Florida Repertory Theatre

This week, three shows open, three shows close, seven continue their runs and there are two limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

The Alliance Youth Theatre’s production of “Rent” is a tour de force rock musical that features three locals home from college for the summer. Under the direction of Artistic Director Carmen Crussard, Director Miguel Cintron and Choreographer Kiana Raine Cintron, the entire ensemble cast of high school and college students is, in a word, outstanding.

On June 15, Fort Myers City Council awarded $150,000 in arts and culture grants. Of the 47 applicants this year, grants were awarded to over a dozen arts organizations, one group and one individual artist. The total awarded, $150,000, was the same amount the city awarded last year.

This week, one show opens, four close, five continue their runs and there are seven limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

Only 17 Southwest Florida arts organizations to share in $65.9 million in arts funding approved by Legislature for 2026-2027. Again this year, some major arts organizations in Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties have been left on the outside looking in.

This week, one show opens, two close, eight continue their runs and limited engagements include 'Monsters Inc. JR' and "The Laramie Project," at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

This week, four shows open, one closes, six continue their runs and there is one limited engagement at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

This week, three shows open, four close and four continue their runs at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters, plus the 4th Annual Fort Myers Fringe Festival takes place at the Off Broadway Palm and Florida Repertory Theatre.

Florida Rep Education has taken on Stephen Sondheim's most renowned musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." The cast and crew deliver an exceptional show with strong acting and vocals and eye-popping costumes, lighting and special effects.

This week, four shows open, six close, five continue their runs and there is one limited engagement at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.