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Broadway Palm announces 32nd Season

By Staff | Apr 15, 2024

Broadway Palm has announced its 32nd Season which includes eight main stage productions, five productions in the Off Broadway Palm, four Children’s Theatre productions and five concerts.

Individual tickets will go on sale June 1.

“This past season has been nothing short of Beautiful, along with Creepy and Kooky. We cannot wait to bring on the Razzle Dazzle during our 32nd Season with an extraordinary lineup of audience favorites and Broadway hits,” owner Will Prather said.

Broadway Palm’s main stage opens on Aug. 16, and runs through Aug. 9, 2025. Show prices range from $65 to $95 with group and children’s prices available. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees and Tuesday evenings.

The main stage productions include:

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap (Aug. 16 – Sept. 21)

In a blend of suspense and humor, the renowned Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, crafts a captivating murder mystery. At a secluded countryside guesthouse, seven strangers find themselves snowed in. Their predicament takes a chilling turn when a police sergeant arrives on skis, revealing there’s a killer among them. As suspicion mounts, each guest unveils their murky past, adding layers of intrigue to the unfolding drama.

CHICAGO: The Musical (Sept. 27 – Nov. 9)

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media, and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines. Hear favorites All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango, Razzle Dazzle, Roxie, and more! Don’t miss the longest-running American musical in Broadway history!

A Christmas Carol: The Musical (Nov. 22 – Dec. 25)

Ebenezer Scrooge and his infamous “Bah, Humbug!” take the stage in this beloved musical. Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future to show him cheerful memories from his past, cruel realities from his present, and the very likely future. Scrooge learns important lessons about his impact on the lives of others, especially Bob Cratchit and his ailing son, Tiny Tim. This classic story captures the essence of the holidays and is perfect entertainment for the entire family.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Dec. 31 – Feb. 15, 2025)

More than 50 years after “the music died”, the story of this true rock and roll icon comes to life in this musical journey through Buddy’s impressive rise to fame. Buddy’s original sound and dazzling talent are highlighted with live renditions of his greatest hits. You’ll be dancing in the aisles and cheering for more when you hear over 20 Buddy Holly hits, including Maybe Baby, Every Day, Peggy Sue, That’ll Be the Day, Oh Boy!, and Rave On; plus Ritchie Valens’ La Bamba and The Big Boppers’ Chantilly Lace.

Crazy For You (Feb. 21 – April 5, 2025)

This Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows Bobby Child, a young banker who dreams of being a star. Sent to foreclose on a failing theater, Bobby falls for the theater owner’s daughter. To win her heart and save the theater, Bobby disguises himself as a famous Broadway producer; but confusion and hilarity ensue when the real producer shows up, along with Bobby’s fiancée. Gershwin’s hits include I Got Rhythm, Embraceable You, Someone to Watch Over Me, and more!

Waitress (April 11 – May 24, 2025)

The heartwarming musical of Jenna, a small-town waitress with a talent for baking pies. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Jenna finds solace and strength in her pies and dreams of a better life. When she unexpectedly becomes pregnant, Jenna embarks on a journey of self-discovery, supported by her quirky coworkers and a new doctor in town. With a stirring score by Sara Bareilles, Waitress serves up a story of resilience, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness.

Legally Blonde: The Musical (May 30 – June 28, 2025)

Ohmigod You Guys! Based on the iconic movie, this ultimate tribute to girl power follows the journey of sorority girl Elle Woods to the Harvard halls of justice. Watch as she tackles stereotypes, chauvinism, elitism, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. With the help of new friends, Elle realizes her potential and proves that self-discovery never goes out of style! Packed with memorable songs, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Annie (July 3 – Aug. 9, 2025)

Everyone’s favorite orphan is back in this classic musical. As part of a publicity campaign for Oliver Warbucks, Annie and her dog Sandy are placed in the lap of luxury. However, Annie’s stay turns out to be much more than anyone bargained for as she works her way into everyone’s hearts! The only thing standing in her way is the cruel and bitter Miss Hannigan. The popular score includes It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, Little Girls, and Tomorrow.

The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is Broadway Palm’s second performance venue. The Off Broadway Palm’s season begins Oct. 10, 2024 and runs through May 24, 2025. Ticket prices range from $55 to $70. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees and Tuesday evenings.

The Off Broadway Palm productions include:

Barefoot In The Park (Oct. 10 – Nov. 16)

Newlyweds Paul and Corie return from a six-day honeymoon only to be greeted by a surprise visit from Corie’s eccentric mother. During dinner with their attic-dwelling neighbor Velasco, they attempt matchmaking where chaos ensues, as everything that can go wrong, does go wrong.

Another Night Before Christmas (Nov. 28 – Dec. 25)

‘Twas the night before Christmas… And there’s a “burglar” in the house – but his eyes twinkled, and his dimples were merry. A cynical social worker is about to have her humbug attitude turned upside down in this charming musical comedy. You’ll be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas while you laugh ’til you jiggle like a bowlful of jelly.

Caught In The Net (Jan. 14 – Feb. 23, 2025)

The sequel to Run for Your Wife finds taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families living separately, both blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage son from one family and daughter from the other have met online and made a love connection! The situation spirals hysterically out of control as John tries to juggle the truth.

Savannah Sipping Society (Feb. 28 – April 13, 2025)

This laugh-a-minute comedy follows four Southern women who are drawn together by fate. They turn weekly happy hours into a mission to renew the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Their raucous humor and collective strengths see them through unexpected challenges; and to their surprise, they realize it’s never too late to make lifelong friends.

Half Baked (April 18 – May 24, 2025)

Two retired brothers and their wives move to Florida to open a cafe. When the business starts failing and they run out of cash, they take drastic action, including murder for life insurance money and baking cannabis into the appetizers to ‘stimulate’ business. But when an old boyfriend and a loan shark show up, things get complicated and hilarious!

Individual tickets for Broadway Palm’s 32nd season, the Off Broadway Palm’s season, Broadway Palm’s Children’s Theatre, and Broadway Palm’s Concert Series will be on sale June 1. Broadway Palm offers a season subscription discount of $20 off per ticket, discounts for groups of 20 or more, as well as discounts for children under 12 years of age. For more information visit BroadwayPalm.com, call 239-278-4422 or stop by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

To view Broadway Palm’s Annual Concert Series visit www.flguide.com/events.