FORT MYERS, Fla – May 9, 2018 – Broadway Palm is proud to announce its 26th Season which includes eight main stage productions, five productions in The Off Broadway Palm, four Children’s Theatre productions and five concerts. Individual tickets go on sale June 1st.
Broadway Palm’s main stage opens on August 30, 2018 and runs through August 10, 2019. Show prices range from $45 to $75 with group and children’s prices available. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings (no Tuesday evening performances May through October) with selected matinees. The main stage productions include:
Let’s Go To The Movies (August 30 – September 29, 2018)
“Here’s lookin’ at you kid,” “Hasta La Vista Baby,” and “We’re gonna need a bigger boat” are just a few of the iconic movie quotes that have become colloquial sayings. Join Victor Legarreta and his cast as they sing and dance their way through movie history. This all-movie musical revue will feature songs from all of your favorite movies and movie musicals along with surprise guest appearances by “the movie stars” themselves! You’ll laugh, sing along and become part of the action. So, get your tickets, click your heels together three times and say “There’s no place like Broadway Palm…..There’s no place like Broadway Palm…”
42nd Street (October 4 – November 17, 2018)
The dazzling tribute to Broadway, New York City and the world of musical theatre high-kicks its way onto the Broadway Palm stage! Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer heads to NYC and quickly lands her first big gig in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. Just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle which might give Peggy a chance to step in and become a star! 42nd Street sparkles with some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history including We’re In The Money, Lullaby Baby, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Dames, I Only Have Eyes For You and the title song 42nd Street.
Elf The Musical (November 22 – December 25, 2018)
Based on the holiday film of the same name, this hilarious musical comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Buddy, a young orphan, crawls into Santa’s bag and winds up in the North Pole where he is raised, unaware that he is human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to discover his true identity. This modern day holiday classic is sure to bring out the true spirit of Christmas….after all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear!
Saturday Night Fever (December 29, 2018 – February 9, 2019)
Put on your “Boogie Shoes” for one of the most adored dance stories of all time that captures the passion, energy and life-changing moments that have thrilled audiences for over forty years! Tony, a young man from Brooklyn, tries to escape his problems and dance his way to a better life. With his electric dance moves, he hits the dance floor every weekend at the discotheque, where he tries to win the admiration of the crowd, and his crush. Based on the 1977 film that became a cultural phenomenon, the score is packed with Bee Gees’ hits including the Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love?, Jive Talking, You Should Be Dancing and more!
Guys and Dolls (February 14 – March 30, 2019)
The story of the unlikely romance between Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart urban missionary, and a slick Broadway gambler, Sky Masterson. The show’s second romantic storyline involves Nathan Detroit, the consummate gambling man and the operator of “The World’s Largest Floating Crap Game”, and Miss Adelaide, the main attraction at the Hot Box nightclub, who have been engaged for fourteen years. Frank Loesser’s score features classic songs such as Luck Be a Lady, I’ve Never Been in Love Before, Sue Me, A Bushel and a Peck and the wonderful title song Guys and Dolls.
Second Chances: The Thrift Shop Musical (April 4 – May 12, 2019)
A funny, yet inspirational, musical comedy about the quirky characters that run The Second Chances Thrift Shop. You’ll meet the hilarious lead clerk who always brings sunshine to the day with humor, the couple who work in the collection area who discover that you can find love later in life, the young mother and new shop manager trying to start over, and more! When the thrift shop is threatened to be sold by the greedy landlord, the team won’t stand for it. Spend a year with the loveable, yet quirky, group and see how they band together to save the shop and in the process, discover it’s not just old treasures that are getting Second Chances!
Little Shop of Horrors (May 16 – June 15, 2019)
One of the longest running Off-Broadway shows is a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi, smash-hit musical that has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for decades! Meek floral assistant Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant that he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker (and crush!). This sassy, R&B-singing plant promises everlasting fame and fortune, as long as Seymour keeps feeding it its special diet. Between bites, Audrey II brings down the house with music composed by Alan Menken in the style 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and Motown including the well-known Suddenly, Seymour.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (June 20 – August 10, 2019)
“Be Our Guest” as we step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! The classic “tale as old as time” tells of Belle, a young woman in a small town, and a Beast, who is really a young prince under a spell. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. Time is running out and if the Beast doesn’t learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed forever. The spirited, headstrong Belle enters the Beast’s castle after he imprisons her father and with the help of his enchanted servants, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation.
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is Broadway Palm’s second performance venue. The Off Broadway Palm’s season begins September 27, 2018 and runs through July 21, 2019. Ticket prices range from $39 to $59. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings (no Tuesday evening performances May through October) with selected matinees. The Off Broadway Palm productions include:
Don’t Dress for Dinner (September 27 – November 10, 2018)
When Bernard’s wife decides to visit her mother for a few days, he makes plans to spend a romantic weekend with his chic, new, Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse. He invites his friend Robert as an alibi, but when his wife finds out Robert will be in town, she changes her plans for a surprise tryst of her own. An evening of sidesplitting confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed!
Winter Wonderettes (November 15 – December 25, 2018)
The Marvelous Wonderettes are the entertainers at Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party and like every year, Mr. Harper is scheduled to pass out the employee bonuses. When Mr. Harper doesn’t show, one of the girls goes to find him, but instead finds what she thinks are the bonuses, but they’re not and everyone is in for a big surprise! The 60s style holiday songs include Santa Baby, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Jingle Bell Rock, Winter Wonderland and more.
Midlife 2! #WhatDidIComeInHereFor (January 10 – February 23, 2019)
The follow up to the hilarious Mid-Life The Crisis Musical, Midlife 2! takes us back into the middle ages once again with a hilariously tuneful look at the aches, pains, and joys of getting older. From ever-increasing trips to the doctor’s office, to the horrifying moment when one qualifies for a senior discount, the aging Baby Boomers and beyond are sure to see their lives reflected in this brand new, witty musical revue.
Mama Won’t Fly (February 28 – April 28, 2019)
A race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. Savannah’s problem: MAMA WON’T FLY. So three generations embark on a hilarious road trip where they meet family, friends, strangers and each other along the way. This ferociously funny comedy is by the writers of The Savannah Sipping Society and The Hallelujah Girls!
Sex Please, We’re Sixty (June 6 – July 21, 2019)
Mrs. Stancliffe’s Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast has been successful for many years. Her guests, most of which are women, return year after year. Next-door neighbor, “Bud the Stud” thinks they come to spend time with him in romantic liaisons. The fun begins as three women arrive and turn the table on Bud and Mrs. Stancliffe’s suitor, Henry, in a hysterical attempt to show the men who is the smarter sex.
Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre shows are fun for everyone! The chef’s buffet includes children’s favorites such as pizza, chicken nuggets, pasta, french fries and more. Tickets are just $19 for all ages. Performances are matinees with lunch beginning at Noon and show beginning at 1 p.m. and during the school year there are early matinees with lunch beginning at 10:30 a.m. and show beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Madagascar (Selected Matinees October 12 – November 16, 2018)
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and those hilarious plotting penguins for a musical adventure! Follow all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home at the zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to Madagascar!
The Nutcracker (Selected Matinees November 30 – December 24, 2018)
Treat the entire family to the musical version of this timeless holiday classic about a young girl who is given a beautiful nutcracker. She dreams that the nutcracker comes to life, whisks her to a magical land and battles against the Mouse King and his army. The nutcracker defeats the mouse king and is transformed into a prince.
School House Rock (Selected Matinees April 12 – May 11, 2019)
The beloved Saturday morning cartoon series that taught children science, grammar, math, history and politics through clever and catchy songs is back! This brilliant concept is instructing a whole new generation to “Unpack Your Adjectives” and “Do the Circulation” as it lights up the Broadway Palm stage. Sing along to favorites such as Just A Bill, Conjunction Junction and more!
Jack and the Beanstalk (Selected Matinees May 24 – June 14, 2019)
Fee. Fi. Fo. Fum. We smell a musical for everyone! This splendid spin on the classic tale tells the story of Jack, who goes into town to sell his cow for money, but instead trades the cow for magic beans. He plants the beans and, to his surprise, they grow a tall stalk. Join us as Jack discovers what’s at the top of this GIANT beanstalk.
Broadway Palm’s Annual Concert Series will feature five concerts. All evening concerts begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and concert at 7:30 p.m. All Sunday twilight concerts begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. The matinee concerts begin with lunch at 11:45 a.m. and concert at 1:15 p.m. All concert tickets are $75 for dinner and the show or $55 for the show only. The concert series includes:
Atlantic City Boys
(Sunday, January 27, 2019: Twilight and Monday, January 28, 2019: Matinee and Evening)
The Atlantic City Boys are four dynamic lead singers who have wowed audiences all over the country! Now they lend their world class vocals to the rock-n-roll harmonies of the ’60s, singing the hits of the Drifters, the Beach Boys, and of course, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
The Magic of Manilow and Midler
(Monday, February 4, 2019: Matinee and Evening)
Barry Manilow and Bette Midler come to life in this incredible tribute featuring British entertainer Terry Davies and the amazingly talented Sherie Rae Parker. Hear Mandy, Copacabana, Can’t Smile Without You, Hero, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Wind Beneath My Wings and more!
The Roy Orbison Experience
(Sunday, February 24, 2019: Twilight and Monday, February 25, 2019: Matinee and Evening)
Step back in time and learn about the man behind the signature shades. Hear the stories behind some of the most memorable songs in Rock N’ Roll history including Working For the Man, Ooby Dooby, Crying and of course, the iconic classic Pretty Woman.
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(Sunday, March 10, 2019: Twilight; Monday, March 11, 2019: Matinee and Evening; and Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Matinee and Evening)
Mamma Mia! You can dance, you can jive, you can have the time of your life! This multimedia concert is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others.
The Boss Project: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
(Sunday, March 24, 2019: Twilight and Monday, March 25, 2019: Matinee and Evening)
With precision, accuracy, a seven piece band and highly trained vocals, The Boss Project will take you back in time with Bruce’s greatest hits including Born To Run, Hungry Heart, Born In The USA, Thunder Road and SO many more! The Boss Project leaves it all on stage with every ounce of energy they have!
Individual tickets for Broadway Palm’s 26th Season, The Off Broadway Palm’s Season, Broadway Palm’s Children’s Theatre and Broadway Palm’s Concert Series are on sale June 1, 2018. For more information visit www.BroadwayPalm.com, call (239) 278-4422 or stop by the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.