Led by our Newsies Jr. team, this program boosts singing, dancing, acting, and audition confidence through focused workshops.
Shows & Events
May 14, 2027 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreMay 2, 2027 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
May 19, 2027 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
May 19, 2027 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of the production before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreApril 28, 2027 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
A behind the scenes talkback with the director and designers
Read MorePreviews: April 27, 28, 29, 2027
Opening Night: April 30, 2027
Final Performance: May 23, 2027
A razor-sharp, outrageous, laugh-out-loud comedy that is as relevant today as it was in 17th century France.
Read MoreApril 25, 2027 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
May 12, 2027 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
May 12, 2027 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of the production before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreApril 15, 2027 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MorePreviews: April 6, 7 & 8, 2027
Opening Night: April 9, 2027
Final Performance: May 16, 2027
This Broadway sensation starts with a bang and will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Read MoreMarch 11 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreMarch 7, 2027 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
March 10, 2027 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
March 10, 2027 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of the production before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2027 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
A behind the scenes talkback with the director and designers
Read MorePreviews: March 2, 3, 4, 2027
Opening Night: March 5, 2027
Final Performance: April 11, 2027
Set in the heyday of 1950s New York City, this colorful cast of gamblers, gangsters, showgirls, and missionaries will dance and sing their way into your heart.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2027 at 1:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
February 24, 2027 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
February 28, 2027 at 2:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of the production before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2027 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MorePreviews: February 2, 3 & 4, 2027
Opening Night: February 5, 2027
Final Performance: March 14, 2027
There’s more on the line than just a prize as a bidding war quickly becomes a hilarious clash of ideas, tax brackets, and personalities. Fresh from our 2025 Next Wave Festival, this world premiere comedy from the playwright behind The Refugees is sharp, timely, and heartfelt.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2027 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2027 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
January 20, 2027 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
January 20, 2027 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of the production before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MorePreviews: January 12, 13, 14, 2027
Opening Night: January 15, 2027
Final Performance: February 7, 2027
Sometimes it’s the last job that changes everything.
Read MoreDecember 8 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreNovember 22 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
December 9 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
December 9 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of the production before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreNovember 18 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
A behind the scenes talkback with the director and designers
Read MorePreviews: November 17, 18, 19
Opening Night: November 20
Final Performance: December 24
The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s magical journey through Christmases past, present, and future comes to Naples this Christmas in a new adaptation.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2026 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreOctober 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
November 11, 2026 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
November 11, 2026 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of the production before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MorePreviews: October 20, 21 & 22, 2026
Opening Night: October 23, 2026
Final Performance: November 22, 2026
Enjoy a truly unique musical theatre experience as we transform the Struthers Studio into a hazy, swanky jazz club.
Read MoreAugust 1 - June 30, 2027
Explore acting with our professional teaching artists. Fun, personalized lessons for all ages—perfect for auditions or skill-building!
Read MoreJuly 20-24: 1-4PM
July 27-31: 1-5PM
Performances July 31-August 2
Seize the Day with Disney’s rousing musical that has thrilled and inspired young people for generations.
Read MoreJuly 13-24: 9AM-4PM
July 27-31: 9AM-5PM
Performances July 31-August 2, 2026
Seize the Day with Disney’s rousing musical that has thrilled and inspired young people for generations.
Read MoreJuly 31st: 7 PM
August 1st: 2 PM / 7 PM
August 2nd: 3 PM
Seize the Day with Disney’s rousing musical that has thrilled and inspired young people for generations.
Read MoreMonday, June 15-19 2026, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Back by popular demand! Students will learn to be “Rotten to the Core” through song and dance as they bring the magic of Descendants to life! This program will culminate in a musical theatre showcase for friends and family on the final day of class.
Read MoreJune 15 - June 19, 2026
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 12:00 PM
Enter the vibrant and bustling city of Zootopia with your body, voice, and imagination! Create your own original animal character and work together to solve problems around the town.
Read MoreJune 8 - June 12, 2026
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 12:00 PM
Young performers will explore the Mushroom Kingdom and meet characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser to life.
Read MoreMonday-Friday, June 8-12 2026, 1:00PM-4:00PM
This is your chance to be in “The Room Where it Happens”! Learn songs from the hit musical and fundamental musical theatre and hip hop dance steps while assembling a showcase to share with family and friends on the last day of class.
Read MoreJune 1 - June 5, 2026 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Students will learn K-Pop choreography to the catchy songs from the hit movie.
Read MoreJune 1-June 26: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Auditions: Saturday, March 21, 10 AM-2 PM & Sunday, March 22, 12-2 PM
Callbacks: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10 AM-2 PM
Performances June 26-28, 2026
When overworked Katherine and her teenage daughter Ellie magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again by appreciating one another’s struggles, learning self-acceptance, and realizing the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Read MoreJune 26th: 7 pm
June 27th: 2 pm / 7 pm
June 28th: 3 pm
When overworked Katherine and her teenage daughter Ellie magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again by appreciating one another’s struggles, learning self-acceptance, and realizing the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Read MoreMay 14 post show
May 26 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MorePurple Cast May 8 @ 7:00 PM
Purple Cast May 9 @ 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Purple Cast May 10 @ 3:00 PM
Gold Cast May 15 @ 7:00 PM
Gold Cast May 16 @ 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Gold Cast May 17 @ 3:00 PM
The six wives of Henry VIII take center stage in this pop rock concert-style musical with crowd-pleasing music and high energy choreography.
May 8 @ 7:00 PM
May 9 @ 2:00 and 7:00 PM
May 10 @ 2:00 and 7:00 PM
Own the stage, rule the mic—become a queen in Six: Teen Edition!
May 7, 2026, 11:00AM-12:00PM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Discover how characters are brought to life through the magic of theatrical costume design!
May 3 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
May 13 at 1:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
May 13 at 6:45 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreApril 29 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
A behind the scenes talkback with the director and designers
Read MorePreviews: April 26, 28 & 29, 2026
Opening Night: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Final Performance: Sunday, May 31, 2026
The triumphant story of the woman behind the music.
Read MoreApril 21-May 19, 2026
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM
This Broadway Bootcamp is the ultimate mixtape of Broadway’s biggest successes from the 21st century.
Read MoreApril 16, 2026, 11:00AM-12:00PM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Discover the art of stage design with Broadway’s Ann Beyersdorfer—NYC scenic designer and scenic designer for Gulfshore’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical!
Read MoreApril 2 post show
April 21 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreTuesday, March 31, 2026
2:00 - 4:00PM
A Most Earnest Invitation: The Importance of High Tea
You are cordially invited to a most earnest affair, where wit is sharp, manners are optional, and tea is taken very seriously.
Read MoreMarch 29 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
April 22 at 1:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
April 22 at 6:45 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of Dear Jack, Dear Louise before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreMarch 25 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
A behind the scenes talkback with the director and designers
Read MorePreviews: March 24 & 25, 2026
Opening Night: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Final Performance: Sunday, April 26, 2026
A heartwarming romance between two perfect strangers.
Read MoreMarch 17 - April 14, 2026
Tuesday, 5:30-7:30PM
It’s time to boot-up as student actors become robots to explore new terrain.
Read MoreMarch 12 post show
March 31 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreMarch 9-March 13, 2026
Monday-Friday 1:00-4:00 PM
School may be out for Spring Break, but class is in session for young musical theatre performers.
Read MoreMarch 8 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
March 18 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
March 18 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of The Importance of Being Earnest before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreThursdays, March 5th & March 12th, 2026, 11:00AM-12:15PM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Explore Oscar Wilde’s legacy with literary expert Dr. Gail Kern Paster.
March 4 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
A behind the scenes talkback with the director and designers
Read MoreMarch 2, 2026
The Swinging Sixties Show
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Ritz-Carlton Tiburón
5:30PM
Read MorePreviews: March 1, 3 & 4, 2026
Opening Night: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Final Performance: Saturday, April 4, 2026
A Very Good Comedy of Very Bad Manners.
Read MoreFebruary 25 at 1:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
February 25 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
March 1 at 2:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of Circle Forward before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreFebruary 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 12 at 3PM
At the Gulfshore Playhouse Production Center
Perfect for theatre lovers, students, and curious creatives, this behind the scenes tour reveals the artistry, craftsmanship, and teamwork that make every Gulfshore Playhouse performance possible.
Location: 568 Production Blvd., Naples, FL 34104
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2026, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Explore how experiencing live performance boosts brain health and well-being in this fascinating science-based lecture
Read MoreSaturdays in February
10:00-11:00AM
Broadway fun for ages 2–4: sing, dance, play, and grow!
February 5, 2026, 11:00AM-12:00PM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Explore the art of casting and bringing characters to life!
February 5 post show
February 10 post show
February 24 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreSunday, February 1st at 12:00PM
It concerns two couples of different economic strata who go to a private school fundraiser together and end up bidding on the same silent auction item…leading to an unraveling of the evening (and the relationship)…and a series of revelations.
Read MoreJanuary 31 - February 1, 2026
Sponsored by Moran Wealth Management
The Next Wave Festival brings together playwrights, actors, and directors to workshop never-before-produced plays!
Read MoreSaturday, January 31st at 12:00PM
Every Anne Frank is an exploration of how history, betrayal, and power repeat themselves unrelentingly – even in the most mundane corners of everyday American life.
Read MoreSaturday, January 31st at 3:00PM
After cryogenically freezing his wife who’s inherited her mother’s degenerative disease, Robert decides to unfreeze her on the eve of his 59th birthday. Haunted by her illness that led her to be frozen, their now 30 year age gap, and a mysterious knocking sound — What happens when Marian thaws?
Read MoreJanuary 28 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
A behind the scenes talkback with the director and designers
Read MorePreviews: January 27 & 28, 2026
Opening Night: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Final Performance: Sunday, March 1, 2026
What goes around comes around…Again.
Read MoreThursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00AM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Advanced insights into producing, focusing on strategy, finance, and logistics.
January 22 post show
February 10 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreJanuary 18 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
January 21 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
January 21 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of The Mousetrap before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026, 11:00AM-12:00PM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Discover how scripts transform into full productions in this behind-the-scenes lecture!
January 14 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
A behind the scenes talkback with the director and designers
Read MoreJanuary 12 - February 16, 2026
Mondays at 6:00-8:00PM
Led by Susan Harloe, learn to bring stories from page to stage through character, text, and dramatic exploration.
Read MorePreviews: January 11, 13 & 14, 2026
Opening Night: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Final Performance: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Don’t just see it. Solve it.
Read MoreThursday, January 8th, 2026 at 11:00AM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Insider insights on theatrical producing from industry pros!
January 8-February 5, 2026
Thursdays, 5:30-7:30PM
Students will learn music and choreography to chart-topping pop hits to present in a showcase on the final day of the class.
Read MoreJanuary 6-February 2, 2026
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30PM
Journey through candy castles, gumdrop mountains, and lollipop forests with drama, music, and art!
Fridays, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Winter Session: January 2 – February 20, 2026
Instructor: Maria Nave (Dance Arts by Maria)
December 12 - December 14, 2025
A timeless tale of passionate love, feuding families, and fate’s cruel twists.
Read MoreFridays at 6:00-8:00PM
January 9th, 2026, February 6th, 2026, March 6th, 2026, April 17th, 2026, May 8th, 2026
Join us for a laid-back evening of sipping, socializing and creativity…held outdoors on our beautiful Terrace!
Read MoreDecember 4, 2025, 11:00AM-12:00PM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Explore Broadway’s revolution with Sondheim, Fosse, and Prince from 1960-1979!
Thursday, November 20th at 7:00PM
Friday, November 21st at 7:00PM
Saturday, November 22nd at 10:00AM
Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00PM
Step into a whimsical world with our Conservatory production of Alice in Wonderland, where talented young performers will bring Alice’s journey to life.
Read MoreNovember 20 post show
December 16 post show
Join the cast after the show for a Q&A about the process, the show, or even just to learn what it’s like to be an actor!
Read MoreNovember 16 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
December 3 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
December 3 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of White Christmas before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date.
Read MoreNovember 15, 2025 from 1-4PM
Looking for a culinary adventure? Look no further than the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience, coming to Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, FL on November 15, 2025. Gulfshore Playhouse is the charity of choice.
Read MoreNovember 12 at 6:45PM in the Korest-Kraus Classroom
A behind the scenes talkback with the director and designers
Read MorePreviews: November 11, 12 & 13, 2025
Opening Night: Friday, November 14, 2025
Final Performance: Sunday, December 21, 2025
A Magical Musical Holiday Gift for the Entire Family!
Read MoreOffered once per month: November 7th, 2025, December 5th, 2025, January 9th, 2026, February 6th, 2026, March 6th, 2026, April 17th, 2026, and May 1st, 2026 at 10:00-11:30AM
Led by our visionary Founder and CEO, Kristen Coury, this isn’t just a tour – it’s a storytelling session that delves into our rich history!
Read MoreNovember 6, 2025, 11:00AM-12:00PM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Explore the iconic Golden Age musicals that shaped Broadway history!
November 3, 2025, 11:00AM-12:00PM
Explore the origins of musical theatre and its early 20th-century impact!
Rehearsals: November 3-20, 2025, Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30PM
Performances: November 20-22, 2025
SOLD OUT: Call to be Added to the Waitlist
Join us for our Conservatory production of Alice in Wonderland, where talented young performers will bring Alice’s journey to life!
Read MoreNovember 2 at 2:15PM in Korest-Kraus Classroom
November 5 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
November 7 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Delve into the themes and topics of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? before you see it by engaging in a group discussion with a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse artistic staff! Pre-show discussions begin 45 minutes prior to the show on their specified date. Held in
Read MoreEdward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Creative Conversation
October 22 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
A behind the scenes talkback with the Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? director and designers.
Read MorePreviews: October 21 & 22, 2025
Opening Night: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Final Performance: Sunday, November 23, 2025
Welcome to George and Martha’s where both whiskey and love are on the rocks.
Read MoreMondays, October 6th, 2025 - May 11th, 2026 at 9:00-10:00AM
Thursdays, November 6th, 2025 - May 7th, 2026 at 8:00-9:00AM
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Broadway Zumba at Gulfshore Playhouse is back by popular demand – where fitness meets the magic of Broadway!
Read More
Make a Donation Today
You play a vital role. By supporting Gulfshore Playhouse, you are transforming a region and transforming lives.