Southwest Floridians can catch dinner and a show later this month through April, all while benefiting Cape Coral\u2019s animal shelter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers has announced a partnership and sponsorship with the Cape Coral Animal Shelter in celebration of its upcoming production of the musical \u201cCATS.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Broadway Palm officials said as part of this creative and community-driven collaboration, the Cape Coral Animal Shelter<\/a> will be naming several of its adoptable cats<\/a> after characters from \u201cCATS,\u201d bringing a Broadway flair to the shelter while helping spotlight animals in need of loving homes.<\/p>\n \u201cPartnering with an iconic production like \u2018CATS\u2019 helps shine a spotlight on the animals in our care while bringing together art, community, and animal welfare in a meaningful way,\u201d said CCAS Executive Director, Liz McCauley. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful to Broadway Palm for using the power of theater to help support and inspire love for shelter animals. This partnership reflects Broadway Palm\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting local organizations and giving back to the community through the arts.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCATS\u201d opens at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre on Feb. 20 and plays through April 4.<\/p>\n There will be a \u201cCape Coral Animal Shelter Night at the Theatre\u201d on Sunday, March 1, at the 7 p.m. show. McCauley said $5 of every ticket sold will be donated to the shelter. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe will be doing a photo shoot with the characters from the play and some of our adorable kittens closer to opening night, so stay tuned for some great photos of that,\u201d she added.\u00a0<\/p>\n Broadway Palm officials said CCAS representatives and their feline friends will be invited to a special CATS dress rehearsal, where the cast will meet their real-life counterparts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Broadway Palm also will host a fundraising initiative throughout the run of CATS, selling special \u201cPAWS\u201d donations, with proceeds directly benefiting the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. Funds raised will support the shelter\u2019s mission of rescuing, caring for, and rehoming animals in Southwest Florida.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to partner with the Cape Coral Animal Shelter on a production that so perfectly aligns with their mission,\u201d said Broadway Palm\u2019s Director of Marketing, Kathy Bernier, in a release. \u201c\u2018CATS\u2019 is about individuality, compassion, and belonging \u2014 values that resonate deeply with the incredible work the shelter does every day.\u201d<\/p>\n For tickets, visit\u00a0BroadwayPalm.com<\/a> or call 239-278-4422.<\/p>\n The Broadway Palm Dinner Theater is at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information on CCAS, visit\u00a0capecoralanimalshelter.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n CCAS is at 325 SW 2nd Ave.<\/a><\/p>\n