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2’s Review: “A Sherlock Carol”
By Dave Elias Full Review Have you ever wondered what became of old Ebenezer Scrooge after he had an epiphany and became a loving, generous man after the ghost of Christmas’s past visit? “A Sherlock...
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Being KING
DANIEL MORGAN SHELLEY TALKS ABOUT PLAYING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. IN ‘ THE MOUNTAINTOP’ By Staff December 20, 2023 Visit Florida Weekly BY NANCY STETSON nstetson@floridaweekly.com Daniel Morgan...
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2’s Review: “Beehive: The 60’s Musical”
The Florida Repertory Theatre in downtown Fort Myers is celebrating girl power in a big way with “Beehive: The 60’s Musical” and the voices and orchestra are as big as the hairdos. Updated: 10:44 AM...
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2024-2025 Season Announced!
Florida Repertory Theatre’s 27th Season Brings Stories of Mystery, History, Music, Comedy, Friendship, and Love, To Life On Stage! FOREVER PLAID Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by...
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Playing the cards you’re dealt: ‘The Gin Game’ at Florida Rep
ARTS COMMENTARY By Staff February 15, 2024 Nancy Stetson nstetson@floridaweekly.com Mujahid Abdul-Rashid (Weller) and Sara Morsey (Fonsia) take the stage in “The Gin Game” at Florida Repertory...
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Opera + farce = amusing ‘A Comedy of Tenors’ at Fla Rep
ARTS COMMENTARY February 21, 2024 Nancy Stetson nstetson@floridaweekly.com The cast of “A Comedy of Tenors.” The farce runs through March 3 at Florida Rep in downtown Fort Myers. RIGHT: Jeremy...
View ArticleBackstage Pass: ‘A Comedy of Tenors’
Ken Ludwig’s “A Comedy of Tenors” has taken center stage at the Florida Repertory Theatre. The story takes place in 1930s Paris, where preparations are being made for the concert of the century....
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Dave’s 2’s Review of “Hank Williams Lost Highway”
Updated: 8:45 AM EDT Mar 25, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled Dave Elias Reporter Hank Williams Lost Highway at the Florida Repertory Theatre in Fort Myers. SOURCE: Florida Repertory Theatre FORT MYERS,...
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‘Hank Williams: Lost Highway’ a smash hit for Florida Rep
ARTS COMMENTARY April 03, 2024 Nancy Stetson nstetson@floridaweekly.com Sam Sherwood is a believable and likable Hank Williams: tall and lanky and amiable. COURTESY / JOE DAFELDECKER, FLORIDA...
View ArticleCast & Directors Set For PlayLab Festival
PlayLab runs May 2 – 5 in the Historic Arcade Theatre. By: Stephi WildApr. 25, 2024 Florida Repertory Theatre has announced the casts, directors, and stage managers for its 2024 PlayLab Festival....
View ArticleFlorida Repertory Theatre’s longtime Executive Director, John Martin,...
Florida Repertory Theatre’s longtime Executive Director, John Martin, announces retirement after 23 seasons. The North Carolina native joined the staff in 2001 and has steered Florida Rep through...
View ArticleReview: LATE NITE CATECHISM at Florida Repertory Theatre
Runs through July 7 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre. By: Fran ThomasJun. 22, 2024 If you need a good laugh or rather an evening of them, I strongly suggest you make a pilgrimage to Florida Rep to see...
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2’s Review: ‘Late Nite Catechism’ is a sinfully good time
Dave Elias Reporter FORT MYERS, Fla. —It may be time to brush up on religious manners, and I’ve got just the nun to help you laugh your sins away. “Late Nite Catechism” is religious comedy at its...
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Sister sets you straight on the saints and many other things at Florida Rep
ARTS COMMENTARY June 27, 2024 Nancy Stetson nstetson@floridaweekly.com “Late Nite Catechism” features the character Sister, played by Denise Marie Christina Fennell, at the ArtStage Studio at Florida...
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Florida Rep Theatre to Hold Open House on Sept. 30
Florida Rep Theatre to Hold Open House on Sept. 30 “Toast to Season 27” includes tours of the company’s theatre spaces, previews of upcoming productions, ticket and subscription package promotions, and...
View ArticleReview: FOREVER PLAID at Florida Rep
If you’ve ever been a performer, you know how exciting opening night is. Now imagine some horrible accident prevents you from appearing on stage. That’s the premise of Forever Plaid which kicks off...
View ArticleChris Verrill Named Executive Director of Florida Rep
He succeeds outgoing executive director John Martin and joins the company as they begin their 27th season. By American Theatre Editors FORT MYERS, FLA.: Florida Repertory Theatre’s board of directors,...
View ArticleLittle-known history maker
Florida Rep bringing humorous take on a historic story with ‘Ben Butler’ October 23, 2024 BY ANDREA STETSON Florida Weekly Correspondent You have probably heard of “Hamilton,” but what about “Ben...
View ArticleDave’s 2’s review: ‘Ben Butler’ at Florida Repertory Theatre
FORT MYERS, Fla. — “Ben Butler” is far from a dry, boring history lesson about the civil war, instead it is anything but and it even tastefully uses comedy, something you wouldn’t expect with the topic...
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Break a leg
New executive director at Florida Repertory Theatre ready to lead through growth and innovation November 27, 2024 BY KRISTIN VOIT Florida Weekly Correspondent Chris Verrill, right, the new executive...
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