NATIVE GARDENS includes Carol Halstead as Virginia Butley, V Craig Heidenreich as... …
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Florida Rep Education announces 2019-2020 Season.
April 04, 2019FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Department is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 season line-up. The Education Department season includes productions in its popular Theatre Conservatory Program, its second offering for the 2020 Junior Theatre Festival, and Theatre... …
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Review: Florida Rep’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ kills it. And so does The Killer.
March 27, 2019There’s a reason they call him The Killer. I’ve seen three different productions of “Million Dollar Quartet” now. And in every single one, the character of Jerry Lee Lewis absolutely kills it. And I mean that in the best possible way. It’s... …
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Florida Rep closes season with brand-new comedy, “Native Gardens” in the ArtStage Studio Theatre.
March 26, 2019FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of "Native Gardens" by Karen Zacarías playing to an already-extended run April 5 to May 19 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre. The run includes four discounted previews... …
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BWW Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Florida Rep is Refreshing and Rhythmic!
March 26, 2019MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Florida Repertory Theatre, directed by Jason Parrish, brings to life some of the most iconic voices in music history, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis, in a high-energy, fantastically fun show. The cast included Joe Boover as Elvis Presley,... …
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A witty weekend of bad manners delights at Florida Rep
February 26, 2019People complain about houseguests from hell, but in “Hay Fever,” Florida Repertory Theatre introduces us to the hosts from hell. The Bliss family, surely, is ironically named. This is, after all, a play by Noel Coward, the king of word... …
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BWW Review: HAY FEVER at Florida Repertory Theatre is Classically Crisp and Comedic!
February 18, 2019Noël Coward's HAY FEVER at Florida Repertory Theatre tells the story of the eccentric Bliss family and their houseguests on a weekend in June 1927. Florida Rep manages to do fantastic work with every genre of theatre they produce, but... …
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Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 Season!
February 18, 2019Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 Season line-up, which continues the company's third decade producing nationally-recognized, professional theatre in the Fort Myers River District. Set to open Sept. 27, 2019 and run to May 10, 2020 in... …
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Florida Rep announces plays and playwrights for 6th annual PlayLab Festival set for May 9 – 12
February 14, 2019NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Neil Curiel (239)332-4665 [email protected] Press Ready Images: https://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/W1qTr-FTT-SRw Florida Rep announces plays and playwrights for 6th annual PlayLab Festival set for May 9 – 12 Fort Myers, FL - Florida Repertory Theatre's 2019 PlayLab... …
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Florida Rep Offers Two Free Tickets to Furloughed and Non-Paid Government Workers for Their Performance Of “Fences”
January 24, 2019FORT MYERS, FL (Jan. 23 2019) – Florida Repertory Theatre is offering two free tickets to furloughed and non-paid government employees affected by the government shutdown for August Wilson’s “Fences.” The production runs through Jan. 30 in the Historic Arcade... …
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Review: Florida Rep finally takes on August Wilson with powerful ‘Fences’
January 23, 2019It’s hard to believe, but Florida Rep has never staged a play by the great 20th-century playwright August Wilson. Not once in 21 years. That is, until now. But the Fort Myers theater's new production of “Fences” was well worth the wait. Director... …
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BWW Review: TENDERLY at Florida Rep is Stirring and Splendid!
January 04, 2019TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL at Florida Repertory Theatre tells the beautifully bittersweet story of Rosemary Clooney through a variety of flashbacks, songs, and therapy sessions.Susan Haefner played Rosemary Clooney, and she was absolutely phenomenal. She showcased the contrast between the façade Rosemary would... …
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BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Florida Rep is Spirited and Superb!
December 05, 2018Florida Repertory Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE TALE OF EBENEZER SCROOGE puts a fresh spin on a classic, much-loved Christmas tale. This world premiere, adapted from the Charles Dickens classic by Mark Shanahan, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge in... …
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Review: Florida Rep’s timely ‘Damascus’ takes you on a suspenseful ride
November 16, 2018Hassan is exhausted. You can see it in his eyes, in the set of his shoulders and in his short temper. The Somalia-born man drives an airport shuttle van, and business is bad. So bad, in fact, that he’s forced... …
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BWW Review: BECOMING DR. RUTH at Florida Repertory Theatre
October 22, 2018Florida Repertory Theatre's production of BECOMING DR. RUTH by Mark St. Germain, directed by Florida Rep ensemble member Chris Clavelli, tells the story of Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer. Susan Greenhill played Dr. Ruth, and she truly was flawless in the part. From the moment... …
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BWW Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Florida Rep is Heartwarming and Hilarious!
October 17, 2018Florida Repertory Theatre's production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS, directed by Jason Parrish, kicks off their first Historic Arcade Theatre show of the 2018-2019 season with a hilarious, clever, and bittersweet bang. STEEL MAGNOLIAS is about a group of women who rely on... …
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Florida Repertory Theatre names Greg Longenhagen as the company’s new Artistic Director and promotes Jason Parrish to Associate Artistic Director
October 05, 2018FORT MYERS, FL – After a months-long internal search, the Board of Directors of Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the selection of founding company member Greg Longenhagen as the organization's new artistic director. Greg is currently an assistant... …
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Review: Dr. Ruth talks sex and survival in Florida Rep’s inspiring ‘Becoming Dr. Ruth’
September 28, 2018You get what you expect from Florida Rep’s “Becoming Dr. Ruth”: A bubbly German sprite dispensing frank talk about orgasms, oral sex, penis size, and masturbation. “Sex!” she cheers with her arms in the air, completely unable to contain her enthusiasm. But... …
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Fort Myers News-Press – Becoming Dr. Ruth
September 20, 2018Dr. Ruth visits Florida Rep to see her life onstage. And it's about a lot more than sex. Charles Runnells, Fort Myers News-PressPublished 11:00 a.m. ET Sept. 20, 2018 | Updated 1:27 p.m. ET Sept. 20, 2018 (Photo: Cliff Roles)... …
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Bestselling author, Alan Gratz, and Broadway playwright, Eric Coble, to visit Florida Rep one-night-only event
September 06, 2018FORT MYERS, FL - Florida Repertory Theatre is proud to announce bestselling author, Alan Gratz, and Broadway playwright, Eric Coble, will be in residence on September 15 for a performance and post-show discussion of Coble's world-premiere adaptation of Gratz’s acclaimed... …
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Update from the Interim Artistic Director
September 04, 2018Dear Friend, As you recover from a weekend of Labor Day festivities I wanted to give you a snapshot of what’s happening at Florida Rep as September begins and we get ready for the first preview of the new season on... …
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Florida Rep opens its 2018–2019 Season with a comedy about the life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer
August 29, 2018FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of “Becoming Dr. Ruth,” a moving and humorous new biographical comedy to kick off its 2018-2019 Season. Playing September 21 to October 21 in the ArtStage Studio... …
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BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE Dazzles at Florida Repertory Theatre!
August 10, 2018Florida Rep Education's production of A CHORUS LINE was truly fantastic. It was incredibly fun, emotional, mature, dazzling, and so much more. Every detail of the production came together to create one sensational show. A CHORUS LINE is a very... …
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Season 24 | 2021-2022
