Performing Arts & Entertainment on Sanibel & Captiva Islands
Theater 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 theater 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 theater entertains over 170,000 guests annually. The facility has expanded a number of times and now includes an additional 90-seat “black-box” theater called The Off Broadway Palm Theatre, and two banquet facilities – Café Cabaret and The Art Café. The theater 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
