{"id":22859,"date":"2025-10-27T21:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T21:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/22859\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T21:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T21:39:16","slug":"week-of-stellar-shows-includes-young-frankenstein-at-belle-theatre-in-cape-coral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/22859\/","title":{"rendered":"Week of stellar shows includes &#8216;Young Frankenstein&#8217; at Belle Theatre in Cape Coral"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week, four shows open, five close, 11 continue their runs and there are three limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.<\/p>\n<p>OPENING<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Florida Repertory Theatre Graphic for 'Doubt: A Parable'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"1525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601151_993_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Florida Repertory Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Florida Repertory Theatre <\/p>\n<p>This Pulitzer Prize &amp; Tony winning play is a modern masterpiece with a gripping plot that walks a tightrope between mystery, manipulation, and empathy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDoubt: A Parable\u201d [Florida Repertory Theatre]: This Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning play is a modern masterpiece with a gripping plot that walks a tightrope between mystery, manipulation, and empathy. The explosive drama is set in a Bronx Catholic school as the exacting principal, Sister Aloysius, suspects improper relations between a charismatic priest and a male student. As the drama unfolds, she must wrestle with what\u2019s fact and what\u2019s speculation, and how far she\u2019ll go to expose what she sees as the truth. The play earned a Tony for Best Play and was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2005. It\u2019s a provocative story that is as timely now as it was when it premiered. Opens Oct. 28; runs through Nov. 16. This week\u2019s performances are Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ci.ovationtix.com\/36930\/production\/1232078\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/ci.ovationtix.com\/36930\/production\/1232078<\/a> or telephone 239-332-4488.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"The Studio Players Graphic for 'Glengarry Glen Ross'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"1244\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601152_926_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of The Studio Players<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>The Studio Players <\/p>\n<p>David Mamet\u2019s Pulitzer Prize-winning play depicts a group of real estate salesmen as they struggle to survive in a cutthroat world. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlengarry Glen Ross\u201d [The Studio Players]: Directed by Brett Marston, David Mamet\u2019s Pulitzer Prize-winning play depicts a group of real estate salesmen as they struggle to survive in a cutthroat world. Their office has set up a competition: the salesman who makes the highest dollar sales will win a new Cadillac; the loser will be fired. The contest is weighted towards those who are already winning \u2014 if you haven&#8217;t made a sale lately, you don&#8217;t get any leads (names of people who are likely able to purchase real estate). And now there&#8217;s a robbery at the office, stealing phones, contracts and leads. Who could have done this? This is Mamet at his best, both funny and sad at the same time. Opens Oct. 31; runs through Nov. 16. This week\u2019s performances are Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. For tickets, telephone 239- 398-9192 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketleap.events\/tickets\/the-studio-players\/glengarry-glen-ross-by-david-mamet\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.ticketleap.events\/tickets\/the-studio-players\/glengarry-glen-ross-by-david-mamet#<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Urbanite Theatre Promo for 'Monsters of the American Cinema'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"693\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601152_890_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Urbanite Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Urbanite Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Beneath the flickering glow of the drive-in screen, &#8216;Monsters of the American Cinema&#8217; becomes a haunting, funny, and unexpectedly tender tale of fatherhood and loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMonsters of the American Cinema\u201d [Urbanite Theatre]: Remy Washington, a Black man and widower, has inherited both a drive-in movie theater and the responsibility of raising Pup, his late husband\u2019s straight, white teenage son. The two forge a strong bond around a shared love of classic American monster movies, but when Remy discovers that Pup has been tormenting a gay classmate, their relationship begins to fracture, and the real horrors surface. Beneath the flickering glow of the drive-in screen, \u201cMonsters of the American Cinema\u201d becomes a haunting, funny, and unexpectedly tender tale of fatherhood and loss that the Los Angeles Times hails as \u201cexhilarating.\u201d <br \/>Opens Oct. 31; runs through Dec. 7. This week\u2019s performances are Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. [SOLD OUT]. For tickets, telephone 941-321-1398 or visit https:\/\/ci.ovationtix.com\/34772\/production\/1238915.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Florida Studio Theatre Graphic for 'Out of Bounds' improv show\"  width=\"880\" height=\"259\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601152_684_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Florida Studio Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Florida Studio Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Two teams of improvisers go head-to-head in this comedy showdown. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOut of Bounds\u201d [Florida Studio Theatre at Bowne\u2019s Lab]: Two teams of improvisers go head-to-head in this comedy showdown. In competitive rounds of fast-paced games, spontaneous scenes, and off-the-cuff songs, experienced improvisers duke it out to win over the audience\u2019s laughter and applause. Which team will emerge triumphant? Only the audience can decide. Runs through Nov. 22. This week\u2019s performance is Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, telephone 941-366-9000 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/fst-improv\/out-of-bounds-3\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/fst-improv\/out-of-bounds-3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>CLOSING<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Florida Studio Theatre Promo for 'A Band Called Honalee'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"586\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601152_595_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Florida Studio Players<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Florida Studio Players <\/p>\n<p>&#8216;A Band Called Honalee&#8217; closes in the Goldstein Cabaret with Sunday&#8217;s sold-out matinee.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Band Called Honalee: A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary \u2026 and Friends\u201d [Florida Studio Theatre in Goldstein Cabaret]: Relive the timeless magic of Peter, Paul &amp; Mary with the captivating sounds of A Band Called Honalee. This modern-day folk trio brings to life classics such as \u201cLeaving on a Jet Plane,\u201d \u201cBlowing in the Wind,\u201d and \u201cPuff the Magic Dragon.\u201d Featuring stirring vocal harmonies and musicianship, this show also pays tribute to legends like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and The Mamas &amp; The Papas, and more. For more, read\/hear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgcu.org\/2025-10-11\/band-called-honalee-performing-peter-paul-mary-and-other-60-era-standards-at-sarasotas-goldstein-cabaret\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u201cBand Called Honalee performing Peter, Paul &amp; Mary at Sarasota\u2019s Goldstein Cabaret.\u201d<\/a> Closes Nov. 2. This week\u2019s performances are Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. [SOLD OUT]; Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. [SOLD OUT]; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. [SOLD OUT]; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. [SOLD OUT]. For tickets, telephone 941-366-9000 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/2025-summer-cabaret-series\/a-band-called-honalee-a-tribute-to-peter-paul-and-mary-and-friends\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/2025-summer-cabaret-series\/a-band-called-honalee-a-tribute-to-peter-paul-and-mary-and-friends<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Laboratory Theater of Florida Graphic for 'Grey House'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"880\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601153_631_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of The Laboratory Theater of Florida<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>The Laboratory Theater of Florida<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Grey House&#8217; closes at Lab Theater with Sunday&#8217;s matinee. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrey House\u201d [Laboratory Theater of Florida]: Stranded in the wilderness after a car accident, a young couple seeks shelter in a remote cabin \u2014 but something isn\u2019t right. The strange inhabitants seem to know more than they should, and as the night unfolds, reality twists into a nightmare of eerie whispers and unexplainable events. &#8220;Grey House&#8221; is a chilling, mind-bending thriller that will keep you on edge, blending supernatural horror with psychological suspense. With spine-tingling performances and an atmosphere thick with dread, this Broadway sensation is a must-see for fans of the unsettling and the unexpected. Enter if you dare\u2014because every refuge has its secrets. For more, listen to John Davis\u2019 interview on Gulf Coast Life Arts Edition<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgcu.org\/show\/gulf-coast-life-arts-edition-with-john-davis\/2025-09-25\/lab-theater-opens-17th-season-with-swfl-premiere-of-the-psychological-thriller-grey-house\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">: \u201cLab Theater opens 17th season with SWFL premiere of the psychological thriller \u2018Grey House\u2019.\u201d<\/a> Closes Nov. 2. This week\u2019s performances are Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. For tickets, telephone 239-291-2905 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplepass.com\/events\/316000-grey-house-oct-3rd-2025\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.purplepass.com\/events\/316000-grey-house-oct-3rd-2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Firehouse Community Theatre Graphic for 'October Hoedown'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"725\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601153_869_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Firehouse Community Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Firehouse Community Theatre<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;October Hoedown&#8217; closes on Sunday at Firehouse Community Theatre <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHoedown\u201d [Firehouse Community Theatre]: This is a musical revue featuring the Firehouse Singers. Bring your hats, boots and yeehaw at this frolicking night of entertainment. ,This week\u2019s performances are Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. For tickets, telephone 863-675-3066 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthestage.tickets\/show\/firehouse-community-theatre1\/68518f2b188cd00fac46fbe9\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.onthestage.tickets\/show\/firehouse-community-theatre1\/68518f2b188cd00fac46fbe9<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Cape Cafe Dessert Theatre Graphic for 'Spirit of Bay Manor'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"1139\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601153_96_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Cape Cafe Dessert Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Cape Cafe Dessert Theatre<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Spirit of Bay Manor&#8217; closes Sunday at Cape Cafe Dessert Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Spirit of Bay Manor\u201d [Cape Caf\u00e9 Dessert Theatre]: Five people are brought to an old upstate New York manor for a weekend to determine if the house is, or isn&#8217;t, haunted! Among them are a Realtor, a paranormal investigator, a psychic, the owner of the manor and a woman whose aunt died in the house 30 years prior. Starring Cape Cafe regulars Sherri Hepler, Kristen Wilson, Joe Simonelli, Chris Durso and, making her Cape Cafe debut, Rose Eda Lee. Directed by Lori Sigrist. Closes Nov. 2. For tickets, telephone 239-363-0848 or visit capecafetheatre.com.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Scene from 'Young Frankenstein'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"685\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601154_136_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall <\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall <\/p>\n<p>Belle Theatre&#8217;s &#8216;Young Frankenstein&#8217; closes on Halloween night.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYoung Frankenstein\u201d [The Belle Theatre]: From the comedic genius of Mel Brooks comes \u201cYoung Frankenstein,\u201d a monstrously funny musical based on his classic 1974 film. The story follows Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (that&#8217;s Fronkensteen\u201d), a respected New York brain surgeon who inherits his famous grandfather\u2019s Transylvanian estate. Despite his best efforts to distance himself from the family legacy, he finds himself knee-deep in mad science, grave robbing and an unforgettable tap-dancing monster. With a cast of outrageous characters, toe-tapping songs like \u201cPuttin\u2019 on the Ritz\u201d and Mel Brooks\u2019 signature wit, \u201cYoung Frankenstein\u201d is a laugh-out-loud love letter to classic horror \u2013 and a frightfully good time for all. Closes Oct. 31. This week\u2019s performances are Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/thebelletheatre.ludus.com\/index.php?show_id=200487547\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/thebelletheatre.ludus.com\/index.php?show_id=200487547<\/a> or telephone 239- 323-5533.<\/p>\n<p>CONTINUING<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"The Naples Players Graphic for 'Ada and the Engine'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"479\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601154_122_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of The Naples Players<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>The Naples Players<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Ada and the Engine&#8217; is a powerful, intimate drama based on the true story of the remarkable Ada Lovelace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAda and the Engine\u201d [The Naples Players]: From the acclaimed playwright of \u201cSilent Sky\u201d and \u201cThe Half-Life of Marie Curie\u201d comes \u201cAda and the Engine,\u201d a powerful, intimate drama based on the true story of the remarkable Ada Lovelace. Visionary mathematician, pioneering computer programmer, and a woman ahead of her time, Ada\u2019s story is one of ambition, innovation, and the human connections that shape our lives. Staged in the Price Studio Theater, this production surrounds you with the action, making you feel part of Ada\u2019s world as her passion and brilliance unfold. Runs through Nov. 9. This week\u2019s performances are Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. [SOLD OUT]. Tickets are limited. For tickets, telephone 239-263-7990 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/my.naplesplayers.org\/overview\/4291\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/my.naplesplayers.org\/overview\/4291<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Florida Studio Theatre Promo for 'Feeling Good'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"660\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601154_530_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Florida Studio Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Florida Studio Theatre <\/p>\n<p>From the timeless elegance of Sinatra and smooth sophistication of Michael Bubl\u00e9 to the sparkle of Bette Midler and Lady Gaga, this show delivers silky vocals, irresistible rhythms, and captivating personality. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFeeling Good\u201d [Court Cabaret at Florida Studio Theatre]: Swing into an evening of style, swagger, and timeless charm with \u201cFeeling Good,\u201d a high-energy celebration of modern crooners. From the timeless elegance of Sinatra and the smooth sophistication of Michael Bubl\u00e9 to the sparkle of Bette Midler and Lady Gaga, this show delivers silky vocals, irresistible rhythms, and captivating personality. Savor swingin\u2019 favorites like \u201cCome Fly With Me\u201d and \u201cIt Had to Be You,\u201d fresh hits like \u201cHome\u201d and \u201cMoondance,\u201d and delightfully cheeky numbers such as \u201cStuff Like That There\u201d and \u201cMe and Mrs. Jones.\u201d Equal parts class and sass, &#8220;Feeling Good&#8221; will leave you \u2013 well \u2013 feeling good. Runs through Feb. 1, 2026. This week\u2019s shows are Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2 [SOLD OUT] and 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For tickets, telephone 941-366-9000 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/2025-26-winter-cabaret-series\/feeling-good\/subscribe-to-winter-mainstage-3\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/2025-26-winter-cabaret-series\/feeling-good\/subscribe-to-winter-mainstage-3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Florida Studio Theatre Graphic for 'Peter Pan'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"633\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601154_201_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Florida Studio Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Florida Studio Theatre<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Peter Pan&#8217; is onstage in the Keating Theatre at Florida Studio Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeter Pan\u201d [Keating Theatre at Florida Studio Theatre]: Take flight with Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell on a journey to Neverland \u2013 where pirates roam, fairies sparkle, and kids never grow up! With all the magic, mischief, and heart of the original story, this lively new adaptation brings Peter Pan\u2019s world to life on stage like never before. Runs through Nov. 17. This week\u2019s performance is Saturday, Nov. 1 at noon. For tickets, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/2025-26-childrens-theatre\/peter-pan\/subscribe-to-winter-mainstage-2\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/2025-26-childrens-theatre\/peter-pan\/subscribe-to-winter-mainstage-2<\/a> or telephone 941-366-9000.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Scene from 'Pretty Woman'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"586\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601155_535_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Michael Shapiro &amp; Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Director Amy McCleary, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre<\/p>\n<p>The musical &#8216;Pretty Woman&#8217; has all the favorite lines of dialogue from the movie, and more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPretty Woman\u201d [Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre]: When a sharp-witted Hollywood escort meets a high-powered businessman, their deal-for-a-week turns into something neither expected. As she takes on Beverly Hills high society, he learns there\u2019s more to life than boardrooms and billion-dollar deals. With plenty of laughs, romance, and unforgettable music, \u201cPretty Woman\u201d proves that love can rewrite the rules\u2014and that sometimes, the independent Cinderella rescues her prince! For more, read\/hear, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgcu.org\/arts-and-culture\/2025-10-12\/broadway-palms-pretty-woman-the-musical-has-it-all\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">&#8220;Broadway Palm&#8217;s &#8216;Pretty Woman the Musical&#8217; has it all.&#8221;<\/a> Runs through Nov. 15. This week\u2019s performances are Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. [Lunch service begins at 11:30 a.m. for matinees, with dinner service beginning at 5:30 p.m. for evening performances.] For tickets, telephone 239-278-4422 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/pretty-woman\/\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/pretty-woman\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Promo for 'Purlie'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"873\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601155_894_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Purlie&#8217; is known for its humor, and commentary on race and inequality in the American South.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPurlie\u201d [Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe]: In this Tony Award-winning comedic Broadway play, Purlie, a charismatic and resourceful self-taught Black preacher, returns to his home in the Jim Crow South to reclaim his inheritance, save his community church and free the oppressed workers. The problem is that Ol&#8217; Cap&#8217;n Cotchipee, the domineering plantation owner, is unfairly holding Purlie&#8217;s inheritance. Through quick wit and determination, Purlie sets out on a bold mission to reclaim dignity, hope and freedom for his community. The play is known for its humor, and commentary on race and inequality in the American South. The play premiered in 1970 on Broadway, and starred Cleavon Little and Melba Moore who both won Tony Awards for their portrayals of Purlie and Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, respectively. The play was revived on Broadway in 2023 to critical acclaim and starred Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young who also won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins. Read\/hear, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgcu.org\/arts-and-culture\/2025-10-11\/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-brings-purlie-to-donnelly-theatre-stage\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u201cWestcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings \u2018Purlie\u2019 to Donnelly Theatre stage.\u201d<\/a> Runs through Nov. 9. This week\u2019s performances are Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. For tickets, telephone 941-366-1505or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/westcoastblacktheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com\/ticket#\/events\/a0SRg000004jA5lMAE\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/westcoastblacktheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com\/ticket#\/events\/a0SRg000004jA5lMAE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Florida Repertory Theatre Promo for 'Rat Pack Lounge'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"1525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601155_143_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Florida Repertory Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Florida Repertory Theatre<\/p>\n<p>This fresh and funny musical revue includes over 30 hit songs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRat Pack Lounge\u201d [Florida Repertory Theatre]: Frank, Dean, and Sammy are up in heaven, but God tells them they left some unfinished business\u2026It seems Frank made an unfulfilled promise to the owner of the Rat Pack Lounge. Now he and the boys have one night to make things right. This fresh and funny musical revue includes over 30 hit songs, including \u201cMy Way,\u201d \u201cWhat Kind of Fool Am I?\u201d and \u201cEverybody Loves Somebody Sometime.\u201d The Rat Pack Lounge will leave you singing and savoring the days of highballs and high rollers. For more, listen\/read on WGCU to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgcu.org\/arts-and-culture\/2025-09-26\/florida-repertory-theatre-opens-season-with-rat-pack-lounge\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u201cFlorida Repertory Theatre opens season with \u2018Rat Pack Lounge.\u201d<\/a> Runs through Nov. 16. This week\u2019s performances are already sold out. For tickets to shows later in the run, telephone 239-332-4488 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ci.ovationtix.com\/36930\/production\/1232027\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/ci.ovationtix.com\/36930\/production\/1232027<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Players Circle Theatre Promo for 'Rumors'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"1195\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601155_211_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Players Circle Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Players Circle Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Neil Simon&#8217;s &#8216;Rumors&#8217; is at Players Circle Theatre through Nov. 16.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRumors\u201d [Players Circle Theatre]: At a posh New York townhouse, the Deputy Mayor\u2019s self-inflicted gunshot wound and his wife\u2019s disappearance spark chaos. As four couples arrive for an anniversary party, secrets unravel and confusion reigns. Misunderstandings multiply in this fast-paced farce filled with cover-ups, rumors, and non-stop comedic twists. Runs to Nov. 16. This week\u2019s performances are Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. For tickets, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/playerscircletheater.com\/series\/rumors\/\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/playerscircletheater.com\/series\/rumors\/<\/a> or telephone 239-800-3292.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Graphic for 'Steel Magnolias'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"643\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601156_209_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre <\/p>\n<p>Set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon, six strong, witty Southern women navigate life\u2019s triumphs and tragedies with humor and grace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSteel Magnolias\u201d [Off Broadway Palm]: Heartfelt, humorous, and moving, \u201cSteel Magnolias\u201d celebrates the unbreakable bond of friendship. Set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon, six strong, witty Southern women navigate life\u2019s triumphs and tragedies with humor and grace. As they share laughter, love, and occasional tears, you\u2019ll be reminded of the resilience of the human spirit. Runs through Nov. 15. This week\u2019s performances are Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. [Lunch service begins at 11:30 a.m. for matinees, with dinner service beginning at 5:30 p.m. for evening performances.] For tickets, telephone 239-278-4422 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/steel-magnolias\/\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/steel-magnolias\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Scene from 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley'\"  width=\"880\" height=\"614\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761601156_803_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall <\/p>\n<p>\/<\/p>\n<p>WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall  <\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley&#8217; is at Broadway Palm through Nov. 14.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley\u201d [Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre]: Stanley is your average 10-year old boy. One morning, he mysteriously wakes up flat! Join Stanley as he embarks on an adventure around the globe searching for a solution to his unusual problem. Runs through Nov. 14. This week\u2019s performances are Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m. For tickets, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/the-musical-adventures-of-flat-stanley\/\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/the-musical-adventures-of-flat-stanley\/<\/a> or telephone 239-278-4422.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d [Venice Theatre]: Winner of five Tony Awards, &#8220;The Sound of Music&#8221; is a timeless tale of hope and family, featuring iconic songs like \u201cDo Re Mi,\u201d \u201cEdelweiss,\u201d and \u201cClimb Every Mountain.\u201d A beloved classic for all generations. Runs through Nov. 23. This week\u2019s performances are Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. For tickets, telephone 941-488-1115 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/venicetheatre.org\/events\/the-sound-of-music\/\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/venicetheatre.org\/events\/the-sound-of-music\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWho\u2019s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?\u201d [Gulfshore Playhouse]: George and Martha have just drunkenly returned home from a party to await a younger couple coming over for even more drinks. The alcohol flows, inhibitions melt, and the young couple gets caught in the crosshairs of George and Martha\u2019s imploding marriage. This modern masterpiece, the play that inspired the iconic 1966 film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, is the perfect cocktail of dark comedy and intense drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat to the bitter end. This week\u2019s performances are Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. For tickets, telephone 239-261-7529 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org\/buy-tickets\/7753\/33601\" class=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org\/buy-tickets\/7753\/33601<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Support for WGCU\u2019s arts &amp; culture reporting comes from the Estate of Myra Janco Daniels, the Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation, and Naomi Bloom in loving memory of her husband, Ron Wallace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This week, four shows open, five close, 11 continue their runs and there are three limited engagements at&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22860,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[209,211,210],"class_list":["post-22859","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral-headlines","tag-cape-coral-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22859","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22859\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}