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Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW is opening its doors to the public for a free \u201cTest Drive Your Seat\u201d event on Thursday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n<\/p>\n
Guests can purchase season tickets to the 2026\u201327 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series, view their seats, purchase single Broadway tickets before the public, take guided backstage tours, enter to win prizes, and more. For more information, visit www.BBMANNPAH.com<\/a> or call the Box Office at 239-481-4849.\n<\/p>\n 2026-27 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series\n<\/p>\n BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical | Jan. 5-10, 2027\n<\/p>\n BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical tells the Tony\u00ae and Grammy\u00ae Award-winning inspiring true story of King\u2019s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n The Great Gatsby | Jan. 26-31, 2027\n<\/p>\n THE PARTY\u2019S ROARING IN FORT MYERS!\n<\/p>\n THE GREAT GATSBY is a \u201cBroadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy\u201d (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award\u00ae-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Clue | Feb. 2-7, 2027\n<\/p>\n A mansion. A murder. A mystery.\n<\/p>\n Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they\u2019ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.\n<\/p>\n \u00a92026 Hasbro. All rights reserved.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Water for Elephants | Feb. 16-21, 2027\n<\/p>\n The critically acclaimed, bestselling novel comes to \u201cthrilling, dazzling\u201d life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic\u2019s Pick, The New York Times calls it \u201cstunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train, unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life\u2014and love\u2014beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n The Notebook | March 16-21, 2027\n<\/p>\n Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. \u201cFull of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs\u201d (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n HELL\u2019S KITCHEN | April 7-11, 2027\n<\/p>\n Welcome to HELL\u2019S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy\u00ae Award-winning Alicia Keys\u2014inspired by her life, her music, and her community.\n<\/p>\n Your journey begins with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, you\u2019ll meet the musical mentor who changes her life, her dynamic family, and the neighborhood that helps her grow. Relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun, HELL\u2019S KITCHEN is a celebration of finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n 2026-27 Broadway Specials\n<\/p>\n \u2018Twas the Night Before\u2026 by Cirque du Soleil | November 13-14, 2026\n<\/p>\n For years, Isabella and her father have read \u201cTwas the Night Before Christmas\u201d together, but this year, Isabella feels like she\u2019s outgrown the family tradition. Then the magic of the poem comes to life, and Isabella and her father are unexpectedly separated by a snowstorm that sends them on a fantastical journey. In a winter wonderland inspired by the poem, they discover whimsical characters, acrobats, children, and reindeer who reunite father and daughter in the holiday spirit.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n SIX | March 5-7, 2027\n<\/p>\n From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n JERSEY BOYS | March 30 \u2013 April 4, 2027\n<\/p>\n The original Broadway sensation returns to the road! Celebrating 20 years \u2013 Jersey style!\n<\/p>\n They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard\u2026 and the radio just couldn\u2019t get enough of.\u202fBut while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story \u2014 a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits, including \u201cSherry,\u201d \u201cBig Girls Don\u2019t Cry,\u201d \u201cOh What a Night,\u201d \u201cWalk Like a Man,\u201d \u201cCan\u2019t Take My Eyes Off You,\u201d \u201cBeggin\u2019\u201d and \u201cWorking My Way Back to You.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n About Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW\n<\/p>\n Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW features the largest proscenium stage in Southwest Florida, and is a 1,874-seat facility that presents National Touring Broadway musicals, concerts, stand-up comedians, symphonies, and more year-round. Visit www.BBMANNPAH.com<\/a> for more information.\n<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n About Professional Facilities Management (PFM)\n<\/p>\n Professional Facilities Management, Inc. (PFM) is a wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of\n<\/p>\n Providence Performing Arts Center was incorporated in 1988 in response to a growing need for\n<\/p>\n objective evaluation and management of small-to-medium-sized performing arts facilities in\n<\/p>\n geographically diverse locations. One of the first companies of its kind, PFM\u2019s business is\n<\/p>\n focused on what we know and do best \u2013 performing arts \u201cproduct.\u201d Presently, PFM holds\n<\/p>\n management\/booking contracts in ten facilities located in eight states. For more information\n<\/p>\n