COASTE | ON STAGE
December + January - On Stage Continued SWELL PARTY DEC 4-12 Theatre Conspiracy in Fort Myers presents the story of Smitty, the 20 year-old orphaned heir to the family fortune, who returns to his Southern home with a controversial new wife, a trunk load of gin and his new wife’s acting coach, who is quite possibly insane. A party is thrown, someone turns up dead, and the plot thickens. For Southerners, the truth isn’t nearly as important as a good story. Showtimes vary. $11-$22. www.theatreconspiracy.com. Dec 4- 12 THE FANTASTICKS Dec 5-14 This timeless musical fable of love and discovery tells the tale of teens Luisa and Matt — next door neighbors who fall in love. When they discover that their fathers have manipulated the courtship, rebellion and temptation kicks in. See it at Cape Coral’s Cultural Park Theatre for $19, Seniors for $17, Students for $13 and children 12 and under for $10. www.culturalparktheater.com. Dec 5- 14
Dec 11
LEWIS BLACK, THE RANT IS DUE Dec 11 Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. The highly acclaimed comedian, actor, and author takes the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall stage at 8 PM for his performance. Tickets are $38 to $70. www.bbmannpah.com.
Dec 12- 20
SCROOGE TV: A MODERN CHRISTMAS CAROL Dec 12-20 Fun for the whole family, this modern version of the beloved classic by Charles Dickens was created for the Laboratory Theater in Fort Myers by the 2013 winner of the 24-hour Playwriting Project. Watch as the story you and your family already know is delightfully woven into the setting of a popular TV show! Tickets are $20 for adults, $18.50 for seniors 65+ or military ID. Students are $12. www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com. THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Dec 17-21 Cultural Park Theatre of Cape Coral takes your holiday classic and pop favorites and adds a special visit from Santa Claus. Presented in a picture perfect setting and you’ll leave with the wonderful feeling that the Christmas season brings. Tickets are $19. Seniors are $17, Students are $13 and children 12 and under are admitted for $10. www.culturalparktheater.com. Dec 17- 21
Dec 17- 28
THE SANTALAND DIARIES Dec 17-28 A Florida Rep Tradition! Crumpet the Elf is back for a sixth smash season of yuletide
mischief! This thorny comedy from acclaimed satirist, David Sedaris, proves that naughty is more fun! The Santaland Diaries exposes the underside of Santa’s workshop when David, a down and out-of-work cynical writer, desperately takes a job as Macy’s elf during the holiday crunch. For mature elves only. Tickets, $25. www.floridarep.org.
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