February + March - On Stage Continued COASTE | ON STAGE
Feb 13
PERIDANCE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY Feb 13 A powerhouse of energetic, evocative dance since 1984, Artistic Director Igal Perry orchestrates timelessly elegant and brilliantly musical ballet choreography. See the troupe’s 10 classically trained dancers and several apprentices, who hail from Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, Spain, Colombia and the U.S. The show begins at 7:30 PM. $42 for adults, $5 for children and students. www.bigarts.org. DIXIE SWIM CLUB Feb 13-22 Laugh with your besties when you see this touching comedy about five unforgettable women who cherish both the sunny summer beach and their lifelong friendships. See Dixie Swim Club at Cultural Park in Cape Coral. Showtimes vary. General admission is $19; $17 for seniors. Students get in for $13 and children 12 & under, $10. www.culturalparktheater.com. Feb 13- 22 DANCING PROS LIVE Feb 18 The world’s finest dancers battle it out — and you can pick the winner! Starring “Dancing With The Stars” pro Karina Smirnoff, and featuring Edyta Sliwinska and Chelsie Hightower, this competition is hosted by Alan Thicke, star of TV’s “Growing Pains.” Dance champions from around the world perform Cha-Cha, Waltz, Tango, Swing, Freestyle Samba and the Jitterbug. At Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers at 7:30 PM. $48-$90 ticket options. www.bbmannpah.com. WEST SIDE STORY Feb 19-Apr 25 It’s Romeo and Juliet reimagined as a bitter rivalry between two teenage street gangs is forever altered by a forbidden love affair between the young couple, Tony and Maria. The Bernstein and Sondheim score features classics “Tonight, I Want To Be in America,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “Maria.” Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre performances are Tuesday-Saturday evenings with select matinee dates. Adult tickets, $37-$60; $24 for children 12 and under. www.broadwaypalm.com. Feb 19- Apr 25 Feb 18
Feb 20
PAULA POUNDSTONE Feb 20 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers hosts one of the great humorists of our time. Hear her as a regular panelist on NPR’s popular rascal of a weekly news quiz show, “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me,” or in editorial pieces on “CBS Sunday Morning” and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” She tours regularly, performing standup comedy across the country. Poundstone brings her quick wit to the stage at 8 PM. $26-$37 tickets available at www.bbmannpah.com.
BLUE MAN GROUP Feb 24-Mar 1 The Blue Man Group invades Fort Myers-based Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall to wow audiences with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music and technology. If you’ve never seen Blue Man Group, it’s a must-see. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it. Show dates and times vary. Tickets available from $37-$75. www.bbmannpah.com. Feb 24- Mar 1
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