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TheatreZone, Naples’ premier professional musical theatre, announces its 2026–2027 season, Love, Legacy, and the Power of Song, featuring six musicals and four concerts celebrating music’s power to connect with audiences across time, place, and generations. Tickets are now on sale...

TheatreZone Announces Season 22: Love, Legacy, and the Power of Song; Six Musicals and Four Concerts Highlight the 2026–2027 Season Posted April 13, 2026

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Naples’ TheatreZone presents Lionel Bart’s Golden Age musical Oliver! June 4–14, bringing Charles Dickens’ story of hope and belonging to the Naples stage. With book, music, and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver! transforms Charles Dickens’ 1838 novel Oliver Twist into...

TheatreZone Presents Lionel Bart’s Golden Age Musical Oliver!; Dickens’ Timeless Story of Hope and Belonging Opens June 4 Posted March 24, 2026

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Jukebox musicals often rely heavily on nostalgia, weaving familiar songs together with a simple narrative. BUDDY: THE Buddy Holly STORY largely follows that formula, but TheatreZone’s current production succeeds thanks to its energetic performances - especially its outstanding lead.

Broadway World Review Of the Buddy Holly Story Posted March 11, 2026

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The North Naples professional musical theatre has announced six musicals and four concerts celebrating love, legacy, and the power of song across time, place, and generations, said founding artistic director Mark Danni in a news release.

Naples Daily News: Sunset Strip to Spain … Season Covers Lot of Ground Posted March 06, 2026

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It’s easy to imagine Mark Danni leaning on the door of licensing agents, waiting for that special musical. Because he does.

The Naples Press: Vitamin B: Season 22 News Posted March 06, 2026

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Every season feels special, but 2026-2027 truly sings. The season’s theme — Love, Legacy, and the Power of Song — comes to life through music that moves us, stories that stay with us, and characters we won’t soon forget.

Love, Legacy, and the Power of Song Posted March 02, 2026

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Hot off the press! The BEST musical in theatre history. Posted January 26, 2026

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Read the Showbill! Home for the Holidays, Dec. 19-21, 2025 Posted December 16, 2025

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TheatreZone announces the casting of audience favorites Larry Alexander and Adolpho Blaire in its production of Gutenberg: The Musical!

As seen in Broadway World: TheatreZone Casts Larry Alexander and Adolpho Blaire in Zany Comedy Gutenberg: The Musical! Posted September 22, 2025

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WGCU's arts reporter, Tom Hall, takes a deep dive into TheatreZone's 21st season with an interview of artistic director, Mark Danni. Tom Hall talks in-depth with Mark about all the 2025-2026 shows and shares behind-the-scenes details about how shows are...

TheatreZone in for a bumpy ride … with Grumpy Old Men! WGCU Posted August 26, 2025

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Auditions to be held in Naples September 13 and 14, 2025 And in New York City for New York-Based Actors September 20, 2025 TheatreZone has announced audition dates in Naples, Fla., and in New York City for its upcoming season,...

TheatreZone Auditions Now Scheduled for 2025-2026 Musicals Posted August 01, 2025

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Watch TZ video wall from our 2024-2025 season.

See video highlights from our 20th season. Posted July 16, 2025

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TheatreZone Celebrates 20 Years of Musicals By Charles Runnells 'We're still here': 20 years of toe-tapping musicals at Naples' TheatreZone They’ve been through hurricanes. The pandemic. The Great Recession. And yet TheatreZone is still standing, bringing toe-tapping musicals to Naples...

Naples Daily News Cover Story Posted June 05, 2025

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"Love Beyond the Grave" By Larry Ell TheatreZone breathes new life into a timeless, classic love story with “Ghost: The Musical”

Florida Weekly Cover Story Posted June 04, 2025

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TheatreZone’ Ghost Showbill
June 5-15, 2025 Posted May 21, 2025

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TheatreZone’s 21st season promises hilarity and heart with five musical productions, beginning with its annual holiday show in December, followed by four musicals that showcase a blend of comedy and drama. The season was announced by TheatreZone’s Founding Artistic Director...

TheatreZone’s 21st Season Brings Hilarity & Heart to Southwest Florida Audiences In 2025-2026 Posted February 14, 2025

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The Rink, the Broadway roller-skating musical about a mother seeking to move on with her life and a long-estranged daughter hoping to come back home.

Skating through Generations Posted January 20, 2025

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TheatreZone's production of ONCE tells the beautiful, heart-breaking, musical story of Guy and Girl.

Broadway World Once review! Posted January 15, 2025

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Once is not a traditional love story Under duress, Ms. Wrong can be Ms. Right. But perhaps she should have been Ms. Right all along? It’s a question some of us ask into our dotage about a lost love. Under...

The Naples Press: Guy, girl and guitars Posted January 10, 2025

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Once is a tender love story with a stunning score ...

TV news! Posted January 09, 2025

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The well-decorated production Once will kick off the TheatreZone's 20th season

“Once” will captivate audiences Posted January 08, 2025

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TheatreZone's Once will move you to laughter and tears

TheatreZone’s moving romantic musical Posted January 02, 2025

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A premier professional musical theatre company in Naples, TheatreZone, has a significant milestone to celebrate this year ...

20 Years in the Zone Posted January 01, 2025

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The professional musical theater company, helmed by husband-and-wife team Mark Danni and Karen Molnar Danni, celebrates 20 seasons this year

Marking Milestones with TheatreZone Posted January 01, 2025

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Once cast are also the musical’s on-stage orchestra Naples’ TheatreZone kicks off its 20th season on January 9 with its production of Once, the 2012 Tony Award-winning Best Musical. The musical is a romance set in Ireland with a multi-talented...

TheatreZone set to open Once, Tony Award-winning Best Musical, January 9 Posted December 09, 2024

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North Naples Neighbors celebrates the Dannis' founding of TheatreZone and a life of musical theatre.

Meet Mark and Karen Danni Posted December 01, 2024

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From the stages of New York City to Naples: Meet Mark and Karen Danni

Palm Living Posted December 01, 2024

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From Broadway to Naples: Mark and Karen Danni's TheatreZone Celebrates 20 Years in 2025. TheatreZone is Naples' Premier Professional Musical Theatre Company.

From Broadway to Naples – Naples City Lifestyle Posted December 01, 2024

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TheatreZone has reached a milestone. The theater company will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a year-long observation of its milestones. Mark Danni, founding artistic director of TheatreZone, Naples’ premier professional theatre company, earlier this year announced the theatre’s...

TheatreZone 2024-25 Season Filled With Passion, Fun Posted October 27, 2024

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As musical theatre is our passion, we searched for the hidden treasures of Broadway and have been producing these award-winning gems for the past 20 years for our faithful audiences to enjoy. Turning 20 is a huge accomplishment!

20th Season Brochure Posted October 14, 2024

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Naples original professional musical theatre celebrates 20 years!

20th Season Tickets Selling Fast! Posted August 13, 2024

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Stephen King’s Tale of Horror and Dark Humor Embraces Bullying, Coming-of-Age Themes Carrie: The Musical, the thriller based on Stephen King’s first published novel, is coming to TheatreZone Thursday, April 25. Set in the present in the small New England...

High-Energy Thriller Comes to TheatreZone with Carrie: The Musical Posted March 25, 2024

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Win thousands of dollars of fine dining with our CULINARY RAFFLE

Win EPIC DINING Experiences with Our Culinary Theatre Raffle Posted March 21, 2024

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This year's announcement of a new season is extra special for TheatreZone. 2025 is our 20th season!

Unveiling Our 20th Season! Posted March 12, 2024

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By Harriet Howard Heithaus TheatreZone is 20 years old this coming season and is looking ahead, not behind, with a pair of movie-based musicals and an unearthed gem. But there must be a blockbuster, so Artistic Director Mark Danni snared...

Swivel with Elvis, Sing with Seasons, Skate to Family Feud Posted March 08, 2024

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A seminal moment in rock ‘n roll history is celebrated with TheatreZone’s production of Million Dollar Quartet, Feb. 8-18. The Tony Award-nominated musical commemorates what is considered by music historians one of rock’s greatest jam sessions. On December 4, 1956,...

Seminal Moment in Rock History Celebrated in TheatreZone’s Production of Million Dollar Quartet, Feb. 8-18 Posted January 15, 2024

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Naples, Fla. (Oct. 17) – Kick off holiday festivities this December with a performance of Home for the Holidays Dec.15-17, TheatreZone’s seventh annual production of its traditional season opener. The popular holiday musical is a feast for the senses with...

TheatreZone’s Home for the Holidays kicks off Naples’ theatre company’s 19th season Posted October 17, 2023

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Future stars of the stage collaborate with professional Equity actors in Heathers: The Musical

As seen in Broadway World: TheatreZone and FGCU Partner Posted September 14, 2023

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Naples, Fla. (September 5) – Future stars of the stage collaborate with professional Equity actors in Heathers: The Musical, a joint production of Naples’ Theatre Zone and Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bowers School of Music. Heathers, considered an iconic black...

Future stars of the stage collaborate with professional Equity actors in Heathers: The Musical, a joint FGCU-TheatreZone production Posted September 05, 2023

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This season, we're offering insider experiences that give a unique view of how we create the magic of our musicals.

Theatrical Experiences Posted August 09, 2023

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Appointments now available for more than 50 available roles in six musicals Naples, Fla. (July 5) – More than 200 actors from throughout the country will arrive in Naples September 9 and 10 to audition for more than 50 roles...

TZ Auditions Held September 9 and 10 Posted July 05, 2023

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A word from our founding artistic director, Mark Danni

Relax? It’s always showtime at TheatreZone! Posted June 01, 2023

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Thursday Talkback and Raffle Drawing

It’s a Date! Mark Your Calendar Posted May 01, 2023

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The music was excellent and the choreography was really fun to watch, and everything came together well on stage.

BroadwayWorld – Rave Review! Posted April 30, 2023

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Rock of Ages Gets Sparkle from Its Music -- and its Savvy Costumer

The Naples Press Posted April 28, 2023

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Rock of Ages: The soundtrack of a generation

Meet the cast of Rock of Ages Posted April 14, 2023

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The three lead actors in Rock of Ages grew up with the music of 80s glam bands as the soundtrack of their generation. The musical, performed at Naples’ TheatreZone April 27-May 7, is an homage and send-up of 80s hair...

Meet the Stars of Rock of Ages: Musical’s score is the soundtrack of the actors’ generation Posted April 11, 2023

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"The new TheatreZone season will go bold. Musicals for 2023-2024 that the North Naples theater company recently announced offer a variety, from light comedies to a bit darker material."

The new TheatreZone season will go bold. Posted March 25, 2023

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The new TheatreZone season will go bold. Musicals for 2023-24 that the North Naples theater company recently announced offer a variety, from light comedies to a bit darker material.

TheatreZone 2023-2024 Season Offers Bold, Heartfelt, Fun Musicals Posted March 24, 2023

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5 Performances left of The Goodbye Girl Rock of Ages debuts April 27 + Culinary Raffle is Live!

Romantics & Rockers Season Finales Posted March 16, 2023

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Love stories from the comic to the edgy with music ranging from rockabilly to show tunes are in the lineup of TheatreZone's musicals for 2023-2024.

TheatreZone’s 2023-24 Musical Lineup Celebrates Love Stories Posted March 09, 2023

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TheatreZone continues to explore romance with the award-winning Neil Simon musical comedy The Goodby Girl in Naples March 9-19, as part of the professional theatre company's "Romantics & Rockers" 2023 lineup.

Say Hello to TheatreZone’s Presentation of The Goodbye Girl Posted February 23, 2023

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The Jimmy Buffett musical that hit Broadway a few years ago arrives this month in Naples, full of songs about that famous cocktail, cheeseburgers and more.

Escape to Margaritaville: TheatreZone Brings Island Vibe to the Stage Posted February 10, 2023

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TheatreZone presents Neil Simon musical comedy March 9-19 featuring Marvin Hamlisch’s music and David Zippel’s lyrics Naples, Fla. (January 31, 2023) -- TheatreZone continues to explore romance with the award-winning Neil Simon musical comedy The Goodbye Girl in Naples March...

Romance and commitment explored in The Goodbye Girl Posted February 06, 2023

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TheatreZone's lineup of four live musical concerts kicks off on Monday, Jan. 16. "This season's concert series features musical homages to James Taylor, The Beatles, Bill Joel, and Elton John, and also features the consummate John O'Hurley, the famed comedian,...

TheatreZone’s 2023 lineup features 4 concerts starting Jan. 16 Posted January 12, 2023

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NAPLES (Jan. 5) -- After the final curtain call, audiences at TheatreZone musicals can now settle back in their seats for a talkback, an opportunity to meet and converse with the show’s cast and directors for candid and casual conversations....

Naples’ TheatreZone Debuts “Thursday Talkbacks” on the Second Thursday of Each Musical Posted January 05, 2023

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Naples, Fla. (Jan. 3, 2023) – TheatreZone’s lineup of four live musical concerts kicks off on January 16, announced TheatreZone’s Founding Artistic Director Mark Danni. “This season’s concert series features musical homages to James Taylor, The Beatles, Billy Joel, and...

TheatreZone’s 2023 Lineup of Four Concerts Kicks Off Jan. 16 Posted January 03, 2023

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Second annual culinary raffle for Equity theatre group splits $6,000 of fine dining between four winners Naples, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2023) -- The curtain is up on TheatreZone’s second annual Culinary Raffle for fine dining aficionados, according to TheatreZone’s Founding...

The Curtain is Up on the Culinary Raffle at TheatreZone Posted January 02, 2023

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The house lights go dim. The audience goes quiet. The curtain goes up.

Small and mighty TheatreZone prepares for ‘A Little Night Music’ Posted January 01, 2023

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TheatreZone kicks off 2023 with the six-time Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical A Little Night Music. The production opens on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and runs for two weeks.

TheatreZone starts new year with Sondheim’s A Little Night Music Posted December 26, 2022

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The holiday season unfurls with joyful events! The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, feasting, dancing, and more joyful events. The spirit continues at TheatreZone when we kick off our 2023 lineup of musicals and concerts with...

So Much To Celebrate Posted December 20, 2022

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TheatreZone kicks off 2023 with the six-time Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical A Little Night Music.

TheatreZone Kicks off 2023 with Sondheim’s A Little Night Music Posted December 08, 2022

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The Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler musical will be directed by TheatreZone’s founding artistic director, Mark Danni Naples, FL (November 28, 2022) -- TheatreZone kicks off 2023 with the six-time Tony Award- winning Stephen Sondheim musical A Little Night Music....

TheatreZone Kicks off 2023 with Sondheim’s A Little Night Music Posted November 28, 2022

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Our annual Home for the Holidays musical features "The Voice" star Lana Love this year!

In the mood for the holidays? Posted November 23, 2022

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Tis’ the season of “Romantics & Rockers” at TheatreZone, and we are very excited about the year ahead! We are so grateful for the generous support of our donors and sponsors and hope you will consider donating to TheatreZone to help...

The Season of Giving Posted November 22, 2022

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A labor of love. Our creative team collaborated with Naples website company Exploritech to create a dynamic, colorful site with all the bells and buttons.

We’re Live! Posted October 26, 2022

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Some people sing. Others perform.

‘The Voice’ Get To Know Lana Love Of Naples Posted October 21, 2022

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Listen to Mark share his "biography through music," the premise of the show, and be prepared for interesting surprises -- from his personal taste in music to his introduction to musical theatre. And you'll get to hear his "three songs."...

Mark Danni, TheatreZone’s founding artistic director, was interviewed on WGCU Radio’s hit show, Three Song Stories. Posted August 13, 2022

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Hundreds of actors are expected to travel to Southwest Florida to audition for more than 50 roles in the five musicals staged by TheatreZone during its 2022-23 season.

You’re an actor? TheatreZone to hold auditions in Naples Posted August 11, 2022

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Welcome to TheatreZone's 18th season of musical theatre and concerts.

Season Preview: Romantics & Rockers! Posted April 01, 2022

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How to know your production of “Camelot” has nailed it: Your audience walks out of G&L Theatre singing snatches of the title song and the musical’s best known ballad, “If Ever I Would Leave You” aloud. Adam Ross Glickman’s Mordred...

Camelot irresistible blend under TheatreZone Posted March 15, 2022

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"Camelot Doesn't Miss a Note!" Naples Daily News Article! Seats Available through March 20

” … if a love triangle is dangerous, a royal one can be lethal.” Posted March 01, 2022

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TheatreZone’s ‘Bright Star’ a hummable musical When you start looking up the lyrics to a song so you can replace the la-la-la-LA-la in your head with words, you suspect this mu-sical is going to be staying around. Then you notice:...

See This One Posted February 15, 2022

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Alice Murphy has a story to tell that even she doesn’t want to know. It has been compartmentalized, stored far away from her life as a liter-ary editor in Asheville, N.C. That is, until the appearance of a new young...

TheatreZone ‘Bright Star’ shines with good music, authentic characters Posted February 11, 2022

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Just Opened Up! Excellent Seats Now Available For The Mersey Beatles

Mersey Beatle, Mack is Back, Bright Star & Culinary Raffle Posted February 01, 2022

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Raffle features $400 dining certificates at 12 top restaurants in Southwest Florida

Naples’ TheatreZone Celebrates Culinary Theatre with its 2022 Signature Fundraiser Posted January 29, 2022

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TheatreZone, Naples’ professional Equity theater, is in full swing in Febru-ary with three engaging productions that each have deep roots in musical history and the powerful talents of renowned musicians. Bright Star With a Tony-nominated score and lyr-ics by Steve...

Poignant Story, Musical Homages Round Out TheatreZone February Productions Posted January 13, 2022

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TheatreZone, Naples' professional Equity theater, launches 2022 with three January productions: a 1970s satre of the sexual revolution, Simon & Garfunkel's epic Central Park concert, and the world premiere of a little-know Frank Sinatra life event.

TheatreZone Launching 2022 Season with Three January Productions Posted January 06, 2022

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One of the funniest comedies we've ever staged at TheatreZone is I Love My Wife (Jan. 13-23), a satire of the 70s sexual revolution. I love that the band are characters in the show and have nine costume changes. Dazzling...

Music & Laughter & Legends Posted January 01, 2022

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