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Thrilling, enjoyable ‘An Inspector Calls’ at Florida Rep
December 11, 2019ARTS COMMENTARY | December 11, 2019 Nancy STETSON nstetson@floridaweekly.com 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 nstetson@floridaweekly.com 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 ncuriel@floridarep.org 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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Casting and creative teams are complete for five productions in Florida Rep’s 2018-2019 Season
August 03, 2018FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce directors for its 2018-2019 Season and complete casting for five of its upcoming productions. The theatre's 21st season is set to open to previews Sept. 18 with the moving,... …
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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s Hall elected to Florida Repertory Theatre board
July 31, 2018FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 31, 2018) – David Hall, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s executive vice president, CFO, and chief operating officer, has rejoined the Florida Repertory Theatre’s board of directors. He previously served on its board of directors from 2003... …
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“A Chorus Line” Opens at Florida Rep Education August 9
July 17, 2018FORT MYERS, FL, DATE – A Chorus Line, the long-awaited, singular sensation from the Florida Rep Education Conservatory opens Aug. 9 at the Historic Arcade Theatre. The iconic show A Chorus Line has music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. The musical... …
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Single tickets to Florida Rep’s 2018-2019 Season on sale starting July 17!
June 27, 2018FORT MYERS, FL – Single tickets to Florida Repertory Theatre's 2018-2019 Season will go on sale Tuesday, July 17 online at www.FloridaRep.org and through the box office at 239-332-4488. Tickets are priced at $55 and $45 for regular performances, and $35 and... …
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Announcing Florida Rep Education’s 2018-2019 Season!
April 18, 2018FORT MYERS, FL - Florida Rep Education is proud to present its 2018-2019 Season filled with classic stories brought to the stage, electrifying Broadway musicals, a world premiere, and brand new competitive programming adjudicated by the industry’s leading professionals! “This... …
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Florida Repertory Theatre announces 2018-2019 Season!
April 16, 2018FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce its 2018-2019 Season, which begins the company’s third decade of producing nationally-recognized, professional theatre in the Fort Myers River District. Set to open Sept. 21 and run to May... …
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Florida Rep’s Board of Directors Announce Leadership Change
April 06, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Florida Rep's Board of Directors Announce Leadership Change FORT MYERS, FL – It is with sadness that the Board of Directors of the Florida Repertory Theater announces that as the afternoon of April 5, 2018 Co-Founder and... …
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BWW Review: Life is a CABARET at Florida Repertory Theatre!
March 30, 2018Florida Repertory Theatre's production of CABARET brought to life the well-known, Tony Award-winning story of romance, exploration, 1920s German politics, and so much more. The entire cast was phenomenal and very strong in all aspects of this production; their singing,... …
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Florida Weekly Raves! “How the Other Half Loves” at Florida Repertory Theatre shows us exactly how it should be done.
January 17, 2018British farce! It can be so difficult for us Yanks to get it right: the tone, the attitude, the inflections, the timing. In lesser productions, the lines fall flatter than a steamrolled soufflé and the show’s merely a series of... …
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Florida Weekly Raves! “an honest and loving look at…living lives of quiet despression”
June 01, 2017Nancy Stetson, nstetson@floridaweekly.com Read the Review on Florida Weekly.com Jim Starkey feels as if he’s trapped and he’s “never getting loose.” As he puts it, life feels like “One compromise after another, just a constant slipping.” Things have not turned... …
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Florida Rep stages ‘Doublewide’ in partnership with new play network
June 01, 2017Tom Hall, Florida Weekly Correspondent Apr. 12, 2017 Read the Feature on Florida Weekly.com Stephen Spotswood’s Doublewide,” part of a Rolling World Premiere in which Florida Rep is participating in partnership with the National New Play Network in Washington, D.C.,... …
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Florida Rep Announces Rolling World Premiere Partnership with the National New Play Network
April 07, 2017FORT MYERS, FL - Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce a partnership with the National New Play Network in Washington, DC, Vermont Stage, and Michigan's Williamston Theatre to produce "Doublewide" by Stephen Spotswood as a Rolling World Premiere. The... …
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Season 22 | 2019-2020
