Performing Arts & Entertainment on Sanibel & Captiva Islands
Theatre is alive and well here on Sanibel Island and
Fort Myers. The island's lively arts are made up of
one local playhouse on Periwinkle Way, a 414-seat
performing arts hall at BIG Arts and a
professional and amateur theater in downtown Fort
Myers.
BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group For the
Arts)
presents world-renowned music and dance, intimate live theater, distinguished speakers, arresting art exhibits, fine films, and workshops taught by gifted artists and instructors.
BIG ARTS provides quality cultural experiences to Sanibel and Captiva's residents and visitors. For more information call (239) 395-0900, email to BIG ARTS or www.bigarts.org.
BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
Sanibel's only professional theater, BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater presents innovative dramas, comedies, and musicals. The recent technical upgrades and show selections exemplifies the Theater's commitment to quality entertainment. The Theater offers Broadway-caliber talent in an intimate atmosphere.
Theater Box Office number is (239) 472-6862
or BIG ARTS Theater
The
Florida Repertory Theatre
Florida Rep is an ensemble based
company that was established in 1998 as a
Not-for-Profit 501, when Producing Artistic Director
Robert Cacioppo was offered the historic Arcade
Theatre in downtown Fort Myers. Now, as the Florida
Repertory Theatre enters its sixth season, it is
pleased to boast a 66% increase in admissions, a
year-round season, and many education and outreach
programs which benefit both the theatre and the
community. Contact: www.floridarep.org
2267 1st St., Fort
Myers (239)
332-4488 Toll-Free: (877) 787-8053 or Boxoffice@floridarep.org
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, Florida
The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is now celebrating its 17th Spectacular Season. The theatre entertains over 170,000 guests annually. The facility has expanded a number of times and now includes an additional 90-seat “black-box” theatre called The Off Broadway Palm Theatre, and two banquet facilities - Café Cabaret and The Art Café. The theatre seats 448 and can be found on Florida’s sunny west coast between Tampa and Miami.
Call the box office at 239-278-4422
or www.broadwaypalm.com
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