We have been to two recent performances, including Paul Anka. i was blown away how good Anka was…read more He is 85 and sounded 35. Very engaged with audience . We absolutely loved the performance and his 12 piece band. We love the venue. Very upscale and comfortable . Maybe a little challenging for patrons with ambulatory limitations

Aside from their parking, which is rather far to walk if you have a difficult time, and some not so…read moregreat sightlines depending where you are seated, I enjoyed this venue a lot! The staff here was very friendly once it came to the inside workers. The staff working security looked like they didn't want to be here whatsoever. It was easy finding where I was sitting for the evening because there were many signs and ushers to help point the way. The box that I was staying in was amazing, only consisting of about six people. The three in the front were a little lower so I didn't have any of my view blocked. I noticed if you are higher up in regular seats, you may need to shift around the people in front of where you are sitting. The theater had a great sound system and the place was very clean and up to date. Prices for food and drink was crazy, going from a start of $15 and up from there for a glass of wine or mixed drink. I felt safe the entire time I was here from the security they had, including police.

Over the past two weekends I've attended live performances in three different regional theaters…read more Of the lot, Fort Myers Theater ranked lowest. Here's my take: They have stadium seating, which is good. But some rows aren't properly staggered. When a tall kid with a long neck sat in front of me, my view was obstructed. Luckily, I snagged a vacant seat down the aisle. Performers make good use of the floor and a small stage. If possible, sit towards the front, preferably in the middle. Several rows up there are seats to the side, with the stage visible at an angle. You'll likely get a crick in your neck after a two hour show. What you face with those side seats is one of two restrooms. They're both singles, so be sure to do your business before the show starts! If there's something going on at a neighboring business, parking could be tricky. My husband drove around before finding a spot in a different strip mall. We were there to see "Gypsy," an ambitious musical for local theater. Unfair to compare with the Tyne Daly production I saw on Broadway, they did a pretty good job, with one exception. The singing! Acting was fine, singing -- an important component of a musical -- was weak. The two performances I saw last week were both musicals; I commented that there's indeed talent in Ft Myers / Cape Coral. Having grown up with off-off B'way and makeshift theaters, I realize productions like this operate on shoestring budgets, reliant on donations and volunteers. With that said, Fort Myers Theater did a pretty good job, and patrons appeared pleased with the production.

We had a group from our community of about 50 people at one of the evening performances of a…read moreChristmas Carol, and it was absolutely stunning. One of the best performances I've seen in years. JJ ft myers

We attended the Music for Life Fest, at Mango Rita's. It was the first time we saw a performance…read morefrom School of Rock. These kids were AWESOME!!! They were as good or better than most of the adult groups! So memorable were their versions of CRAZY TRAIN and WHOLE LOTTA LOVE and INTO THE FIRE!!! All the band members were fantastic. But a special shout out to the girl guitarists!! They were amazing. School of Rock should be SO proud of their students!!!

Nathan Ross is a fantastic instructor. He has taught my…read moregranddaughter 10 times more, in a few lessons, about playing piano than she had been taught previously over the last two years. Quality people are far and few between and he one of the top.

Charming little theater in the heart of McGregor corridor. Conveniently located in the plaza with…read moreNorman love cafe and a few other options to eat if you're there during the matinee performances. You're also next to two plazas with nice dinner options if you're coming for the evening show. Love the intimate size of the theater which really means there's no bad seat in the house and I love the seats on three sides of the stage. We have seen two shows there so far - one a play and one a musical - and both have been great! Highly recommend checking out this little local gem with reasonably priced tickets and amazing membership options and supporting amazing talent!

Growing up in NYC I was an avid fan of Broadway, Lincoln Center, and a myriad of concert halls,…read moredance troupes, museums, and independent movie theaters. Since moving out of state, I keep my eyes open for cultural events that my husband and I might enjoy. I haven't struck out yet. Players Circle is a theater in the round. Actually, the square. Uncertain about where to sit, we bought tickets in the east section. Since productions are staged for the venue, I don't think anybody loses out, but take note of the different price points, which is likely a gauge. Our seats, while not the most expensive, were great. I was impressed with the two-person production of "Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks." Funny, sad and poignant, the show bravely touched upon topical subjects like the tragic outcome of backroom abortions, religious hypocrisy and more. The performers were perfectly cast, with acts cleverly separated by vintage film clips. (Amazing how the actors were able to change costume so quickly!) If Saturday's performance is typical of Players Circle, they're now on my radar. In fact, before writing this, I went online and purchased tix for Godspell, which artistic director Robert Cacioppo said is their most ambitious musical yet!

It is so fun that there is a murder mystery train here in Fort Myers! It seems a bit expensive…read morethough you are getting a train ride, dinner, and show. I felt the train ride itself was a bit unnecessary. There was one nice section of the train ride over water, otherwise there wasn't much to look at. Also the train was swaying back and forth causing me to get a bit nauseous. The food itself was all pretty good! The cheese and fruit plate, potato and leek soup, pretzel roll, and salad were all great starters. I was satisfied with the meal before my entree even arrived! My family and I tried all of the different options (prime rib, salmon, and chicken) and thought they all tasted good. Though I could have done without cranberries in my rice... The dessert was small and light for a cheesecake. Food was surprisingly better than we thought. As for the show, I definitely didn't get how we were supposed to deduce the killer. But the actors did a great job and it was overall a fun night.

My friends and I wanted to try the murder mystery train after seeing some of their billboard…read moreadvertisements along 75. We were able to get individual tickets online but still make note that we wanted to sit together, and that all worked out really well. The tickets are expensive (makes sense...you're getting a show, a 5-course meal, and riding a train) and being able to buy separately was really helpful for us. Everything the night of the event ran like clockwork. Boarding the train was easy and fun. We had a table in the Gasparilla train car with lovely servers who took care of us all night. Drinks are pretty reasonable (ice tea and water are included, but you can purchase soda, beer, wine, cocktails) and you can even get a full bottle of wine for your table which you can take home if you don't finish onboard. The meal was better than I expected. It started with a fruit and cheese plate, then we had hot pretzel rolls an butter, a delicious potato leek soup, a salad, and then the appetizer. Our choices were prime rib (friends said it was delicious), chicken francese (I loved it) and salmon. Dessert was a cheesecake. The performers were very animated and enthusiastic. These murder mystery shows are always hard for me to actually follow and figure out. I appreciate all that goes into it, but I wish I was a better sleuth. My only issue is that the train ride itself is VERY long at 3 - 3.5 hours. I love a nice train ride, but I wonder if they could shave a little time off the ride.

Great evening great talent will definitely go again the venue was beautiful with hundreds of…read morecandles surrounding the string group

Heard the performance on Saturday night at Barbara Mannn and the repeat concert at Shellpoint on…read moreTuesday. Now I am living with Beethovans 5th play in my head as I do my life things. What a wonderful world. Both performances were great but I enjoyed the one at shellpoint more. Don't know why.. Thank you to all the nice people who play for us. xxx

Our 3rd dinner/show and once again a great time. An outstanding staff that does a phenomenal job…read more This time our waiter Stephen was also in the show. Truly an enjoyable time. A couple that came with us and new to the Broadway Palm can't wait to return next year when we're back for the winter.

I just enjoyed a matinee show of Fiddler on the Roof at Broadway Palm. This was my first experience…read morewith dinner theatre and I was very impressed. Let's start with the food- buffet style- I am dairy free and always worry about my food options. Well there was more than enough for me to choose from and it was very tasty. The salad bar was very fresh and the honey mustard dressing was delicious. Also many desserts to choose from. Now to the show- this was also my first time seeing Fiddler and when I heard it was 3 hours long I was worried. The production was top notch! Amazing music, choreography and acting. I've seen Broadway shows and this was just as good! The lead actor was fantastic- I even saw him shed a tear during an emotional scene! I'm only here visiting family but already said I would love to return during my next trip! Ps-check out the gift shop!

The Cirque Italia Water Circus is entertaining, but just about every act made an error. One of the…read moreperformers actually fell off the stage during their performance and landed on a guest. And another performer looked like he was hurting on his error, but did go on with the show. This show is a bit misleading on what it is all about. And the water aspect only makes the stage slippery for the performers. It is pretty, but I would think again about calling it a water circus. Lots of circus foods and fresh squeezed lemonade were in abundance. No adult beverages. Their price point is a bit too high. They have a funny guy who comes out intermittently for soft humor, gets the audience involved, etc. and he is entertaining, but he is used too many times. By the end, it just isn't funny anymore. Overall, the performers really need to tighten up their acts or tone them down. I have never seen a live show with so many errors. And we did feel sorry for those performers, because they do everything...sell concessions and seat people before the show and during intermission. It is a good concept, but in reality, they have a hard time pulling it off. As Gordon Ramsey says..."What a shame."

Lovely restaurant and service by Madison…read more The lobby and quaint bar are great fun but the lobby and expanded area have intense synthetic plug-in scents auto expelling so I got a terrible migraine- if you are not allergic you will be fine but if you get olfactory migraines like I do and if you do not have asthma like my friend- then you will be sick and the unfortunate thing is scent affects the taste of the beautifully prepared food. Darn! For wine lovers who like CA wines you can enjoy a variety but if you like other options they are not available- I am excited to see Italian or French reds soon and Willamette Valley, OR too- if that is true -per a manager with whom I spoke a couple months ago- I will be thrilled- except for the plug-ins hmm- Still recovering unfortunately Tasty great options for appetizers too love the decor You will love it

Just got home from the mystery dinner train. I had a great time. From the moment we sat down we…read morewere greeted by great servers. We were told what to expect, (order drinks and meal together as the train departs the depot). As drinks came the courses started coming out too. The show was entertaining and funny. The food was really good. I had prime rib and it was perfect. Others said the chicken and salmon were good. If you are looking for an evening out, I would highly recommend! Pro tip- bring a sweater, it got chilly. Bring an appetite. There was a lot of food. Good for kids, better for adults. Yes the train moves, travels north to the northern part of the county. It is mostly smooth but there are parts where the train sways. If you get motion sickness, you might want to take meds before you go. Also note that the menu can't really be changed. There are no gluten free options, any dairy free or vegan options either.

The food was decent. The atmosphere was friendly. The cast was good. The price of the ticket…read moreincludes a 4 course meal. It's a cash bar. I recommend doing this at least once.

Great arena to watch a Basketball game. Came here for the City of Palms Classic. Some of the top…read moreten high school teams participated in the tournament. The games were like watching a College Game. Got to see Flagg the top rated player in the country who is going to Duke. Had a fun evening with my son and grandson.

First of all, what a great venue. It's a modern space with great accessibility in front for entry…read more I was there for a concert. They ran out of beer before the headlining act even began. The lines for concessions are terrible. Whoever hold the special events director position might be fired tomorrow. There is SO much missed opportunity. Small colleges like this are always trying to raise money and they were missing the mark all night in so many ways. A little beer kiosk at the entrance would help. I just think this place could be run more efficiently and benefit the fan and also the venue/college.