From Marco Island to Sarasota, here are the 19 Christmas shows onstage this holiday season at Southwest Florida community and equity theaters:<\/p>\n
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Marco Island Center for the Arts<\/p>\n
Sidesplitting selections form David Sedaris\u2019 ‘Holidays on Ice’ are being read in the Arts Center Theatre on Marco Island. <\/p>\n
Sidesplitting selections form David Sedaris\u2019 \u201cHolidays on Ice\u201d are being read in the Arts Center Theatre on Marco Island. Directed by Brett Marston, those selections include \u201cFront Row Center with Thaddeus Bristol,\u201d \u201cBased Upon A True Story,\u201d \u201cChristmas Means Giving\u201d and \u201cThe Cow and the Turkey.\u201d Opens Dec. 5 and runs through Dec. 14. For tickets, visit https:\/\/www.marcoislandart.org\/holidays-on-ice\/<\/a> or telephone 239-394-4221.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Gulfshore Playhouse<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Gulfshore Playhouse <\/p>\n The 1954 classic film comes to life on the Gulfshore Playhouse stage in this unforgettable musical theatre spectacular. <\/p>\n \u201cIrving Berlin\u2019s White Christmas\u201d is at Gulfshore Playhouse through Dec. 21. The 1954 classic film comes to life onstage, full of singing and tapping, in this unforgettable musical theatre spectacular. Journey to a picturesque Vermont lodge where two Army pals are determined to put on the Christmas show of a lifetime and even find love along the way. Featuring iconic Irving Berlin standards like \u201cBlue Skies,\u201d \u201cI Love A Piano,\u201d \u201cSisters,\u201d and the title song, \u201cWhite Christmas\u201d it’s the perfect holiday treat for the whole family. For tickets, telephone 941-261-7529 or visit https:\/\/www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org\/buy-tickets\/7756\/34601<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of TheatreZone<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n TheatreZone<\/p>\n TheatreZone\u2019s original musical extravaganza is a Southwest Florida tradition celebrating its ninth annual production. <\/p>\n \u201cHome for the Holidays\u201d plays at TheatreZone in North Naples Dec. 19-21. TheatreZone\u2019s original musical extravaganza is a Southwest Florida tradition celebrating its ninth annual production. The show delights audiences with beloved traditional and popular Christmas songs, sparkling and elaborate costumes, and Christmas-themed scenery. The cast combines professional Equity performers and a few young stars of the future, adding charm and fun to the performances. For tickets, telephone 888-966-3352 or visit https:\/\/theatre.zone\/shows\/#home-for-the-holidays-2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Gulf Coast Symphony<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Gulf Coast Symphony <\/p>\n ‘Once Upon a Christmastime’ by Southwest Florida Theatre is at the Music & Arts Community Center until Dec. 6.<\/p>\n \u201cOnce Upon a Christmastime\u201d by Southwest Florida Theatre is at the Music & Arts Community Center until Dec. 6. \u201cOnce Upon a Christmastime\u201d is a brand-new holiday musical conceived by Producer Andrew M. Kurtz and created by Julie Carver, music director of the Southwest Florida Theatre Company. Inspired by the timeless world of Grimms’ Fairy Tales, this enchanting story follows beloved characters as they embark on a heartwarming search for the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring cherished holiday songs and captivating storytelling, this festive journey sparkles with joy, wonder, and a touch of happily ever after \u2014 a magical experience for audiences of all ages. For tickets, visit https:\/\/gulfcoastsymphony.org\/<\/a> or telephone 239-277-1700.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre<\/p>\n ‘A Christmas Story’ is at Broadway Palm through Dec. 28.<\/p>\n \u201cA Christmas Story\u201d is at Broadway Palm through Dec. 28. Based on the wildly popular holiday movie, \u201cA Christmas Story\u201d follows a bespectacled boy named Ralphie whose only Christmas wish is an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle. The infamous scenes from the movie such as the prized leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, an irritable department store Santa, a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole, along with splashy production numbers make this the perfect holiday treat for the whole family. For tickets, telephone 239-278-4422 or visit https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/a-christmas-story\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre <\/p>\n The fabulous Winter Wonderettes are back, bringing cheer to the Harper\u2019s Hardware holiday party. <\/p>\n \u201cWinter Wonderettes\u201d is in the Off Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre through Dec. 28. The fabulous Winter Wonderettes are back, bringing cheer to the Harper\u2019s Hardware holiday party. With classic \u201860s holiday hits, hilarious mishaps, and a dash of Christmas magic, this fun-filled musical is filled with laughs and heartwarming moments. For tickets, telephone 239-278-4422 or visit https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/winter-wonderettes\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre website<\/p>\n ‘The Nutcracker’ is in the Children\u2019s Theatre at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Dec. 2-24.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d is in the Children\u2019s Theatre at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Dec. 2-24. A young girl is given a beautiful nutcracker and she dreams that it comes to life, whisks her to a magical land and battles against the Mouse King and his army. The nutcracker defeats the mouse king and is transformed into a prince. For tickets, telephone 239-278-4422 or visit https:\/\/broadwaypalm.com\/shows\/the-nutcracker\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d opens Dec. 11 at Fort Myers Theatre and runs through Dec. 30. Broadway heavy hitters Alan Menken (\u201cDisney\u2019s Beauty and the Beast,\u201d \u201cDisney\u2019s Little Mermaid\u201d and \u201cLittle Shop of Horrors\u201d) and Lynn Ahrens (\u201cRagtime,\u201d \u201cSeussical,\u201d \u201cOnce on This Island\u201d) breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of Charles Dickens\u2019 \u201cA Christmas Carol.\u201d For tickets, telephone 239-323-6570 or visit https:\/\/ftmyerstheatre.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Players Circle Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Players Circle Theatre<\/p>\n Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this original musical revue brimming with love, laughter, and all your favorite holiday songs. <\/p>\n \u201cHo! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show\u201d opens Dec. 2 at Players Circle Theatre and runs through Dec. 21. A favorite holiday tradition is back and better than ever! Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this original musical revue brimming with love, laughter, and all your favorite holiday songs. For tickets, telephone 239-800-3292 or visit https:\/\/playerscircletheater.com\/series\/ho-ho-ho-the-christmas-show\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Florida Repertory Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Florida Repertory Theatre<\/p>\n This family-friendly story is set in a courtroom where Scrooge is suing Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future for breaking and entering, kidnapping and more. <\/p>\n \u201cThe Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge,\u201d by Mark Brown, opens in Florida Repertory Theater’s Historic Arcade Theatre and runs through Dec. 21. This delightful and zany holiday comedy by the author of \u201cAround the World in 80 Days\u201d takes place a year after Ebeneezer Scrooge\u2019s miraculous transformation. The entertaining and family-friendly story is set in a courtroom where Scrooge is suing Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The allegations include breaking and entering, kidnapping, slander, pain and suffering, attempted murder and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. As the story unfolds the plot takes a surprising twist unleashing a series of events filled with laughs, heart, and nostalgic flashbacks to the original Dickens holiday classic. Filled with gentle life lessons, holiday mirth, and plenty of comedy, the play is an ingenious and joyous holiday treat for the entire family! For tickets, telephone 239-332-4488 or visit https:\/\/www.floridarep.org\/show\/the-trial-of-ebenezer-scrooge\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Florida Repertory Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Florida Repertory Theatre<\/p>\n ‘Jingle & Mingle’ features holiday and seasonal-inspired songs performed by forty Florida Rep education students ages 5 to 16.<\/p>\n \u201cJingle & Mingle: A Children\u2019s Holiday Cabaret\u201d is at Florida Repertory\u2019s historic Arcade Theatre on Dec. 14. The event features holiday and seasonal-inspired songs performed by 40 Florida Rep education students ages 5 to 16. The program is directed by Monique Caldwell and Megan Leonard, with music directed by Earl Sparrow, who will accompany the performers on the piano. The program runs approximately an hour and includes a dozen holiday song favorites such as \u201cChristmas Time is Here,\u201d \u201cYou\u2019re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch,\u201d \u201cThe Little Drummer Boy,\u201d \u201cI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,\u201d and more. A photo opportunity with \u201cSanta\u201d will take place in the lobby during intermission. For tickets, telephone 239-332-4488 or visit https:\/\/www.floridarep.org\/show\/jingle-mingle-a-childrens-holiday-cabaret\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Laboratory Theater of Florida<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Laboratory Theater of Florida <\/p>\n The clowns have all come home for the holidays! <\/p>\n \u201cClown Bar Christmas,\u201d by Adam Szymkowicz, opens Dec. 4 at The Laboratory Theater of Florida and runs through Dec. 21. The clowns have all come home for the holidays! Set before the events of Clown Bar, Clown Bar Christmas tells the story of clowns. . . in a bar. . . at Christmas. There\u2019s more to it, but you\u2019ll have to venture into the seedy underbelly of clown crime to see for yourself. Definitely not appropriate for children, this production is a collaboration between The Laboratory Theater of Florida and Theatre Conspiracy. For tickets, telephone 239-291- 2905 or visit https:\/\/www.purplepass.com\/events\/316547-clown-bar-christmas!-dec-5th-2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Cultural Park Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Cultural Park Theatre<\/p>\n “White Christmas” follows veterans Bob and Phil, who pursue two singing sisters to a Vermont lodge owned by their former Army commander. <\/p>\n \u201cIrving Berlin\u2019s White Christmas\u201d opens Dec. 12 at Cultural Park Theatre and runs through Dec. 21. “White Christmas” follows veterans Bob and Phil, who pursue two singing sisters to a Vermont lodge owned by their former Army commander. Featuring songs like \u201cBlue Skies\u201d and \u201cWhite Christmas,\u201d this heartwarming musical is perfect for audiences of all ages. For tickets, visit https:\/\/culturalparktheatre.org\/show\/white-christmas\/<\/a> or telephone 239-772-5862.<\/p>\n \u201cChristmas Cabaret\u201d along with coffee, canollis and Christmas carols are at The Cape Caf\u00e9 Dessert Theatre Dec. 4-28. All tickets are $28 and include coffee and dessert. For tickets, telephone 239-363-0848.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Firehouse Community Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Firehouse Community Theatre<\/p>\n ‘Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular’ by Bo Wilson opens at Firehouse Community Theatre on Dec. 5 and runs through Dec. 14. <\/p>\n \u201cThe Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular,\u201d by Bo Wilson, opens at Firehouse Community Theatre on Dec. 5 and runs through Dec. 14. Christmas is only three weeks away and the ladies of the Charitable Sisterhood are preparing for Second Trinity Church\u2019s annual Christmas Spectacular but they\u2019re having trouble staying focused. For tickets, visit https:\/\/firehousecommunitytheatre.org\/<\/a> or telephone 863-675-3066.<\/p>\n \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d is at Venice Theatre Dec. 4-21. Venice Theatre\u2019s original musical version of \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d is celebrating 25 years. Renew your appreciation of life with Dickens\u2019 timeless story of redemption and rebirth. Starring Brad Wages in his seventh year as Ebenezer Scrooge. For tickets, visit https:\/\/venicetheatre.org\/events\/a-christmas-carol\/<\/a> or telephone 941-488-1115.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Florida Studio Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Wendy Kiesewetter, Digital Media and Media Relations Associate, Florida Studio Theatre<\/p>\n With palm trees wrapped in lights, sand snowmen, original songs and interactive fun, ‘Deck the Halls’ captures the magic of Christmas and Hanukkah in the Sunshine State.<\/p>\n \u201cDeck the Halls\u201d is at Florida Studio Children\u2019s Theatre in the Keating Theatre through Dec. 24. With palm trees wrapped in lights, sand snowmen, original songs, sketches and interactive fun, this all-new edition of \u201cDeck the Halls\u201d captures the magic of Christmas and Hanukkah in the Sunshine State. For tickets, telephone 941-366-9000 or visit https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/2025-26-childrens-theatre\/26deck-the-halls\/subscribe-to-winter-mainstage-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a Blunderful Life: An Improvised Hallmark Movie\u201d is at Florida Studio Theatre in Bowne\u2019s Lab through Dec. 20. It’s the most blunderful time of the year! With no script, no plan, and no clue what’s coming next, a quick-witted cast spins an entire Hallmark movie on the spot. From tropey meet-cutes to Christmas tree farm drama, get ready for a holiday movie gone wildly off the rails. For tickets, telephone 941-366-9000 or visit https:\/\/www.floridastudiotheatre.org\/events-and-tickets\/fst-improv\/its-a-blunderful-life<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe<\/p>\n ‘Black Nativity’ is in the Donnelly Theatre at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe through Dec. 21.<\/p>\n \u201cBlack Nativity\u201d is in the Donnelly Theatre at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe through Dec. 21. Written by Langston Hughes, \u201cBlack Nativity\u201d tells the story of the birth of Christ from an African American lens. The play\u2019s message is universal and belongs to everyone who has ever needed hope, ever sought home, ever dreamed of a world where love wins. This year\u2019s version of \u201cBlack Nativity\u201d at Westcoast Black Theatre troupe features new faces and voices, including some Stage of Discovery youth performers. For tickets, visit https:\/\/www.westcoastblacktheatre.org\/productions\/langston-hughes-black-nativity\/<\/a> or telephone 941-366-1505.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Asolo Repertory Theatre<\/p>\n \/<\/p>\n Asolo Repertory Theatre<\/p>\n \u202fPeter Rothstein\u2019s salute to unsung heroes of The Great War returns to the Historic Asolo Theater after a sell-out run last season. <\/p>\n \u201cAll is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914\u201d opens in the Historic Asolo Theatre Dec. 5 and runs through Dec. 19. The Western Front. Christmas. A German soldier sets down his rifle and steps into No Man\u2019s Land, singing \u201cSilent Night.\u201d Thus begins an extraordinary night of fellowship, music, and peace, told in the words and the songs of the men who lived it.\u202fPeter Rothstein\u2019s salute to unsung heroes of The Great War returns to the Historic Asolo Theater after a sell-out run last season. For tickets, visit https:\/\/asolorep.org\/show\/all-is-calm-the-christmas-truce-of-1914\/<\/a> or telephone 941-351-8000.<\/p>\n Support for WGCU\u2019s arts & 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":"From Marco Island to Sarasota, here are the 19 Christmas shows onstage this holiday season at Southwest Florida…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":60349,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[209,211,210],"class_list":["post-60348","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\/60348","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=60348"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60348\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/p>\n
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